RHS- Radiation Safety Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
The main purpose of using a lead apron with a thyroid collar when exposing dental radiographs
is to protect the patient from
hazardous materials.
scatter radiation.
the primary beam.
infectious agents. - ANSWER-scatter radiation.
Question: Which of the following was established to address the education and certification of
operators of radiographic equipment?
Radiation Control for Health and Safety
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act - ANSWER-Consumer-Patient Radiation
Health and Safety Act
,Question: Personnel radiation monitoring devices are worn to
record the occupational exposure received by the operator.
alert the patient when an exposure occurs.
record the background exposure received by the patient.
alert the operator when an exposure occurs. - ANSWER-record the occupational exposure
received by the operator.
Question: What is the name of the process for the harmful effects of radiation?
ultraviolet rays
ionization
infrared rays
radiation - ANSWER-ionization
Question: The most common artificial radiation exposure comes from
the nuclear fuel cycle.
medical radiation.
consumer products.
atomic weapon fallout. - ANSWER-medical radiation.
, Question: Which of the following can help to protect patients from excess radiation damage to
tissues?
Round collimation
digital radiopgraphy
High kVp
Short cone paralleling - ANSWER-High kVp
Question: Which of the following would you adjust to produce wavelengths with the greatest
penetrating power?
Time
kVp
Distance
mA - ANSWER-kVp
Question: The diameter of the cone-shaped beam produced from a circular collimator is
1.50 inches.
1.75 inches.
2.5 inches.
2.75 inches. - ANSWER-2.75 inches.
and Answers 100% Pass
The main purpose of using a lead apron with a thyroid collar when exposing dental radiographs
is to protect the patient from
hazardous materials.
scatter radiation.
the primary beam.
infectious agents. - ANSWER-scatter radiation.
Question: Which of the following was established to address the education and certification of
operators of radiographic equipment?
Radiation Control for Health and Safety
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements
Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act - ANSWER-Consumer-Patient Radiation
Health and Safety Act
,Question: Personnel radiation monitoring devices are worn to
record the occupational exposure received by the operator.
alert the patient when an exposure occurs.
record the background exposure received by the patient.
alert the operator when an exposure occurs. - ANSWER-record the occupational exposure
received by the operator.
Question: What is the name of the process for the harmful effects of radiation?
ultraviolet rays
ionization
infrared rays
radiation - ANSWER-ionization
Question: The most common artificial radiation exposure comes from
the nuclear fuel cycle.
medical radiation.
consumer products.
atomic weapon fallout. - ANSWER-medical radiation.
, Question: Which of the following can help to protect patients from excess radiation damage to
tissues?
Round collimation
digital radiopgraphy
High kVp
Short cone paralleling - ANSWER-High kVp
Question: Which of the following would you adjust to produce wavelengths with the greatest
penetrating power?
Time
kVp
Distance
mA - ANSWER-kVp
Question: The diameter of the cone-shaped beam produced from a circular collimator is
1.50 inches.
1.75 inches.
2.5 inches.
2.75 inches. - ANSWER-2.75 inches.
