Chapter 11 Flashcards
Uses of radiographs
Inspection of teeth, bone, lesions, diagnosis, etc
Radiographer responsibilites
- Properly trained
- Properly qualified
- Proficient
- Patient protection
- Operator protection
- Patient education
- Competent and efficient
- Quality care
True or False. Localization of foreign objects is the most important use of dental images
False
True or False. When images are properly prescribed, the benefit of disease detection does not outweigh the risk of small doses of x-radiation
False
True or False. Through the use of dental images, the dental professional can detect diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaws that cannot be identified clinically
True
True or False. A dental image contains less information than a written record
False
True or False. Missing, extra, and impacted teeth can be identified on a dental image
True
True or false. The dental radiographer is any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray receptors
True
True or false. The dental radiographer is assigned only to position and expose dental x-ray imaging receptors
False
True or false. The dental radiographer may be assigned to monitor and implement quality control procedures
True
True or False. Patient and operator protection must be primary concerns of the dental radiographer
True
True or False. Operator competence is maintained by repeatedly performing dental imaging duties
False
