Quality Assurance Flashcards

1
Q

Can any member of the dental office team calibrate the dental X-ray equipment?

A

No, only a qualified technician

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2
Q

Can annual tests on the dental X-ray machines be performed by anyone on the dental office team?

A

Yes

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3
Q

Should each new box of unopened film be tested for film freshness and fogging before it is used?

A

Yes

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4
Q

After processing, fresh film that has been properly stored and protected will appear:

A

Clear with a slight blue tint

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5
Q

What is indicated by a wire mesh image of uniform density after performing the screen – film contact test?

A

Adequate film - screen contact

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6
Q

When functioning properly what kind of light should be emitted by a viewbox?

A

Uniform and subdued light

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7
Q

One of the most critical areas of quality control that requires daily monitoring is:

A

Processing of films

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8
Q

The coin test is used to check:

A

Proper safe lighting

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9
Q

What must be closely monitored with manual processing techniques?

A

Water bath temperature
Levels of processing solutions
Accuracy of the timer
Accuracy of the thermometer

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10
Q

On the average, processing solution should be changed:

A

Every 3 to 4 weeks

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11
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On the average, processing solution should be replenished:

A

Once daily

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12
Q

True or false. Fresh films and fresh chemicals must be used on preparing reference radiographs

A

True

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13
Q

What is a reference radiograph used to check?

A

Used to compare the film densities of radiographs that are processed daily

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14
Q

The densities seen on the daily image appear lighter than the densities seen on the reference radiograph; this result indicates that:

A

The developer solution is too weak or too cold

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15
Q

What is the clearing test used to monitor?

A

Fixer strength

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16
Q

Regardless of who actually exposes the patient to radiation, the dentist is ultimately responsible for the diagnostic quality of all dental images

True or false

A

True