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Radiographer exam questions andAnswers (Latest update 2025)
what is the MOST resistant to penetration of ionizing
radiation? - Correct Answer ✅lead
What factors influence the potential danger of ionizing
radiation? - Correct Answer ✅quality of exposure, duration
of exposure, and type of tissue exposed
what factors MOST affects the penetrating power of an x-ray?
- Correct Answer ✅kilovoltage (kVp)
If all known radiation safety precautions are exercised, an
operator who is pregnant can safely expose radiographs
during the operator's - Correct Answer ✅entire pregnancy
in dental radiography, it is necessary to have a filter to -
Correct Answer ✅eliminate the less penetrating x-rays
from primary beam
If a dental auxiliary's radiation badge report indicates
exposure to small amounts of radiation, what should be done
first? - Correct Answer ✅evaluate the x-ray equipment and
the auxiliary's technique
what is a major advantage in using the highest speed film
and higher kilovoltage? - Correct Answer ✅reduces
radiation to patient
, Radiographer exam questions and
Answers (Latest update 2025)
x-radiation was discovered by? - Correct Answer ✅Wilhem
Roentgen
The inner core of an atom is termed the... - Correct Answer
✅nucleus
what type of radiation is given off when the primary beam
comes into contact with the bones of the skull and the teeth,
or any other materials in the mouth and bounces off in many
directions? - Correct Answer ✅scatter
maximum permissible whole body exposure (MPD) per year
for those people - Correct Answer ✅5 rads
dental personnel should strive for an occupational does of: -
Correct Answer ✅zero
exposure to radiation occuring all at one time such as in a
nuclear exposure is classified as: - Correct Answer ✅acute
exposure
To prevent radiation exposure to the reproductive cells, the
lead apron must be placed on which patients? - Correct
Answer ✅ALL patients
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