Radiography and Radiology Quiz

What are the two items that must be recycled from the film pack?

• Plastic and aluminum

• Lead foil and silver

• Copper and zinc

• Glass and paper

What is a cause of under developing?

• Fresh developing solution

• Not processing long enough

• Proper temperature

• Correct exposure settings

How can elongation be corrected in x-ray imaging?

• Decrease the vertical angulation

• Increase the vertical angulation

• Increase the exposure time

• Decrease the kilovoltage

What does radiography involve?

• Recording images of the teeth using x-rays

• Treating diseases with x-rays

• Measuring bone density

• Cleaning teeth

What is the purpose of an occlusal radiograph?

• To diagnose caries

• To evaluate larger areas of the maxilla or mandible

• To assess the root apices

• To examine the nasal cavity

What is a cause of chemical stains or debris on film?

• Proper maintenance.

• Deposition of chemical debris on rollers.

• Using distilled water.

• High temperature storage.

What does "radiolucent" mean on an x-ray film?

• White areas

• Light gray areas

• Medium gray to black areas

• Transparent areas

What is the role of exposure time in x-ray production?

• Determines the quality of x-rays

• Determines the amount of x-rays emitted

• Acts as the energy source

• Serves as the target

What happens if a film packet is opened in "white light"?

• The film will remain unchanged.

• The exposed areas will turn black.

• The film will develop faster.

• The film will become transparent.

How can replenishing of X-ray solutions be done?

• Automatically or manually

• Only manually

• Only automatically

• By increasing temperature