RADIATION SAFETY IN DENTAL PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 /
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
Added filtration
- answer-It includes sheets of metal (usually aluminum) placed in the direct path of
the x-ray beam between the port and the patient.
Poerating potential (kVp): 71 and above
Minimum total filter (inherent plus added) (millimeters of aluminum): 2.5
ALARA
- answer-As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Collimating device-restricting the size of the x-ray beam
- answer-The x-ray beam shall be restricted to a diameter of not more than 7 cm
(2.75 inches/ 2 3/4) in diameter at the surface of the skin
Competency of and training for dental personnel
- answer-Ascertain that dental x-ray equipment is operated only by individuals
adequately instructed in safe operating procedures and who are competent in the
safe use of the particular dental x-ray equipment
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-Maximum permissible dose
equivalent (MPD)
- answer-1. whole body (total effective dose equivalent)-5 rem or 0.05 Sv
2. Lens of the eye (eye dose equivalent)-15 rem or 0.15 Sv
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-raidiation dose limits for
individual members of the public other than patients
- answer-1. 0.1 rems (1 mSv) in a year or
2. 0.002 rem or 2 milirems in any one hour
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-the regulations distinguish
the following
- answer-Occupational dose equivalent limits for persons under 18 years of age
(may receive 10% of the adult occupational dose limits)
QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025 /
GRADED A+ / GUARANTEED PASS!!
Added filtration
- answer-It includes sheets of metal (usually aluminum) placed in the direct path of
the x-ray beam between the port and the patient.
Poerating potential (kVp): 71 and above
Minimum total filter (inherent plus added) (millimeters of aluminum): 2.5
ALARA
- answer-As Low As Reasonably Achievable
Collimating device-restricting the size of the x-ray beam
- answer-The x-ray beam shall be restricted to a diameter of not more than 7 cm
(2.75 inches/ 2 3/4) in diameter at the surface of the skin
Competency of and training for dental personnel
- answer-Ascertain that dental x-ray equipment is operated only by individuals
adequately instructed in safe operating procedures and who are competent in the
safe use of the particular dental x-ray equipment
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-Maximum permissible dose
equivalent (MPD)
- answer-1. whole body (total effective dose equivalent)-5 rem or 0.05 Sv
2. Lens of the eye (eye dose equivalent)-15 rem or 0.15 Sv
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-raidiation dose limits for
individual members of the public other than patients
- answer-1. 0.1 rems (1 mSv) in a year or
2. 0.002 rem or 2 milirems in any one hour
Compliance with occupational exposure requirements-the regulations distinguish
the following
- answer-Occupational dose equivalent limits for persons under 18 years of age
(may receive 10% of the adult occupational dose limits)
