1-4) Certification Study Resources (+ 120 Q&A)What is
radiographic density? - ANSWERamount of blackness
on film
What is the relationship of object radiodensity to radiographic density? -
ANSWERinversely proportional
What are the 4 image quality factors? - ANSWER1. radiographic density
2. radiographic contrast
3. defintion
4. distortion
Define radiographic contrast. - ANSWERdifference between black and white on film
differentiate radiographic density from radiographic contrast. - ANSWERdensity-
quantitative, MAs
contrast-qualitative, kVps
2 types of radiographic distortion. - ANSWERsize & shape
Define radiographic series. - ANSWERmin of 2 views at 90 degs
Cervical - Ant OBL shows which ivf? - ANSWERI/L
Cervical - Post OBL shows which IVF? - ANSWERC/L
Where is the marker placed for an anterior oblique film? - ANSWERmarker will be on
side away from film OR marker will be behind SP
Where is the marker placed for a posterior oblique film? - ANSWERmarker will be on
side closest to film OR in front of the vertebral body.
What is the purpose of OBL Lumbars? - ANSWERpars interarticularis & Facets
On an OBL lumbar, which pars do you see for an anterior? - ANSWERC/L
On an OBL lumbar, which pars do you see on a posterior? - ANSWERI/L
Label the parts of the scotty dog. - ANSWERNose-TVP
Eyes-Pedicle
Neck-Pars interarticularis
Body-lamina
Ear-I/L sup articular process
foreleg- I/L inf articular process
, Tail-C/L sup articular process
Hindleg-C/L inf articular process
Hindleg up - C/L TVP
What is the Tangential view "sunrise" view used for? - ANSWERpatellofemoral joint
space
What is another name for posterior ponticle of the atlas? - ANSWERponticus posticus
What is Boehler's angle? - ANSWER28-40deg
Define universal intelligence. - ANSWERis in all matter & continually gives to its
properties and actions thus maintaining it in existence
Define innate intelligence. - ANSWERThe "power" within
- functions through NS
- segment of universal intelligence
-by restoring the NS, the innate body will heal iteslf
What are the 5 metaphysical beliefs? - ANSWER1. Naturalism - chiropractic is the art,
philosophy, and science of all things natural.
2. Holism - integration of mind, body, & spirit
3. Vitalism - all organisms have the ability to self heal
4. Humanism - we should respect all people & their values and expectations
5. Conservatism - chiropractic care relies on the inherent, recuperative powers of the
body
Describe Cushings syndrome. - ANSWER- iatrogenic
- obesity with thin extremities
- "moon face"
- buffalo hump
- high BP
- severe depression/instability
- fatigue/sleep disorders
- abnormal high levels of cortisol
- adrenocorticol hyperfxn
What is the most common non-iatrogenic cause of cushings syndrome? -
ANSWERcushings disease - secondary excess pituitary ACH
Describe Graves disease/Toxic Goiter - ANSWER-hyperthyroidism
-autoimmune
-exothalmus
-nervousness
-Tachycardia
-intolerance to heat
-anxiety