RHS exam #2 Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Which of the following exposures is used to diagnose inter proximal caries? - ANSWER-
Bitewing
Question: The population most susceptible to radiation damage is - ANSWER-infants
Question: To minimize potential infections from semi critical items it is important the operator -
ANSWER-clean and disinfect devices after removal of surface barriers
Question: patients should wear a thyroid collar during which type of radiographic exposure? -
ANSWER-intra oral radiograph
Question: The total destruction of microorganisms and spores on reusable instruments is
accomplished by - ANSWER-sterilizing
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
, Question: The annual maximum accumulated dose (MAD) of radiation for dental assistant is
based on which of the following calculations? - ANSWER-age minus 18 times 5 rems/year
Question: long term effects of exposure to radiation may be associated with - ANSWER-birth
abnormalities
Question: When changing the 8-inch PID to a 16-inch PID, which of the following is used to
determine the intensity of the beam? - ANSWER-inverse square law
Question: Compared to the paralleling technique a DISADVANTAGE of the bisecting angle
technique is - ANSWER-image distortion
Question: blurred radiographic images are often caused by - ANSWER-patient movement during
exposure
Question: dental healthcare personnel can best shield themselves from radiation during patient
exposure by standing behind - ANSWER-a drywall barrier
Question: added filtration in the x-ray tube head protects the - ANSWER-patient
Question: processed PSP plates should be handled by the edges to prevent - ANSWER-scratches
100% Pass
Which of the following exposures is used to diagnose inter proximal caries? - ANSWER-
Bitewing
Question: The population most susceptible to radiation damage is - ANSWER-infants
Question: To minimize potential infections from semi critical items it is important the operator -
ANSWER-clean and disinfect devices after removal of surface barriers
Question: patients should wear a thyroid collar during which type of radiographic exposure? -
ANSWER-intra oral radiograph
Question: The total destruction of microorganisms and spores on reusable instruments is
accomplished by - ANSWER-sterilizing
Question: Which of the following will best protect the dental assistant from cross contamination
while exposing radiographs? - ANSWER-Gloves
, Question: The annual maximum accumulated dose (MAD) of radiation for dental assistant is
based on which of the following calculations? - ANSWER-age minus 18 times 5 rems/year
Question: long term effects of exposure to radiation may be associated with - ANSWER-birth
abnormalities
Question: When changing the 8-inch PID to a 16-inch PID, which of the following is used to
determine the intensity of the beam? - ANSWER-inverse square law
Question: Compared to the paralleling technique a DISADVANTAGE of the bisecting angle
technique is - ANSWER-image distortion
Question: blurred radiographic images are often caused by - ANSWER-patient movement during
exposure
Question: dental healthcare personnel can best shield themselves from radiation during patient
exposure by standing behind - ANSWER-a drywall barrier
Question: added filtration in the x-ray tube head protects the - ANSWER-patient
Question: processed PSP plates should be handled by the edges to prevent - ANSWER-scratches
