Enter the six levels of organization from smallest to largest, separated by commas: __________

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You just completed a craniocaudal view of the Boston Terrier’s right elbow. The image turns out like the one shown here. The air is dark gray but not appropriately black like it should be. But you can see the outline of all the structures that should be there except that they are all grey, too. Overall, the image is just too dark.  Which of the following adjustments should you make to correct this radiograph’s technique? Use the image below to help you answer this question.

You have completed the Grid/Non-Grid mAs variable technique chart for the canine/feline abdomen. The grid ratio for your machine is 16:1. On your abdominal technique chart, a 7 cm sample patient would have a kVp of 54 and an mAs of 5.0.  Given this information, what would be the mAs for your Grid/Non-Grid mAs variable technique chart for thorax? You are NOT required to show your work to receive full credit.   Grid ratio table for mAs variable technique chart: 5:1 grid x2 6:1 grid x2 -3 8:1 grid x3-4 12:1 grid x4-5 16:1 grid x5-6 Grid ratio table for kVp variable technique chart.

Which of the images shown below demonstrates how to position an avian patient for the caudocranial view of the wing?

What does ‘non-grid technique’ refer to when you are taking radiographs?

Where should the marker be located in this lateral view of the canine abdomen? Choose A, B, C, or D. Use the image below to help you answer this question.

Use the information provided in the technique chart to finish plotting kVp for the remainder of the chart. Tissue (cm) kVp 18 19 20 100 21 22

Select the landmarks you will use for collimation for a radiograph of the lateral thorax. Select all answers that apply!

Which of the following images of the avian patient would be most appropriate for positioning for a lateral view of the body cavity?