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Question | Answer |
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What does SOAP stand for? | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
Normal CRT is? | < 2 seconds |
For what purpose do epidemiologists study disease? | To help prevent, contain, and predict outbreaks |
What must all livestock trailers pass through when entering a new state? | Agricultural inspection "truck stops" |
An example of an isotonic solution is? | LRS |
T or F? 0.45% NaCl is a hypotonic solution. | T |
T or F? 0.45% NaCl is a hypertonic solution. | F |
The prediction of the outcome of disease is the _________. | prognosis |
A disorder caused by physicians or veterinarians and the treatment ordered is called ________. | iatrogenic |
The ratio of diseased animals that die to diseased animals is known as ____________. | mortality/fatality rate |
Radiographic density is controlled primarily by ______. | kVp |
Equivalent dose of radiation is measured in: | Sievert |
Define kilovoltage peak. | The maximum amount of energy that electrons can have at a particular kVp setting on the machine. |
What happens to the image if the mAs is too low? | Poor contrast due to low density. |
What two vaccines are associated with vaccine sarcomas? | Leukopenia & FVCRP |
List the four core vaccines for both canine and feline patients. | Canine distemper, feline distemper, canine rabies, feline rabies |
T or F? Kennel cough is self-limiting. | T |
QAR | quiet and resting |
PCV | packed cell volume |
BAR | bright, alert, responsive |
What's another name for a BP cuff? | Sphygmomanometer |
What four effects can radiation have on living cells? | Nothing, kill the cell, reparable damage, irreparable damage |
What does NCRP stand for? | National Council on Radiation Protection |
Who is in control of radiation protection guidelines? | US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) |
What is Santes' rule? | kVp = 2 x thickness (in cm) + 40 |
What is the inverse square law? | Intensity of radiation is inversely proportionate to the SID |
What is another name for SID? | FFD |
What setting affects the number of x-rays produced? | mA |
How many mLs fit in one teaspoon? | 5 |
How many mLs fit in one tablespoon? | 15 |
Protective lead clothing worn while taking x-rays must be a minimum of _____ mm thick. | 0.5 |
The proper name for an x-ray badge is: | Dosimeter |
The MPD for occupationally exposed persons over the age of 18 is: | 5 rem yearly` |
T or F? Animal's cells are not as susceptible to damage from irradiation as human cells. | F |
The normal heart rate for a dog is? | 60-160 BPM |
The normal heart rate for a cat is? | 140-220 BPM |
T or F? Air movement should be audible during both inspiration and expiration with minimal intensity for normal patients. | T |
T or F? Felines and canines age at the same rate as humans. | F |
Define distortion. | The abnormal shape of a structure on a radiograph cause by its non-parallel placement to the film/image receptor. |
What is radiographic quality determined by? | Radiographic density, subject density, radiographic contrast, subject contrast, scatter, grid, machine settings |
What is screen speed? | The amount of x-rays needed for exposure |
What is film speed? | The necessary exposure for adequate density |
What is film latitude? | Margin of error |
What do you do if penetration is adequate, but the film is too light? | Increase mAs by 30-50% |
What do you do if penetration is adequate, but the film is too dark? | Decrease mAs by 30-50% |
What do you do if penetration is inadequate, but the film is too light? | Increase kVp by 10-15% |
What if an animal is overpenetrated, and the film is too dark? | Decrease kVp by 10-15% |