Chapter 40 review micro

Sterilize positioning instruments should be removed from the packages

After the patient is seated

Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent for dental radiographs

All of the above

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

All of the above are correct

Quality control for the dark room should include

All of the above are correct

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

All the above are correct

An administrative quality control plan

All the above are correct

Dental records must contain documentation of the______Of dental images taken

All the above number type quality

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

Barriers do not need to be used because splatter of blood and saliva is unlikely

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

Be uniform

According to the test for x-ray film freshness the film is fresh and has been properly stored in handled when the processed film appears clean with a slight___tint

Blue

Who can be held legally responsible for a dental assistant action

Both the dentist and assistant

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 an inspection of dental x-ray equipment on a regular basis

A record keeping log for processing solution does not need to include the

Name of the solution used to clean the tanks

Failure to obtain them for formed consent from the patient prior to exposure of dental radiographs can lead to charges of

Negligence

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 x 2" gauze sponge or paper towel

Dental images are the property of the

dentist

Who is responsible for overall quality assurance in the dental practice

dentist

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

handled only with gloved hands

The most critical component in film processing quality control is

maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions

Give a normal use processing solution should be changed

Every 3 to 4 weeks

PSP

A major source of cross-contamination

Developer strength can be checked by using

A thermometer

It is the responsibility of the_____ To discuss the need for dental imaging

Dentist

What should the dental assistant do if a patient refuses dental imaging

Document in the patient's record the fact that he or she refused recommended dental imaging

The consumer patient radiation health and safety act as a federal law that requires all

Persons who expose dental x-ray to wear radiation safety badges

The simplest method for ensuring the freshness of each box film is to

Process one film from each box with fresh chemicals

According to the centers for disease control guidelines for infection control and dental healthcare settings 2003 dental radiographs 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 procedure

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

The originals are sent

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

Two minutes

The Safelite in the dark room can be tested by

Using a coin test

Regulations regarding certifications for dental assistance in radiography

Very from state to state

When a daily radiograph is lighter than the reference radiograph it indicates the developer is to

Weak

Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in

a black transfer box

Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by

a qualified technician