Types of Radiation
Primary Radiation
Monitors radiation exposure
Dosimeter
When the traditional film is placed reverse in the oral cavity?
Herringbone Pattern
Best way to prevent cross-contamination of the control panel of the dental radiology machine?
using barriers
Where are the controls of the dental x-ray unit located
Control Panel
The radiation that is deflected from its path as it strikes matter is
Scattered radiation
The MPD per year for radiation workers is?
5 rems.
What will be that appearance of an overexposed film?
Dark
Why should processed film be handled by the edge?
To prevent contamination
Processing of dental x-rays using automative equipment
Automatic processing
The form of radiation that escapes all directions from the tube head is
Leakage radiation
Dental personal uses this concept for radiation protection
ALARA
When the PID is not properly centered by the image receptor?
Cone-cut
Universal precaution means?
all patients are treated as if infected
Used to capture image, which is viewed on computer
Digital Sensor
Radiation that is created when the primary beam interacts with matter
Secondary Radiation
Lead apron/Thyrocervical collar
A technique error that elongates the image of the teeth?
Elongation
How often should the developing solution be tested with the use of a stepwedge?
Daily
Negative and Positive end of x-ray tube
Cathode (negative) and Anode (positive)
Energy that is emitted by accelerating particles
Electromagnetic Radiation
What determines the amount or quality of radiation?
Milliamperage
Overlapping
What is the acceptable method of infection control for phosphor storage plates during radiographic exposure?
A box or wall mounted frame; used to view x-rays
View box