CODA STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Another term for interproximal radiographs is. Answer: Bite-wings
◉ The most penetrating x-rays have. Answer: Short wavelengths
◉ What landmark on the face is used for a maxillary occlusal film.
Answer: Bridge of the nose
◉ To eliminate radiation flashback, the operator must remove this from
the patient. Answer: Above neck jewelry
◉ To operate the control switch, how far from the patients location must
in operator stand in order to escape the most harmful x-rays. Answer: 6
feet
◉ After active orthodontic treatment is finished, what appliance is used
to stabilize the teeth. Answer: A retainer
◉ In early warning indicator of x-ray dermatitis is. Answer: Reddening
of skin
, ◉ The organ or tissue most sensitive to ionizing radiation is. Answer:
Reproductive organs
◉ If a film is not fixed long enough it will be. Answer: Brownish
◉ Exposure time for dental x-ray film is influenced by. Answer:
Distance of cone from target
◉ OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) requires that each
office/institution must post the. Answer: MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheet)
◉ If a mA is increased while the kVp and the exposure time are kept
constant, the resulting films will be. Answer: Darker
◉ For safety the operator must not hold the tube when exposing film
because. Answer: The tube does not confine radiation
◉ The most hazardous radiation to the operator is. Answer: Primary
◉ Underexposure of radiographs is suspected when the x-ray is.
Answer: Light
◉ The ideal temperature of solutions used in processing dental
radiographs is. Answer: 68 - 72°
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Another term for interproximal radiographs is. Answer: Bite-wings
◉ The most penetrating x-rays have. Answer: Short wavelengths
◉ What landmark on the face is used for a maxillary occlusal film.
Answer: Bridge of the nose
◉ To eliminate radiation flashback, the operator must remove this from
the patient. Answer: Above neck jewelry
◉ To operate the control switch, how far from the patients location must
in operator stand in order to escape the most harmful x-rays. Answer: 6
feet
◉ After active orthodontic treatment is finished, what appliance is used
to stabilize the teeth. Answer: A retainer
◉ In early warning indicator of x-ray dermatitis is. Answer: Reddening
of skin
, ◉ The organ or tissue most sensitive to ionizing radiation is. Answer:
Reproductive organs
◉ If a film is not fixed long enough it will be. Answer: Brownish
◉ Exposure time for dental x-ray film is influenced by. Answer:
Distance of cone from target
◉ OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Agency) requires that each
office/institution must post the. Answer: MSDS (Material Safety Data
Sheet)
◉ If a mA is increased while the kVp and the exposure time are kept
constant, the resulting films will be. Answer: Darker
◉ For safety the operator must not hold the tube when exposing film
because. Answer: The tube does not confine radiation
◉ The most hazardous radiation to the operator is. Answer: Primary
◉ Underexposure of radiographs is suspected when the x-ray is.
Answer: Light
◉ The ideal temperature of solutions used in processing dental
radiographs is. Answer: 68 - 72°
