Chapter 40

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Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in:

a paper cup.

Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by:

a qualified technician.

After performing the film-screen contact test, areas of good film-screen contact will:

be uniform.

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

handled only with gloved hands

The safelight in the darkroom can be tested by:

using the coin test.

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

what the tanks were cleaned with.

Dental records must contain documentation of the of dental images taken.

number quality type all of the above

The simplest method for ensuring that each box of film is fresh is to:

check the expiration date. process one film from each box with fresh chemicals. use the clearing test. all of the above.

Quality control for the darkroom should include:

checking for light leaks cvery six months. safelight testing. Equipment testing All of the above

Dental images are the property of the:

dentist.

With nornmal usage, processing solutions should be changed:

every 3 to 4 weeks.

In order for a film to be properly processed, it should be left in a fixer solution, at full strength. for how long?

2 minutes

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

Both the dentist and assistant

Who is responsible for overall quality assurance in a dental practice?

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. Explain to the patient the importance of dental imaging. Both a and b should be done.

Which is the following is correct for decreasing contamination of dental imaging equipment and supplies?

Gather all supplies needed before beginning the procedure. Use overgloves if additional supplies are needed during a procedure. Ask for help. All of the above arc correct.

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.

Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent?

Risks and benefits of the images Consequences of not having images Person who will be exposing All of the above

Which is not true regarding the care of intensifying screens?

Screens should be cleaned with a commercial cleaner after each use

Which is not true regarding the transfer of dental images?

The originals are sent.

What should be done after removing each exposed film or PSP from the patient's mouth?

Wipe saliva from the film packet using a dry 2x 2-inch gauze sponge or paper towel.

Quality assurance is a way of ensuring that everything possible is being done to produce high- quality diagnostic images and includes quality:

administration procedures. control tests. both a and c a.

Sterilized positioning instruments should be removed from the packages:

after the patient is seated.

PSPS

are a major source of cross-contamination.

Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography:

are not required by federal law vary from state to state. both a and b.

According to the test for x-ray film freshness, if the processed film appears the film is fresh and has been properly stored and handled.

clean with a slight blue tint

It is the responsibility of the to discuss the need for dental imaging.

dentist

The process of informing the patient about the nature and purpose of dental imaging is

disclosure.

An administrative quality control plan:

ensures that each individual is trained to perform assigned duties. maintains a written description of the quality insurance plan. maintains records of control tests. all of the above.

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

persons who use x-rays to take dental images to be properly trained. dental x-ray machines to be registered. both a and b.

Developer strength can be checked by using a:

reference image stepwedge image Both a and b

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.

The daily radiograph is lighter than the reference radiograph. This indicates the developer is too:

weak.

The most critical component in film processing quality control is:

.maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions.

Which of the following is not true regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging?

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


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