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Which type of filtration takes place when the primary beam passes through the glass window of the x-ray tube, the insulating oil, and the tubehead seal?
Which type of filtration takes place when the primary beam passes through the glass window of the x-ray tube, the insulating oil, and the tubehead seal?
- Inherent filtration (correct)
- Added filtration
- Primary filtration
- Secondary filtration
What is the first important step in limiting the amount of x-radiation received by a dental patient?
What is the first important step in limiting the amount of x-radiation received by a dental patient?
- Proper prescribing of dental images (correct)
- Using equipment that complies with radiation guidelines
- Minimizing radiation exposure
- Providing patient protection measures
What can be used to minimize radiation exposure for both the dental patient and the dental radiographer?
What can be used to minimize radiation exposure for both the dental patient and the dental radiographer?
- Equipment that complies with radiation guidelines
- Proper prescribing of dental images
- Radiation protection measures (correct)
- State and federal radiation guidelines
What is the maximum permissible dose (MPD) for occupationally exposed persons?
What is the maximum permissible dose (MPD) for occupationally exposed persons?
Where should the radiation badge be worn?
Where should the radiation badge be worn?
What does ALARA stand for?
What does ALARA stand for?
What is one of the primary benefits of dental images to the patient?
What is one of the primary benefits of dental images to the patient?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a dental radiographer?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a dental radiographer?
Who can be a dental radiographer in a typical dental practice?
Who can be a dental radiographer in a typical dental practice?
What is a primary concern for the dental radiographer to avoid occupational exposure to x-radiation?
What is a primary concern for the dental radiographer to avoid occupational exposure to x-radiation?
According to state and federal laws, dental x-ray machines operating at or below 70 kilovoltage (kV) require a minimum total of 1.5 mm aluminum filtration. What is the minimum total filtration required for machines operating above 70 kV?
According to state and federal laws, dental x-ray machines operating at or below 70 kilovoltage (kV) require a minimum total of 1.5 mm aluminum filtration. What is the minimum total filtration required for machines operating above 70 kV?
What is the purpose of a collimator in dental x-ray machines?
What is the purpose of a collimator in dental x-ray machines?
Which type of PID (Position-indicating Device) would decrease patient exposure the most?
Which type of PID (Position-indicating Device) would decrease patient exposure the most?
What is the purpose of a thyroid collar in dental x-ray exposures?
What is the purpose of a thyroid collar in dental x-ray exposures?
Which term is considered more professional than 'pull' in the dental setting?
Which term is considered more professional than 'pull' in the dental setting?
What is the importance of using a soft tone of voice in the dental clinical setting?
What is the importance of using a soft tone of voice in the dental clinical setting?
Which nonverbal cue conveys the attitude of the dental radiographer?
Which nonverbal cue conveys the attitude of the dental radiographer?
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal communication?
What is the purpose of patient education in dentistry?
What is the purpose of patient education in dentistry?
What is the role of a dental auxiliary in patient relations?
What is the role of a dental auxiliary in patient relations?
What is the purpose of a collimator in dental x-ray machines?
What is the purpose of a collimator in dental x-ray machines?
Which of the following is true about dental x-ray images?
Which of the following is true about dental x-ray images?
What is the purpose of a lead apron in dental x-ray exposures?
What is the purpose of a lead apron in dental x-ray exposures?
Can dental x-ray procedures be performed during pregnancy?
Can dental x-ray procedures be performed during pregnancy?
Are dental x-rays safe?
Are dental x-rays safe?
Which of the following statements about dental x-ray exposure and cancer is true?
Which of the following statements about dental x-ray exposure and cancer is true?
What are the advantages of digital imaging compared to film-based imaging?
What are the advantages of digital imaging compared to film-based imaging?
Can a panoramic image be used instead of a complete series of dental images?
Can a panoramic image be used instead of a complete series of dental images?
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