Question 1

Quality control testing of the automatic processing system should be performed monthly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Periodic inspection of viewboxes, cassettes, and intensifying screens and tests to evaluate safelighting of the darkroom are part of a series of tests called what?

Accepted Answer

Quality control. Quality control is defined as a series of tests to assure that the radiographic system is functioning properly and that the radiographs produced are of an acceptable quality.

Question 3

The dental x-ray machine should be tested for tube head stability periodically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Continuing education courses contribute to radiographic competence. Competent radiographers are key to quality assurance programs and reducing patient radiation exposure by avoiding retakes.

Accepted Answer

A)  The first statement is true. The second statement is false. 
B)  The first statement is false. The second statement is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false. 
A)  The first statement is true. The second statement is false. 
B)  The first statement is false. The second statement is true. 
C)  Both statements are true. 
D)  Both statements are false.

Question 5

A qualified health physicist should examine the equipment for which of the following failed tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radiation output consistency 
B)  Darkroom safelight adequacy 
C)  Fresh film test 
D)  Reference film test 
A)  Radiation output consistency 
B)  Darkroom safelight adequacy 
C)  Fresh film test 
D)  Reference film test

Question 6

After exposing the first film out of a newly opened box, the film should be processed and examined to determine if it is fresh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A step wedge is a device of layered metal steps of varying thickness used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine film freshness. 
B)  determine safety of the safe light. 
C)  evaluate tube head stability. 
D)  test the strength of processing chemicals. 
A)  determine film freshness. 
B)  determine safety of the safe light. 
C)  evaluate tube head stability. 
D)  test the strength of processing chemicals.

Question 8

Assessing the radiographic equipment and systems in use, and developing a written plan for quality control are the first steps in establishing a quality administration program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding processing solutions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A dental radiographic normalizing and monitoring device can be used to monitor the developer. 
B)  When the developer solution oxidizes and deteriorates, the radiographic images darken. 
C)  The fixer is the most critical of processing solutions and demands careful attention. 
D)  Use of the step wedge to monitor the developer should occur at the end of each day. 
A)  A dental radiographic normalizing and monitoring device can be used to monitor the developer. 
B)  When the developer solution oxidizes and deteriorates, the radiographic images darken. 
C)  The fixer is the most critical of processing solutions and demands careful attention. 
D)  Use of the step wedge to monitor the developer should occur at the end of each day.

Question 10

Quality assurance is a series of tests to assure that the radiographic system is functioning properly and that the radiographs produced are of an acceptable level of quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What does the outline of a coin on the processed film used in the coin test indicate?

Accepted Answer

A failed test. The coin test i

Question 12

Which processing solution is most critical and demands careful attention?

Accepted Answer

Developer. When the developer deteriorat

Question 13

Which of the following indicates a passed coin test?

Accepted Answer

A)  No image of a coin 
B)  A faint image of the coin 
C)  An undistorted image of the coin 
D)  A dark image of the coin 
A)  No image of a coin 
B)  A faint image of the coin 
C)  An undistorted image of the coin 
D)  A dark image of the coin

Question 14

In most locations, a qualified health physicist must perform x-ray machine testing according to state and local regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are quality control tests for all radiographic equipment and procedures including the personnel who work with the systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dental x-ray machine output analysis should be performed annually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Each of the following statements regarding the coin test is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  A true test of the safelight uses a film pre-exposed to a small amount of radiation. 
B)  When the period of exposure to the safelight is up, the film is processed as usual. 
C)  A coin is placed on top of the unwrapped film for 10 minutes. 
D)  A coin test uses a coin and a lightly exposed film to determine safelight adequacy. 
A)  A true test of the safelight uses a film pre-exposed to a small amount of radiation. 
B)  When the period of exposure to the safelight is up, the film is processed as usual. 
C)  A coin is placed on top of the unwrapped film for 10 minutes. 
D)  A coin test uses a coin and a lightly exposed film to determine safelight adequacy.

Question 18

A monitoring and maintenance schedule listing all the quality control tests and the name of the person responsible for each test should be generated and posted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is quality assurance in dental radiography?

Accepted Answer

Quality assurance is defined a

Question 20

Radiographic competencies of the dental assistant and dental hygienist include each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to recognize quality radiographs 
B)  The ability to identify the cause of poor-quality radiographs 
C)  The ability to complete necessary state documentation of safe operating equipment 
D)  The ability to apply appropriate corrective actions to failed quality control tests 
A)  The ability to recognize quality radiographs 
B)  The ability to identify the cause of poor-quality radiographs 
C)  The ability to complete necessary state documentation of safe operating equipment 
D)  The ability to apply appropriate corrective actions to failed quality control tests

Exam 19: Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Quality control testing of the automatic processing system should be performed monthly.

Periodic inspection of viewboxes, cassettes, and intensifying screens and tests to evaluate safelighting of the darkroom are part of a series of tests called what?

The dental x-ray machine should be tested for tube head stability periodically.

Continuing education courses contribute to radiographic competence. Competent radiographers are key to quality assurance programs and reducing patient radiation exposure by avoiding retakes.

A qualified health physicist should examine the equipment for which of the following failed tests?

After exposing the first film out of a newly opened box, the film should be processed and examined to determine if it is fresh.

A step wedge is a device of layered metal steps of varying thickness used to:

Assessing the radiographic equipment and systems in use, and developing a written plan for quality control are the first steps in establishing a quality administration program.

Which of the following statements regarding processing solutions is correct?

Quality assurance is a series of tests to assure that the radiographic system is functioning properly and that the radiographs produced are of an acceptable level of quality.

What does the outline of a coin on the processed film used in the coin test indicate?

Which processing solution is most critical and demands careful attention?

Which of the following indicates a passed coin test?

In most locations, a qualified health physicist must perform x-ray machine testing according to state and local regulations.

There are quality control tests for all radiographic equipment and procedures including the personnel who work with the systems.

Dental x-ray machine output analysis should be performed annually.

Each of the following statements regarding the coin test is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A monitoring and maintenance schedule listing all the quality control tests and the name of the person responsible for each test should be generated and posted.

What is quality assurance in dental radiography?

Radiographic competencies of the dental assistant and dental hygienist include each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

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Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

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The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

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