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1
Q

In manual processing the temp of the developer should be?

A

18-22 c

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2
Q

The collimator is used to?

A

Focus the beam

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3
Q

PT’s with high caries should have horizontal bw every?

A

6 months

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4
Q

A under developed x-ray will be?

A

Too light

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5
Q

An anterior occlusal is taken because off?

A

Fractures

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6
Q

IRMER is for..

A

Patients

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7
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IRR is for..

A

Staff

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8
Q

Greater risk of getting cancer is from?

A

CT mandible + maxilla

CT head

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9
Q

You should be how far away from the x-ray?

A

1.5m

2m =safe zone

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10
Q

ALARP stands for?

A

As low as reasonably practical

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11
Q

What is the order of processing?

A 
Development 
Washing
Fixation 
Washing
Drying
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12
Q

How many stages are there in developing x-rays?

A

5

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13
Q

What is the chemical developer?

A

Alkaline

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14
Q

What is the chemical fixer?

A

Acid

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15
Q

What colour is the safe light on manual processing?

A

Red/orange

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16
Q

If x-ray equipement appears to be leaking or damaged who should be notified?

A

The RPS

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17
Q

Whose role is it to ensure that contingency plans are in place?

A

The RPS

18
Q

What does OPT stand for?

A

ORTHOpantomograph

19
Q

How can staff x-ray exposure be checked?

A

Dosimeter

20
Q

Anterior occlusal radiographs are often taken to check for?

A

Delivery stones
Palatal cysts
Supernumerary teeth

21
Q

An undeveloped radiograph will appear as a?

A

Faint image

22
Q

If a developed radiograph is black what is it showing?

A

Over developed

23
Q

When should radiographs be mounted?

A

After every patients

24
Q

Where should unexposed film packets be stored?

A

Away from radiation
At room temperature
In stock rotation order

25
Q

What colour do amalgam fillings appear as on radiographs?

A

White

26
Q

What colour do composite fillings appear as on radiographs?

A

Grey

27
Q

Why should radiographs be washed after fixing?

A

Remove any chemicals

28
Q

How should Intra-oral radiographs be held in place?

A

By the holder

29
Q

What does RPS stand for?

A

Radiation protection supervisor

30
Q

Intensifying screens found in radiographic cassettes act by..

A

Shining more x-rays onto the film

31
Q

Staff must wear a dose meter if they are exposed to

A

150 Intra oral of 50 DPT films a week

32
Q

If an x Ray is diagnosable but not perfect which score would it be given based on clinical governance?

A

2

33
Q

If there is a spillage of developing chemicals, how should they be cleared up?

A

By absorption in inert materials and disposed of in a container for collection

34
Q

The deposits Found in the bottom of the developing tank are..

A

Silver

35
Q

A set of local rules should be present at all practices where the following is used

A

Ionising radiation is used

36
Q

Which x Ray is most likely to be used to check for un erupted upper canine teeth ?

A

Anterior occlusal

37
Q

What colour is the safe light?

A

Red

38
Q

How Often should a radiation protection file be updated?

A

Annually

39
Q

Patients with low caries should have x rays no more frequently then..

A

18 months

40
Q

What is the x-Ray recall for patients who have moderate caries?

A

12 months

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