Radiography final

Question 1

When mounting a dental radiograph where would you position the ‘pimple’?

Answer 1

Towards the operator with the teeth in the correct anatomical position

Question 2

What information would be included when labelling a radiograph?

Answer 2

Patient Name
Date of Birth
Patient ID number
Date
Dentist initials
Type of radiograph
Tooth notation

Question 3

What would be the consequence of labelling a radiograph incorrectly?

Answer 3

Treatment carried out on the wrong tooth
Treatment carried out on the wrong patient
Retake
Patient having to be re-exposed to ionising radiation

Question 4

How would you store processing solutions?

Answer 4

In a cool, dark, dry place
Away from sources of radiation
In labelled containers
In a locked cupboard

Question 5

How would you store dental film?

Answer 5

In a cool, dark, dry place
Always use older date first (rotate stock)
Away from sources of radiation and processing solutions
Not on a window sill - away from direct sunlight
On its narrow side

Question 6

What does QA stand for?

Answer 6

Quality Assurance

Question 7

Who makes sure that a quality assurance programme is adhered to within the practice?

Answer 7

Radiation Protection Supervisor

Question 8

What is the purpose of a quality assurance programme?

Answer 8

To identify any occurring problems so that they can be addressed to avoid retakes and re -exposure for the patient

Question 9

In quality assurance scoring what rating is given to a radiograph that has no errors at all and is excellent?

Answer 9

Acceptable

Question 10

What rating would be given to a radiograph that is unreadable and a retake would be required?

Answer 10

Unacceptable

Question 11

How would you dispose of processing chemicals?

Answer 11

Hazardous Waste (non-infectious)
Licensed waste carriers including local council
Issue of a waste transfer note

Question 12

Which regulation would the processing solutions be included under?

Answer 12

COSHH

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 13

What would be the first thing you would do in the event of a processing solution spillage?

Answer 13

Ventilate the area

Question 14

What piece of equipment would you use to avoid spillage of processing chemicals?

Answer 14

A funnel

Question 15

For the safety of staff a Personal Monitoring badge or Dosimetry badge could be issued, which organisation issues these?

Answer 15

Health Protection Agency

Question 16

Which appointed person carries out radiograph audits within the practice?

Answer 16

Radiation Protection Supervisor