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Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study
Guide
The inventor of X-rays in 1895 was
Roentgen
The central beam that comes from the X-ray tube head is ——- radiation
Primary
The radiation formed when the primary X-rays strike the patient is ——- radiation
Secondary
The radiation that is deflected from its path as it strikes matter is ——- radiation
Scatter
The form of radiation that escapes in all directions from the tube head is ——-
radiation
Leakage
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The tissues/organs most sensitive to radiation include
Bone marrow and reproductive cells
The effects of radiation are
Cumulative
A dosimeter badge should be worn:
To measure the amount of radiation received for a given period of time
What determines the amount or quantity of radiation?
Milliamperage
What determines the quality of radiation
Kilovoltage
The lead diaphragm determines the size and shape of the
X-ray beam
4/9/2026 2 of 9 Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study Guide
Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study
Guide
The inventor of X-rays in 1895 was
Roentgen
The central beam that comes from the X-ray tube head is ——- radiation
Primary
The radiation formed when the primary X-rays strike the patient is ——- radiation
Secondary
The radiation that is deflected from its path as it strikes matter is ——- radiation
Scatter
The form of radiation that escapes in all directions from the tube head is ——-
radiation
Leakage
4/9/2026 1 of 9 Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study Guide
, Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study Guide Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study Guide.pdf Page 2
The tissues/organs most sensitive to radiation include
Bone marrow and reproductive cells
The effects of radiation are
Cumulative
A dosimeter badge should be worn:
To measure the amount of radiation received for a given period of time
What determines the amount or quantity of radiation?
Milliamperage
What determines the quality of radiation
Kilovoltage
The lead diaphragm determines the size and shape of the
X-ray beam
4/9/2026 2 of 9 Dental Radiation and Safety Exam Study Guide
