Question 1

What is the key to peak performance of an automatic processor?

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Question 2

A device consisting of increasing increments of an absorbing material is called a "reference film."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When not in use, should the PID be pointing up?

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No. When not in use, the suppo...

Question 4

What is the name of the device made of layered metal steps of varying thickness used to determine film density and contrast?

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A step wedge allows the radiog...

Question 5

Dental x-ray machine tube head stability should be tested annually.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these statements is FALSE?

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A)   The coin test monitors darkroom safelighting.
B)   Processing solutions must be replenished to keep optimal.
C)   The fresh film test can be used to monitor the quality of each box of film.
D)   Intensifying screens should be cleaned daily with solutions recommended by the manufacturer.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Operator competency can reduce patient radiation exposure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Establishing a quality control program for radiographic procedures helps to increase the quality of radiographs produced and decrease the incidence of retake radiographs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is a reference film?

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A reference film is a radiogra...

Question 10

When not in use, the x-ray unit support arm should be placed in the open position.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Each of the following statements regarding testing for darkroom light leaks is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   All lights, including the safelight, should be turned off.
B)   White-light leaks may be marked with tape or chalk so that they can subsequently be sealed.
C)   White-light leaks are visible as soon as the lights in the darkroom are turned off.
D)   Possible sources of light leaks include around the entry door and around pipes leading into the darkroom.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The expiration date manufacturers place on radiograph film boxes indicates that films:

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A)   should not be used for patient exposures after this date.
B)   may be safely used for one additional month after this date.
C)   may be safely used for a 6-month period after this date.
D)   may be used safely after performing a quality control test.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Each of the following conditions is necessary for safelighting EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   Adequate bulb wattage
B)   Appropriate filter color
C)   Safe distance from working area
D)   Black darkroom wallsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Each of the following is a quality control measure EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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A)   Dental x-ray machine output test
B)   Safelight evaluation
C)   Patient compliance determination
D)   Test for darkroom light leaksE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Keeping a log of retakes can help identify the radiographer who needs continuing education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Quality control is the planning, implementation, and evaluation of procedures used to produce high-quality radiographs with maximum diagnostic information while minimizing radiation exposure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In automatic processing, the most likely cause of damp films is that:

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A)   the water level too high.
B)   the dryer was not operating correctly.
C)   distilled water was not used.
D)   the rinse spray was too forceful.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

In the coin test, how long is a coin placed on top of the unwrapped film?

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Two to three minutes. This tim...

Question 19

The dental radiographer can play a role in monitoring the x-ray machine.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How long after closing the darkroom door and turning off the lights would light leaks become visible?

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Approximately 5 minutes. It ta...

Exam 19: Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

What is a reference film?

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Each of the following is a quality control measure EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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In the coin test, how long is a coin placed on top of the unwrapped film?

Correct AnswerverifiedTwo to three minutes. This tim...View AnswerShow Answer

The expiration date manufacturers place on radiograph film boxes indicates that films:

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When not in use, should the PID be pointing up?

Correct AnswerverifiedNo. When not in use, the suppo...View AnswerShow Answer

What is the key to peak performance of an automatic processor?

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Establishing a quality control program for radiographic procedures helps to increase the quality of radiographs produced and decrease the incidence of retake radiographs.

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Keeping a log of retakes can help identify the radiographer who needs continuing education.

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When not in use, the x-ray unit support arm should be placed in the open position.

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What is the name of the device made of layered metal steps of varying thickness used to determine film density and contrast?

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Which of these statements is FALSE?

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A device consisting of increasing increments of an absorbing material is called a "reference film."

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Each of the following statements regarding testing for darkroom light leaks is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Operator competency can reduce patient radiation exposure.

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Quality control is the planning, implementation, and evaluation of procedures used to produce high-quality radiographs with maximum diagnostic information while minimizing radiation exposure.

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Dental x-ray machine tube head stability should be tested annually.

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How long after closing the darkroom door and turning off the lights would light leaks become visible?

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In automatic processing, the most likely cause of damp films is that:

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Each of the following conditions is necessary for safelighting EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The dental radiographer can play a role in monitoring the x-ray machine.

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