Question 1

If the densities seen on the test film appear lighter than those seen on the reference radiographs,the developer solution is (1) weak,(2) too concentrated,(3) cold,and/or (4) too warm.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3
B)  1 and 4
C)  2 and 3
D)  2 and 4

Question 2

Where would you place the wire mesh if you were conducting a film-screen test?

Accepted Answer

A)  On top of the loaded cassette
B)  On the side of the film closest to the tubehead within the loaded cassette
C)  On the side of the film farthest from the tubehead within the loaded cassette
D)  Over the end of the PID

Question 3

A reference radiograph is used to evaluate

Accepted Answer

A)  the viewbox.
B)  darkroom lighting.
C)  safelighting.
D)  developer strength.

Question 4

Your dental office should monitor retakes in a retake log in order to identify recurring problems and improve the quality of future images?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statement and reason are true.
B)  Both statement and reason are false.
C)  The statement is true;the reason is false.
D)  The statement is false;the reason is true. A

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of the evaluation of the film-screen contact test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Areas of poor film-screen contact appear darker than good contact areas.
B)  Areas of poor film-screen contact appear lighter than good contact areas.
C)  If the wire mesh image on the film exhibits varying densities,good film-screen contact has taken place.
D)  Both a and c

Question 6

To conduct the film-screen contact test,the position-indicating device (PID) should have a ____-inch target-film distance.

Accepted Answer

A)  6
B)  12
C)  40
D)  72 C

Question 7

Prior to using the developer each day,you compare the reference radiograph to a test film that you develop to check to see if the developer chemicals are depleted.What are you comparing when you look at the two films?

Accepted Answer

A)  Milliamperage
B)  kVp
C)  Color
D)  Density

Question 8

A film-screen contact test is used to test the

Accepted Answer

A)  output of the x-ray machine.
B)  quality of intraoral films.
C)  cassette holder for extraoral films.
D)  freshness of extraoral film.

Question 9

To conduct the coin test,the film and coin are exposed for

Accepted Answer

A)  10 seconds.
B)  3 or 4 minutes.
C)  15 minutes.
D)  an entire workday.

Question 10

The stepwedge technique for evaluating developer strength relies on exposing one exposed stepwedge film

Accepted Answer

A)  each day.
B)  each week.
C)  every time 20 films have been processed.
D)  every time 40 films have been processed.

Question 11

The clearing test is used to monitor

Accepted Answer

A)  developer strength.
B)  fixer strength.
C)  water bath temperature.
D)  processing speed.

Question 12

To perform the coin test,the film and coin are exposed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the safelight.
B)  the darkroom ceiling or white light.
C)  the light with the darkroom door open.
D)  no light at all.

Question 13

You are performing a light leak test in the darkroom,which of the following would you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a flashlight to check for light leaks.
B)  Turn the overhead lights off,and turn the safelight on.
C)  Turn all darkroom lights off.
D)  Light a match within the darkroom to see if any light is visible from the outside.

Question 14

Where is the best place for you to view the radiograph that you used for the film screen contact test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dimly lit room at a distance of 1 foot from the viewbox.
B)  Brightly lit room at a distance of 1 foot from the viewbox.
C)  Dimly lit room at a distance of 6 feet from the viewbox.
D)  Brightly lit room at a distance of 6 feet from the viewbox.

Question 15

If the film clears in ____ minutes,the chemistry is of adequate strength.

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  6
C)  8
D)  14

Question 16

If the image of the coin appears on the processed radiograph after the coin test

Accepted Answer

A)  the safelight is safe to use with that type of film.
B)  the safelight is not safe to use with that type of film.
C)  conduct the test again with the darkroom door closed rather than open.
D)  conduct the test again with the safelight off rather than on.

Question 17

A calibration test for accurate kilovoltage and milliamperage readings would most likely be performed to ensure that the dental ____________ is functioning properly.

Accepted Answer

A)  x-ray machine
B)  film
C)  film processing
D)  darkroom

Question 18

According to the test for dental x-ray film,if the processed film appears clear with a slight blue tint,the film

Accepted Answer

A)  has expired.
B)  is fresh and has been properly stored and protected.
C)  has been improperly stored.
D)  has been exposed to radiation. B

Question 19

To create a reference radiograph,which of the following must be fresh?
1) Film
2) Developer
3) Fixer

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3
B)  1,2
C)  2,3
D)  1 only

Question 20

If the processor is functioning properly,the results of the automatic processor test films will be that

Accepted Answer

A)  the unexposed film appears clear and dry,and the film exposed to light appears black and dry.
B)  the unexposed film appears clear and wet,and the film exposed to light appears black and wet.
C)  the unexposed film appears black and dry,and the film exposed to light appears clear and dry.
D)  the unexposed film appears black and wet,and the film exposed to light appears clear and wet.

Exam 10: Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

If the densities seen on the test film appear lighter than those seen on the reference radiographs,the developer solution is (1) weak,(2) too concentrated,(3) cold,and/or (4) too warm.

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Where would you place the wire mesh if you were conducting a film-screen test?

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A reference radiograph is used to evaluate

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Your dental office should monitor retakes in a retake log in order to identify recurring problems and improve the quality of future images?

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Which of the following statements is true of the evaluation of the film-screen contact test?

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To conduct the film-screen contact test,the position-indicating device (PID) should have a ____-inch target-film distance.

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Prior to using the developer each day,you compare the reference radiograph to a test film that you develop to check to see if the developer chemicals are depleted.What are you comparing when you look at the two films?

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A film-screen contact test is used to test the

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To conduct the coin test,the film and coin are exposed for

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The stepwedge technique for evaluating developer strength relies on exposing one exposed stepwedge film

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The clearing test is used to monitor

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To perform the coin test,the film and coin are exposed to

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You are performing a light leak test in the darkroom,which of the following would you do?

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Where is the best place for you to view the radiograph that you used for the film screen contact test?

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If the film clears in ____ minutes,the chemistry is of adequate strength.

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If the image of the coin appears on the processed radiograph after the coin test

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A calibration test for accurate kilovoltage and milliamperage readings would most likely be performed to ensure that the dental ____________ is functioning properly.

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According to the test for dental x-ray film,if the processed film appears clear with a slight blue tint,the film

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To create a reference radiograph,which of the following must be fresh? 1) Film 2) Developer 3) Fixer

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If the processor is functioning properly,the results of the automatic processor test films will be that

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