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T/F: Every patient should be evaluated individually for dental radiographs - Answer✔true
T/F: The 8-inch PID is more effective than the 16-inch PID in reducing radiation exposure of the
patient. - Answer✔false

T/F: Pointed cones should not be used because of increased scatter radiation. - Answer✔true

T/F: The thyroid collar must be worn for both intraoral and extraoral exposure. - Answer✔false
T/F: If necessary, the dental radiographer may hold a receptive in the patient's mouth to ensure
a diagnostic image. - Answer✔false
Which of the following describes the use of a filter in a dental x-ray tubehead?
a. a filter reduces the size and shape of the beam
b. a filter removes low-energy x-rays
c. a filter removes the dose of radiation to the thyroid gland

d. a filter decreases the mean energy of the beam - Answer✔B
Which of the following is not a component of inherent filtration?
a. oil
b. unleaded glass window
c. a leaded cone

d. tubehead seal - Answer✔C
Which of the following is the most effective method of reducing patient exposure to radiation?
a. lead apron

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