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List five conditions that would indicate the need for dental radiographs on a child patient.



a. _______________________


b. _______________________


c. _______________________


d. _______________________


e. _______________________


Answers include:



- the detection of caries and periodontal disease


- the assessment of growth and development and the need for orthodontic intervention


- the detection of congenital dental abnormalities, such as anodontia ( absence of teeth) and supernumerary (extra) teeth


- the evaluation of third molars


- the diagnosis of pathologic conditions such as an abscess or other infection


- the assessment of the effects of trauma, such as a fall or accident - primary and developing, unerupted permanent teeth

Under which of the following conditions would dental radiographs be most likely NOT need to be exposed?



a. When the child presents with poor self-care and suspected cares.


b. When the child is under 12 years of age.


c. When the proximal surface of the teeth are visible clinically.


d. When the child has accidentally fallen, but there is no apparent damage to the primary tooth.

c. when the proximal surface of the teeth are visible clinically

According to the evidence-based selection criteria guidelines listed from Table 6-1, which of these intervals is recommended for posterior bitewing radiographs on a 10-year-old child recall patient who presents with good self-care and no evidence of clinical caries?



a. 6-12 mo


b. 12-14 mo


c. 18-36 mo


d. 24-36 mo

b. 12-24 mo

Each of the following need to be considered when deciding what size image receptor to use on a child EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?



a. Cooperation level


b. Size of the dental arch


c. Size of the mouth opening


d. Amount of plaque present

d. Amount of plaque present

Which image receptor size would be the easiest to position for a bitewing radiograph on a 5-year-old patient?



a. #0


b. #1


c. #2


d. #4

a. #0

Which of the following is the best reason to use the largest size intraoral image receptor that the child will tolerate?



a. so that a lesser number of image receptors will have to be exposed


b. to be able to use the paralleling technique


c. so that the radiation exposure can be reduced


d. to image an increased amount of the tissues

d. To image an increased amount of the tissues

Which of the following is the suggested number and size of projections to use for a 3 year old patient with primary dentition?



a. two bitewings and two occlusal radiographs


b. two bitewing and two periapical radiographs


c. two bitewings and four periapical radiographs


d. four bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs.

a. two bitewings and two occlusal radiographs

Which of the following suggested number and size of projections is used for a 10-year-old patient with transitional (mixed primary and permanent) dentition?


a. two bitewing and eight periapical radiographs


b. two bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs


c. Four bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs


d. four bitewing and 14 periapical radiographs

b. two bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs

Which of the following suggested number and size of projections is used for a 15-year-old patient with permanent dentition?



a. two bitewing and six periapical radiographs


b. four bitewing and eight periapical radiographs


c. Four bitewing and 10 periapical radiographs


d. four bitewing and 14 periapical radiographs

d. Four bitwing and 14 periapical

When a child patient cannot tolerate intraoral placement of the image receptor for exposure of a periapical radiograph, which of the following may sometimes be an acceptable substitute?



a. Bitewing


b. Panoramic


c. Lateral jaw


d. Both b and c

d. Both b and c

If well tolerated, which of the following techniques will provide the best quality image on the child patient?



a. panoramic


b. occlusal


c. paralleling


d. bisecting


c. paralleling

What slight change in angulation is usually required when using the bisecting technique on a child?



a. increase the vertical angulation


b. decrease the vertical angulation


c. direct the horizontal angulation mesiodentally


d. direct the horizontal image distomesially

a. increase the vertical angulation

Which of the following image receptors is recommended for an occlusal radiograph on an 8-year-old patient



a. #0


b. #1


c. #2


d. #4

c. #2

The exposure setting for children under the age of 10 should be:



a. reduced by one-half the exposure for adults


b. reducing by one-third the exposure used for adults


c. three fourths the exposure time used for adults


d. the same exposure as used for adults

a. reduced by one-half the exposure used for adults

The exposure settings for children between the age of 10 and 15 years should be



a. reduced by one-half the exposure for adults


b. reducing by one-third the exposure used for adults


c. three fourths the exposure time used for adults


d. the same exposure as used for adults

b. reduce by one-third the exposure used for adults

the exposure setting for children the age of 16 years should be



a. reduced by one-half the exposure for adults


b. reducing by one-third the exposure used for adults


c. three fourths the exposure time used for adults


d. the same exposure as used for adults

d. the same as used for adults

Allowing the child patient to observe a sibling or patient undergoing the radiographs procedure may help to alleviate fear of the unknown and promote cooperation. This patient management strategy is called modeling.



