Is the radiation principle for minimizing radiation doses by employing all reasonable methods
What is ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)
A small device used to measure and record an individual's cumulative exposure to external ionizing radiation
What is a dosimeter
Should you be able to see your patient when an x-ray is being taken
What is yes
A common positioning error that appears as a clear, unexposed, or blank curved/straight border on a dental X-ray
What is a cone cut
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What is the password to start the handheld x-ray unit
Protective gear that must be placed on a patient before exposing them to radiation
What is a lead apron/thyroid collar
Where are the Technique Charts?
Standing in the x-ray room while a Panorex is being taken to help the patient
What is stupid
This should be worn for every x-ray taken with the handheld x-ray unit
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What is the Clinical password for Mac
Term that describes radiation that is deflected from its path when striking matter
What is scatter radiation
In the bottom drawer in the white cabinet in the dark room
What is the location of the Dental Radiation Safety Manual
Turn this computer on in the x-ray room first
What is the Pan PC
What is the patient still had earrings on while taking this Panorex
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What is the password to start the PAN PC
Lead apron, lead gloves, walls, backscatter shield, and appropriate positioning
What are the radiation protections we have in this office
The operator is here while taking an x-ray
What is 1) outside the room, 2) positioned correctly behind the backscatter shield
The radiograph is "too light"
What is exposure time was too low
The radiograph is "too dark"
What is exposure time was too high
prestoncorners
What is the Instadose password
5 rems
What is the annual occupational whole body does allowed for radiation workers
12-45
What is the age range you should ask every female patient if they are pregnant
Dense structures (like enamel and bone) that appear lighter on an x-ray
What is radiopaque
A material or body structure that lets X-rays pass through easily
What is radiolucent
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