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21 Cards in this Set
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The key to producing quality radiographic images is
a. gaining patient trust and cooperation. b. presenting a confident, caring image. c. communicating effectively. d. All of the above |
d. All of the above
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List four aspects of patient relations that help to gain confidence.
a. ______________ b. ______________ c. ______________ d. ______________ |
a. appearance
b. attitude c. interpersonal skills d. communication - verbal and nonverbal |
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Dental radiographers with a positive attitude are more likely to produce high-quality radiographs.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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When a patient trusts the radiographer, the patient is more likely to cooperate with the radiographic procedures.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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The ability to share in the patient’s emotions and feelings is called
a. chairside manner. b. atitude. c. empathy. d. verbal communication. |
c. empathy.
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Each of the following will enhance verbal communication EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Face the patient. b. Make eye contact. c. Use clear commands. d. Use slang words. |
d. Use slang words.
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Which of the following words should be avoided when discussing the radiographic procedure?
a. Picture b. Zap c. X-ray d. Radiograph |
b. Zap
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The use of highly technical words may confuse the patient and result in miscommunication.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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The method of show-tell-do is a beneficial way of communicating with
a. someone who speaks a different language. b. children. c. hearing-impaired patients. d. All of the above |
d. All of the above
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What is the value of patient education regarding dental radiographs?
a. Radiographer is more likely to spend less time exposing radiographs. b. Radiographer is more likely to develop a positive attitude. c. Patient is more likely to accept the treatment plan. d. Patient is more likely to request radiographs at each appointment. |
c. Patient is more likely to accept the treatment plan.
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Patient education in radiography is necessary to
a. increase the demand for oral health services. b. increase acceptance of oral health care recommendations. c. assure the patient that the radiographer is licensed. d. meet legally required mandates for it. |
b. increase acceptance of oral health care recommendations.
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List four things you could tell the patient in response to his/her concerns regarding the necessity of dental x-rays and the reduction of excess radiation exposure.
a. ______________ b. ______________ c. ______________ d. ______________ |
a. X-rays are dencessary for detecting oral conditions. Many conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissue cannot be seen through visual examination but may be revealed by x-rays.
b. X-rays are necessary for treatment. Treatment without necessary x-rays is considered negligent care. You can not, legally, concent to negligent care. c. We reduce excess radiation exposure by only taking necessary x-rays, using Fast Film to reduce exposure time, using equipment that restricts the beam to the area being examined, and develop the film according to manufacturers recommendations to produce a high-quality image. d. We reduce excess radiation exposure by the use of a lead or lead equivalent apron and thyroid collar to protect other parts of the body from scatter radiation. |
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The goal of quality assurance is to achieve maximum diagnostic yield from each radiograph. Quality control means using tests to ensure quality.
a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false. b. The first statement is false. The second statement is true. c. Both statements are true. d. Both statements are false. |
c. Both statements are true.
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On-the-job training and continuing education courses contribute to radiographic competence. Competent radiographers are key to a quality assurance program.
a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false. b. The first statement is false. The second statement is true. c. Both statements are true. d. Both statements are false. |
c. Both statements are true.
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List the four objectives of quality control.
a. ______________ b. ______________ c. ______________ d. ______________ |
a. Maintain high standars of image quality.
b. Identify problems before image quality is compromised. c. Keep patient and occupational exposure to a minimum. d. Reduce the occurrance of retake radiographs. |
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The step-wedge can be used to test each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Dental x-ray machine output consistency b. Processing chemistry strength c. Density and contrast of the image d. Adequacy of the safelight |
d. Adequacy of the safelight
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Each of the following is a quality control test for monitoring the dental x-ray machine EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Tube head stability test b. Coin test c. Output consistency test d. Timer, milliamperage, and kilovoltage setting accuracy test |
b. Coin test
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The use of the coin test will monitor darkroom safelight conditions. When an image of the coin appears on the radiograph, the safelight is adequate.
a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false. b. The first statement is false. The second statement is true. c. Both statements are true. d. Both statements are false. |
a. The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
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A film processed under ideal conditions and used to compare subsequent radiographic images is a
a. fresh film. b. fogged film. c. periapical film. d. reference film |
d. reference film
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When the automatic processor is functioning properly, an unexposed film will exit the return chute dry and
a. black. b. clear. c. green. d. with the image of a coin. |
b. clear.
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In addition to the dentist, who is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a quality assurance plan?
a. Dental assistant b. Dental hygienist c. Practice manager d. All of the above |
d. All of the above
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