Radiology Prep Exam
- 1.
Form of energy carried by waved or a stream of particles.
- A.
Radiation
- B.
X ray
- C.
X radiation
Correct Answer
A. Radiation -
- 2.
High-energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an x-ray tube.
- A.
X ray
- B.
· X-radiation
- C.
Radiation
Correct Answer
B. · X-radiation -
- 3.
· A beam of energy that has the power to penetrate substances and recorded image shadows on photographic film.
- A.
X radiation
- B.
X ray
- C.
Radiation
Correct Answer
B. X ray -
- 4.
A picture on film produced by the passage of x-ray through an object or body.
- A.
Radiograph
- B.
Dental radiograph
- C.
Radiography
Correct Answer
A. Radiograph -
- 5.
Science or study of radiation as used in medicine.
- A.
Radiography
- B.
Dental radiography
- C.
• Radiology
Correct Answer
C. • Radiology -
- 6.
· A photographic image produced on film by the passage of x rays through teeth and related structures.
- A.
Dental Radiograph
- B.
Radiograph
- C.
X ray X ray
Correct Answer
A. Dental Radiograph -
- 7.
· The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays.
- A.
Radiography
- B.
Dental Radiography
- C.
Radiology
Correct Answer
A. Radiography -
- 8.
· The production of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of film to x-rays.
- A.
Dental Radiography
- B.
Radiology
- C.
Radiography
Correct Answer
A. Dental Radiography -
- 9.
Any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film.
- A.
Dental Radiographer
- B.
Radiographer
- C.
Dental Technician
Correct Answer
A. Dental Radiographer -
- 10.
Which of the following is not a use for dental radiographs?
- A.
To confirm or classify suspected disease
- B.
To localize lesions or foreign objects
- C.
To provide information during dental procedures
- D.
To evaluate growth and development
- E.
To document the conditions of a patient at a specific point in time
- F.
To illustrate changes secondary to caries, periodontal disease and trauma
- G.
To detect lesions, diseases, and conditions of the teeth and surrounding structures that cannot be indentified clinically
- H.
For educational purpose
Correct Answer
H. For educational purpose -
- 11.
Radiographs are a very important aspect of dentistry. Dental radiographs allow any dental professional to view and conditions that may be of concern to the professional. Radiographs allow conditions that cannot be seen clinically to be identified and recognized. Without a dental radiograph you are not seeing the full picture, and therefore cannot see underlying tissue and bone
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
Dental radiographs contain more information then a written record?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
What is the most important use of dental radiographs.
- A.
Confirming suspected disease
- B.
Detection
- C.
To examine the status of the teeth and bone during growth
Correct Answer
B. Detection -
- 14.
- Dental professionals can detect disease and ultimately benefit the client by minimizing and preventing problems, saving the client from future pain, time and money
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True - 15.
The benefit of disease detection far outweighs the risk of small doses of x-radiation when properly prescribed, exposed and processed
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 16.
The primary benefit of dental radiographs is ...
Correct Answer
detection of disease - 17.
List examples of dental conditions seen on a radiograph
Correct Answer
Missing teeth, Extra teeth, impacted teeth, dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth abnormalities, retained roots, cysts and tumors. - 18.
Discuss the professional goals of the dental radiographer
- A.
Patient protection
- B.
Operator protection
- C.
Patient education
- D.
Operator competence
- E.
Patient competence
- F.
Operator efficiency
- G.
Patient efficiency
- H.
Production of quality radiographs
Correct Answer(s)
A. Patient protection
B. Operator protection
C. Patient education
D. Operator competence
F. Operator efficiency
H. Production of quality radiographs -
- 19.
· a divice used to align the position indicating divice (PID) in relation to the tooth and film · · · · ·
- A.
Beam Alignment Device
- B.
Film holder
- C.
Extension arm
Correct Answer
A. Beam Alignment Device -
- 20.
Can be used to restrict the size of the beam
- A.
Control device
- B.
Collimator
- C.
Collimating Device
Correct Answer
C. Collimating Device -
- 21.
The components of the control panel of the x-ray machine that regulate the x-ray beam; includes the timer, kilovoltage and milliamperage selectors
- A.
Collimator
- B.
Control Devices
- C.
Collimating Device
Correct Answer
B. Control Devices -
- 22.
part of the dental x-ray mahine that contians an on/off switch and an indicator light, an exposure button and an indicator light and control divices to regulate the x-ray beam
- A.
Control Panel
- B.
Tubehead/ Tube housing
- C.
Control Device
Correct Answer
A. Control Panel -
- 23.
A component of the dental x-ray machine control panel, activates the dental x-ray machine to produce x-rays
- A.
On - Off switch
- B.
Control Device
- C.
Exposure Button
Correct Answer
C. Exposure Button -
- 24.
Found on the control panel and is illuminated during x-ray exposure. When the exposure is complete, the light is not illuminated.
- A.
Exposure Button
- B.
Indicator Light
- C.
Exposure light
Correct Answer
C. Exposure light -
- 25.
Contains the x-ray tube that produces dental x-rays. It has an extending portion called the Position Indicating Device, PID. The PID may be circular or rectangular. The PID may also be 8 inches or 16 inches.
- A.
Tubehead/ Tube housing
- B.
Control Panel
- C.
Control device
Correct Answer
A. Tubehead/ Tube housing -
- 26.
Found on the control box. The dental x-ray unit must be turned on in order to exposed x-ray.
- A.
On-Off Switch
- B.
Exposure Button
- C.
Exposure light
Correct Answer
A. On-Off Switch -
- 27.
Suspends the x-ray tube head and contains the electrical wires. It allows for movement so the tubehead can be positioned correctly. · · ·
- A.
Extension arm
- B.
Control Device
- C.
Beam alignment device
Correct Answer
A. Extension arm -
- 28.
Films that are place outside the mouth. A panoramic radiograph uses extraoral film.
- A.
Extraoral film
- B.
Intraoral film
- C.
Film holder
Correct Answer
A. Extraoral film -
- 29.
Film that is placed within the mouth.
- A.
Intraoral film
- B.
Extraoral film
- C.
Film holder
Correct Answer
A. Intraoral film -
- 30.
A instrument or device used to hold and align intraoral films. They eliminate the need for the client to hold the film, which increases the stability of the film. There are many different types of film holders. Some are made of Styrofoam (Styrofoam bite- block), made of plastic (Snap-A-Ray) and many others are also available. ·
- A.
Film Holder
- B.
Beam Alignment Device
- C.
Extension arm
Correct Answer
A. Film Holder -
- 31.
Is found on the control box. It is illuminated when the dental x-ray unit is turned on.
- A.
Indicator Light
- B.
Exposure button
- C.
Exposure light
Correct Answer
A. Indicator Light -
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