Question 1

Which of these statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 2

What is a reference film?

Accepted Answer

A reference film is a radiogra

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Approximately 5 minutes. It ta

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the key to peak performance...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A step wedge allows the radiog

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

No. When not in use, the suppo

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate bulb wattage 
B)  Appropriate filter color 
C)  Safe distance from working area 
D)  Black darkroom walls 
A)  Adequate bulb wattage 
B)  Appropriate filter color 
C)  Safe distance from working area 
D)  Black darkroom walls

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Operator competency can reduce patient radiation exposure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Two to three minutes. This tim

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Which of these statements is FALSE?

What is a reference film?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operator competency can reduce patient radiation exposure.

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

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

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

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

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

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