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Radiology Board Q
| 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 |
| 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 *Answer is All 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 *Answer is all the above |
| The 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 |
| The 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 Fahrenheit for 4.5 - 5 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 the 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 The answer is all the above. |
| To reduce cross contamination, the most appropriate way to store exposed radiographs prior to processing is? | In disposable cups |