ABC Stage 8 Exam: Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging
Exam Spring 2023 with complete solution
The first cervical vertebra (C1) is the:
Atlas
Which vessels carry carbon dioxide-rich blood?
Veins
T/F Dosimeter badges prevent radiation exposure.
False
In dogs and cats, functioning mammary glands are found in:
Sexually mature females only
What is the maximum allowable annual of occupational radiation per person?
0.05 Sv
T/F Radiation exposure gradually decreases over a lifetime.
False
When is it allowable to have your hand within primary beam?
Never
The vertebral formula for the dog and cat is:
C7, T13, L7
Which safety feature limits the size of the primary beam to reduce secondary
radiation?
The collimator
What regulates the energy of the x-ray beam?
kVp
How many total ribs are in the dog and cat?
26
An under-exposed radiograph would be...... and you would...... the kVp or mAs for
a better technique.
Too light / increase
The site of measurement for a radiograph of the stifle would be the:
Knee
Using a grid or Bucky is suggested when a body part measure more than
10 cm
T/F X-rays can be affected by magnetic fields.
False
The layer of skin that contains dead keratin cells is the:
Epidermis
The maintenance of a Radiology log is a strict mandatory law for each state and
regulated by:
The state's health department.
What tubular structure directs urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
Ureter
The heart is anatomically located...... to the diaphragm.
Cranial
What is the term used for the length of time of pregnancy?
Exam Spring 2023 with complete solution
The first cervical vertebra (C1) is the:
Atlas
Which vessels carry carbon dioxide-rich blood?
Veins
T/F Dosimeter badges prevent radiation exposure.
False
In dogs and cats, functioning mammary glands are found in:
Sexually mature females only
What is the maximum allowable annual of occupational radiation per person?
0.05 Sv
T/F Radiation exposure gradually decreases over a lifetime.
False
When is it allowable to have your hand within primary beam?
Never
The vertebral formula for the dog and cat is:
C7, T13, L7
Which safety feature limits the size of the primary beam to reduce secondary
radiation?
The collimator
What regulates the energy of the x-ray beam?
kVp
How many total ribs are in the dog and cat?
26
An under-exposed radiograph would be...... and you would...... the kVp or mAs for
a better technique.
Too light / increase
The site of measurement for a radiograph of the stifle would be the:
Knee
Using a grid or Bucky is suggested when a body part measure more than
10 cm
T/F X-rays can be affected by magnetic fields.
False
The layer of skin that contains dead keratin cells is the:
Epidermis
The maintenance of a Radiology log is a strict mandatory law for each state and
regulated by:
The state's health department.
What tubular structure directs urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?
Ureter
The heart is anatomically located...... to the diaphragm.
Cranial
What is the term used for the length of time of pregnancy?
