Dental Assisting Radiology Unit 2

The trend in dental negligence or malpractice actions has historically been to sue the supervising dentist alone. However, cases exist in which the dentist and the dental auxiliary have both been sued for the actions of the dental auxiliary.

Both statements are true.

Who can be held legally responsible for a dental assistant's actions?

Both the dentist and assistant

All the following statements are true regarding the care of intensifying screens except

All of the above are correct

Which of the following constitutes a person who can provide legal informed consent?

An adult (over the age of 18) who is of sound mind

Which of the following statements 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 on a regular basis.

Recommendations concerning gloves would fall under which of the following categories of infection control practices that directly relate to dental imaging procedures?

Personal protective equipment

Which of the following should you do first when using a daylight loader for film processing?

Put hands through openings of daylight loader.

When a patient refuses dental images the dentist has deemed are necessary for treatment planning, the dentist should refuse to treat the patient; however, the patient could sign a release form that would allow the dentist to continue with the patient's treatment.

The first part of the statement is true; the second part of the statement is false.

(1) Digital sensors can be disinfected, sterilized, placed in cold sterilization, or be placed in barriers. (2) When using barriers, disinfect the sensor, cover both the sensor and the wire connection with a plastic barrier, and then cover with a finger cot to provide added protection.

The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

(1) The contaminated barriers should be removed while the dental radiographer is wearing gloves. (2) The barriers should be disposed of after the patient has left the room.

The first statement is true; the second statement is false.

Under which of the following conditions must you wear your mask and safety glasses?

Whenever spatter and aerosolized sprays of blood and saliva are likely

Which of the following is true regarding your usage of disposable medical gloves?

You can use nonsterile gloves for examinations and nonsurgical procedures.

Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by

a qualified technician.

The standard of care can be defined as the quality of care that is provided by dental practitioners in _______ locality under _________________ conditions.

a similar; the same or similar

Developer strength can be checked by using

a thermometer.

A good protocol to follow for decreasing the contamination of dental imaging equipment and supplies is to

all of the above are correct

All the following are true statements regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging except

barriers do not need to be used because spatter of blood and saliva is unlikely.

Following the completion of the film-screen contact test, areas of good film-screen contact will

be uniform

Exposed receptors should ________ dried and then placed in a _________________ for transport to the darkroom for processing.

be; disposable container

According to the test for x-ray film freshness, the film is fresh and has been properly stored and handled when the processed film appears clean with a slight ______ tint.

blue

Dental images are the property of the

dentist

The process of informing the patient about the particulars of exposing dental images is termed

disclosure

When handling film with barrier envelopes, the barrier envelopes are opened with __________ hands and the films unwrapped with ______________ hands.

gloved; nongloved

Once films are removed from the mouth, they are considered contaminated and should be

handled only with gloved hands

Pathogens are

microorganisms capable of causing disease.

Commercially available barrier envelopes

minimize contamination after exposure of the film.

Informed consent

must be in language that the patient can readily understand.

Covering exposed surfaces with disposable materials ____________ adequate protection ____________ the need for surface cleaning and disinfection between patients.

provides; while eliminating

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings—2003, digital radiography sensors

should use FDA-cleared barriers.

Quality assurance in the dental office is a way of ensuring that everything possible is being done to produce high-quality diagnostic images and includes quality control

tests and administration procedures.

Critical instruments are defined as instruments

that are used to penetrate soft tissue or bone.

After seating the patient, the radiographer must complete which of the following procedures before washing the hands and putting on gloves? 1. Chair adjustment 2. Headrest adjustment 3. Placement of the lead apron

1, 2, 3

Infection control is critical in your dental operatory because pathogens can be transmitted easily through which of the following 1. your patient to you. 2. you to your patient. 3. from one patient to another patient.

1, 2, 3

The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act 1. outlines requirements for the safe use of dental x-ray equipment. 2. establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment. 3. requires persons who take dental images to be properly trained and certified.

1, 2, 3

Which of the following statements is true of the statute of limitations? 1. It often begins when the patient discovers or should have discovered that an injury has occurred as a result of dental negligence. 2. It is the time period during which a patient may bring a malpractice action. 3. It may not begin until years after the dental negligence occurred.

1, 2, 3

Which of the following surfaces on the x-ray machine must be covered or disinfected? 1. Control panel 2. Exposure button 3. Tubehead 4. Position-indicating device (PID)

1, 2, 3, 4

Which of the following viruses may be present in oral secretions? 1. Cytomegalovirus 2. Hepatitis B virus 3. Herpes simplex virus 4. Human immunodeficiency virus

1, 2, 3, 4

For a film to be properly processed, it should be left in a fixer solution, at full strength, for

2 minutes

It is appropriate for any dental professional to discuss a patient's care with 1. another patient. 2. office staff members who are not involved in the treatment of the patient. 3. another dentist involved in the patient's care. 4. a physician with whom care is shared.

3, 4

You have entered a wrong entry in the dental record. Which of the following should you do?

Draw a single line through the incorrect entry, initial it, write in the correct entry.

Which of the following can be used for cleaning and disinfection of the dental unit and environmental surfaces?

EPA-registered chlorine-containing compounds labeled as both hospital disinfectants and tuberculocidal

The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act is a ________ law.

Federal

Preparation of supplies and equipment involves sterilizing which of the following items?

Film-holding devices

Which of the following should you do to prepare your treatment room prior to taking a dental image?

Follow infection control procedures.

When handling film with barrier envelopes, the films are unwrapped with _________ hands, and when handling film without barrier envelopes, the films are unwrapped with _____________ hands.

nongloved; gloved

The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act is a federal law that requires all

persons who expose dental x-rays to wear radiation safety badges

All the following are true regarding the transfer of dental images except

the originals are sent.

The safelight in the darkroom can be tested by

using a coin test

Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography

vary from state to state.

Following removal of an exposed film or PSP from a patient's mouth, the film/PSP should be

wiped free of saliva using a dry 2 ´ 2-inch gauze sponge or paper towel.