Diagnostic Imaging VTNE Study Guide Questions and CORRECT Answers

Diagnostic Imaging VTNE Study Guide
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following statement is true regarding non-screen film in comparison to screen x-ray
film in radiography? - CORRECT ANSWER - Non-screen is more sensitive to x-rays


Which of the following statements is true regarding radiography of the vertebrae? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Intervertebral disc spaces appear wider toward the center of the film and
narrower towards the end of the film


During ultrasound of the bladder, a hyperechoic (white) linear structure is seen against the
bladder wall that creates a black shadow obscuring all structures deep to it. What is this structure
most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER - Urolith



Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton? - CORRECT ANSWER - Limbs


If a pulmonary metastatic lesion is visible on a right lateral radiograph but not on a left lateral
radiograph, where is the lesion most likely to be? - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the left
lung lobes


Which of the following is considered part of the plantar surface? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The underside of the hindpaw


You are taking a lateral radiograph of the left stifle of a dog to assess for a suspected cruciate
ligament injury. How should the patient and leg be oriented relative to body and film? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Patient should be in left lateral recumbency with the leg against
the cassette


Which of the following is a legally acceptable method to identify a radiograph in the event that
the radiograph needs to be used in court? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lead letters with
patient information are placed at the corner of the field during the radiograph exposure

,Which bone is not associated with the forelimb? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tibia


When placing craniocaudal radiographs of the stifle joint on a viewer for a veterinarian to
evaluate, how should the film be oriented? - CORRECT ANSWER - The lateral side of the
right limb should be to the viewer's left; the lateral side of the left limb should be to the viewer's
right


You are taking an abdominal radiograph of an animal, but the radiograph appears much too light
(underexposed) throughout the area of the patient. You increase the exposure (mAs) and the
radiograph is still much too light. The portion of the radiograph outside the body of the patient is
completely black (exposed). Which of the following is most likely the problem. - CORRECT
ANSWER - X-ray energy (kVp) is too low


A cystogram is a radiographic study performed to identify the position, shape, and lesions
involving what structure? - CORRECT ANSWER - Urinary bladder


What is the purpose of a Potter-Bucky diaphragm on an X-ray mahcine (sometimes called a
"Bucky tray")? - CORRECT ANSWER - Eliminate grid lines on the film



Which bone is between the scapula and radius? - CORRECT ANSWER - Humerus


What is the metallic element present on radiograph film that turns black when exposed and run
through the radiograph development process? - CORRECT ANSWER - Silver


The radiograph cassette is usually placed on the tabletop to radiograph which of the following
areas in a medium-sized dog?


Abdomen


Pelvis

, Spine


Elbow


Thorax - CORRECT ANSWER - Elbow



Which is a "ball and socket" type of joint? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hip


The "boxing glove" shape of air in this dog's abdomen is indicative of what emergency? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Gastric dilation and volvulus


Which is a hinge joint connecting the humerus to the radius and ulna?


A) Stifle
B) Elbow
C) Tarsus

D) Shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER - Elbow


Which of the following correctly indicates where electrons are generated in an x-ray machine? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A the filament of the cathode


MRI-compatible equipment might be made of which of the following metals?


Cobalt


Nickel


Iron