Question

How does a film holder protect the patient from unnecessary radiation? It keeps the patient's hands and fingers from being exposed to x-radiation. It filters the scatter radiation. It speeds up the process. It shows the correct teeth. Question at position 2 2 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 2 Describe a basic type of image receptor. Bite-block with a backing plate and a slot for film-sensor retention Square with adhesive on the back Resembles a clothespin Hemostat device Question at position 3 3 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 3 Name a component of an intraoral film. Film emulsion Aluminum foil Plastic Alginate Question at position 4 4 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 4 The image on the film before it is processed is the ____________________. latent image density contrast mirror image Question at position 5 5 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 5 Which side of the film faces toward the tube? Plain side Silver side Envelope-looking side Question at position 6 6 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 6 What size film is used for posterior periapical radiographs? 2 3 4 5 Question at position 7 7 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 7 Extraoral film cassettes are flexible and rigid. True False Question at position 8 8 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 8 What converts x-ray energy into visible light? Intensifying screen Collimator Cardboard Aluminum foil Question at position 9 9 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 9 When would you need to duplicate a radiograph? To send to an insurance company or refer a patient to a specialist To get a second opinion or refer a patient to an insurance company To keep a copy in the office and to issue a copy to the patient Question at position 10 10 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 10 How should x-ray film be stored? away from light in heat in a moist environment submersed in chemicals Question at position 11 11 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 11 Where is the expiration date on a package of x-ray film? Outside of the box On each film On the package insert On the bar code Question at position 12 12 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 12 What is the second step involved in manually processing dental radiographs? Rinsing Washing Fixing Developing Question at position 13 13 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 13 Indirect digital imaging involves the use of: Phosphor storage plate (PSP) Digital sensor Intraoral film Extraoral Question at position 14 14 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 14 How often should processing solution be replenished? weekly daily bimonthly monthly Question at position 15 15 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 15 What low-intensity light is composed of long wavelengths in the red-orange spectrum? Safelight X-rays Intensifying screen Filter Question at position 16 16 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 16 What is the minimum distance between a safelight and the working area? 4 feet 3 feet 2 feet 1 foot Question at position 17 17 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 17 What is the optimum temperature for the water in the manual processing tanks? 68 degrees F 65 degrees F 72 degrees F 82 degrees F Question at position 18 18 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 18 What is the major advantage of automatic film processing? It saves time. The quality of the radiograph is better. There are fewer chemicals. It is safer. Question at position 19 19 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 19 Are manual processing solutions and automatic processing solutions interchangeable? No Yes Question at position 20 20 Multiple Choice 1 point Question at position 20 What size film is used for occlusal radiographs? 4 5 2 1

Answer 1

1. It keeps the patient's hands and fingers from being exposed to x-radiation.

2. Bite-block with a backing plate and a slot for film/sensor retention.

3. Film emulsion.

4. Latent image.

5. Plain side (the smooth white/tube side).

6. Size 2.

7. True.

8. Intensifying screen.

9. To send to an insurance company or refer a patient to a specialist.

10. Away from light.

11. Outside of the box.

12. Rinsing.

13. Phosphor storage plate (PSP).

14. Daily.

15. Safelight.

16. 4 feet.

17. 68 degrees F.

18. It saves time.

19. No.

20. Size 4.