HESI Dental RAD Assisting 2026/2027 Questions and Answers

HESI Dental RAD Assisting
( 2026/2027 ) Questions and Answers
1. The patient has suffered a broken mandible and can only open their
mouth a few mm. What x-ray would provide the most diagnostic information?:
Answer:
Mandibular occlusal
2. Which extraoral image is best used to view the maxillary sinus?:
Answer:
Waters
3. Which would be an appropriate reason to expose an occlusal radiograph-:
Answer:
Salivary stones
4. Where should the operator be positioned in relation of the primary beam?:
Answer:
Perpendicular
5. Which statement regarding intensifying screens are the most accurate?-:
Answer:
Exposure to radiation is decreased when intensifying screens are used
6. Which agent is responsible for converting the exposed silver halide to
black metallic silver?:
Answer:
Hydroquinone
7. Which type of ionizing radiation should be of greatest concern to the operator?:
Answer:
Primary