Question 1

Procedures for safe handling of developer differ from those recommendations for handling fixer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If disinfectant should contact the skin, the recommended treatment is to flush immediately with copious amounts of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A chemical manufacturer may not have to reveal ingredients of a product unless:

Accepted Answer

A)  another manufacturer used the same ingredient in their product. 
B)  a medical emergency arises when a radiographer is using the chemical. 
C)  the chemical is known to produce a hazardous waste. 
D)  OSHA mandates that all chemicals be revealed on the MSDS.

Question 4

Contact lenses should be removed prior to using the emergency eyewash station.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The individual dental practice is a small generator of hazardous wastes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alkaline means having a pH:

Accepted Answer

A)  of 7. 
B)  less than 7. 
C)  greater than 7.

Question 7

What gloves best protect the radiographer during processing chemical replenishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plastic overgloves 
B)  Nitrile utility gloves 
C)  Vinyl treatment gloves 
D)  Powdered latex gloves

Question 8

All intra- and extraoral film should be stored in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lead-lined storage box. 
B)  a disinfected drawer in the operatory. 
C)  the original packaging until ready for use. 
D)  the darkroom.

Question 9

The EPA sets and enforces regulations that protect the radiographer from infection in the oral health care setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Each of the following statements concerning the need for proper disposal of old radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of silver remaining in the film will depend on the density. 
B)  Unprocessed films will have more silver ions than processed films. 
C)  The lighter the radiograph, the larger the amount of silver remaining on the film. 
D)  Radiographs contain silver that should be recovered or recycled prior to disposal into the waste stream.

Exam 20: Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Procedures for safe handling of developer differ from those recommendations for handling fixer.

If disinfectant should contact the skin, the recommended treatment is to flush immediately with copious amounts of water.

A chemical manufacturer may not have to reveal ingredients of a product unless:

Contact lenses should be removed prior to using the emergency eyewash station.

The individual dental practice is a small generator of hazardous wastes.

Alkaline means having a pH:

What gloves best protect the radiographer during processing chemical replenishment?

All intra- and extraoral film should be stored in:

The EPA sets and enforces regulations that protect the radiographer from infection in the oral health care setting.

Each of the following statements concerning the need for proper disposal of old radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?