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in X-radiation, ionization occurs when? - Photons penetrate matter
what are found in the nucleus of an atom? - Protons and Neutrons
A Gray (rad)is defined as the - unit of absorbed dose of radiation per gram of tissue
which cell type is most sensitive to carcinogenesis following porlonged exposure to ionizing radiation? -
Blood
What part of an atom that carries a negative charge? - Electron
the biologic effect of ionizing radiation is related to the? - Area Exposed, Dose rate, and Total dose
Which Disease is associated with long-term, low level radiation exposure? - Leukemia
The x-rays that are most likely to be absorbed by the skin are x-rays that are - Of long wavelength
The time between exposure to x-rays and appearance of radiation damage is called the? - Latent Period
The quantity (numbers) of radiation emitted is primarily dependent upon the? - Milliamperage Setting
The location at which x-rays originate in the x-ray tubehead is called the? - Tungsten target
The most dangerous time for a fetus to be exposed to x-radiation is during the? - First Trimester
, If a radiographic film would be properly darkened in 2 seconds of exposure at 10 mA, it would obtain the
same darkness in 1 second of exposure at? - 20 mA
How often do the walls of the dental operatory need to be treated in order to remove any residual
radiation that has accumulated? - Never
Compared to 75 kVp, a film produced at 90 kVp will have? - High Contrast, and a long gray scale
Ionizing radiation consists of? - photons that travel at the speed of light, photons that travel in a wave
motion, photons without mass
The Alara concept is related to the? - use of minimum exposure time and mA necessary, and use of the
fastest film available
When the x-ray exits the position indicating device, it should be no more than how many inches in
diameter? - 2.75
When is it acceptable to allow the operator to hold radiographic film for a patient during exposure? - It
is never acceptable to hold the film during exposure
What is the primary purpose of the lead foil in an intraoral film packet? - prevent fogging of the film
According to the National Council of Radiation Protection standards, The annual Maximum Permissible
Dose (MVD) of radiation for non- occupationally exposed adult patients is? - .1 rem
The Collimator is composed of? - Lead
If the operator cannot leave the room during radiographic exposure she should? - Stand 6 feet away at a
90-135 degree angle to the central beam
an aluminum filter in a dental x-ray unit functions to? - absorbs x-rays of long wavelengths
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