Question
click below
click below
Question
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Radiology Board Qs
20 or so radiology board questions
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Which of the following are considered to be the most radioresistant? | MUSCLES AND NERVES |
Taking every prudent measure or precaution to prevent occupationally and nonoccupationally exposed persons from radiation is? | ALARA CONCEPT |
The aluminum filter in the x-ray unit tubehead reduces the dose of radiation by? | ABSORBING LONG WAVELENGTH LOW ENERGY PENETRATING WAVES |
Exposure to radiation can best be reduced for the patient by the use of? | F SPEED FILM |
The x-ray film packet filter that prevents film fog is usually made of? | LEAD FOIL |
A herringbone or tire track pattern on a radiograph is a result of? | IMPROPER FILM PLACEMENT |
The two types of digital systems include? | WIRED CCP AND WIRELESS PSP |
What is the time between exposure to radiation and time the effect becomes visible? | LATENT PERIOD |
The collar on a lead apron reduces the dose of radiation to the? | THYROID |
Another name for target is? | ANODE |
As an x-ray operator, which of the following procedures will help reduce your x-ray exposure? Standing 6 ft away from the tube head Standing behind a lead lined barrier wall or outside the room Never hold the tubehead during exposure | ALL OF THE ABOVE |
The function of the raised (embossed) dot on the surface of the traditional film is to determine what? | RIGHT FROM LEFT |
Radiation units and measurements are measured by? Amount of x-ray energy produced by the x-ray unit Amount absorbed by the body | ALL OF THE ABOVE |
he purpose of this film is to record the entire tooth including 4mm around the apical area? | PERIAPICAL |
The primary purpose for taking bitewing x-rays? | TO VIEW INTERPROXIMAL SURFACES AND THE CRESTAL BONE |
When using the panoramic machine, there is no need to wrap the unit. TRUE OR FALSE | TRUE |
he radiographic equipment that can be sterilized is the? | FILM HOLDERS |
A radiographic image is produced on a panoramic film by use of? | INTENSIFYING SCREENS |
Film fogging can best be detected on stored unexposed radiographic film by? | EXPOSING A COMPLETE MOUTH RADIOGRAPH SURVEY |
Time temperature processing means? | THE DEVELOPING TIME IS DETERMINED BY THE DEVELOPER TEMPERATURE |
What is the ideal time and temperature for manual development? | 68 DEGREES FARENHEIT FOR 4.5 -5 MINUTES MINUTES |
Whether using manual or automatic processing techniques, improper handling can result in? | FILMS STICKING TOGETHER |
If a film has debris or dark spots on film, what is the probable cause? | DIRTY PROCESSING ROLLERS |
How can you test the effectiveness of the safelight in the darkroom? | USING T HE COIN TEST |
Dark room infection control guidelines may include? Barrier placed on counter tops Change gloves or the use of overgloves After all the films are in processor, wash, and dry hands | ALL OF THE ABOVE |
To reduce cross contamination, the most appropriate way to store exposed radiographs prior to processing is? | IN DISPOSABLE CUPS |