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-Guarantee passing score -24 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Following removal of an exposed film or PSP from a patient's mouth, the film/PSP should be
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wiped free of saliva using a dry 2 ´ 2-inch gauze sponge or paper towel.Question 2: A record-keeping log for processing solution does not need to include the
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include the solution used to clean the tanks.
Question 3: PSPs
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are a major source of cross-contamination Question 4: The simplest method for ensuring the freshness of each box of film is to
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freshness and fog before use.
Question 5: All the following are true statements regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging except
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barriers do not need to be used because spatter of blood and saliva is unlikely.Question 6: Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent for dental radiographs?
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Risks and benefits of the images Person who will be exposing Consequences of not having images All of the above are correct.
Question 7: The most critical component in film processing quality control is
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maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions.Question 8: Quality assurance in the dental office is a way of ensuring that everything possible is being done to produce high-quality diagnostic images and includes quality control
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tests and administration procedures.
Question 9: Quality control for the darkroom should include
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checking for light leaks every 6 months.safelight testing.equipment testing.All of the above are correct.Question 10: The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act is a federal law that requires all
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Question 11: Which of the following statements is true regarding federal and state regulations on the use of dental x-ray equipment?
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Most states have laws that require inspections of dental x-ray equipment on a regular basis.Question 12: According to the test for x-ray film freshness, the film is fresh and has been properly stored and handled when the processed film appears clean with a slight ______ tint.
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blue
Question 13: An administrative quality control plan
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ensures that each individual is trained to perform assigned duties.maintains a written description of the quality assurance plan.maintains records of control tests.All of the above are correct.Question 14: Who is responsible for overall quality assurance in a dental practice?
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Dentist Question 15: What should the dental assistant do if a patient refuses dental imaging?
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Document in the patient's record the fact that he or she refused recommended dental imaging.Question 16: Failure to obtain informed consent from a patient prior to exposure of dental radiographs can lead to charges of
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negligence.Question 17: Sterilized positioning instruments should be removed from the packages
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after the patient is seated
Question 18: The safelight in the darkroom can be tested by
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using the coin test.
Question 19: Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by
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a qualified technician.Question 20: Dental records must contain documentation of the ______ of dental images taken.
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All of the above are correct.Question 21: A good protocol to follow for decreasing the contamination of dental imaging equipment and supplies is to
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gather all supplies needed before beginning the procedure.use overgloves if additional supplies are needed during a procedure.ask for help.All of the above are correct.Question 22: For a film to be properly processed, it should be left in a fixer solution, at full strength, for
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The film should clear within 2 minutes when the fixer is at full strength.
Question 23: Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in
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black transfer box Question 24: All the following are true regarding the transfer of dental images except
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the originals are sent.