THE BIG RDA QUIZ

The time between the exposure and the development of biological effects is the ________ period.

• exposure

• latent

• accumulative

• none of the above

A dosimeter badge should be worn ____________.

• at all times in the dental office

• only while exposing radiographs

• only while developing radiographs

• at all times in the dental office, even when going for lunch

What determines the amount or quantity of radiation?

• Electronic timer

• Kilovoltage

• Milliamperage

• Control panel

What determines the quality of radiation?

• Electronic timer

• Kilovoltage

• Milliamperage

• Control panel

The molybdenum focusing cup is on which side of the x-ray tube?

• Cathode

• Anode

• both

• none of the above

The area on the tungsten target where the electrons hit is the _______.

• focal spot

• anode

• collimator

• central beam

Another name for the lead diaphragm is the _________.

• collimator

• focusing cup

• filter

• focal spot

The size of narrow anterior film is ___________.

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 4

X-ray film is sensitive to ______________.

• stray radiation

• chemicals

• high temperatures

• all of the above

The lead apron with the thyroid collar should be used for ___________.

• children

• adults

• pregnant women

• all of the above