chapter 40 multiple choice

what federal act requires persons who take radiographs to be trained and certified?

consumer-patient radiation health and safety act.

how often should processing solutions be replenished?

daily.

which staff members need to be aware of the quality administration program?

dentist, dental assistant, and dental hygienist.

under state laws, who is allowed to prescribe dental images?

dentist.

when should you check a box of film for freshness?

each time you open a new box.

how can you tell when the fixer is losing its strength?

films take longer to clear.

what is the minimum personal protective equipment the operator should wear while exposing radiographs?

gloves.

what is the purpose of a quality administration program?

it deals with management of the quality assurance program.

should you use a film cassette that has scratches?

no.

a way to ensure that high-quality diagnostic radiographs are produced is by having _____.

quality assurance.

what precautions should NOT be taken when one is handling contaminated phosphor storage plates (PSPs)?

soaking the plates in a liquid sterilant.

what are quality control tests?

specific tests that are used to monitor dental x-ray equipment, supplies, and film processing.

what surfaces must be covered with a barrier?

surfaces that are not easily cleaned and disinfected.

who legally owns a patient's dental images?

the dentist.

why are a reference radiograph and a stepwedge used?

to check the densities and contrast.

what is the purpose of the coin test?

to check the safelight.

which of the following is a critical area in a quality control program?

use of PPE.

what type of agreement is most desirable before radiographs of a patient are taken?

written consent.

how do you sterilize sensors?

you cannot sterilize sensors.