Question 1

The film layer that contains the latent image is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  adhesive. 
B)  base. 
C)  protective. 
D)  emulsion. 
A)  adhesive. 
B)  base. 
C)  protective. 
D)  emulsion. D

Question 2

What provides a great deal of information, exhibits proper density and contrast, has sharp outlines, and is of the same shape and size as the object radiographed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiograph 
B)  Density 
C)  Diagnostic image 
D)  Milliamperage 
A)  Radiograph 
B)  Density 
C)  Diagnostic image 
D)  Milliamperage C

Question 3

The image on the film before it is processed is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  density. 
B)  latent image. 
C)  contrast. 
D)  mirror image. 
A)  density. 
B)  latent image. 
C)  contrast. 
D)  mirror image. B

Question 4

What device can be used to demonstrate short-scale and long-scale contrast?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stepwedge 
B)  Scale of contrast 
C)  Penumbra 
D)  Scale darkness 
A)  Stepwedge 
B)  Scale of contrast 
C)  Penumbra 
D)  Scale darkness

Question 5

The temperature of the darkroom must be controlled to prevent film damage. What is the recommended room temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  70° F 
B)  50° F 
C)  60° F 
D)  80° F 
A)  70° F 
B)  50° F 
C)  60° F 
D)  80° F

Question 6

If the mA is increased and the exposure time is kept constant, the resulting films will:

Accepted Answer

A)  be lighter. 
B)  be darker. 
C)  remain the same. 
D)  have a herringbone pattern. 
A)  be lighter. 
B)  be darker. 
C)  remain the same. 
D)  have a herringbone pattern.

Question 7

What refers to a series of steps that produce a visible permanent image on a dental radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latent imaging 
B)  Selective reduction 
C)  X-ray 
D)  Film processing 
A)  Latent imaging 
B)  Selective reduction 
C)  X-ray 
D)  Film processing

Question 8

What is the fuzzy or blurred area that surrounds an x-ray image?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latent period 
B)  Halo 
C)  Umbrella 
D)  Penumbra 
A)  Latent period 
B)  Halo 
C)  Umbrella 
D)  Penumbra

Question 9

What is determined by the thickness, density, and composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  High density 
B)  Low contrast 
C)  Film contrast 
D)  Subject contrast 
A)  High density 
B)  Low contrast 
C)  Film contrast 
D)  Subject contrast

Question 10

What low-intensity light is composed of long wavelengths in the red-orange spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-ray 
B)  Safelight 
C)  Intensifying screen 
D)  Filter 
A)  X-ray 
B)  Safelight 
C)  Intensifying screen 
D)  Filter

The film layer that contains the latent image is the:

What provides a great deal of information, exhibits proper density and contrast, has sharp outlines, and is of the same shape and size as the object radiographed?

The image on the film before it is processed is the:

What device can be used to demonstrate short-scale and long-scale contrast?

The temperature of the darkroom must be controlled to prevent film damage. What is the recommended room temperature?

If the mA is increased and the exposure time is kept constant, the resulting films will:

What refers to a series of steps that produce a visible permanent image on a dental radiograph?

What is the fuzzy or blurred area that surrounds an x-ray image?

What is determined by the thickness, density, and composition?

What low-intensity light is composed of long wavelengths in the red-orange spectrum?

Radiation History

Radiation Physics

Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Dental X-Ray Equipment

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office, Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations, Dental Radiographer, Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations, Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Paralleling Technique, Bisecting Technique, Bite-Wing Technique, Exposure and Technique Errors

Imaging of Patients With Special Needs, Panoramic Imaging, Occlusal and Localization Techniques

Digital Imaging, Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging, Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images, Film Mounting and Viewing

Descriptive Terminology, Introduction to Image Interpretation

Interpretation of Dental Caries, Interpretation of Periodontal Disease, Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions

Filters

Exam 7: Film Processing and Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics

The film layer that contains the latent image is the:

What provides a great deal of information, exhibits proper density and contrast, has sharp outlines, and is of the same shape and size as the object radiographed?

The image on the film before it is processed is the:

What device can be used to demonstrate short-scale and long-scale contrast?

The temperature of the darkroom must be controlled to prevent film damage. What is the recommended room temperature?

If the mA is increased and the exposure time is kept constant, the resulting films will:

What refers to a series of steps that produce a visible permanent image on a dental radiograph?

What is the fuzzy or blurred area that surrounds an x-ray image?

What is determined by the thickness, density, and composition?

What low-intensity light is composed of long wavelengths in the red-orange spectrum?

Radiation History

Radiation Physics

Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Dental X-Ray Equipment

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office, Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations, Dental Radiographer, Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations, Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Paralleling Technique, Bisecting Technique, Bite-Wing Technique, Exposure and Technique Errors

Imaging of Patients With Special Needs, Panoramic Imaging, Occlusal and Localization Techniques

Digital Imaging, Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging, Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images, Film Mounting and Viewing

Descriptive Terminology, Introduction to Image Interpretation

Interpretation of Dental Caries, Interpretation of Periodontal Disease, Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions

Filters