Chapter 28: Film Mounting and Viewing

Dental Radiography principals and Techniques 5th edition by Joen Iannucci

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Chapter 28: Film Mounting and Viewing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Radiographs are intended to be placed in a film holder in
a. the order in which they were exposed.
b. the order in which they were processed.
c. anatomic order.
d. the order prescribed by the American Dental Association (ADA) nomenclature.

 

 

ANS:  C

Radiographs are intended to be placed in a film holder in anatomic order. They are not placed in the film holder in the order in which they were exposed. They are not placed in the film holder in the order in which they were processed. They are not placed in the film holder in the order prescribed by the ADA nomenclature.

 

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TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

  1. In dental radiography, film mounting is the placement of radiographs
a. on a viewbox.
b. in a supporting structure or holder.
c. in the patient’s mouth.
d. in the processor.

 

 

ANS:  B

In dental radiography, film mounting is the placement of radiographs in a supporting structure or holder. They are examined on a viewbox. They are placed in the patient’s mouth for exposure. They are placed in the processor for processing.

 

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TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

  1. A film mount may be made of

 

  1. cardboard.
  2. lead foil.
  3. plastic.
  4. vinyl.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 3, 4

 

 

ANS:  C

A film mount may be made of cardboard, plastic, or vinyl. They are not made of lead foil, which is a component of the film package.

 

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TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

  1. An opaque film mount is preferred because it
a. increases the contrast of the radiograph.
b. increases the density of the radiograph.
c. decreases the density of the radiograph.
d. masks the light around each radiograph.

 

 

ANS:  D

An opaque film mount is preferred because it masks the light around each radiograph. The contrast is a property of the radiograph itself.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 338        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

  1. When viewing radiographs, it is easier to detect subtle changes in density and contrast if
a. the treatment room lights are left on.
b. extraneous light is eliminated.
c. the viewbox light is turned off.
d. films are held up by the operator and viewed through ceiling lights.

 

 

ANS:  B

When viewing radiographs, it is easier to detect subtle changes in density and contrast if extraneous light is eliminated. Treatment room lights are a source of extraneous light. Backlighting, as from the viewbox, is preferred. Viewing films through ceiling lights is discouraged.

 

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TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

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