RHS exam prep Questions and Answers
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periapical - ANSWER-radiographic image showing the crown, root tip, & surrounding structures
Question: periapical radiographs used to detect: - ANSWER-any abnormalities of the root
structure & surrounding bone structure
Question: Bitewing radiograph - ANSWER-image view showing the crowns of both arches on
one film
Question: bitewing radiographs used to detect: - ANSWER-or monitor interproximal caries if
the proximal surfaces of the teeth cannot be visually tactilely examined
Question: full mouth series radiograph - ANSWER-is composed of a series of individual images,
including a combination of bitewing & periapical
Question: purpose of full mouth series: - ANSWER-as a baseline on the health of your mouth
,Question: Occlusal radiograph - ANSWER-image that shows large areas of the maxilla or
mandible
Question: Occlusal radiograph purpose: - ANSWER-help track the development & placement of
a section or entire arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw
Question: panoramic radiograph - ANSWER-provides full view of the upper & lower jaw
Question: panoramic radiograph purpose - ANSWER-allows us view your head, neck, & jaw, &
how they work together as a whole
Question: Cephalometric radiograph - ANSWER-extraoral radiograph of the bones & tissues of
the head
Question: Cephalometric radiograph purpose - ANSWER-enables the dentist to capture a
complete radiographic image of the side of the face
Question: CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) - ANSWER-three dimensional digital
imaging method that uses a cone-shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient
Question: CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) purpose - ANSWER-allows accurate, three
dimensional (3D) imaging of hard tissue structures
,Question: Radiolucent - ANSWER-- portion of an image that is dark or black;
- the passage of x-rays w/relatively little attenuation by absorption
Question: Radiopaque - ANSWER-- portion of an image that appears light or white
- strongly inhibiting the passage of x-rays
Question: Phosphor plates are processed by using: - ANSWER-laser beam technology
Question: Most bilateral findings in images are considered: - ANSWER-normal anatomic
landmarks
Question: Impacted third molars are best seen w/what type of radiograph? - ANSWER-
Panoramic
Question: Which of the following is automatically labeled on the computer template for an
image? - ANSWER-Date of image
Question: The main purpose of using a lead apron w/a thyroid collar when exposing dental
radiographs is to protect the patient from: - ANSWER-scatter radiation
, Question: For x-ray machines operating in ranges at or below 70 kVp, the total aluminum
equivalent filtration must be a minimum of: - ANSWER-1.5 mm
Question: Foreshortening of the maxillary radiographic image results from: - ANSWER-
increased vertical angulation
Question: After a patient has been dismissed, dental unit surfaces & counter tops that may have
been contaminated should be cleaned w/an EPA-registered: - ANSWER-intermediate-level
disinfectant
Question: Dilaceration in a radiographic image indicates the: - ANSWER-root shape is
abnormally bent or curved
Question: Somatic effects of radiation do NOT have damaging effects on: - ANSWER-offspring
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross-contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
Question: The time between patient exposure to radiation & the appearance of biological
damage is the: - ANSWER-latent period
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periapical - ANSWER-radiographic image showing the crown, root tip, & surrounding structures
Question: periapical radiographs used to detect: - ANSWER-any abnormalities of the root
structure & surrounding bone structure
Question: Bitewing radiograph - ANSWER-image view showing the crowns of both arches on
one film
Question: bitewing radiographs used to detect: - ANSWER-or monitor interproximal caries if
the proximal surfaces of the teeth cannot be visually tactilely examined
Question: full mouth series radiograph - ANSWER-is composed of a series of individual images,
including a combination of bitewing & periapical
Question: purpose of full mouth series: - ANSWER-as a baseline on the health of your mouth
,Question: Occlusal radiograph - ANSWER-image that shows large areas of the maxilla or
mandible
Question: Occlusal radiograph purpose: - ANSWER-help track the development & placement of
a section or entire arch of teeth in the upper or lower jaw
Question: panoramic radiograph - ANSWER-provides full view of the upper & lower jaw
Question: panoramic radiograph purpose - ANSWER-allows us view your head, neck, & jaw, &
how they work together as a whole
Question: Cephalometric radiograph - ANSWER-extraoral radiograph of the bones & tissues of
the head
Question: Cephalometric radiograph purpose - ANSWER-enables the dentist to capture a
complete radiographic image of the side of the face
Question: CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) - ANSWER-three dimensional digital
imaging method that uses a cone-shaped beam of radiation that rotates around the patient
Question: CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) purpose - ANSWER-allows accurate, three
dimensional (3D) imaging of hard tissue structures
,Question: Radiolucent - ANSWER-- portion of an image that is dark or black;
- the passage of x-rays w/relatively little attenuation by absorption
Question: Radiopaque - ANSWER-- portion of an image that appears light or white
- strongly inhibiting the passage of x-rays
Question: Phosphor plates are processed by using: - ANSWER-laser beam technology
Question: Most bilateral findings in images are considered: - ANSWER-normal anatomic
landmarks
Question: Impacted third molars are best seen w/what type of radiograph? - ANSWER-
Panoramic
Question: Which of the following is automatically labeled on the computer template for an
image? - ANSWER-Date of image
Question: The main purpose of using a lead apron w/a thyroid collar when exposing dental
radiographs is to protect the patient from: - ANSWER-scatter radiation
, Question: For x-ray machines operating in ranges at or below 70 kVp, the total aluminum
equivalent filtration must be a minimum of: - ANSWER-1.5 mm
Question: Foreshortening of the maxillary radiographic image results from: - ANSWER-
increased vertical angulation
Question: After a patient has been dismissed, dental unit surfaces & counter tops that may have
been contaminated should be cleaned w/an EPA-registered: - ANSWER-intermediate-level
disinfectant
Question: Dilaceration in a radiographic image indicates the: - ANSWER-root shape is
abnormally bent or curved
Question: Somatic effects of radiation do NOT have damaging effects on: - ANSWER-offspring
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross-contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
Question: The time between patient exposure to radiation & the appearance of biological
damage is the: - ANSWER-latent period