State Board Radiology Exam Practice
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which film size is recommended for anterior use, especially if the paralleling technique is
used? - CORRECT ANSWER- Size 1
What size film is recommended for a childs periapical or bitewing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Size 0
the main advantage of using fast film is... - CORRECT ANSWER- Less exposure to the
patient
the fastest film speed is... - CORRECT ANSWER- Film Speed F
Extraoral films are used in... - CORRECT ANSWER- A) Orthodontics
B) Locating Tumors
C) Locating the position of impacted teeth.
A bitewing is also known as... - CORRECT ANSWER- Interproximal Radiograph
Periapical film is used primarily to exmaine the region around the apex of the root of a tooth.
Periapical films also... - CORRECT ANSWER- A) Show the shape, length, and number of
roots.
B) show the condition of surrounding and supporting structures.
C) comes in various sizes.(answer)
what is the purpose of the fixing solution? - CORRECT ANSWER- To remove silver salts
which have not been exposed to x-rays.
what does the strongest penetrating x-ray contain? - CORRECT ANSWER- Short
wavelengths
, The _______ is the most sensitive part of the face. - CORRECT ANSWER- lens of the eye
Which PPE's should be worn whild taking x-rays? - CORRECT ANSWER- All PPE's.
Gloves, Gown, Mask,Glasses
Dental x-ray room should have sufficient barriers, which should be... - CORRECT
ANSWER- Lead lined walls
What size film should be used for a regular adult periapical? - CORRECT ANSWER- Size 2
Bitewing films are not taken on ________ - CORRECT ANSWER- Edentulous people
Without sacrificing diagnostic value, exxposure to the patient & operator may be reduced as
much as _____ by changing to very fast film - CORRECT ANSWER- 85%
What can be the final result of an operator holding the film in a patients mouth? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Amputation of fingers or hand.
The operator should stand ________ away from the patient when taking x-rays - CORRECT
ANSWER- 6 ft
What is the thickness of the lead in the lead apron? - CORRECT ANSWER- .25mm thick
What would be used to avoid gonadal exposure to x-rays? - CORRECT ANSWER- An lead
apron
When radiographs are taken on a pregnant patient_______ - CORRECT ANSWER- As few
films as possible should be taken
Who will hold a film for a handicapped person? - CORRECT ANSWER- A family member
or friend
Filtration of x-ray beam protects the patient by________ - CORRECT ANSWER-
Eliminating long wavelengths from the x-ray beam
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which film size is recommended for anterior use, especially if the paralleling technique is
used? - CORRECT ANSWER- Size 1
What size film is recommended for a childs periapical or bitewing? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Size 0
the main advantage of using fast film is... - CORRECT ANSWER- Less exposure to the
patient
the fastest film speed is... - CORRECT ANSWER- Film Speed F
Extraoral films are used in... - CORRECT ANSWER- A) Orthodontics
B) Locating Tumors
C) Locating the position of impacted teeth.
A bitewing is also known as... - CORRECT ANSWER- Interproximal Radiograph
Periapical film is used primarily to exmaine the region around the apex of the root of a tooth.
Periapical films also... - CORRECT ANSWER- A) Show the shape, length, and number of
roots.
B) show the condition of surrounding and supporting structures.
C) comes in various sizes.(answer)
what is the purpose of the fixing solution? - CORRECT ANSWER- To remove silver salts
which have not been exposed to x-rays.
what does the strongest penetrating x-ray contain? - CORRECT ANSWER- Short
wavelengths
, The _______ is the most sensitive part of the face. - CORRECT ANSWER- lens of the eye
Which PPE's should be worn whild taking x-rays? - CORRECT ANSWER- All PPE's.
Gloves, Gown, Mask,Glasses
Dental x-ray room should have sufficient barriers, which should be... - CORRECT
ANSWER- Lead lined walls
What size film should be used for a regular adult periapical? - CORRECT ANSWER- Size 2
Bitewing films are not taken on ________ - CORRECT ANSWER- Edentulous people
Without sacrificing diagnostic value, exxposure to the patient & operator may be reduced as
much as _____ by changing to very fast film - CORRECT ANSWER- 85%
What can be the final result of an operator holding the film in a patients mouth? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Amputation of fingers or hand.
The operator should stand ________ away from the patient when taking x-rays - CORRECT
ANSWER- 6 ft
What is the thickness of the lead in the lead apron? - CORRECT ANSWER- .25mm thick
What would be used to avoid gonadal exposure to x-rays? - CORRECT ANSWER- An lead
apron
When radiographs are taken on a pregnant patient_______ - CORRECT ANSWER- As few
films as possible should be taken
Who will hold a film for a handicapped person? - CORRECT ANSWER- A family member
or friend
Filtration of x-ray beam protects the patient by________ - CORRECT ANSWER-
Eliminating long wavelengths from the x-ray beam
