Chapter 40 MOD D
When should the sterilized positioning instruments be removed from the packages
After the patient is seated
What are PSPs
Are a major source of cross-contamination
All statements below regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging are true except for which one
Barriers do not need to be used because spatter of blood and saliva
What statement 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 record-keeping log for processing solution does not need to include what
Name of the solutions used to clean the tanks
Following removal of an exposed film or PSP from a patient's mouth, what should the film/PSP be done with
Wiped free of saliva using a dry 2 by 2 inch gauze sponge or paper towel
Given normal use, processing solutions should be changed when
Every 3 to 4 weeks
For a film to be properly processed, it should be left in a fixer solutions, at full strength, for how long
2 minutes
Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in what
A black transfer box
What happens when failure consent from a patient prior to exposure of dental radiographs can lead to
A negligence
Who should the calibration of dental x-ray equipment be performed by
A qualified technician
What is a good protocol to follow for decreasing the contamination of dental imaging equipment and supplies
ALL OF THE ABOVE, gather all supplies needed before beginning the procedure, ask for help, use overgloves if additional supplies are needed during a procedure
What is an administrative quality control plan
ALL OF THE ABOVE, maintains a written description of the quality assurance plan, ensures that each individual is trained to perform assigned duties, maintains records of control tests
All statements below are true regarding the care of intensifying screens except for which one
ALL OF THE ABOVE, screens should be cleaned with a commercial cleaner after each use, screens that are scratched should be replaced, an antistatic solution should be applied after cleaning
Dental images are the property of whom
Dentist
Who in the Dental office is responsible for overall quality assurance in a dental practice
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's record the fact that he or she refused the x-rays
What is the most critical component in film processing quality control
Maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions
Quality assurance is 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 which one
The originals are sent
How is the safelight in the darkroom tested
Using the coin test
Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography
Vary from state to state
When a daily radiograph is lighter than the reference radiograph, it indicates the developer is what
Weak
Developer strength can be checked by using what
a thermometer