Question 1

A white line will appear on a processed film at the point where a film packet was bent or subjected to excessive pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Each of the following would result in a retake radiograph EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not imaging the correct tooth 
B)  Imaging 2 millimeters of supporting bone beyond tooth apices 
C)  Cone cutting the area of interest 
D)  Imaging a herringbone or tire track pattern. 
A)  Not imaging the correct tooth 
B)  Imaging 2 millimeters of supporting bone beyond tooth apices 
C)  Cone cutting the area of interest 
D)  Imaging a herringbone or tire track pattern.

Question 3

If the darkroom door is accidentally opened during unwrapping of the film packets, the resultant image will appear clear, or blank of any image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Overlapping of adjacent teeth on the radiographic image most likely results from an error made in which of the following steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Placement of the image receptor 
B)  Horizontal angulation 
C)  Vertical angulation 
D)  Centering the x-ray beam 
A)  Placement of the image receptor 
B)  Horizontal angulation 
C)  Vertical angulation 
D)  Centering the x-ray beam

Question 5

A distomesial projection of the x-ray beam results in more severe overlapping in the posterior region of the radiograph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Residual glove powder on the fingers or hands that touches the film results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  white marks. 
B)  pressure marks. 
C)  black smudges. 
D)  film fogging. 
A)  white marks. 
B)  pressure marks. 
C)  black smudges. 
D)  film fogging.

Question 7

Can fluorescent watch faces and dials fog film?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any glowing light that is

Question 8

Each of the following statements regarding retake radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  All errors create a need to re-expose the patient. 
B)  If one radiograph in a set of bitewings is overlapped, it should be determined whether adjacent radiographs image the area adequately. 
C)  Determining when a retake is necessary will keep radiation exposure to a minimum. 
D)  All errors reduce the quality of the radiograph. 
A)  All errors create a need to re-expose the patient. 
B)  If one radiograph in a set of bitewings is overlapped, it should be determined whether adjacent radiographs image the area adequately. 
C)  Determining when a retake is necessary will keep radiation exposure to a minimum. 
D)  All errors reduce the quality of the radiograph.

Question 9

What is film fog?

Accepted Answer

The formation of a t

Question 10

Electronic noise is the digital equivalent of film fog.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A white line will appear on a processed film at the point where a film packet was bent or subjected to excessive pressure.

Each of the following would result in a retake radiograph EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

If the darkroom door is accidentally opened during unwrapping of the film packets, the resultant image will appear clear, or blank of any image.

Overlapping of adjacent teeth on the radiographic image most likely results from an error made in which of the following steps?

A distomesial projection of the x-ray beam results in more severe overlapping in the posterior region of the radiograph.

Residual glove powder on the fingers or hands that touches the film results in:

Can fluorescent watch faces and dials fog film?

Each of the following statements regarding retake radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

What is film fog?

Electronic noise is the digital equivalent of film fog.

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

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Exam 18: Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

A white line will appear on a processed film at the point where a film packet was bent or subjected to excessive pressure.

Each of the following would result in a retake radiograph EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

If the darkroom door is accidentally opened during unwrapping of the film packets, the resultant image will appear clear, or blank of any image.

Overlapping of adjacent teeth on the radiographic image most likely results from an error made in which of the following steps?

A distomesial projection of the x-ray beam results in more severe overlapping in the posterior region of the radiograph.

Residual glove powder on the fingers or hands that touches the film results in:

Can fluorescent watch faces and dials fog film?

Each of the following statements regarding retake radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

What is film fog?

Electronic noise is the digital equivalent of film fog.

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

Filters