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14 Cards in this Set
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Registration and inspection of x-ray machines is regulated by the a. Federal government b. State government c. Local government d. any of the above |
D. Any of the above |
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The laws allowing individuals to place and expose dental radiographs vary from state to state?
True or False |
True |
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Which of the following is a risk management strategy?
a. The use of fast speed film, film holding devices, and collimation
b. monitoring and dental radiographer with radiation dosimeter
c. Obtaining a copy of a news patients radiographs from a previous dentist
d. All of the above |
All of the above |
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Which of these comments should be avoided when talking to the patient?
We have switched to fast speed film This exposure button sticks somtimes You must stay still during the exposure Im certified to take your radiograph |
B. This exposure button sticks sometimes |
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List five aspects of informed consent |
The purpose The benefits the possible risk of exposure The possible risk of refusing the person who will perform the procedure
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Every patient has the legal right to make choices about the oral health care they receive. This is called what?
a. disclosure b.Informed Consent c. self-determination d. liability |
C. Self- determination |
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List five items regarding the radiographic procedure that should be documented in the patients record |
Informed consent Number and type of radiographs The date radiographs were taken/ name of radiographer The reason for taking them The interpretive and diagnostic results |
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Legally dental radiographs should be retained for an individual who ceases to be a patient for
a. three years b. six years c. seven years d nine years |
C. Seven years |
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Both the dentist and dental radiographer are liable for procedures preformed by the dental radiographer
true or false |
TRUE |
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Failure to use a reasonable amount of care that results in injury is termed?
a. risk b. liability c. confidentiality d. Negligence |
D. Negligence |
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The courts have ruled that radiographs are the property of who?
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Dentist
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When patients express opposition to having dental radiographs taken, the radiographer should?
a. ask the patient to sign a document to release the dentist of liability
b. consult the professional code of ethics about what to do next
c. postpone the procedure and ask the patient to return at a later date
d. Explain why the radiographers are needed and what the benefits will be |
D. Explain why the radiographs are needed and what the benefits will be |
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A professional code of ethics
a. makes the laws that govern the use of dental radiographs
b. establishes the time frame for taking dental radiographs
c. Helps to define the rules of conduct for its members
d. protects the dental radiographer in cases of legal action |
Helps define the rules of conduct for its members |
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Each of the following is a goal of the radiographer except one. which one is the exception?
a. Increasing the demand for dental x-ray services
b. Reducing the radiation dose used during an exposure
c. professional improvement and advancement
d. presenting confidence to gain patient acceptance |
a. Increasing the demand for dental x-ray services |
