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Radiation Safety Exam Study GuideDental radiographs are NOT used for - answer detection of soft tissue trauma
Which radiation produces diagnostically useful radiographs? - answer primary
If the tube head drifts, which component of the x-ray machine needs attention? - answer
extension arm
Which term describes light or white areas on the radiograph? - answer Radiopaque
X-ray wavelengths with the greatest energy and usefulness are - answer shorter
Which component of the x-ray machine functions in positioning the tube head? - answer
Extension arm
Which is the heart of the x-ray generating system? - answer the x-ray tube
Which structure appears radio plaque on dental x-ray film? - answer metal restorations
Radiographic density is controlled by the - answermiliamperes (mA) setting
Damage from ionizing x-radiation to genetic cells - answercan affect future generations
Which tissue has the highest radiation sensitivity? - answerSmall lymphocytes
A lead apron and a thyroid collar - answermust be used on all patients but are optional
for adults
Which controls the penetrating power of the x-ray beam? - answerKilovoltage selector
The lead collimator - answerRestricts the size and shape of the primary beam
Chronic radiation exposure occurs when: - answerd. small doses of radiation are
received over a long time period
Damage to which cells could lead to genetic mutations? - answerOvarian and sperm
The annual maximum permissible dose (MPD) of radiation for an occupational worker
is: - answer5 rem
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