Vet Assistant: Radiology Self Check Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

The veterinarian wants to take an X-ray of Betsy's spine near the tail. Which word does she use to indicate where you should take this dog's X-ray? {Ans: Caudal}Harry and Chen are discussing radiographic equipment. Harry will use a grid so that the scatter radiation will be absorbed. Chen will use a grid to store the radiograph in. Who is properly using the equipment? {Ans: Only Harry}Which of the following markers is used to identify symmetrical areas of limbs? A)Right and left markers B)Time exposure markers C)Beam position markers D)Midline and lateral markers {Ans: D) midline and lateral markers}For proper beam direction, _______ means toward the head, _______ means toward the tail, and _______ means the back of the front legs. {Ans: Cranial, caudal, palmar}Animals are often nervous at the veterinary clinic. Which of the following actions will help the patient to relax? A)Approach quickly and speak softly B)Approach slowly and speak loudly C)Approach slowly and speak softly D)Approach quickly and speak loudly {Ans: C)}Ultrasonography creates images of anatomy using which of the following? A)Microwaves B)Light waves C)X-rays D)Sound waves {Ans: D)Sound waves}