X-ray -chap# 28 questions with
complete verified solutions
(graded A+)
Radiographs are intended to be placed in a film holder in
a. the order in which they were exposed.
b. the order in which they were processed.
c. anatomic order.
d. the order prescribed by the American Dental Association (ADA)
nomenclature. - answer ANS: C
In dental radiography, film mounting is the placement of radiographs
a. on a viewbox.
b. in a supporting structure or holder.
c. in the patient's mouth.
d. in the processor. - answer ANS: B
A film mount may be made of
1. cardboard. 2. lead foil. 3. plastic.
4. vinyl.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 3, 4 - answer ANS: C
An opaque film mount is preferred because it
a. increases the contrast of the radiograph.
b. increases the density of the radiograph.
, c. decreases the density of the radiograph.
d. masks the light around each radiograph. - answer ANS: D
When viewing radiographs, it is easier to detect subtle changes in density
and contrast if
a. the treatment room lights are left on.
b. extraneous light is eliminated.
c. the viewbox light is turned off.
d. films are held up by the operator and viewed through ceiling lights. -
answer ANS: B
You have taken nineteen films, and the film holder holds twenty films.
What should you do with the empty window frame?
a. Cover the window with masking tape.
b. Put an unexposed film in the window.
c. Put black opaque paper in the window.
d. Just leave the window empty. - answer ANS: C
According to the text, the size of the film mount should correspond to the
size of the
a. patient chart.
b. mailing envelopes.
c. viewbox.
d. processor. - answer ANS: C
Who among the following categories of dental professionals is qualified to
mount dental radiographs?
1. Dentist
2. Dental hygienist 3. Dental assistant
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 2
complete verified solutions
(graded A+)
Radiographs are intended to be placed in a film holder in
a. the order in which they were exposed.
b. the order in which they were processed.
c. anatomic order.
d. the order prescribed by the American Dental Association (ADA)
nomenclature. - answer ANS: C
In dental radiography, film mounting is the placement of radiographs
a. on a viewbox.
b. in a supporting structure or holder.
c. in the patient's mouth.
d. in the processor. - answer ANS: B
A film mount may be made of
1. cardboard. 2. lead foil. 3. plastic.
4. vinyl.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 3, 4 - answer ANS: C
An opaque film mount is preferred because it
a. increases the contrast of the radiograph.
b. increases the density of the radiograph.
, c. decreases the density of the radiograph.
d. masks the light around each radiograph. - answer ANS: D
When viewing radiographs, it is easier to detect subtle changes in density
and contrast if
a. the treatment room lights are left on.
b. extraneous light is eliminated.
c. the viewbox light is turned off.
d. films are held up by the operator and viewed through ceiling lights. -
answer ANS: B
You have taken nineteen films, and the film holder holds twenty films.
What should you do with the empty window frame?
a. Cover the window with masking tape.
b. Put an unexposed film in the window.
c. Put black opaque paper in the window.
d. Just leave the window empty. - answer ANS: C
According to the text, the size of the film mount should correspond to the
size of the
a. patient chart.
b. mailing envelopes.
c. viewbox.
d. processor. - answer ANS: C
Who among the following categories of dental professionals is qualified to
mount dental radiographs?
1. Dentist
2. Dental hygienist 3. Dental assistant
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 2
