Domain II - Quality Assurance and Radiology Regulations

Question 1

what are some risks of dental radiographs?

Answer 1

radiation - cancer, cataracts, disturbance of growth of an embryo when pregnant

Question 2

how long must the exposure cord be?

Answer 2

at least 6 feet

Question 3

what is the anode made of?

Answer 3

copper and tungsten

Question 4

how do you correct elongation?

Answer 4

increase the vertical angulation

Question 5

how do you correct foreshortening?

Answer 5

decrease the positive vertical angulation

Question 6

how would you fix a vertical alignment error?

Answer 6

make sure the x-ray beam is perpendicular to the plane that bisects or divides the angle formed by the teeth and the receptor

Question 7

what is needed for every form of chemical within the dental office // radiograph area?

Answer 7

SDS (safety data sheets)

Question 8

what is the purpose of collimation?

Answer 8

prevents any scatter radiation from hitting the patient

Question 9

what should the condition of the darkroom look like?

Answer 9

clean, free of dirt and dust, or spilled chemical residue

Question 10

how do you prevent overlapping?

Answer 10

by inclining the tubehead more distally or occlusally and allowing for the interproximal spaces to be open