selection criteria

Question 1

selection criteria,
reduce the number of radiographs by:

Answer 1

1. collection of patient data
2. assimilation of facts
3. critical thinking to arrive at a decision

Question 2

selection criteria guidelines supported and developed by

Answer 2

1. FDI
2. FDA/ADA

Question 3

indications for imaging

Answer 3

FDI

Question 4

-imaging requires justification

Answer 4

FDI- indications for imaging

Question 5

for FDI- need a specific _____or a _____task that a radiographic image will provide unique
information not readily available from other
diagnostic means

Answer 5

question or diagnostic

Question 6

if question can be answered and there is a benefit to the patient’s well being, this is required to make this assessment; most regulatory agencies require this

Answer 6

initial clinical exam is required to make this assessment

Question 7

selection criteria FDA/ADA

Answer 7

1. follows recommendations of FDI
2. specific need to supplement clinical information

Question 8

is taking routine periapical radiographs at present levels for all patients supported by the FDA guidelines for prescribing radiographs?

Answer 8

no

radiographs must be prescribed after evaluation of each pt’s needs

Question 9

no routine PA images at recall exams, ONLY for problem- focused needs based on

Answer 9

patients complaints, patient symptoms, clinical signs

Question 10

claims for PAs taken because of specific patient complaints, patient symptoms, clinical signs (will/will not) be allowed

Answer 10

WILL

Question 11

Claims for PAs taken routinely in the absence of
patient complaint(s), patient symptoms, clinical signs
will be

Answer 11

DENIED