VTT 254 Equine Radiology | UPDATED Questions with
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Q1: In performing equine radiography....
A: SID is generally less than for small animals, and most radiographs are taken to evaluate
the bones of the skeleton
Q2: What is the most radiographed area during lameness
evaluations?
A: Digit
Q3: Which type of x-ray machine is the most practical for
ambulatory practices?
A: portable
Q4: The veterinarian is asking for a repeated radiograph series of
the distal interphalangeal joint. What is another name for this
joint?
A: coffin joint
Q5: Physical safety often supersedes radiation safety when x
raying a large animal. The use of portable machines can be
dangerous with regard to radiation exposure due to all of the
following EXCEPT?
a. They use longer exposure times.
b. They can be aimed in any direction.
c. They have limited machine power.
d. Size of animal
A: d. Size of the animal
Q6: Which surfaces are highlighted in a DLPMO view of the equine
forelimb?
A: the dorsomedial and palmarolateral surfaces of the limb
Q7: You want to obtain an extensor surface/skyline (DPr-DDi) view
of an equine fetlock. What step does NOT belong in this
procedure?
a. Position the image receptor against the dorsal surface of
the proximal phalanx and parallel to the ground.
b. Fully flex the fetlock joint and position the leg forward.
c. Center the beam on the dorsodistal end of the third
metacarpal bone.
d. Increase the SID.
100% Verified Answers
Q1: In performing equine radiography....
A: SID is generally less than for small animals, and most radiographs are taken to evaluate
the bones of the skeleton
Q2: What is the most radiographed area during lameness
evaluations?
A: Digit
Q3: Which type of x-ray machine is the most practical for
ambulatory practices?
A: portable
Q4: The veterinarian is asking for a repeated radiograph series of
the distal interphalangeal joint. What is another name for this
joint?
A: coffin joint
Q5: Physical safety often supersedes radiation safety when x
raying a large animal. The use of portable machines can be
dangerous with regard to radiation exposure due to all of the
following EXCEPT?
a. They use longer exposure times.
b. They can be aimed in any direction.
c. They have limited machine power.
d. Size of animal
A: d. Size of the animal
Q6: Which surfaces are highlighted in a DLPMO view of the equine
forelimb?
A: the dorsomedial and palmarolateral surfaces of the limb
Q7: You want to obtain an extensor surface/skyline (DPr-DDi) view
of an equine fetlock. What step does NOT belong in this
procedure?
a. Position the image receptor against the dorsal surface of
the proximal phalanx and parallel to the ground.
b. Fully flex the fetlock joint and position the leg forward.
c. Center the beam on the dorsodistal end of the third
metacarpal bone.
d. Increase the SID.
