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Which is not found on a film mount ? date of processing
a.date of exposure
b. date of processing
c. patients full name
d. dentist name
Radiographs taken at a higher long scale
kilovoltage peak will have contrast
versus
radiographs taken at a lower kilovoltage
peak.
a. long scale contrast
b. high contrast
c. short scale contrast
d. multiple areas of black and white
Commercially available barrier envelopes: minimize contamination after exposure of the film.
a.minimize contamination before
exposure of the film
b. minimize contamination after exposure
of the film
c. are made of a material that blocks
the passage of photons
d. are made of a material that blocks
the passage of electrons
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When using a daylight loader, remove turning them inside out
gloves by:
a.turning them inside out
b. tugging the palm of each glove
c. pulling each glove from the fingertips
d. sliding one finger beneath the cuff of
the other hand
The first step in preparing a radiography identify surfaces to be disinfected or protected with barriers.
operatory is to:
a.seat the patient
b. gather all necessary supplies
c. identify surfaces to be disinfected or
protected with barriers
d. dispense the film or PSPS in a paper
cup or disposable container
In best practice, hands placed through overgloved.
the sleeves of the daylight loader are:
a.gloved
b. overgloved
c. bare and clean
d. retracted into lab coat and sleeves
Which radiograph is prescribed for the Cephalometric
evaluation of the skeletal structures of
the face?
Primary radiation is: often referred to as the useful beam.
After the lead apron is used, it should be: hung up or laid on a rounded bar.
Which test film result indicates that the The unexposed film is clear and dry.
automatic processor is functioning
properly?
a.the unexposed film is black and dry
b. the exposed film is clear and wet
c. the unexposed film is clear and dry
d. the exposed film is black and wet
The collimator limits the diameter of 2 inches.
the x-ray beam to:
How many test films are processed daily 2
to check the automatic processor?
If a lead apron is folded after being used, crack; become ineffective
it will __________ and______.
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Which is an extension of the x-ray Position indicating device (PID)
tubehead used to direct the x-ray beam?
a.aluminum disk
b. PID
c. collimator
d.filter
A sealed package of sterile after the patient is seated.
positioning instruments is opened:
a.after the room is disinfected
b. after the patient is seated
c. before the supplies are collected
d. before barriers are placed
A periapical view extends beyond the 2 to 3 mm.
apices of the tooth:
a. 1 to 2 mm
b. 2 to 3 mm
c. 5 to 6 mm
d. 7 to 8 mm
Dental x-rays travel: with a wavelike motion.
a.faster than the speed of light
b. in a curved trajectory
c. with a wavelike motion
d. through space but not matter
Dental x-rays are which type of radiation? Electromagnetic
a. electromagnetic
b. particle
c. acoustic
d. gravitational
The thyroid collar is: a separate shield or part of the lead apron.
a.not recommended for children
b. required for all extraoral films
c. a separate shield or part of the lead
apron
d. fastened securely over the lap area
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DENTAL RADIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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LATEST UPDATE
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Terms in this set (198)
Which is not found on a film mount ? date of processing
a.date of exposure
b. date of processing
c. patients full name
d. dentist name
Radiographs taken at a higher long scale
kilovoltage peak will have contrast
versus
radiographs taken at a lower kilovoltage
peak.
a. long scale contrast
b. high contrast
c. short scale contrast
d. multiple areas of black and white
Commercially available barrier envelopes: minimize contamination after exposure of the film.
a.minimize contamination before
exposure of the film
b. minimize contamination after exposure
of the film
c. are made of a material that blocks
the passage of photons
d. are made of a material that blocks
the passage of electrons
1/19
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When using a daylight loader, remove turning them inside out
gloves by:
a.turning them inside out
b. tugging the palm of each glove
c. pulling each glove from the fingertips
d. sliding one finger beneath the cuff of
the other hand
The first step in preparing a radiography identify surfaces to be disinfected or protected with barriers.
operatory is to:
a.seat the patient
b. gather all necessary supplies
c. identify surfaces to be disinfected or
protected with barriers
d. dispense the film or PSPS in a paper
cup or disposable container
In best practice, hands placed through overgloved.
the sleeves of the daylight loader are:
a.gloved
b. overgloved
c. bare and clean
d. retracted into lab coat and sleeves
Which radiograph is prescribed for the Cephalometric
evaluation of the skeletal structures of
the face?
Primary radiation is: often referred to as the useful beam.
After the lead apron is used, it should be: hung up or laid on a rounded bar.
Which test film result indicates that the The unexposed film is clear and dry.
automatic processor is functioning
properly?
a.the unexposed film is black and dry
b. the exposed film is clear and wet
c. the unexposed film is clear and dry
d. the exposed film is black and wet
The collimator limits the diameter of 2 inches.
the x-ray beam to:
How many test films are processed daily 2
to check the automatic processor?
If a lead apron is folded after being used, crack; become ineffective
it will __________ and______.
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Which is an extension of the x-ray Position indicating device (PID)
tubehead used to direct the x-ray beam?
a.aluminum disk
b. PID
c. collimator
d.filter
A sealed package of sterile after the patient is seated.
positioning instruments is opened:
a.after the room is disinfected
b. after the patient is seated
c. before the supplies are collected
d. before barriers are placed
A periapical view extends beyond the 2 to 3 mm.
apices of the tooth:
a. 1 to 2 mm
b. 2 to 3 mm
c. 5 to 6 mm
d. 7 to 8 mm
Dental x-rays travel: with a wavelike motion.
a.faster than the speed of light
b. in a curved trajectory
c. with a wavelike motion
d. through space but not matter
Dental x-rays are which type of radiation? Electromagnetic
a. electromagnetic
b. particle
c. acoustic
d. gravitational
The thyroid collar is: a separate shield or part of the lead apron.
a.not recommended for children
b. required for all extraoral films
c. a separate shield or part of the lead
apron
d. fastened securely over the lap area
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