a. Both statements are true


b. Both statements are false


c. The first statement is true, the second statement is false


d. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

c. Both statements are true

When taking a series of periapical radiographs on an 11-year-old patient, placing and exposing which of the following first will most likely aid in gaining the patients confidence and cooperation?



a. mandibular molar


b. mandibular canine


c. maxillary molar


d. maxillary centrral-lateral incisor

b. Maxillary central-lateral incisors

List five actions for managing the apprehensive patient.



a. _____________________


b. _____________________


c. _____________________


d. _____________________


e. _____________________

a. Develop a rapport


b. Project convidence


c. Maintain authority


d. Be organized


e. Reassure patient

A hypersensitive gag reflex that results from a physical reaction to feeling of the airway being blocked is called a psychologic stimulus. Eliminating psychologic and tactile stimuli will assist with managing a hypersensitive gag reflex.



a. Both statements are true


b. Both statements are false


c. The first statement is true, the second statement is false


d. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.



d. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.

Dental radiographs who demonstrate confidence can lead to improved patient cooperation. A patient who is to that gagging is "all in their mind" will experience fewer gagging problems.


a. Both statements are true


b. Both statements are false


c. The first statement is true, the second statement is false


d. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

c. The first statement is true; the second statement is false

Each of the following suggestions can help the radiographer avoid exciting a hypersensitive gag reflex except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?



a. ask the patient to breathe through the nose


b. ask the patient to rinse the mouth with icewater prior


c. ask the patient if they have every gagged during the exposures


d. ask the patient to press their head against the headrest ding the procedure

c. ask the patient if they have ever gagged during x-ray exposure

Placement of the image receptor in whic hof the following region is most likely to initiate a gag reflex?



a. maxillary premolars


b. maxillary molsars


c. mandibular premolar


d. mandibular molar

b. Maxillary molar

The patient is less likely to gag:



a. the logner the image receptor stays in the mouth.


b. if they concentrate on the image receptor placement


c. when the image receptor is slid into position over the oral mucosa.


d. While performing a breathing exercise during the image receptor placement

d. while performing a breathing exercise during image receptor placement

Older adults who present with soft tissue degeneration that makes placement of the image receptor uncomfortable may benefit from each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?



a. increasing the exposure time


b. using a smaller size image receptor


c. using a lighter weight image receptor holder


d. applying an edge protector to the image receptor

a. increasing the exposure time.

to compensate for slight movement that results with Parkinson's disease tremors, the radiograph can adjust the exposure setting to:


a. decrease the mA and decrease the impulses.


b. increase the mA and increase the impulses


c. decrease the mA and increase the impulses


d. increase the mA and decrease the impulses

d. increase the mA and decrease the impulses.

When performing radiographic services for the patient with a disability , the radiographer should



a. remove the patient's eyeware for them prior to exposure


b. offer to assist the patient in the manner that they want


c. communicate with the caregiver r instead of talking directly to the patient.


d. ask personal questions about the patient's disability.

Offer to assist the patient in the manner they want.

Unnecessary radiographs may be taken on the cancer patient but only elective radiographs may be taken on the pregnant female



a. Both statements are true


b. Both statements are false


c. The first statement is true, the second statement is false


d. The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

b. Both statements are fals

It is ethical practice to take unnecessary radiographs on:



a. the older adult


b. the pregnant female.


c. the cancer patient


d. no one

d. no one

The dental radiographer should consider each of the following to develop sensitivity for the culturally diverse patient EXCEPT one. Which one is the Exception



a. Lowered mental capacities


b. personal space zone


c. communication style


d. culturally different meanings to and gestures.

a. Lowered mental capacities.