Question 1

When the patient has a shallow palate requiring a modification in technique:

Accepted Answer

A)  Two cotton rolls can be placed, one on each side of the bite-block. 
B)  The patient can be asked to tilt the head to one side. 
C)  The vertical angulation can be increased by 5 to 15 degrees more than the XCP instrument indicates. 
D)  Both a and c. 
A)  Two cotton rolls can be placed, one on each side of the bite-block. 
B)  The patient can be asked to tilt the head to one side. 
C)  The vertical angulation can be increased by 5 to 15 degrees more than the XCP instrument indicates. 
D)  Both a and c. D

Question 2

When placing films in the mandibular premolar region, the film must be placed ____ the tongue. When inserting the film holder into the mouth, the film is tipped ____ the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A)  over; toward 
B)  over; away from 
C)  under; toward 
D)  under; away from 
A)  over; toward 
B)  over; away from 
C)  under; toward 
D)  under; away from D

Question 3

Anterior film placements are less likely to cause the patient to gag. Once the gag reflex is stimulated, the patient may gag on films that could normally be tolerated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second statement is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second statement is true. A

Question 4

Reusable film holders must be ____ after each use.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rinsed with tap water 
B)  Wiped with disinfectant 
C)  Placed in an immersion disinfectant 
D)  Sterilized 
A)  Rinsed with tap water 
B)  Wiped with disinfectant 
C)  Placed in an immersion disinfectant 
D)  Sterilized

Question 5

According to the text, size 1 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a ____ direction, and size 2 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a ____ direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertical; vertical 
B)  Horizontal; horizontal 
C)  Vertical; horizontal 
D)  Horizontal; vertical 
A)  Vertical; vertical 
B)  Horizontal; horizontal 
C)  Vertical; horizontal 
D)  Horizontal; vertical

Question 6

With size 1 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the paralleling technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Seven 
D)  Eight 
A)  Four 
B)  Six 
C)  Seven 
D)  Eight

Question 7

An increased ____ distance results in increased image magnification.

Accepted Answer

A)  Target-object 
B)  Object-film 
C)  Target-film 
D)  Operator-patient 
A)  Target-object 
B)  Object-film 
C)  Target-film 
D)  Operator-patient

Question 8

When tori are present:

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient will require a panoramic film. 
B)  The film should be placed on the torus and exposed. 
C)  The patient should be referred for surgical tori reduction before films are taken. 
D)  The film must be placed on the far side of the torus. 
A)  The patient will require a panoramic film. 
B)  The film should be placed on the torus and exposed. 
C)  The patient should be referred for surgical tori reduction before films are taken. 
D)  The film must be placed on the far side of the torus.

Question 9

An increased ____ distance can compensate for image magnification.

Accepted Answer

A)  Target-object 
B)  Object-film 
C)  Target-film 
D)  Operator-patient 
A)  Target-object 
B)  Object-film 
C)  Target-film 
D)  Operator-patient

Question 10

The authors recommend that each film be placed in the bite-block with the dot:

Accepted Answer

A)  Down. 
B)  Up. 
C)  Distal. 
D)  In the slot. 
A)  Down. 
B)  Up. 
C)  Distal. 
D)  In the slot.

Question 11

The authors recommend using size ____ film for anterior teeth and size ____ film for posterior teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  1; 1 
B)  2; 2 
C)  1; 2 
D)  2; 1 
A)  1; 1 
B)  2; 2 
C)  1; 2 
D)  2; 1

Question 12

Which of the following film holders include aiming rings that aid in the alignment of the position-indicating device (PID) with the film?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemostat with bite-block 
B)  Stabe bite-block 
C)  EEZEE-Grip film holder 
D)  Rinn XCP instruments 
A)  Hemostat with bite-block 
B)  Stabe bite-block 
C)  EEZEE-Grip film holder 
D)  Rinn XCP instruments

Question 13

The recommended posterior periapical sequence for the Rinn XCP instruments starts with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular left quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular right quadrant. 
A)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular left quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular right quadrant.

