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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic ____
radiation
It is ___ for the veterinary practice to charge a fee to cover the cost of creating duplicate records in the event that the client needs a copy.
illegal
Fogged film may be a result of
patient motion
A device on an x-ray machine used to restrict the x-ray beam to reduce scatter
collimator
The estimated result or condition of a patient
prognosis
The electrons used in radiography are generated at the:
tungsten filament of the cathode
2nd most important to include in a radiograph (after ID information)
L/R indicator
_____and ____ are the two most common modalities in the clinical setting
Radiography, ultrasound
Visible differences in the density produced on a radiograph
heel effect
The main reason the client visits the practice with his or her pet
primary complaint
the sharpness between interfaces of tissue and organs
Radiographic detail
Which arrhythmia may be normal in dogs?
Respiratory sinus arrhythmia
The two things that have the greatest influence on radiographic detail are
patient motion and penumbra effect
Plates in the x-ray cassette composed of phosphorescent crystals that function to emit light
intensifying screens
Tapping the body's surface to produce vibration and sound
percussion
this device has a microchip that records and transmits the image
endoscope
The assessment of mucous membrane color, CRT, pulse strength and quality are evaluators of:
perfusion
The _____ of the stethoscope is the flat, circular portion of the chest piece that transmits high-pitched sounds
diaphragm
Respiratory distress that is exacerbated by recumbency
orthopnea
What is the primary difference between a portable radiography and a stationary radiography machine?
The portable machines tube and console are in one transportable box
When taking a radiographic image, energy from electrons interacting with atoms of the target is converted to:__% radiation and __% heat
1, 99
Primary technique used during physical examination(3)
percussion, observation, auscultation
____ Information is gathered directly from the patient
objective
An acronym that identifies the most common data entry formats used by veterinary practices
SOAP
instrument houses radiography film to protect it from light
Cassette