Question 1

Which of the following will NOT appear radiopaque on a radiograph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implant 
B)  Porcelain fused to metal crown 
C)  Amalgam 
D)  Composite 
A)  Implant 
B)  Porcelain fused to metal crown 
C)  Amalgam 
D)  Composite

Question 2

Radiation protection guidelines are important to minimize radiation exposure to both the patient and the operator.Estimations of risk associated with dental radiation dose levels are universally considered to be very small.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What size of image receptor is NOT found in digital radiography imaging systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 4

At what distance should you stand from a radiograph unit when exposing patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 feet 
B)  6 feet 
C)  9 feet 
D)  12 feet 
A)  3 feet 
B)  6 feet 
C)  9 feet 
D)  12 feet

Question 5

(1)A patient comes into your office complaining of a toothache.You want to see the entire tooth on a radiograph.A bitewing radiograph would be the best radiograph to prescribe to achieve this.(2)A patient comes into your office complaining of pain with the left temporomandibular joint.You want to view both the right and left temporomandibular joints.A periapical radiograph would be the best radiograph to prescribe to achieve this.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both 1 and 2 are true. 
B)  Both 1 and 2 are false. 
C)  1 is true; 2 is false. 
D)  1 is false; 2 is true. 
A)  Both 1 and 2 are true. 
B)  Both 1 and 2 are false. 
C)  1 is true; 2 is false. 
D)  1 is false; 2 is true.

Exam 15: Radiology

Which of the following will NOT appear radiopaque on a radiograph?

Radiation protection guidelines are important to minimize radiation exposure to both the patient and the operator.Estimations of risk associated with dental radiation dose levels are universally considered to be very small.

What size of image receptor is NOT found in digital radiography imaging systems?

At what distance should you stand from a radiograph unit when exposing patients?

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