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1
The optimum temperature for the developing chemicals is:
65*
58*
68*
75*
2
The x-ray beam intensity is increased by all of the following factors except
Increased distance or length of the beam
Increased kilovoltage
Increased milliamperage
Increased exposure time
3
XCP's & other receptor holding devices are to be disinfected between Pt's
True
False
4
Coloumbs; The amount of ELECTRICAL CHARGE in the air produced by x-rays
True
False
5
Somatic Effect; Effects the person's body from radiation that won’t be passed on to their children
False
True
6
A processed film, an amalgam restoration appears_. This is bcause the halide crystals on the film behind it _ radiation.
White/Clear; Did receive
Black; Did not recieve
Black; Did receive
White/clear; did not receive
7
The use of radiographs for periodontal disease allow for
Determining pocket depth
Identifying an active periodontal disease process
Observing the history of bone loss
8
Recurrent caries can always be detected radiographically.
False
True
9
The focal trough for panoramic imaging is:
Area of the pano receptor when the dentition will be displayed
Zone in which the unit will capture the area of interest most accurately
Area in the pano unit where the xray beam is produced
Area which the Pt will focus their eyes during the exposure
10
A PT receiving a pano is positioned with the Frankfort plane sloping downward toward the anterior the result will be:
Anterior teeth appear smaller or skinnier than normal
Occlusal plane will be tilted in an upward simile line
Occlusal plane will be tilted in a frown direction
Anterior teeth that appear fatter than normal
11
The latent image is:
Combination of radiopaque & radiolucent areas on film
The invisible image stored in the energized crystals
The image after made after processing
12
The creation of the black and grey areas of the film image come from:
The developer
The fixer
The emulsion once dried
13
Typically, early and moderate interproximal caries appears radiographically in enamel in the following shape
whatever shape the caries progresses
A circle
An oval at the contact area
A triangle
14
The following type of caries might be radiographically viewed on the tooth in the shape of a semi-circle, or scooped out
Occlusal caries
Interproximal caries
Root caries
15
Silver halide crystals are found in
Film emulsion
Foil sheet in the packet
Developing solution
16
The panoramic exposure is an ______ radiographic exam.
Extraoral
Intraoral
17
Roentgens; Measures radiation exposure in the air that has been produced by x-rays
True
False
18
Anode
Negative
Positive
19
The purpose of the foil in the film packet is to:
Help the radiographer aim more accurately
Slow the beam from passing through the packet to the body
Interact with the processing solution
Stop the beam from hitting the film
20
In the Paralleling Technique of acquiring interproximal radiographs, what color is the XCP ring and bite block?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
21
Cathode
Negative
Positve
22
If bone loss is traveling toward the apex of a tooth, this is classified as:
Radiographic bone loss
Vertical bone loss
Horizontal bone loss
23
It is appropriate to use a pano radiograph in place of periapicals and bitewings for the diagnosis of dental conditions
False
True
24
If a PT is suspected or known to have periodontal bone loss, what adjustment should be made in the bitewing exposures?
Cotton roll may be necessary to help hold the receptor
No need for BWX exposure with periodontal disease
It is recommended to only use XCP's for the BWX
The image receptor should be placed vertically
25
The role of silver halide crystals is to
Create a latent image
Interact with the processing chemicals
All choices are true
Absorb & store radiation
26
Reduction occurs in the ____________ solution and creates _________ areas in the image on the film.
Fixer; Radiolucent
Developer; Radiolucent
Developer; Radiopaque
Fixer; Radiopaque
27
Density in an image refers to
Overall blackness
Differences in blacks to whites
How many radiopaque areas appear
28
The purpose of establishing open contacts is to:
To examine for periodontal disease
To identify abscesses
The image looks more natural with them opened
Detect the presence of interproximal caries
29
Radiographs are important in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease because they:
Show the pattern & severity of bone loss
Demonstrate the current, remaining bone level
Can be used to identify contributing factors of disease
All reasons listed are valid
30
In the paralleling technique, the receptor is placed in what relation to the long axis of the teeth?
