Veterinary Radiography Ch. 8
Chapter 8 questions
radiography in veterinary technology (4th ed. ) - Lisa M Lavin
- 1.
The degree of blackness on the radiograph is
- A.
Contrast
- B.
Quality
- C.
MAs
- D.
Density
Correct Answer
D. DensityExplanation
The degree of blackness on a radiograph refers to the density of the image. Density is determined by the amount of radiation that reaches the film or digital detector. A higher density indicates a darker image, while a lower density indicates a lighter image. This can be adjusted by changing the exposure factors, such as increasing or decreasing the mAs (milliamperage-seconds) or the kVp (kilovoltage peak). Therefore, the correct answer is density.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Density is determined primarily by
- A.
MAs
- B.
KVp
- C.
Exposure time
- D.
Screen speed
Correct Answer
A. MAsExplanation
Density refers to the overall darkness or blackness of an image. It is primarily determined by the mAs (milliampere-seconds) setting, which controls the amount of radiation exposure received by the image receptor. Increasing the mAs increases the amount of radiation, resulting in a darker image with higher density. Therefore, the correct answer is mAs.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Radiographic contrast is determined primarily by
- A.
Exposure time
- B.
Film speed
- C.
KVp
- D.
MAs
Correct Answer
C. KVpExplanation
The radiographic contrast refers to the difference in brightness between different areas on a radiograph. It is primarily determined by the kilovoltage peak (kVp) setting used during the imaging process. Higher kVp settings produce a higher energy beam, which results in greater penetration of the X-rays through the body, leading to decreased contrast. Conversely, lower kVp settings produce a lower energy beam, resulting in less penetration and increased contrast. Therefore, kVp is the main factor influencing radiographic contrast.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If a radiograph includes many shades of gray, which of the following is also true regarding the image?
- A.
High contrast, low kVp
- B.
High contrast, high kVp
- C.
Low contrast, high kVp
- D.
Low contrast, low kVp
Correct Answer
C. Low contrast, high kVpExplanation
If a radiograph includes many shades of gray, it indicates that there is a wide range of densities present in the image. This suggests that the image has low contrast, as there is not a significant difference between the lightest and darkest areas. Additionally, the use of high kVp (kilovoltage peak) contributes to the low contrast by increasing the overall penetration of the x-rays, resulting in a more uniform distribution of shades of gray.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When viewing a radiograph of a laterally positioned animal:
- A.
The head should be at the top of the viewbox
- B.
The head should face the viewer's left with the spine at the top
- C.
The head should face the viewer's right with the spine at the top
- D.
The head should face the viewer's left with the spine at the bottom
Correct Answer
B. The head should face the viewer's left with the spine at the topExplanation
In a radiograph of a laterally positioned animal, the head should face the viewer's left with the spine at the top. This positioning allows for better visualization and interpretation of the anatomical structures.Rate this question:
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- 6.
An overexposed film appears _______; to correct this, ___________.
- A.
Too dark; increase mAs or kVp
- B.
Too light; increase mAs or kVp
- C.
Too light; decrease mAs or kVp
- D.
Too dark; decrease mAs of kVp
Correct Answer
D. Too dark; decrease mAs of kVpExplanation
An overexposed film appears too dark because it has received too much radiation, resulting in excessive blackening of the film. To correct this, the mAs or kVp needs to be decreased. Decreasing the mAs or kVp will reduce the amount of radiation reaching the film, allowing for a proper exposure and resulting in a lighter image.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What action should be taken if it is difficult to see anatomic silhouettes on an abdominal film and the film is too light? Why?
- A.
Increase kVp by 10% to 15%; shorten wavelength increase penetrating power
- B.
Increase mAs by 10% to 15%; increase the number of x-rays reaching the film
- C.
Increase mAs by 30% to 50%; increase density
- D.
Decrease mAs by 30% to 50%; lengthen wavelength and decrease penetrating power
Correct Answer
A. Increase kVp by 10% to 15%; shorten wavelength increase penetrating powerExplanation
Increasing the kVp by 10% to 15% will increase the energy of the x-rays, which will result in shorter wavelength and increased penetrating power. This will help improve the visibility of anatomic silhouettes on the abdominal film.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You have determined that penetration is adequate for a particular abdominal film. All abdominal structures are well outline. However, the film has an overall appearance of being too light. What should you do next?
- A.
Increase mAs by 30% to to 50%
- B.
Increase kVp by 10% to 15%
- C.
Increase mAs by 10% to 50%
- D.
Increase kVp by 30% to 50%
Correct Answer
A. Increase mAs by 30% to to 50%Explanation
Increasing the mAs by 30% to 50% would be the next step to take. This is because the film has an overall appearance of being too light, indicating that it is underexposed. By increasing the mAs, which controls the amount of radiation used, more radiation will be used to expose the film, resulting in a darker image. Increasing the kVp, on the other hand, would primarily affect the contrast of the image, not the overall brightness.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A thoracic film is too dark. The bone tissue is relatively white. What is the next step?
- A.
Increase mAs by 50%
- B.
Incerase kVp by 15%
- C.
Decrease mAs by 15%
- D.
Decrease mAs by 50%
Correct Answer
D. Decrease mAs by 50%Explanation
The correct answer is to decrease mAs by 50%. This is because the thoracic film is too dark, indicating that there is an overexposure of the image. By decreasing the mAs (milliampere-seconds), which controls the amount of radiation used to expose the film, the image will become less dark and more appropriately exposed.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How does kVp affect scatter radiation?
- A.
As kVp increases, scatter radiation decreases
- B.
KVp has no effect on scatter radiation
- C.
As kVp increases, scatter radiation can increase
- D.
As kVp decreases, scatter radiation can increase
Correct Answer
C. As kVp increases, scatter radiation can increaseExplanation
As kVp increases, the energy of the x-ray beam also increases. This higher energy allows the x-rays to penetrate deeper into the patient's body, resulting in less scatter radiation being produced. However, at very high kVp levels, the probability of Compton scattering also increases, which can lead to an increase in scatter radiation. Therefore, it is correct to say that as kVp increases, scatter radiation can increase.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Any body part exceeding this measurement requires the use of a grid to reduce fog-producing scatter radiation
- A.
20 cm
- B.
10 cm
- C.
2.5 cm
- D.
30 cm
Correct Answer
B. 10 cmExplanation
If a body part exceeds 10 cm in thickness, it will require the use of a grid to reduce fog-producing scatter radiation. A grid is used in radiography to improve image quality by reducing scatter radiation that can cause fogging on the image. The grid consists of thin lead strips that are placed between the patient and the image receptor. It absorbs the scattered radiation, allowing only the primary radiation to reach the image receptor and produce a clear image. Therefore, any body part exceeding 10 cm will require the use of a grid to ensure a high-quality image.Rate this question:
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- 12.
If a radiograph is too light after taking a view of the lateral abdomen, what change may be recommnded?
- A.
Decrease kVp 10% to 15%
- B.
Increase mAs 30% to 50%
- C.
Increae kVp 30% to 50%
- D.
Decrease mAs 30% to 50%
Correct Answer
B. Increase mAs 30% to 50%Explanation
If a radiograph is too light after taking a view of the lateral abdomen, increasing the mAs by 30% to 50% may be recommended. This is because increasing the mAs will increase the amount of radiation exposure to the image receptor, which will result in a darker image. This adjustment compensates for the underexposure that caused the radiograph to appear too light. Increasing the kVp or decreasing the mAs by 30% to 50% would not address the issue of underexposure and would not result in a darker image.Rate this question:
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