DANB RHS

Radiation Correct Answer: A form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles The emission and propagation of energy through space or a substance in the form of waves or particles. X-radiation Correct Answer: 1. high energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube energy, ionizing electromagnetic radiation. X-ray Correct Answer: Weightless bundles of energy (photons) without electrical charge that travel in waves with a ...

Be increased Correct Answer: When taking a panoramic radiograph of an obese patient as compared to a slim patient, exposure (kVp or mA) should be what? Image distortion is more likely Correct Answer: Major disadvantage of a bisecting angle Solutions were not stirred before processing Correct Answer: A full mouth radiograph has just been manually processed. The operator notes that the films at the bottom of the rack area are of a different density. What may have caused this? Fogged Co...

A step wedge can be used to demonstrate A. penumbra B. film contrast C. magnification of image D. film composition Correct Answer: B On a radiograph, what is the dense radiopaque band that outlines the edge of the mandible? A. Mylohyoid ridge B. Inferior border C. Mental protuberance D. Oblique ridge Correct Answer: B Which the following quality control tests evaluates safe lighting in the darkroom? A. Timer test B. Step wedge C. Coin test D. Normalizing device Correct Answe...

Dental healthcare personnel who are pregnant can expose radiographs during the Correct Answer: entire pregnancy Patients receive less radiation when using a/an Correct Answer: rectangular PID Leakage radiation is defined as any radiation that is Correct Answer: received from primary beam In dental radiography, the purpose of the fixer solution is to Correct Answer: remove unexposed silver halide crystals. Which of the following may cause unnecessary radiation exposure to the pati...

Professor Wilhelm Roentgen a)advocated radiology in the u.s b)exposed the first radiographs in the u.s c)discovered the xray d)employed the first dental auxiliary in the united states - c Digital Radiography Utilizes the following approach a)filmless radiographic computer imaging system b)electronically charged plated imaging system c)nonionizing radio frequency imaging system d) none of the above - a a form of energy is a)heat b)light c)electricity d) x-radiation e) all of the ab...

Why do we take x rays? - To determine the dental health status of a patient beyond the oral exam. Periapical (PA) - The tissues surrounding the apex of the root of a tooth. Who benefits from dental xrays? - Patient, Practice, Insurance. What is the primary benefit of an xray? - To detect disease. Decay is the most common reason, Periodontal disease is the second most common reason. What is the most lucrative reason for an xray in the State of Maine? - Trauma xrays make the most money in t...