Radiology Test Questions and Answers Rated A
The radiation that is emitted from the xray tube ANSWER -B. too brown
and strikes the patient directly is called: -
ANSWER -A. primary radiation
If the raised identification bump on the radiograph
is toward you, you are viewing the teeth as
Compared to radiographic exposure of a patient though - ANSWER -D. 2,the patients left
with complete dentition, when exposing side is your right side and 4, you are on the
periapical radiographs on an edentulous patient, outside of the mouth looking in
the exposure time should be: - ANSWER -
B. decreased
Which of the following represent the minimum
information that should be affixed to an extraoral
A radiation film badge is used in order to: - radiograph? - ANSWER -D. 1, patients
ANSWER -D. monitor the radiation to which name/id number 2, right and left side orientation
the wearer is exposed 3, date of exposure
One of the most effective ways to protect an The recommended minimum distance for the
operator from scattered radiation is: - positioning of a safelight above the working area
ANSWER -A. shielding where films will be opened and handled is: -
ANSWER -C. 4 feet
blurred radiographic images can be caused by
movement of the: - ANSWER -D. tubehead, What error in technique is demonstrated in the
patient, and film radiograph below? - ANSWER -B. improper
horizontal angulation (teeth overlapped)
Using "E" speed instead of "D" speed
radiographic film requires: - ANSWER -B. A fetus is more susceptible to damage from an x-
shorter exposure time radiation does equal to that given to an adult bc
the fetus has: - ANSWER -C. more rapidly
reproducing cells
Which of the following conditions will produce a
radiograph with the greatest film density? -
ANSWER -D. unsafe safelight To produce an x-ray with greater penetrating
power, one should adjust the : - ANSWER -
B. kilovoltage
What would result if duplicating film were
accidentally placed in a conventional panoramic
radiography cassette and a radiograph were Lead aprons should be inspected annually for: -
exposed on a patient? The radiograph would: - ANSWER -C. presence of cracks
ANSWER -A. appear black
The artifacts present across the top of the
If a film is left in the fixer overnight, it will be: - panoramic radiograph above are due to: -
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The radiation that is emitted from the xray tube ANSWER -B. too brown
and strikes the patient directly is called: -
ANSWER -A. primary radiation
If the raised identification bump on the radiograph
is toward you, you are viewing the teeth as
Compared to radiographic exposure of a patient though - ANSWER -D. 2,the patients left
with complete dentition, when exposing side is your right side and 4, you are on the
periapical radiographs on an edentulous patient, outside of the mouth looking in
the exposure time should be: - ANSWER -
B. decreased
Which of the following represent the minimum
information that should be affixed to an extraoral
A radiation film badge is used in order to: - radiograph? - ANSWER -D. 1, patients
ANSWER -D. monitor the radiation to which name/id number 2, right and left side orientation
the wearer is exposed 3, date of exposure
One of the most effective ways to protect an The recommended minimum distance for the
operator from scattered radiation is: - positioning of a safelight above the working area
ANSWER -A. shielding where films will be opened and handled is: -
ANSWER -C. 4 feet
blurred radiographic images can be caused by
movement of the: - ANSWER -D. tubehead, What error in technique is demonstrated in the
patient, and film radiograph below? - ANSWER -B. improper
horizontal angulation (teeth overlapped)
Using "E" speed instead of "D" speed
radiographic film requires: - ANSWER -B. A fetus is more susceptible to damage from an x-
shorter exposure time radiation does equal to that given to an adult bc
the fetus has: - ANSWER -C. more rapidly
reproducing cells
Which of the following conditions will produce a
radiograph with the greatest film density? -
ANSWER -D. unsafe safelight To produce an x-ray with greater penetrating
power, one should adjust the : - ANSWER -
B. kilovoltage
What would result if duplicating film were
accidentally placed in a conventional panoramic
radiography cassette and a radiograph were Lead aprons should be inspected annually for: -
exposed on a patient? The radiograph would: - ANSWER -C. presence of cracks
ANSWER -A. appear black
The artifacts present across the top of the
If a film is left in the fixer overnight, it will be: - panoramic radiograph above are due to: -
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