Dental Radiology Exam Midterm Test
Questions Fully Answered (2025-2026)
Edition.
Be Increased - Answer When taking panoramic radiographs of an obese patient, as compared
to a slim patient, exposure (mA or kVp) should:
Image distortion is more likely - Answer The major disadvantage of bisecting angle technique.
Wear Gloves, Dispose of saliva contaminated film packets carefully, Cover control unit and
tubehead with plastic barriers - Answer What recommended precautions, from the CDC and
the ADA, do they suggest to avoid cross contamination.
For any dental radiographs - Answer When should a lead apron be worn?
The solutions were not stirred before processing - Answer When the film at the bottom of the
rack are of a different density, what error may be the cause of this.
Fogged - Answer A film exposed to scatter radiation.
A large adult - Answer When should the exposure time be increased for a patient.
Dentures, Eyeglasses, Removable Bridgework, and Earrings - Answer Before taking a
panoramic radiograph, what should the operator ask the patient to remove.
Inform the dentist and document patient's refusal. - Answer What actions should be taken
when a patient refuses to have radiographs taken on their child?
Overlapping of proximal surfaces - Answer Incorrect horizontal angulations of the primary
beam produces:
Maxillary anterior - Answer Where is the radiographic landmark 'incisive foramen' usually
located?
Questions Fully Answered (2025-2026)
Edition.
Be Increased - Answer When taking panoramic radiographs of an obese patient, as compared
to a slim patient, exposure (mA or kVp) should:
Image distortion is more likely - Answer The major disadvantage of bisecting angle technique.
Wear Gloves, Dispose of saliva contaminated film packets carefully, Cover control unit and
tubehead with plastic barriers - Answer What recommended precautions, from the CDC and
the ADA, do they suggest to avoid cross contamination.
For any dental radiographs - Answer When should a lead apron be worn?
The solutions were not stirred before processing - Answer When the film at the bottom of the
rack are of a different density, what error may be the cause of this.
Fogged - Answer A film exposed to scatter radiation.
A large adult - Answer When should the exposure time be increased for a patient.
Dentures, Eyeglasses, Removable Bridgework, and Earrings - Answer Before taking a
panoramic radiograph, what should the operator ask the patient to remove.
Inform the dentist and document patient's refusal. - Answer What actions should be taken
when a patient refuses to have radiographs taken on their child?
Overlapping of proximal surfaces - Answer Incorrect horizontal angulations of the primary
beam produces:
Maxillary anterior - Answer Where is the radiographic landmark 'incisive foramen' usually
located?
