ABC Stage 8 Exam: Radiology and
Ultrasound Imaging
The first cervical vertebra (C1) is the: - answerAtlas
Which vessels carry carbon dioxide-rich blood? - answerVeins
T/F Dosimeter badges prevent radiation exposure. - answerFalse
In dogs and cats, functioning mammary glands are found in: - answerSexually mature
females only
What is the maximum allowable annual of occupational radiation per person? -
answer0.05 Sv
T/F Radiation exposure gradually decreases over a lifetime. - answerFalse
When is it allowable to have your hand within primary beam? - answerNever
The vertebral formula for the dog and cat is: - answerC7, T13, L7
Which safety feature limits the size of the primary beam to reduce secondary radiation?
- answerThe collimator
What regulates the energy of the x-ray beam? - answerkVp
How many total ribs are in the dog and cat? - answer26
An under-exposed radiograph would be...... and you would...... the kVp or mAs for a
better technique. - answerToo light / increase
The site of measurement for a radiograph of the stifle would be the: - answerKnee
Using a grid or Bucky is suggested when a body part measure more than - answer10
cm
T/F X-rays can be affected by magnetic fields. - answerFalse
The layer of skin that contains dead keratin cells is the: - answerEpidermis
The maintenance of a Radiology log is a strict mandatory law for each state and
regulated by: - answerThe state's health department.
Ultrasound Imaging
The first cervical vertebra (C1) is the: - answerAtlas
Which vessels carry carbon dioxide-rich blood? - answerVeins
T/F Dosimeter badges prevent radiation exposure. - answerFalse
In dogs and cats, functioning mammary glands are found in: - answerSexually mature
females only
What is the maximum allowable annual of occupational radiation per person? -
answer0.05 Sv
T/F Radiation exposure gradually decreases over a lifetime. - answerFalse
When is it allowable to have your hand within primary beam? - answerNever
The vertebral formula for the dog and cat is: - answerC7, T13, L7
Which safety feature limits the size of the primary beam to reduce secondary radiation?
- answerThe collimator
What regulates the energy of the x-ray beam? - answerkVp
How many total ribs are in the dog and cat? - answer26
An under-exposed radiograph would be...... and you would...... the kVp or mAs for a
better technique. - answerToo light / increase
The site of measurement for a radiograph of the stifle would be the: - answerKnee
Using a grid or Bucky is suggested when a body part measure more than - answer10
cm
T/F X-rays can be affected by magnetic fields. - answerFalse
The layer of skin that contains dead keratin cells is the: - answerEpidermis
The maintenance of a Radiology log is a strict mandatory law for each state and
regulated by: - answerThe state's health department.
