Deck 20: Film Processing

Question 1

Which reducing agent quickly reduces silver, enhancing fine detail?

A)phenidone
B)hydroquinone
C)sodium carbonate
D)potassium bromide

Answer 1

phenidone

Question 2

Reducing agents ____ positive silver ions.

A)neutralize
B)develop
C)fix
D)activate

Answer 2

neutralize

Question 3

When phenidone and hydroquinone are combined, their reducing ability is greater than the sum of their independent abilities.This phenomenon is known as

A)superreduction.
B)supermultiplicity.
C)superadditivity.
D)superoxidation.

Answer 3

superadditivity.

Question 4

The most variable and sensitive factor in the production of a film radiograph is the

A)focal spot size.
B)radiographic film processor.
C)radiographic film.
D)intensifying screen.

Question 5

The restrainer added to the developer is

A)potassium bromide.
B)sodium sulfite.
C)gluteraldehyde.
D)water.

Question 6

An image becomes visible during

A)washing.
B)fixing.
C)drying.
D)development.

Question 7

As the developer is in its final stages of oxidation, its color will change to

A)sky blue.
B)lemon yellow.
C)mossy green.
D)rusty red.

Question 8

A stable black metallic silver atom is formed when

A)a negative silver ion is oxidized.
B)a positive silver ion is oxidized.
C)a negative silver ion obtains an electron.
D)a positive silver ion obtains an electron.

Question 9

Silver halides have ____ exteriors and ____ interiors.

A)positive; negative
B)neutral; negative
C)negative; positive
D)neutral; positive

Question 10

The primary chemical agents in the developer are called ____ agents.

A)reducing
B)clearing
C)circulation
D)replenishment

Question 11

The primary purpose of radiographic processing is to convert the ____ image into the ____ image.

A)latent; visible
B)latent; electronic
C)visible; latent
D)processed; latent

Question 12

Which reducing agent works only in areas of light exposure?

A)phenidone
B)hydroquinone
C)sodium carbonate
D)potassium bromide

Question 13

The primary chemical agents in the fixer are called ____ agents.

A)reducing
B)clearing
C)washing
D)replenishment

Question 14

If silver halide crystals have more than three silver atoms on their sensitivity specks, the crystal will be able to be

A)ripened.
B)developed.
C)washed away.
D)cleared.

Question 15

Which reducing agent slowly reduces silver, producing heavy density?

A)phenidone
B)hydroquinone
C)sodium carbonate
D)potassium bromide

Question 16

All of the following are related except one.Select the choice that is NOT RELATED to the others.

A)drying
B)developing
C)ripening
D)fixing

Question 17

When unexposed silver halides are reduced by a solution with a high concentration, this is called ____ fog.

A)concentration
B)chemical
C)heat
D)reducing

Question 18

The reducing agent used in automatic radiographic processors is

A)phenidone.
B)hydroquinone.
C)PQ developer.
D)all of the above

Question 19

The preservative agent added in both the developer and the fixer is

A)potassium bromide.
B)sodium sulfite.
C)gluteraldehyde.
D)water.

Question 20

The most common developer solution hardener is

A)potassium bromide.
B)sodium sulfite.
C)gluteraldehyde.
D)water.

Question 21

A film processed in contaminated developer will exhibit

A)high contrast.
B)low contrast.
C)distortion.
D)none of the above

Question 22

The most commonly used clearing agent found in fixer solution is

A)silver halide.
B)sodium carbonate.
C)ammonium thiosulfate.
D)water.

Question 23

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
uses a GBX filter

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment

Question 24

Fixer solution becomes saturated with ____ ions.

A)bromide
B)silver
C)sodium
D)copper

Question 25

The most common cause of developer contamination is

A)roller drag.
B)crossover.
C)splashing.
D)drying.

Question 26

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
rate is determined by running length of film.

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment

Question 27

The darkroom entrance may be a

A)double interlocking door.
B)lightproof maze.
C)revolving door.
D)all of the above

Question 28

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
turns the film into the next processing compartment

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment

Question 29

The washing process is used to remove

A)developer only.
B)fixer only.
C)heavy densities only.
D)developer and fixer.

Question 30

Why is the processor lid propped open when the processor is not in use?

A)to prevent evaporation
B)to prevent fixer condensation
C)to prevent contamination
D)all of the above

Question 31

Which automatic processor solution is most affected by contamination?

A)developer
B)fixer
C)wash
D)replenisher

Question 32

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
water

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment

Question 33

The pass box is used to pass__________ to and from the darkroom.

A)chemicals.
B)contrast media.
C)film cassettes
D)replenisher

Question 34

The usual clearing time is

A)1 to 5 sec.
B)15 to 20 sec.
C)30 to 60 sec.
D)2 min.

Question 35

Which type of replenishment system is designed to be used in a very busy radiology department?

A)metric replenishment
B)volume replenishment
C)flood replenishment
D)standard replenishment

Question 36

A clearing agent will bond with

A)unexposed silver halides.
B)exposed silver halides.
C)the gelatin.
D)the solvent.

Question 37

The solvent used in both developing and fixing is

A)potassium bromide.
B)sodium sulfite.
C)gluteraldehyde.
D)water.

Question 38

If the fixer is not cleared from the film, it may result in

A)yellowing of the emulsion after a few years.
B)added density.
C)increased radiographic contrast.
D)none of the above

Question 39

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
a type of silver recovery technology

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment

Question 40

Developer has an ____ pH, while the fixer has an ____ pH.

A)acidic; acidic
B)acidic; alkaline
C)alkaline; acidic
D)alkaline; alkaline

Question 41

Match the following terms with the correct question as each relates to radiographic film processing.
twice the time needed to remove unexposed silver salts

A)safelight
B)recirculation system
C)electrolytic
D)clearing time
E)fixer
F)crossover rack
G)solvent
H)replenishment