VWCC Dental Radiation Safety Unit 1,2,3
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The uses of dental images include the detection of:
incipient occlusal lesions
periodontal probing depths
bone loss
percussion sensitivity as part of endodontic evaluation
bone loss
The x-ray was discovered on November 8, 1895 by:
John Greenwood
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Edmund Kells
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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
,The dentist who is credited with the first practical use of radiographs in dentistry in
1896 is:
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Edmund Kells
John Greenwood
V. Black
Edmund Kells
Anything that occupies space and has a form or shape is:
energy
solid
matter
photon
matter
Which of the following statements is true concerning the structure of the atom?
the nucleus contains protons and electrons
electrons have no weight or mass
the orbital path of an electron around the nucleus is called an electron shell
electrons are unstable in their orbits and shift freely
the orbital path of an electron around the nucleus is called an electron shell
,In dentistry, the ___________ the wavelengths of the x-rays, the greater their
energy and their usefulness.
shorter
longer
more ionized
straighter
shorter
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Which component of the x-ray machine functions in positioning the tube head?
kilovoltage selector
control panel
extension arm
cathode
extension arm
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the heart of the x-ray generating system is the:
x-ray tube
insulating oil
transformer
positioning indicator device
x-ray tube
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Secondary radiation:
is often referred to as the useful beam
is often referred to as the primary beam
refers to x-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter
is a form of radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its
path by interaction with matter
refers to x-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter
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Which of the following structures will appear radiopaque on dental x-ray film?
metal restorations
soft tissue
tooth decay
dental pulp
metal restorations
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The term _____ is used to describe areas that appear dark on the image; _____ is a
term used to describe areas that appear white or light gray.
radiopaque; radiolucent
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The uses of dental images include the detection of:
incipient occlusal lesions
periodontal probing depths
bone loss
percussion sensitivity as part of endodontic evaluation
bone loss
The x-ray was discovered on November 8, 1895 by:
John Greenwood
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Edmund Kells
V. Black
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
,The dentist who is credited with the first practical use of radiographs in dentistry in
1896 is:
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Edmund Kells
John Greenwood
V. Black
Edmund Kells
Anything that occupies space and has a form or shape is:
energy
solid
matter
photon
matter
Which of the following statements is true concerning the structure of the atom?
the nucleus contains protons and electrons
electrons have no weight or mass
the orbital path of an electron around the nucleus is called an electron shell
electrons are unstable in their orbits and shift freely
the orbital path of an electron around the nucleus is called an electron shell
,In dentistry, the ___________ the wavelengths of the x-rays, the greater their
energy and their usefulness.
shorter
longer
more ionized
straighter
shorter
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which component of the x-ray machine functions in positioning the tube head?
kilovoltage selector
control panel
extension arm
cathode
extension arm
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
the heart of the x-ray generating system is the:
x-ray tube
insulating oil
transformer
positioning indicator device
x-ray tube
, We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Secondary radiation:
is often referred to as the useful beam
is often referred to as the primary beam
refers to x-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter
is a form of radiation that occurs when an x-ray beam has been deflected from its
path by interaction with matter
refers to x-radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which of the following structures will appear radiopaque on dental x-ray film?
metal restorations
soft tissue
tooth decay
dental pulp
metal restorations
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The term _____ is used to describe areas that appear dark on the image; _____ is a
term used to describe areas that appear white or light gray.
radiopaque; radiolucent
