Selection Criteria Imaging Tool

Question 1

Selection criteria allows you to reduce the number of radiographs by:

Answer 1

1. Collection of patient data
2. Assimilation of facts
3. Critical thinking to arrive at a decision

Question 2

Selection criteria guildelines are supported and developed by:

Answer 2

1. FDI
2. FDA/ADA

Question 3

FDI is the indications for imaging and it requires that…

Answer 3

• Imaging requires justification
• Need a specific question or a diagnostic task that a radiographic image will provide unique information not readily available from other diagnostic means

Question 4

What is required before imaging?

Answer 4

An initial clinical exam is required to make this assessment; most regulatory agencies require this

Question 5

SELECTION CRITERIA for the FDA/ADA says what?

Answer 5

1. Follows recommendations of FDI
2. Specific need to supplement clinical information

Question 6

Taking routine periapical radiographs at present levels for all patients is or is not supported by the FDA Guidelines for Prescribing Radiographs

Answer 6

IS NOT

Question 7

Suggest taking the _______ # of images necessary for Dx and to limit radiation exposure

Answer 7

minimal

Question 8

Should you take radiographs at preset intervals for all patients?

Answer 8

Provide guidance to NOT prescribe routine images at preset intervals for all patients; radiographs should be prescribed after evaluation of each patient’s needs

Question 9

Support “routine” frequency of BW for ______ detection

Answer 9

caries

Question 10

No routine PA images at recall exams ONLY for problem; what instead should you focus on?

Answer 10

focused needs based on patient complaint(s), patient symptoms, clinical signs

Question 11

Claims for PAs taken because of specific patient complaint(s), patient symptoms, clinical signs will be __________

Answer 11

ALLOWED

Question 12

Claims for PAs taken routinely in the absence of patient complaint(s), patient symptoms, clinical signs will be ________

Answer 12

DENIED