Question 1

All of the following are questions that follow the preliminary radiographic examination EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A) What is the patient's chief complaint? 
B) Is a bone or soft tissue pathology suspected? 
C) Is the lesion radiolucent,radiopaque,or mixed? 
D) Could the suspected "lesion" be an anatomic landmark? 
A) What is the patient's chief complaint? 
B) Is a bone or soft tissue pathology suspected? 
C) Is the lesion radiolucent,radiopaque,or mixed? 
D) Could the suspected "lesion" be an anatomic landmark? A

Question 2

Interpretation is an "explanation" of the structures seen radiographically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The final diagnostic role rests with the dentist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Rapidly growing lesions without distinct borders are usually:

Accepted Answer

A) cysts. 
B) benign. 
C) malignant. 
D) not cause for concern. 
A) cysts. 
B) benign. 
C) malignant. 
D) not cause for concern.

Question 5

To produce adequate diagnostic films,the dental professional must:

Accepted Answer

A) know the patient's chief complaint. 
B) know the identified differential diagnosis. 
C) know if the lesion radiolucent,radiopaque,or mixed. 
D) know what relevant information is being sought from the radiograph. 
A) know the patient's chief complaint. 
B) know the identified differential diagnosis. 
C) know if the lesion radiolucent,radiopaque,or mixed. 
D) know what relevant information is being sought from the radiograph.

Question 6

When distinguishing between whether a radiographic finding is an anatomic landmark or a suspicious lesion,it is important to know the radiographic appearance radiopaque or radiolucency of the anatomic landmarks and their respective locations.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true.

Question 7

In addition to radiographic findings,all of the following EXCEPT one may be part of a dental diagnosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitality testing 
B) Medical history 
C) Blood pressure 
D) Clinical examination 
A) Vitality testing 
B) Medical history 
C) Blood pressure 
D) Clinical examination

Question 8

The interpretation of radiographs provides the signs or symptoms on which to build a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Anatomic landmarks are located in specific areas of the oral cavity and are well within normal limits on radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Edentulous areas:

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be radiographed. 
B) should be radiographed. 
C) should not be radiographed. 
D) may sometimes be radiographed. 
A) cannot be radiographed. 
B) should be radiographed. 
C) should not be radiographed. 
D) may sometimes be radiographed.

Question 11

If all the borders of a lesion are not seen,the dental professional should:

Accepted Answer

A) retake the bitewing. 
B) retake the periapical. 
C) recommend further imaging. 
D) not take or recommend further radiographs. 
A) retake the bitewing. 
B) retake the periapical. 
C) recommend further imaging. 
D) not take or recommend further radiographs.

Question 12

Is a bone or soft tissue pathology suspected is a question that should be asked following the preliminary radiographic examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a lesion is not seen in three planes:

Accepted Answer

A) further imaging is needed. 
B) no advanced imaging is needed. 
C) the operator should dismiss the patient. 
D) the operator should reschedule the patient's appointment. 
A) further imaging is needed. 
B) no advanced imaging is needed. 
C) the operator should dismiss the patient. 
D) the operator should reschedule the patient's appointment.

Question 14

Well-defined lesions are the signs of a malignant growth,whereas poorly defined borders suggest a benign lesion.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true.

Question 15

The dental professional is responsible for exposing and interpreting radiographs.The interpretation will ultimately lead to the formulation of a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true.

Question 16

Cysts and benign lesions usually grow:

Accepted Answer

A) slowly. 
B) rapidly. 
C) at various rates. 
D) at no specific rate. 
A) slowly. 
B) rapidly. 
C) at various rates. 
D) at no specific rate.

Question 17

The question,have periapical and bitewing radiographs been taken recently is a preliminary question a diagnostician should ask,and the question,what were the clinical findings that prompted the dental professional to request the radiographs is a question that follows the preliminary question.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second is false. 
D) First statement is false,second is true.

Question 18

All of the following are steps that are to be taken in formulating a definitive diagnosis EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnosis based on the interpretation 
B) Identifying the patient's chief complaint 
C) Interpretation of what has been identified 
D) Identification of an area or structure that is questionable 
A) Diagnosis based on the interpretation 
B) Identifying the patient's chief complaint 
C) Interpretation of what has been identified 
D) Identification of an area or structure that is questionable

Question 19

In determining a differential diagnosis,identify the radiographs that should be initially considered:

Accepted Answer

A) MRI. 
B) CT scan. 
C) full mouth series. 
D) panoramic radiograph. 
A) MRI. 
B) CT scan. 
C) full mouth series. 
D) panoramic radiograph.

Exam 20: Principles of Radiographic Interpretation

All of the following are questions that follow the preliminary radiographic examination EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Interpretation is an "explanation" of the structures seen radiographically.

The final diagnostic role rests with the dentist.

Rapidly growing lesions without distinct borders are usually:

To produce adequate diagnostic films,the dental professional must:

When distinguishing between whether a radiographic finding is an anatomic landmark or a suspicious lesion,it is important to know the radiographic appearance radiopaque or radiolucency of the anatomic landmarks and their respective locations.

In addition to radiographic findings,all of the following EXCEPT one may be part of a dental diagnosis.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The interpretation of radiographs provides the signs or symptoms on which to build a diagnosis.

Anatomic landmarks are located in specific areas of the oral cavity and are well within normal limits on radiographs.

Edentulous areas:

If all the borders of a lesion are not seen,the dental professional should:

Is a bone or soft tissue pathology suspected is a question that should be asked following the preliminary radiographic examination.

If a lesion is not seen in three planes:

Well-defined lesions are the signs of a malignant growth,whereas poorly defined borders suggest a benign lesion.

The dental professional is responsible for exposing and interpreting radiographs.The interpretation will ultimately lead to the formulation of a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient.

Cysts and benign lesions usually grow:

The question,have periapical and bitewing radiographs been taken recently is a preliminary question a diagnostician should ask,and the question,what were the clinical findings that prompted the dental professional to request the radiographs is a question that follows the preliminary question.

All of the following are steps that are to be taken in formulating a definitive diagnosis EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

In determining a differential diagnosis,identify the radiographs that should be initially considered:

The History of Ionizing Radiation and Basic Principles of X-Ray Generation

The Dental X-Ray Machine

Image Formation

Image Receptors

Biologic Effects of Radiation

Patient Protection

Operator Protection

Infection Control in Dental Radiography

Intraoral Radiographic Technique: the Paralleling Method

Accessory Radiographic Techniques: Bisecting Technique and Occlusal Projections

Film Processing Techniques

Panoramic Radiography

Extraoral Techniques

Radiography of the Temporomandibular Joint

Digital Imaging

Advanced Imaging Systems

Quality Assurance

Patient Management and Special Problems

Film Mounting and Radiographic Anatomy

Caries and Periodontal Disease

Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

Developmental Disturbances of Teeth and Bone

Bone and Other Lesions

Legal Considerations

Filters