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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 47, Issue 4, Article 1 – Orthopedic Radiographs
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1. What does ALARA stand for?
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a. always laugh at radiographic accidents
b. as low as reasonably achievable
c. as limited as radiographically acceptable
d. avocados limit a radiograph’s alignment
2. What is considered a safe dose of radiation?
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a. no more than 100 x-rays per year
b. 1000 mGy
c. there is no safe dose of radiation
d. no more than 1000 x-rays per year
3. How often should lead gowns and thyroid collars be checked?
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a. monthly
b. yearly
c. they don’t need to be checked
d. they only need to be checked if they are obviously damaged
4. What are the benefits of hands-free radiography?
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a. spares the radiographer from exposure
b. lower stress for the patient
c. there is no benefit – it’s faster to restrain the patient awake
d. a & b
5. What are some symptoms of a patient with an orthopedic problem?
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a. overt lameness
b. reluctance to play, jump, or walk
c. a & b
d. knuckling/proprioceptive delay
6. What does it mean to take orthogonal views?
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a. a radiograph obtained 90 degrees from the original view
b. any two radiographs of one area of interest
c. one straight view and one oblique view
d. taking perfect radiographs on the first shot
7. What can be done to help take a true CrCd view of a femur that doesn’t fully extend?
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a. angle the tube head
b. give even more sedation
c. sit the patient on their rear-end
d. a & c
8. What structure parameters are typically assessed to determine the quality of a VD pelvis radiograph?
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a. the obturator foramina are symmetrical
b. the iliac wings are asymmetrical
c. the patellae are centered in the femoral condyles
d. a & c
9. What is a max flex elbow radiograph most useful for diagnosing?
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a) UAP
b) OCD
c) jump down syndrome
d) elbow dysplasia
10. Why is it so important to take high-quality diagnostic radiographs?
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a. potentially easier for the DVM to achieve a diagnosis
b. less exposure for the radiographer
c. elevates the standard of care
d. all of the above
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