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Radiation Safety - OperatorWhich of the following is the maximum permissible dose of radiation allowed annually
for occupationally exposed people? - answer5.0 rems/year
According to the OSHA Ionizing Radiation Standard, employers are required to advise
employees of their individual radiation exposure at least - answer once a year
Which of the following materials is used in a chemiluminescent dosimeter to show
radiation exposure? - answer Lithium fluoride
Which of the following is a characteristic of genetic effects? - answer genetic effects are
passed on to succeeding generations
Which of the following will occur when the dental assistant removes pressure from the
X-ray machine's activation button? - answer The X-ray production will stop immediately.
When the X-ray tube head drifts after being positioned for exposure, the dental assistant
should - answer have the extension arm adjusted by a technician
The dental assistant is exposed to a radiation overdose that produces a temporary
redness of the skin. This reaction is known as - answer erythema
The dental office has a lead window behind the control booth to help protect the
operator against scatter radiation. This is considered a - answer secondary barrier
Which of the following materials is used to line the position indicating device (PID) to
reduce the emission of scatter radiation? - answer lead
Which of the following statements about film badges is NOT true? - answer The film
badge contains radioresistant film that is impervious to extreme temperatures
Which of the following describes where the dental assistant should stand in relationship
to the primary beam? - answer At a 100-degree angle to the primary beam
The height of a primary protective barrier must be at least - answer7 feet
Which of the following is acceptable when obtaining an X-ray of a pediatric patient who
is unable to cooperate? - answerHave the child sit on the parent's lap while both are
covered with a lead apron
When the dental assistant is exposing radiographs on a patient, the patient may be a
source of - answersecondary radiation
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