Parallel
Horizontally
The position is not critical
Perpendicular
31
When imaging a child, the following adjustment might be necessary
An increase in receptor size
Providing txt without radiographs
Decrease in beam intensity
An increase to milliamperage
32
Genetic; Effects to the person’s body from the radiation that will be passed on to their children or future generations
False
True
33
When utilizing the Tab technique for posterior bitewings, the vertical angulation should be set at:
+10'
+20'
-10'
-8'
34
The theory of Paralleling Technique states that the beam's central ray hits the receptor in the following way:
At 45 degree angle
Perpendicular
Parallel
35
The following defines an image with a long scale contrast
Very few shades of grey
High contrast between colors in the image
An image made with longer wavelengths rays
Many shades of grey
36
When a tooth has undergone root canal therapy, the canal will appear:
Radiopaque
Radiolucent
Normal
37
The developing solution will react with ___
Halide crystals that were not energized by xray
The fixer solution
Halide crystals that received radiation
Radiopaque areas of the film
38
In direct digital imaging for radiography, the receptor utilized is the:
All choices listed are direct digital
Film converted to digital images
Senor
PSP plate
39
The Paralleling Technique is intended for the following radiographic examination:
Occlusal
Tab bitewing
Periapical
Panoramic
40
In Occlusal radiography in children, the patient must steady the receptor with their fingers
False
True
41
The type of radiation which causes more concern for PT & operator safety is
General
Primary
Useful
Scatter
42
SLOB Rule if an object moves the same direction as the adjusted horizontal angulation it is on the _ aspect of the tooth
Mesial
Lingual
Buccal
43
In a radiographic image, the following factor will affect the contrast
Receptor settings
Milliamperage
Kilovoltage
Exposure time
44
The most ideal technique for acquiring images used in endodontics is
Occlusal technique
Paralleling technique
Interproximal technique
Bisecting technique
45
When selective reduction occurs, the following happens:
Energized halide crystals react w/ the developing solution
All actions listed are part of selective reduction
Non energized halide crystals are ignored by the developer
Energized crystals are converted to dark areas on film
46
Only RHS/X-Ray certified dental assistants may provide "radiographic interpretation".
True
False
47
When exposing a periapical in the anterior region, the image receptor should be placed in which orientation?
Horizontal
Vertical
48
A simple substitute for a PA image in very young children to examine developing anterior teeth is the occlusal image
False
True
49
The following explains the importance of the Focal Trough in panoramic radiography
Gives the patient something to look at during the exposure
It allows the radiographer to aim the beam correctly
It allows teeth to be accurately imaged
50
What is the receptor-holding device used for Paralleling Technique?
Snap A Ray
PID
Bitewing Tab
XCP
51
In exposing images of posterior periapicals in adults, what size image receptor is used?
#4
#0
#1
#2
52
Imaging with PSP plates, a no-touch technique used when opening the barrier & dropping the plate into the transfer box
True
False
53
What must be carefully adjusted to assure you expose radiographic images with open contacts?
Patient's occlusal plane
Vertical angulation
Distance between the receptor and the teeth
Horizontal angulation
54
If needing assistance in holding a XCP in it's place in a pedo or disabled patient, the following should be considered
Have PT do it
Ask caregiver or parent to assist
Hold it yourself
Ask another staff memeber to do it
55
Once a patient is edentulous, there is no need for periodic radiographic examinations, unless they are seeking implants.
True
False
56
The benefit of utilizing cone-beam computed tomography is
provides better interproximal imaging
Uses less radiation than a FMS
Inexpensive to purchase compared to pano unit
Images will display in 3 dimensions
57
Which dental structure listed below is most radiolucent?
Pulp
Enamel
Dentin
58
Advantages of digital radiography include all of the following, except:
there is less radiation exposure to the Pt
The purchasing & set up cost of the equipment
It can be an effective patient education tool
images can be viewed immediately
59
In a premolar bitewing exposure on an adult, what should be viewed at the mesial edge of the image?
Mesial of the 1st premolar
Central incisors
The distal of both canine
Distal of first molars
60
Localization refers to a method that:
assists the radiographer in knowing how to place receptor in the pt’s mouth
Assists with the dentist in locating the apex of a tooth during endo txt
Assists dentist in locating the position of a object not seen clinically
Assists the radiographer in knowing how to locate point of entry
61
A standard adult full mouth series of radiographs includes _____ images.
18-20
5-10
4-8
10-12
62
The following are uses for an occlusal technique, except for the following
Substitue PA exam for persons that have limited opening
Evaluate the presence & extent of jaw pathologies
Evaluate interproximal caries of posterior teeth
To examine large areas of the jaw
63
The following factor affects the penetration power of the beam
Kilovoltage
Milliamperage
Exposure time
Size of the target plate
64
Which of the following is NOT required as part of the Interproximal radiographic examination?
Visibility of the apical area of teeth
Crowns of maxillary and mandibular teeth
Alveolar crest of all dentition in the image
Visibility of the contact areas of adjacent teeth
65
Of the following listed, the one that is a disadvantage of Panoramic imaging is:
It is relatively simple for the radiographer
The quality of the image is not as clear as intraoral imaging
It is easy for patient
Provides a larger field size
66
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the Paralleling Technique?
The use of the XCP makes the technique simple to learn
The technique produces accurate image with less distortion
The XCP is easy to fit into the Pt's mouth
The technique can be standardized & duplicated