HESI RADIOLOGY EXIT EXAM PREP VERSION 3
EXAM & PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 WITH
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The film mount must be labeled with information once the radiographs have been
processed. In addition to the patient name, what other information is considered essential
for the film mount?
Date of exposures
What radiographic characteristics is affected when the PID is changed from 16-18 inches?
Less divergence beam
Where should the thermometer be kept for manual processing procedures?
Developer solution
The patient states that movement occurred during x-ray exposure. Which error will result on
the image?
Decreased sharpness
Which describes a radiograph exposed with too much vertical angulation?
Foreshortened
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, A male patient has been diagnosed with moderate periodontitis. He declines the
prescription of a full-mouth series due to concern with x-radiation. Which exposures would
be appropriate to replace the intraoral periapical series?
Vertical bite-wing
Which statement represents the correct way to handle contaminated film packets?
Place films in a labeled disposable container after exposure.
Which error produces a darker radiographic image?
Fixer solution was too cold.
What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, and is useful in
discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Bitewing
Which type of radiation does a film badge not monitor?
Natural
Which component restricts the size and shape of the primary beam as it exits the
tubehead?
Collimator
Which factor has the greatest affect on the intensity of the primary beam?
Source to receptor distance
What is the best method of disease prevention, other than autoclaving?
Disposable/single use devices
Which imaging system provides the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient?
Indirect digital imaging
Which structure appears radiopaque on a dental radiograph?
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EXAM & PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027 WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS |CURRENTLY TESTING
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS|ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST |BRAND NEW VERSION!!|
|JUST RELEASED
The film mount must be labeled with information once the radiographs have been
processed. In addition to the patient name, what other information is considered essential
for the film mount?
Date of exposures
What radiographic characteristics is affected when the PID is changed from 16-18 inches?
Less divergence beam
Where should the thermometer be kept for manual processing procedures?
Developer solution
The patient states that movement occurred during x-ray exposure. Which error will result on
the image?
Decreased sharpness
Which describes a radiograph exposed with too much vertical angulation?
Foreshortened
1|Page
, A male patient has been diagnosed with moderate periodontitis. He declines the
prescription of a full-mouth series due to concern with x-radiation. Which exposures would
be appropriate to replace the intraoral periapical series?
Vertical bite-wing
Which statement represents the correct way to handle contaminated film packets?
Place films in a labeled disposable container after exposure.
Which error produces a darker radiographic image?
Fixer solution was too cold.
What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, and is useful in
discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Bitewing
Which type of radiation does a film badge not monitor?
Natural
Which component restricts the size and shape of the primary beam as it exits the
tubehead?
Collimator
Which factor has the greatest affect on the intensity of the primary beam?
Source to receptor distance
What is the best method of disease prevention, other than autoclaving?
Disposable/single use devices
Which imaging system provides the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient?
Indirect digital imaging
Which structure appears radiopaque on a dental radiograph?
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