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Which scientist first discovered X-Rays?
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
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The time setting on the X-Ray machine is measure by using what method?
Fractions of a second or milliamperes
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How often should surfaces in the dark room be disinfected?
Daily
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A patient presenting with chronic spine pain should be ordered what type of radiograph?
AP Cervical Spine
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What landmark is used when exposing the maxillary bicuspid area?
Beside the ala of the nose
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What is the name of the tube that was discovered in 1895?
Crooke’s tube
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What instruction is most important when ordering radiographs for female patients?
Ask the patient if she is pregnant
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Who would not be allowed to order radiographs from the following: IDC, HM, PA, MO?
The HM
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At what angle should the ankle be when taking an oblique radiograph?
30 degrees
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True or False? The occlusal film packet contains two X-Ray films.
False.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of X-Rays?
1. They travel in straight lines 2. They travel at the speed of sound 3. They cause irritation to living cells 4. They cause certain substances to fluoresce
2. They travel at the speed of sound
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The film badge should be placed behind the lead lined barrier at least what number of feet from the tube head?
6 feet
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All of the following are indications for a PA except for??
1. Pain with respiration 2. Chronic Cough 3. Asbestos 4. Rash and streaking
Rash and Streaking
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What should be shielded when you are taking an X-Ray?
Reproductive organs
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When checking for light leaks in the dark room, you should leave the penny on the X-Ray film for at least for at least how many minutes?
5 minutes
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What is the rule that applies to the principle of radiation safety?
ALARA
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Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution for taking radiographs?
1. Always stand behind a lead screen during exposure 2. Never stand in the path of the central X-Ray beam during exposure 3. Never hold the tube head or the tube head cylinder of the X-Ray machine during exposure 4. Hold the film packet in the patient's mouth during exposure if necessary
4. Hold the film packet in the patient’s mouth during exposure if necessary
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What organ would not be seen in a KUB radiograph?
1. Kidneys 2. Bladder 3. Liver
3. Liver
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The paralleling device consists of what parts?
A locator ring, an indicator rod, and a bite block
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Which method is most commonly used to process dental radiographs in the Navy?
Automatic processing
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When taking radiographs, will you always drape the patient with a lead apron? Yes or No?
yes.
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Who is authorized to order and diagnostically interpret dental radiographs?
Dental Officers
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Which structure will be seen in the AP projection of the cervical spine?
C3-T1
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The bisecting angle technique is the preferred method and recommended for routine use when taking periapical radiographs. True or False?
False.
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What is a procedure that should be included in the daily maintenance of the X-Ray machine?
Cleaning with a cloth moistened with water
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