Chapter 40
What is an administrative quality control plan
ALL THE ABOVE: Maintains a written description of the quality assurance plan, maintains records of control test, ensure that each individual is trying to perform assigned duties
When should the sterilized positioning instruments be removed from the packages
After the patient is seated
What is a good protocol to follow for decreasing the contamination of Dental imaging equipment and supplies
All the above: Gather all supplies needed before beginning the procedure; ask for help; use over gloves if additional supplies are needed during a procedure ADVERTISEMENT
What are PSPs?
Are a major source of cross-contamination
All statement below regarding the preparation of the operatory for Dental imaging are true EXCEPT for
Barriers do not need to be used because spider of blood and saliva
What is true regarding federal and state regulations on the use of dental x-ray equipment
Most states have laws that require inspections of dental x-ray equipment
A recordkeeping log for processing solution does NOT need to include what
Name of the solution of use to clean the tanks
What happens when failure consent from a patient prior to exposure of Dental radiographs can lead to
Negligence
Following removal of an exposed film or PSP from a patient's mouth, what should The film or PSP be done with
Wiped free of saliva using a dry 2 x 2" gauze, sponge or paper towel
Who in the dental office is responsible for overall quality assurance
dentist
Given normal use, processing solution should be changed when
Every 3 to 4 weeks
For a film to be prop plus properly, it should be left in a fixer solution at full strength for how long
2 minutes
Transporting PSP film should be done by placing them in what
A black transfer box
Who should the calibration of dental x-ray equipment be performed by
A qualified technician
All statement below are true regarding the care of intensifying screens EXCEPT for which one
ALL ARE CORRECT: Screen should be clean with a commercial cleaner after each use; screens that are scratch should be replaced; and anti-static solution should be applied after cleaning
Dental images are the property of whom
Dentist
Who is responsible for the _____to discuss the need for dental imaging
Dentist
The dental assistant needs to do what if a patient refuses Dental Imaging
Document in the patient record that they refused x-rays
What is the most critical component and film processing quality control
Maintaining the freshness of processing solutions
Quality assurance as a way of ensuring that everything possible is being done to produce high-quality images and produce
Tests and administration procedures
All answers below are true regarding the transfer of Dental images EXCEPT for
The originals are sent
Developer strength can be checked by using
Thermometer
How is the Safelite in the dark room tested
Using the coin test
Regulations regarding certification for dental assistant and radiography
Vary from state to state
When a daily radiograph is lighter than the reference radiograph it indicates the developer is what
Weak
