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Which of the following is a practical consideration for large animal radiography?
Which of the following is a practical consideration for large animal radiography?
- Most are done with unconscious animals
- More people are needed in the controlled area during the procedure (correct)
- Only one person is required to operate the machine
- Horizontal beams have lower exposures than in small animals
What is the height of the X-ray beam during large animal radiography?
What is the height of the X-ray beam during large animal radiography?
- At the level of the animal's head
- At the level of the animal's feet
- At the level of the animal handler's waist
- At the level of the animal handler's head (correct)
What is the purpose of using protective clothing and plate holders in large animal radiography?
What is the purpose of using protective clothing and plate holders in large animal radiography?
- To ensure accurate positioning of the animal
- To prevent the animal from moving during the procedure
- To protect the animal handler from radiation exposure (correct)
- To reduce the scatter of X-rays
What is the inverse square law in relation to X-ray beams?
What is the inverse square law in relation to X-ray beams?
What is one of the practical difficulties in making radiographic procedures safe?
What is one of the practical difficulties in making radiographic procedures safe?
What is the recommended position for the large animal during radiography?
What is the recommended position for the large animal during radiography?
What is the correct way to label radiographic images?
What is the correct way to label radiographic images?
What is the purpose of correct collimation of the image in radiography?
What is the purpose of correct collimation of the image in radiography?
What is the purpose of using plate holders in large animal radiography?
What is the purpose of using plate holders in large animal radiography?
What is the recommended distance from the source of radiation during large animal radiography?
What is the recommended distance from the source of radiation during large animal radiography?
Which aspect of the animal's body is typically on the left side of the radiographic image?
Which aspect of the animal's body is typically on the left side of the radiographic image?
Which view is described as having the X-ray machine on the lateral aspect and the plate on the medial aspect?
Which view is described as having the X-ray machine on the lateral aspect and the plate on the medial aspect?
Which view goes from the lateral aspect to the plate on the medial aspect?
Which view goes from the lateral aspect to the plate on the medial aspect?
Which view is used to image the areas above the carpus and tarsus?
Which view is used to image the areas above the carpus and tarsus?
Which standard view is used to image the areas below the carpus and tarsus?
Which standard view is used to image the areas below the carpus and tarsus?
Which oblique view is denoted by the yellow arrow in the image?
Which oblique view is denoted by the yellow arrow in the image?
Which oblique view is denoted by the red arrow in the image?
Which oblique view is denoted by the red arrow in the image?
Which areas are the most important and clear in the dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view?
Which areas are the most important and clear in the dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view?
Why are structures not under the primary beam seen in greater detail in some views?
Why are structures not under the primary beam seen in greater detail in some views?
What are the two standard views used in radiography?
What are the two standard views used in radiography?
What are the two additional oblique views used for most joints?
What are the two additional oblique views used for most joints?
Which areas are pushed out to the sides in the dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view?
Which areas are pushed out to the sides in the dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view?
Which areas of the image provide the best detail in dorsopalmar views?
Which areas of the image provide the best detail in dorsopalmar views?
Why are structures not under the primary beam seen in greater detail in some views?
Why are structures not under the primary beam seen in greater detail in some views?
What are some practicalities to consider for large animal radiography?
What are some practicalities to consider for large animal radiography?
What are the risks associated with horizontal beams in large animal radiography?
What are the risks associated with horizontal beams in large animal radiography?
What is the inverse square law in relation to X-ray beams?
What is the inverse square law in relation to X-ray beams?
What are some practical difficulties in making radiographic procedures safe?
What are some practical difficulties in making radiographic procedures safe?
What is the purpose of using plate holders in large animal radiography?
What is the purpose of using plate holders in large animal radiography?
True or false: Large animal radiography is usually done with the animal under general anesthesia.
True or false: Large animal radiography is usually done with the animal under general anesthesia.
True or false: When using a horizontal beam in large animal radiography, the height of the beam should be at the level of the animal handlers.
True or false: When using a horizontal beam in large animal radiography, the height of the beam should be at the level of the animal handlers.
True or false: The strength of the X-ray beam in large animal radiography is directly proportional to the distance from the source.
True or false: The strength of the X-ray beam in large animal radiography is directly proportional to the distance from the source.
True or false: Plate holders are not necessary when imaging the stifle in large animal radiography.
True or false: Plate holders are not necessary when imaging the stifle in large animal radiography.
True or false: The inverse square law states that doubling the distance from the source of radiation will double the dose.
True or false: The inverse square law states that doubling the distance from the source of radiation will double the dose.
True or false: The cranial aspect of the animal's head is always on the right side of the radiographic image.
True or false: The cranial aspect of the animal's head is always on the right side of the radiographic image.
True or false: The dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view is used to image structures on the dorsomedial aspect and palmarolateral aspect.
True or false: The dorsolateral palmaromedial oblique view is used to image structures on the dorsomedial aspect and palmarolateral aspect.
True or false: The lateral and medial aspects of the image provide the best detail in dorsopalmar views.
True or false: The lateral and medial aspects of the image provide the best detail in dorsopalmar views.
True or false: The DP/CrCa view is used to image areas from palmar to dorsal in the forelimb and plantar to dorsal in the hind limb.
True or false: The DP/CrCa view is used to image areas from palmar to dorsal in the forelimb and plantar to dorsal in the hind limb.
True or false: Oblique views are used to reduce super imposition and provide better visualization of structures.
True or false: Oblique views are used to reduce super imposition and provide better visualization of structures.
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