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
