DANB RHS EXAM STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ The shorter the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, the greater
the. Answer: Energy
⩥ Which of the following radiograph techniques is recommended for a
patient with a shallow palate?. Answer: Bisecting
⩥ Which of the following landmarks are located by the midline of the
mandible?. Answer: Genial tubercles
⩥ Which of the following should be labeled on the radiographic mount
prior to film duplication?. Answer: Right and left sides
⩥ When exposing radiographs, what is the minimum distance the
operator should stand from the tube head?. Answer: 6 feet
⩥ Which of the following may cause film fogging?. Answer: Using
expired film
,⩥ A panoramic image appears to have a "reverse smile" when the.
Answer: Frankfort plane is angled upward
⩥ To assist the patient in controlling the gag reflex, the dental assistant
should. Answer: Use a distraction technique
⩥ Somatic effects of radiation do NOT have damaging effects on.
Answer: Offspring
⩥ When the tubehead drifts, the first step the dental assistant should take
is to. Answer: Stop using the machine
⩥ What is the primary advantage in using digital radiography?. Answer:
Reduces the radiation to patient
⩥ The best way to prevent cross-contamination from an exposed film
packet is by. Answer: Using individual barrier envelopes
⩥ When radiographs are mounted with the embossed dot appearing
outward, this is known as. Answer: Facial mounting
⩥ While exposing x-ray films, radiation deflecting off the patient's head
is called. Answer: Scatter radiation
, ⩥ Which of the following is a disposable intraoral x-ray film holder
device?. Answer: Stabe®
⩥ The position-indicating device (PID) shape that most effectively
reduces patient exposure to radiation is. Answer: Rectangular
⩥ Which of the following is most likely to cause a stored radiograph to
turn brown over time?. Answer: Underwashing
⩥ The annual maximum accumulated dose (MAD) of radiation for
dental assistant is based on which of the following calculations?.
Answer: Age minus 18 times 5 rems/year
⩥ The amount of radiation and exposure time needed to produce a
diagnostic radiograph is best determined by. Answer: Film speed
⩥ Which of the following can be used to measure excessive
occupational exposure?. Answer: Film badge
⩥ The endentulous radiographic series may include all of the following
EXCEPT. Answer: Bitewings
⩥ Emulsion damage to a film is caused by. Answer: Improper handling
of the film
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ The shorter the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, the greater
the. Answer: Energy
⩥ Which of the following radiograph techniques is recommended for a
patient with a shallow palate?. Answer: Bisecting
⩥ Which of the following landmarks are located by the midline of the
mandible?. Answer: Genial tubercles
⩥ Which of the following should be labeled on the radiographic mount
prior to film duplication?. Answer: Right and left sides
⩥ When exposing radiographs, what is the minimum distance the
operator should stand from the tube head?. Answer: 6 feet
⩥ Which of the following may cause film fogging?. Answer: Using
expired film
,⩥ A panoramic image appears to have a "reverse smile" when the.
Answer: Frankfort plane is angled upward
⩥ To assist the patient in controlling the gag reflex, the dental assistant
should. Answer: Use a distraction technique
⩥ Somatic effects of radiation do NOT have damaging effects on.
Answer: Offspring
⩥ When the tubehead drifts, the first step the dental assistant should take
is to. Answer: Stop using the machine
⩥ What is the primary advantage in using digital radiography?. Answer:
Reduces the radiation to patient
⩥ The best way to prevent cross-contamination from an exposed film
packet is by. Answer: Using individual barrier envelopes
⩥ When radiographs are mounted with the embossed dot appearing
outward, this is known as. Answer: Facial mounting
⩥ While exposing x-ray films, radiation deflecting off the patient's head
is called. Answer: Scatter radiation
, ⩥ Which of the following is a disposable intraoral x-ray film holder
device?. Answer: Stabe®
⩥ The position-indicating device (PID) shape that most effectively
reduces patient exposure to radiation is. Answer: Rectangular
⩥ Which of the following is most likely to cause a stored radiograph to
turn brown over time?. Answer: Underwashing
⩥ The annual maximum accumulated dose (MAD) of radiation for
dental assistant is based on which of the following calculations?.
Answer: Age minus 18 times 5 rems/year
⩥ The amount of radiation and exposure time needed to produce a
diagnostic radiograph is best determined by. Answer: Film speed
⩥ Which of the following can be used to measure excessive
occupational exposure?. Answer: Film badge
⩥ The endentulous radiographic series may include all of the following
EXCEPT. Answer: Bitewings
⩥ Emulsion damage to a film is caused by. Answer: Improper handling
of the film
