Chapter 29 Flashcards
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Which of these statements is false?
A) Not all patients have gag reflexes.
Which of the following statements regarding the gag reflex is correct?
D) Unless the patient brings up the problem of gagging, the radiographer should not mention it.
Each of the following statements regarding the gag reflex is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
D) The radiographer should let the patient place the image receptor in his or her own mouth to help control the gag reflex.
Each of the following statements regarding the gag reflex is correct except one. Which one is the exception?
B) Mucus and saliva in the nasopharynx minimize the gag reflex.
Each of the following will help to reduce a gag reflex except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Exposing the maxillary molar projection first.
Which of the following would be most likely to assist in controlling a tactile stimulated gag response?
A) Place a commercial edge-covering product over the image receptor.
Each of the following management techniques will help avoid a gag response except one. Which one is the exception?
D) Questioning the patient about his or her past history with a gag reflex prior to beginning the procedure.
Which of the following is the best recommendation when it becomes impossible to place an intraoral image receptor because of an exaggerated gag reflex?
C) Substitute an extraoral radiograph.
Each of the following will aid in minimizing a hypersensitive gag reflex during the radiographic procedure except one. Which one is the exception?
B) Begin the exposure in the posterior region.
Which of these statements regarding acceptable alterations of radiographic technique is false?
A) Position the image receptor with the posterior edge a greater distance from the lingual surfaces of the teeth.
Which of the following is correct when encountering a shallow palatal vault?
C) The vertical angulation can be increased up to 15 degrees and still produce a reasonably acceptable image.
Each of the following requires a decrease in exposure settings except one. Which one is the exception?
B) Older adults.
