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HESI DA Practice Test - Radiation Health & Safety
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
Which color Rinn XCP is used for the bitewing placement?
Ans: Red
In regards to patient protection >>
Ans: Duplicate radiographs from another dentist may be used for pt.
treatment planning
Assignment Expert
Positive clinical findings during examination classify pts as symptomatic
New patients should have a recent full mouth series of radiographs on
Guru01 - Stuvia
file before treatment
When viewing a mount, which film should be placed in the top row, far
left corner?
2026
Ans: Maxillary right molar periaplical
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What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, & is
useful in discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Ans: Bitewing
Which type of toxin formation in cells must operators of x-ray equipment
& patients receiving radiation be protected?
Ans: INdirect
A pt is scheduled for the exposure of a FMS. She presents with prominent
maxillary & mandibular tori. Which is the best approach for completing a
radiographic exam?
Ans: Utilize the bisecting angle technique for periapical radiographs
What is true about intensifying screens is most accurate?
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Ans: Exposure to radiation is decreased when intensifying screens are
used
which function characterizes aluminum filtration when placed inside the
x-ray tubehead?
Ans: Makes the beam more penetrating
Which error produces a darker radiographic image?
Ans: Fixer solution was TOO cold
which is least sensitive to the effects of radiation
Assignment Expert
Ans: NERVE
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Which is an appropriate reason to expose a periapical radiograph?
Ans: Pulpitis
2026
which extraoral image is best used to view the maxillary sinuses?
Ans: waters
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With which type of radiograph is elongation typically visible?
Ans: periapical exposed w/ the bisecting angle technique
W/in what time frame can an operator of dental x-ray equipment
experience low level, chronic exposure to radiation?
Ans: Years
Which component restricts the size and shape of the primary beam as it
exits the tubehead?
Ans: Collimator
What is the weekly maximum permissible dose (MPD) limit for an
operator of radiographic equipment ?
HESI DA Practice Test - Radiation Health & Safety
Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update
Which color Rinn XCP is used for the bitewing placement?
Ans: Red
In regards to patient protection >>
Ans: Duplicate radiographs from another dentist may be used for pt.
treatment planning
Assignment Expert
Positive clinical findings during examination classify pts as symptomatic
New patients should have a recent full mouth series of radiographs on
Guru01 - Stuvia
file before treatment
When viewing a mount, which film should be placed in the top row, far
left corner?
2026
Ans: Maxillary right molar periaplical
©
What radiology technique is used to identify interproximal caries, & is
useful in discovering early carious lesions that are not clinically visible?
Ans: Bitewing
Which type of toxin formation in cells must operators of x-ray equipment
& patients receiving radiation be protected?
Ans: INdirect
A pt is scheduled for the exposure of a FMS. She presents with prominent
maxillary & mandibular tori. Which is the best approach for completing a
radiographic exam?
Ans: Utilize the bisecting angle technique for periapical radiographs
What is true about intensifying screens is most accurate?
, 2 for specific request mail
Ans: Exposure to radiation is decreased when intensifying screens are
used
which function characterizes aluminum filtration when placed inside the
x-ray tubehead?
Ans: Makes the beam more penetrating
Which error produces a darker radiographic image?
Ans: Fixer solution was TOO cold
which is least sensitive to the effects of radiation
Assignment Expert
Ans: NERVE
Guru01 - Stuvia
Which is an appropriate reason to expose a periapical radiograph?
Ans: Pulpitis
2026
which extraoral image is best used to view the maxillary sinuses?
Ans: waters
©
With which type of radiograph is elongation typically visible?
Ans: periapical exposed w/ the bisecting angle technique
W/in what time frame can an operator of dental x-ray equipment
experience low level, chronic exposure to radiation?
Ans: Years
Which component restricts the size and shape of the primary beam as it
exits the tubehead?
Ans: Collimator
What is the weekly maximum permissible dose (MPD) limit for an
operator of radiographic equipment ?