Question 14

According to the basic principles of the paralleling technique, the film is placed in the mouth ____ to the long axis of the tooth being radiographed, and the central ray of the x-ray beam is directed ____ to the film and long axis of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel; perpendicular 
B)  Parallel; parallel 
C)  Perpendicular; parallel 
D)  Perpendicular; perpendicular 
A)  Parallel; perpendicular 
B)  Parallel; parallel 
C)  Perpendicular; parallel 
D)  Perpendicular; perpendicular

Question 15

The entire crowns and roots of one lateral and one central incisor, including the apices of the teeth and surrounding structures, must be seen on the ____ radiograph.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary canine 
B)  Maxillary incisor 
C)  Mandibular canine 
D)  Mandibular incisor 
A)  Maxillary canine 
B)  Maxillary incisor 
C)  Mandibular canine 
D)  Mandibular incisor

Question 16

The paralleling technique ____ on fixed vertical angulations and produces a radiographic image ____ dimensional distortion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not rely; without 
B)  Relies; without 
C)  Does not rely; with 
D)  Relies; Without 
A)  Does not rely; without 
B)  Relies; without 
C)  Does not rely; with 
D)  Relies; Without

Question 17

If the patient has a shallow palate, a lack of parallelism of greater than ____ degrees requires a modification in technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  45 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  45

Question 18

The second quadrant in the recommended posterior periapical sequence for the Rinn XCP instruments is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular left quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular right quadrant. 
A)  Maxillary left quadrant. 
B)  Maxillary right quadrant. 
C)  Mandibular left quadrant. 
D)  Mandibular right quadrant.

Question 19

Which of the following is a disposable film holder designed for one-time use only?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rinn XCP instruments 
B)  Precision film holders 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder 
A)  Rinn XCP instruments 
B)  Precision film holders 
C)  Stabe bite-block 
D)  EEZEE-Grip film holder

Question 20

Parallel is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  To cut across or through. 
B)  Intersecting at or forming a right angle. 
C)  Moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance and not intersecting. 
D)  An angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other. 
A)  To cut across or through. 
B)  Intersecting at or forming a right angle. 
C)  Moving or lying in the same plane, always separated by the same distance and not intersecting. 
D)  An angle of 90 degrees formed by two lines perpendicular to each other.

Exam 17: Paralleling Technique

When the patient has a shallow palate requiring a modification in technique:

When placing films in the mandibular premolar region, the film must be placed ____ the tongue. When inserting the film holder into the mouth, the film is tipped ____ the tongue.

Anterior film placements are less likely to cause the patient to gag. Once the gag reflex is stimulated, the patient may gag on films that could normally be tolerated.

Reusable film holders must be ____ after each use.

According to the text, size 1 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a ____ direction, and size 2 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a ____ direction.

With size 1 film, a total of ____ anterior film placements are used in the paralleling technique.

An increased ____ distance results in increased image magnification.

When tori are present:

An increased ____ distance can compensate for image magnification.

The authors recommend that each film be placed in the bite-block with the dot:

The authors recommend using size ____ film for anterior teeth and size ____ film for posterior teeth.

Which of the following film holders include aiming rings that aid in the alignment of the position-indicating device (PID) with the film?

The recommended posterior periapical sequence for the Rinn XCP instruments starts with the:

According to the basic principles of the paralleling technique, the film is placed in the mouth ____ to the long axis of the tooth being radiographed, and the central ray of the x-ray beam is directed ____ to the film and long axis of the tooth.

The entire crowns and roots of one lateral and one central incisor, including the apices of the teeth and surrounding structures, must be seen on the ____ radiograph.

The paralleling technique ____ on fixed vertical angulations and produces a radiographic image ____ dimensional distortion.

If the patient has a shallow palate, a lack of parallelism of greater than ____ degrees requires a modification in technique.

The second quadrant in the recommended posterior periapical sequence for the Rinn XCP instruments is the:

Which of the following is a disposable film holder designed for one-time use only?

Parallel is defined as:

Radiation History

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Dental X-Ray Equipment

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Dental X-Ray Film Processing

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

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Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer

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Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

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Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

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Occlusal and Localization Techniques

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Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images

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Introduction to Image Interpretation

Descriptive Terminology

Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects

Interpretation of Dental Caries

Interpretation of Periodontal Disease

Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

Filters

When placing films in the mandibular premolar region, the film must be placed the tongue. When inserting the film holder into the mouth, the film is tipped the tongue.

According to the text, size 1 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a direction, and size 2 film is always positioned with the long portion of the film in a direction.

The authors recommend using size film for anterior teeth and size film for posterior teeth.

According to the basic principles of the paralleling technique, the film is placed in the mouth to the long axis of the tooth being radiographed, and the central ray of the x-ray beam is directed to the film and long axis of the tooth.

The paralleling technique on fixed vertical angulations and produces a radiographic image dimensional distortion.