Aribex NOMAD Pro Dental X-Ray Apparatus Operator Course (1 hr) JKO
If the unit is powered on, then set down and not touched, it will power itself off after _______.
3 minutes
Situation: You are in a deployed environment, and, for some reason, you have been left without electricity to charge the handsets for an extended period of time. You are wondering how many exposures you can get from a fully charged handset. How many exposures will a fully charged handset provide?
400
During setup of the patient, you note that the collimator tube is not perpendicular, or 90 degrees, from the Dexis. What is the BEST solution?
Adjust the angle of the patient's head to achieve the 90 degree angle
Which measure(s) must be undertaken to ensure optimal operator backscatter protection?
All of the above.
You have just received an Aribex NOMAD Pro in the rugged carrying case. Which of the following is NOT considered a preliminary check?
Determine if both handsets are fully charged
True or false? Handset charging time should be less than three hours. The handset may not be left on the charging cradle overnight as this will damage the batteries.
False
The best way to routinely clean the Aribex NOMAD Pro is to _______.
Follow manufacturers' suggestions or local infection control protocols.
What is the BEST way to prevent battery strength loss for the NOMAD?
Rotate the handsets daily
When first placing a handset on the charging cradle, the indicator lights illuminated orange. What does the orange light indicate?
The male connectors on the charging cradle are damaged.
"SYSTEM FAILURE" is displayed on the screen. What is the appropriate user-level corrective action in this situation?
The unit detected a potential internal problem during the power up self-test. Turn the unit off, and then back on. If there is no issue detected, continue with normal usage.
Above the "radiation" symbol on the lower left portion of the control panel, there are two lights. When the yellow light is on, what does this mean?
The unit is currently conducting an exposure
The act of taking the X-ray is a two step process, requiring the handset trigger to be squeezed twice. What is the purpose of the first squeeze?
To place the unit in "ready" mode
True or false? For added security, when finished for the day, remove the handset and secure it in a separate area from the main unit.
True
True or false? The Aribex NOMAD Pro allows the operator to customize settings according to individual preferences.
True
While preparing the patient for an X-ray, you determine that it will not be possible to place the backscatter shield and collimator tube 90° to the image receptor. This may place you outside the protection zone. What is an appropriate safety measure to take?
Use of a lead apron in accordance to .....