Radiation Biology 4

Question 1

______ will be worn by all full-time operators of radiographic equipment while x-ray exposures are being made.

Answer 1

Dosimeter badges

Question 2

_______ (provided by the manufacturer) must be permanently mounted to the cone and used at all times during radiographic exposure.

Answer 2

backscatter shield

Question 3

where should you stand in relation to the backscatter shield using a handheld?

Answer 3

Behind shield

Question 4

What are the 2 orgs that give guidelines for selection criteria to determine how many radiographs are needed for numbers of radiographs needed for each patient?

Answer 4

FDI

ADA/FDA

Question 5

____ org uses the following logic for selection criteria
Imaging requires justification
•Need a specific question or a diagnostic task that a radiographic image will provide unique information not readily available from other diagnostic means
No radiographs are taken until examination
•the question can be answered and there is a benefit to the patient’s well-being
•An initial clinical exam is required to make this assessment; most regulatory agencies require this

Answer 5

FDI

Question 6

United concordia (insurance company) said in new regulations in 2015 that Taking routine periapical radiographs at present levels for all patients is or is not supported by the FDA Guidelines for Prescribing Radiographs?

Answer 6

Is not

Question 7

How many radiographs are used for FMX at UMKC?

Answer 7

18

Question 8

Are routine PA images without problems/pain supported by united concordia?

Answer 8

No