FREE Radiation Health and Safety Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

The radiograph that shows the entire tooth, including the crown, roots, and jawline, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Periapical x-ray

Answer

Bitewing x-ray

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Tomogram

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Occlusal x-ray

Question 2

What kind of radiograph does an orthodontist utilize to help with treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Cephalometric

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Sialography

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Tomography

Answer

None of the above

Question 3

What is the best place to keep dental film?

Accepted Answer

In a cool, dry closet

Answer

In a refrigerator

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In the treatment room

Answer

In the treatment room

Question 4

What is the name of the equipment used to monitor employees' exposure to radiation?

Accepted Answer

Dosimeter

Answer

Holter monitor

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Radiograph meter

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Oximeter

Question 5

The x-ray beam's level of penetration is controlled by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Kilovoltage peak selector

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Milliamperage selector

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Master switch

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Exposure button

Question 6

What item in the dental office contains mercury?

Accepted Answer

Amalgam

Answer

Fixer agent

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Alginate

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Fluoride

Question 7

How far should the operator stand away from the x-ray beam to limit exposure?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

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8 feet

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4 feet

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2 feet