RAD Quiz 6

Which of the following statements regarding protection measures for the operator during exposure is false?

• The ideal angle to stand from the path of the exiting x-ray beam is 180 degrees.

• The radiographer should stand at least 6 feet from the head of the patient without a barrier present.

Which of the following statements regarding lead aprons is false?

• They should be folded and stored when not in use.

• They provide a protective barrier against scatter radiation.

Which of the following statements about the position indicating device (PID) is correct?

• Pointed, closed-end plastic cone PIDs should no longer be used.

• A recessed PID creates a shorter target-surface distance.

The federal performance standard for diagnostic x-ray equipment requires that all x-ray equipment meet each of the following radiation safety requirements except one. Which one is the exception?

• Aluminum filters are required to remove long wavelength x-rays from the beam.

• A pointed, closed-end PID is acceptable.

Of the following, which will result in the greatest reduction in radiation the patient receives?

• Image receptor holders

• Rectangular PIDs

Each of the following statements regarding the technical ability of radiographers is correct except one. Which one is the exception?

• Radiographers possess a thorough understanding of how to produce quality images.

• Radiographers understand how to perform dental x-ray machine inspections.

Each of the following statements regarding radiation protection measures for the patient is correct except one. Which one is the exception?

• Radiographs must be taken on all new patients.

• Evidence-based selection criteria should be used when determining which patients need radiographs.

Each of the following statements regarding handheld x-ray devices is correct except one. Which one is the exception?

• Handheld devices should be certified by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• Handheld devices should be used over wall-mounted units.

Dental radiation exposure to the patient can be reduced by each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

• Restricting the size and shape of the x-ray beam

• Holding the image receptor in the patient's mouth

A personnel monitoring device cannot 

• protect the operator from receiving radiation.

• measure the amount of radiation received.