Chapter 40

Question 1

Disclosure

Answer 1

Process of informing the patient about dental imaging procedures

Question 2

Informed consent

Answer 2

Permission granted by a patient after he or she has been informed about there procedures

Question 3

Liable

Answer 3

Means that a person is accountable or legally responsible

Question 4

Quality assurance

Answer 4

Ensures that high quality diagnostic radiographs are produced

Question 5

Quality control test

Answer 5

Specific tests that are used to ensure quality in dental x-day equipment, supplies and film processing.

Question 6

Stepwedge

Answer 6

Used to demonstrate film densities and contrasts

Question 7

Respondant superior doctrine

Answer 7

The employer is responsible for the actions of the employee

Question 8

Patient refusal

Answer 8

There is no document that can be signed that totally releases the dentist from liability for treating a patient without taking dental images

Question 9

Quality administration procedures

Answer 9

Keeping schedules of maintenance

Record keeping logs

Question 10

Dark room lighting

Answer 10

Is to be checked for light leaks every 6 months.

Question 11

Reference radiographs

Answer 11

Can be used to determine solution freshness and quality

Question 12

View box

Answer 12

Illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs

Question 13

Artifact

Answer 13

Blemish or unintended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure

Question 14

Three major categories of legal consideration regarding the use of radiographs in dentistry

Answer 14

1. Federal and state regulations
2. Licensure for individuals
3. Risk management

Question 15

Before Pt’s give informed consent they must be provided with the following information in lay terms

Answer 15

Risks and benefits or radiographic procedures
Person doing radiographs
How many and what type
Consequences of not having them
Alternatives that may provide the same info as radiographs

Question 16

Documentation of dental radiographs must include the following info

Answer 16

Informed consent
Number and type of radiographs exposed
Rationale for exposing the radiographs
Diagnostic interpretation

Question 17

X rat machine quality control test

Answer 17

1- output of X-rays 
2- size of focal spot 
3- tube head stability 
4- Timer for accuracy 
5- milliamperage 
6- kilovoltage

Question 18

Types of quality control tests

Answer 18

Dental film
Dental x-rat machine 
Cassettes and PSP’s 
Safe lighting 
Automatic processing 
Manual processing

Question 19

Dental film

Answer 19

Test each new bow for freshness

Question 20

Dental x-ray machine

Answer 20

Calibrate equipment regularly

Question 21

Cassettes and PSP’s

Answer 21

Clean and examine for scratches

Question 22

Safe lighting

Answer 22

Check light tightness in darkroom

Question 23

Automatic processing

Answer 23

Following manufacturers recommendations carefully regarding maintenance

Question 24

Manual processing

Answer 24

Replenish daily and change every 3 to 4 weeks

Question 25

Fixed test

Answer 25

Check how quickly a film clears should in 2 mins, within 3-4 minutes (using unexposed film)

Question 26

Safe light

Answer 26

Coin test, 4ft from coin and film

Question 27

Consumer patient radiation health and safety act

Answer 27

Requires person who take radiographs to be trained and certified

Question 28

What is the most important part of QC test is

Answer 28

Film processing

Question 29

Film expose to light goes

Answer 29

Black

Question 30

Film not expose to light goes

Answer 30

Clear

Question 31

Unexposed first is processed and appears clean with a slight

Answer 31

Blue tint and it’s safe to use

Question 32

If film has been improperly stored or exposed to radiation is it?

Answer 32

Fogged and should not be used

Question 33

Infection control in dental radiography before exposure

Answer 33

Treatment area Equipment and supplies Patient preparation Operators Preparation

Question 34

Treatment area

Answer 34

disinfected and barriers placed on items that cannot be easily disinfected

Question 35

Equipment and supplies

Answer 35

proper number of films, PSP’s or sensors are put out with proper barriers if needed

Question 36

Patient preparation

Answer 36

(Before putting on gloves) adjust chair and headrest, place lead apron, remove personal objects

Question 37

Operators preparation

Answer 37

Wash hands, put on gloves, assemble positioning devices.

Question 38

Infection control in dentistry during exposure

Answer 38

Film/PSP Handling | Positioning Devices

Question 39

Film/ PSP handling

Answer 39

Dry exposed film/ PSP’s with paper towel or gauze after removing from patients mouth

Question 40

Positioning devices

Answer 40

Transfer positioned from the working surface to the patients mouth then back tot be working surface Never place a contaminated positioner in an uncovered surface

Question 41

Infection control in dentistry after exposure

Answer 41

Before removing gloves | After glove removal

Question 42

Before removing gloves

Answer 42

Dispose of all contaminated items and place positioning devices in designated area (sterilization)

Question 43

After glove removal

Answer 43

Wash hands and remove lead apron from patient

Question 44

Is there such thing as a consent form to release dentist from liability of a radiograph?

Answer 44

No