Question 1

With what should powdered and liquid concentrate forms of processing solutions be mixed?

Accepted Answer

Chemical manufacturers usually

Question 2

Each of the following statements is true regarding the darkroom EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be located near where radiographs will be exposed. 
B)  It should be well ventilated. 
C)  It should have adequate space to store unexposed film. 
D)  It should be equipped with safelighting. 
A)  It should be located near where radiographs will be exposed. 
B)  It should be well ventilated. 
C)  It should have adequate space to store unexposed film. 
D)  It should be equipped with safelighting.

Question 3

The purpose of the washing step in film processing is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  shrink and harden the emulsion. 
B)  remove any residual chemistry remaining on the emulsion. 
C)  neutralize alkaline and/or acidic chemistry. 
D)  reduce the exposed silver halide to metallic silver. 
A)  shrink and harden the emulsion. 
B)  remove any residual chemistry remaining on the emulsion. 
C)  neutralize alkaline and/or acidic chemistry. 
D)  reduce the exposed silver halide to metallic silver.

Question 4

Which processing solution prevents further film development?

Accepted Answer

Fixer halts film development,

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding automatic processing is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  No water is required. 
B)  Processing is accomplished under normal white-light conditions. 
C)  The chemistry in automatic processors is heated to 68 degrees F. 
D)  Unwrapped film is fed into the film feed slot on the outside of the processor. 
A)  No water is required. 
B)  Processing is accomplished under normal white-light conditions. 
C)  The chemistry in automatic processors is heated to 68 degrees F. 
D)  Unwrapped film is fed into the film feed slot on the outside of the processor.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding developer chemistry is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium sulfite slows down the oxidation rate. 
B)  Sodium carbonate provides the alkaline medium. 
C)  Potassium bromide restrains development of unexposed silver halide crystals. 
D)  Potassium alum swells the gelatin. 
A)  Sodium sulfite slows down the oxidation rate. 
B)  Sodium carbonate provides the alkaline medium. 
C)  Potassium bromide restrains development of unexposed silver halide crystals. 
D)  Potassium alum swells the gelatin.

Question 7

Of what material are manual processing tanks fabricated?

Accepted Answer

Stainless steel does

Question 8

The ideal time-temperature for manual processing archival radiographs is 85 degrees F.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The preservative sodium sulfite is found in both the developer and fixer solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding manual film processing is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A visual inspection of the image will determine the length of time the film stays in the developer. 
B)  A film holder clip is used to transport films to and from each of the processing solutions. 
C)  The optimum temperature for manual processing is 68 degrees F. 
D)  Cleansing powders should not be used to clean processing tank inserts. 
A)  A visual inspection of the image will determine the length of time the film stays in the developer. 
B)  A film holder clip is used to transport films to and from each of the processing solutions. 
C)  The optimum temperature for manual processing is 68 degrees F. 
D)  Cleansing powders should not be used to clean processing tank inserts.

Question 11

How does the temperature of the chemistry used in automatic processors compare to the temperature of the chemistry used for manual processing?

Accepted Answer

Chemical solutions in automatic processo

Question 12

What wattage is ideal for safelighting a darkroom for all film types?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  60 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  60

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding rapid processing of dental radiographs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be accomplished in 30 seconds with special, fast-acting chemicals. 
B)  It provides archival, permanent quality radiographs. 
C)  Four cups are set up inside the box containing developer, rinse water, fixer, and wash water. 
D)  A light-tight countertop box contains two openings that allow light-tight access of the radiographer's hands. 
A)  It can be accomplished in 30 seconds with special, fast-acting chemicals. 
B)  It provides archival, permanent quality radiographs. 
C)  Four cups are set up inside the box containing developer, rinse water, fixer, and wash water. 
D)  A light-tight countertop box contains two openings that allow light-tight access of the radiographer's hands.

Question 14

What is the name of the component of developer that prevents development of unexposed silver halide crystals?

Accepted Answer

Restrainer (potassium bromide)

Question 15

Developer and fixer chemicals may be obtained in three forms: powder, liquid concentrate, or ready-to-use solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Developer contains hydroquinone and elon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these is NOT part of the developer solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing agent 
B)  Clearing agent 
C)  Activator 
D)  Restrainer 
A)  Reducing agent 
B)  Clearing agent 
C)  Activator 
D)  Restrainer

Question 18

How frequently should processing solutions be changed?

Accepted Answer

At least e

Question 19

Potassium alum in the fixer serves to:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralize the alkali of the developer. 
B)  act as a preservative. 
C)  clear remaining crystals. 
D)  shrink and harden the emulsion. 
A)  neutralize the alkali of the developer. 
B)  act as a preservative. 
C)  clear remaining crystals. 
D)  shrink and harden the emulsion.

Question 20

The advantage of manual processing over automatic processing is that there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  less hazardous waste production. 
B)  more time required to produce finished radiographs. 
C)  less malfunction of processing equipment. 
D)  less water used. 
A)  less hazardous waste production. 
B)  more time required to produce finished radiographs. 
C)  less malfunction of processing equipment. 
D)  less water used.

Exam 8: Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

With what should powdered and liquid concentrate forms of processing solutions be mixed?

Each of the following statements is true regarding the darkroom EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The purpose of the washing step in film processing is to:

Which processing solution prevents further film development?

Which of the following statements regarding automatic processing is correct?

Which of the following statements regarding developer chemistry is FALSE?

Of what material are manual processing tanks fabricated?

The ideal time-temperature for manual processing archival radiographs is 85 degrees F.

The preservative sodium sulfite is found in both the developer and fixer solutions.

Which of the following statements regarding manual film processing is FALSE?

How does the temperature of the chemistry used in automatic processors compare to the temperature of the chemistry used for manual processing?

What wattage is ideal for safelighting a darkroom for all film types?

Which of the following statements regarding rapid processing of dental radiographs is FALSE?

What is the name of the component of developer that prevents development of unexposed silver halide crystals?

Developer and fixer chemicals may be obtained in three forms: powder, liquid concentrate, or ready-to-use solutions.

Developer contains hydroquinone and elon.

Which of these is NOT part of the developer solution?

How frequently should processing solutions be changed?

Potassium alum in the fixer serves to:

The advantage of manual processing over automatic processing is that there is:

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