Radiation Health And Safety - Questions And Accurate
Answers
What is the biologic effect or radiation from which dental personnel need to
be protected? Correct Answer - Ionization
What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, and is
useful in discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Correct Answer - Bitewing
What properties does the occupational safety and health administration
indicate that sharps containers should have? Correct Answer - Color-
coded, Leakproof, Closable
In addition to a radiographic examination, which additional techniques or
equipment may be used to diagnose dental caries? Correct Answer -
Dental light, Drying the teeth, Mirror and explorer
What is the yearly maximum permissible dose (MPD), in rem, for an operator
of radiographic equipment? Correct Answer - 5
What radiology technique should be used for a patient with a tori and a small
mouth?, Bisecting Correct Answer -
Within what time frame can an operator of dental x-ray equipment experience
low level, chronic exposure to radiation? Correct Answer - Years
Which error produces a darker radiographic image? Correct Answer -
Fixer solution was too cold
Which is true regarding the maximum permissible dose (MPD) of an
occupationally exposed pregnant worker? Correct Answer - Becomes the
same as the general public
Which factor has the greatest affect on the intensity of the primary beam?
Correct Answer - Source to receptor distance
, Which statement represents the correct way to handle contaminated film
packets? Correct Answer - Place films in a labeled disposable container
after exposure
Which type of ionizing radiation should be of greatest concern for the
operator of dental x-ray equipment? Correct Answer - Primary
If the frequency of a wave is high, what is the effect on the wavelength?
Correct Answer - Short
Which statement regarding intensifying screens is most accurate? Correct
Answer - Exposure to radiation is decreased when intensifying screens are
used
Which mounted radiographs would be interpreted as if looked directly at the
patient? Correct Answer - Convex
Which is a quality control test used to monitor the strength of the developer
solution? Correct Answer - Stepwedge radiograph
Which agent is responsible for converting the exposed silver halide crystals to
black metallic sliver? Correct Answer - Hydroquinone
The pt has suffered a broken mandible and can only open his mouth a few
millimeters. Which intraoral projection would provide the most diagnostic
information regarding the fracture site? Correct Answer - Mandibular
occlusal
Which effect of radiation refers to the production of mutations? Correct
Answer - Genetic
What does the letter "N" represent in N-18? Correct Answer - Age of
operator
which are the functions of the replenishing solutions? Correct Answer -
maintain adequate solution strength, compensates for loss of volume form
oxidation
Answers
What is the biologic effect or radiation from which dental personnel need to
be protected? Correct Answer - Ionization
What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, and is
useful in discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Correct Answer - Bitewing
What properties does the occupational safety and health administration
indicate that sharps containers should have? Correct Answer - Color-
coded, Leakproof, Closable
In addition to a radiographic examination, which additional techniques or
equipment may be used to diagnose dental caries? Correct Answer -
Dental light, Drying the teeth, Mirror and explorer
What is the yearly maximum permissible dose (MPD), in rem, for an operator
of radiographic equipment? Correct Answer - 5
What radiology technique should be used for a patient with a tori and a small
mouth?, Bisecting Correct Answer -
Within what time frame can an operator of dental x-ray equipment experience
low level, chronic exposure to radiation? Correct Answer - Years
Which error produces a darker radiographic image? Correct Answer -
Fixer solution was too cold
Which is true regarding the maximum permissible dose (MPD) of an
occupationally exposed pregnant worker? Correct Answer - Becomes the
same as the general public
Which factor has the greatest affect on the intensity of the primary beam?
Correct Answer - Source to receptor distance
, Which statement represents the correct way to handle contaminated film
packets? Correct Answer - Place films in a labeled disposable container
after exposure
Which type of ionizing radiation should be of greatest concern for the
operator of dental x-ray equipment? Correct Answer - Primary
If the frequency of a wave is high, what is the effect on the wavelength?
Correct Answer - Short
Which statement regarding intensifying screens is most accurate? Correct
Answer - Exposure to radiation is decreased when intensifying screens are
used
Which mounted radiographs would be interpreted as if looked directly at the
patient? Correct Answer - Convex
Which is a quality control test used to monitor the strength of the developer
solution? Correct Answer - Stepwedge radiograph
Which agent is responsible for converting the exposed silver halide crystals to
black metallic sliver? Correct Answer - Hydroquinone
The pt has suffered a broken mandible and can only open his mouth a few
millimeters. Which intraoral projection would provide the most diagnostic
information regarding the fracture site? Correct Answer - Mandibular
occlusal
Which effect of radiation refers to the production of mutations? Correct
Answer - Genetic
What does the letter "N" represent in N-18? Correct Answer - Age of
operator
which are the functions of the replenishing solutions? Correct Answer -
maintain adequate solution strength, compensates for loss of volume form
oxidation
