Radiography

Question 1

In manual processing the temp of the developer should be?

Answer 1

18-22 c

Question 2

The collimator is used to?

Answer 2

Focus the beam

Question 3

PT’s with high caries should have horizontal bw every?

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

A under developed x-ray will be?

Answer 4

Too light

Question 5

An anterior occlusal is taken because off?

Answer 5

Fractures

Question 6

IRMER is for..

Answer 6

Patients

Question 7

IRR is for..

Answer 7

Staff

Question 8

Greater risk of getting cancer is from?

Answer 8

CT mandible + maxilla

CT head

Question 9

You should be how far away from the x-ray?

Answer 9

1.5m

2m =safe zone

Question 10

ALARP stands for?

Answer 10

As low as reasonably practical

Question 11

What is the order of processing?

Answer 11

Development 
Washing
Fixation 
Washing
Drying

Question 12

How many stages are there in developing x-rays?

Answer 12

5

Question 13

What is the chemical developer?

Answer 13

Alkaline

Question 14

What is the chemical fixer?

Answer 14

Acid

Question 15

What colour is the safe light on manual processing?

Answer 15

Red/orange

Question 16

If x-ray equipement appears to be leaking or damaged who should be notified?

Answer 16

The RPS

Question 17

Whose role is it to ensure that contingency plans are in place?

Answer 17

The RPS

Question 18

What does OPT stand for?

Answer 18

ORTHOpantomograph

Question 19

How can staff x-ray exposure be checked?

Answer 19

Dosimeter

Question 20

Anterior occlusal radiographs are often taken to check for?

Answer 20

Delivery stones
Palatal cysts
Supernumerary teeth

Question 21

An undeveloped radiograph will appear as a?

Answer 21

Faint image

Question 22

If a developed radiograph is black what is it showing?

Answer 22

Over developed

Question 23

When should radiographs be mounted?

Answer 23

After every patients

Question 24

Where should unexposed film packets be stored?

Answer 24

Away from radiation
At room temperature
In stock rotation order

Question 25

What colour do amalgam fillings appear as on radiographs?

Answer 25

White

Question 26

What colour do composite fillings appear as on radiographs?

Answer 26

Grey

Question 27

Why should radiographs be washed after fixing?

Answer 27

Remove any chemicals

Question 28

How should Intra-oral radiographs be held in place?

Answer 28

By the holder

Question 29

What does RPS stand for?

Answer 29

Radiation protection supervisor

Question 30

Intensifying screens found in radiographic cassettes act by..

Answer 30

Shining more x-rays onto the film

Question 31

Staff must wear a dose meter if they are exposed to

Answer 31

150 Intra oral of 50 DPT films a week

Question 32

If an x Ray is diagnosable but not perfect which score would it be given based on clinical governance?

Answer 32

2

Question 33

If there is a spillage of developing chemicals, how should they be cleared up?

Answer 33

By absorption in inert materials and disposed of in a container for collection

Question 34

The deposits Found in the bottom of the developing tank are..

Answer 34

Silver

Question 35

A set of local rules should be present at all practices where the following is used

Answer 35

Ionising radiation is used

Question 36

Which x Ray is most likely to be used to check for un erupted upper canine teeth ?

Answer 36

Anterior occlusal

Question 37

What colour is the safe light?

Answer 37

Red

Question 38

How Often should a radiation protection file be updated?

Answer 38

Annually

Question 39

Patients with low caries should have x rays no more frequently then..

Answer 39

18 months

Question 40

What is the x-Ray recall for patients who have moderate caries?

Answer 40

12 months