South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) Radiation Safety Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANS WERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

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South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA)
Radiation Safety Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANS WERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR


Question: Intraoral radiographs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the most common type, used to find

cavities, tooth roots, health of the bone, status of developing teeth, monitor tooth health




Question: rectangular collimation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔exposes tissue 60% less than a round

PID




Question: E-speed and F-speed films - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔reduce dose by 50% compared to

D-speed Films




Question: Bite-Wing Radiograph - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Intraoral radiograph that shows the

maxillary and mandibular crowns in occlusion




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Question: Periapical radiograph - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a dental x-ray that shows the apex of a

tooth and the area surrounding the apex. Looks for problems with the roots or surrounding jaw

as well as cavities




Question: Occlusal radiograph - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Radiographs that expose the maxillary

or mandibular occlusal surface of the dental arch




Q:What are X-rays? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A form of electromagnetic radiation that pass

through the human body to produce images of bone/teeth/nerves




Question: A licensed X-ray employer must - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔take all precautions

necessary to provide protection to all individuals exposed to radiation




Question: Radiographs are used to - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔help a dentist prevent, monitor and

diagnose potential health issues in a patient's mouth




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Question: X-rays are - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔invisible beans that pass through soft tissue and

are absorbed by dense tissue to produce detailed images




Question: Radiation can - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Affect body tissues and cells that can carry

hereditary materials for future generations




Question: Intraoral X-rays - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔are the most common type of x-ray, they

give a high level of detail of the tooth, bone and supporting tissues of the mouth.




Question: Adult issues detected by x-rays - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔areas of decay, damages in

filings, possible dental/periodontal disease, infection or nerve death, place or plan bone for

implants




Question: Child and teen issues detected by x-rays - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔find decay, monitor

tooth growth and development, determine if permanent teeth are coming in properly, help plan

braces




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Question: NCRP - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔National Committee on Radiation Protection




Question: The NCRP has - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔established acceptable levels of ionizing

radiation exposure




Question: MPD - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔maximum permissible dose




Question: The MPD is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔radiation doses recommended for the general

population, occupational worker and pregnant person




Question: Occupational radiation limit for adults - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔5 rem (0.05Sv), and

10% of that for minors




Question: Radiation dose is - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a measure of how much energy is

absorbed when something is exposed to x-rays




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