theme 2

Question 1

where does parotid duct open

Answer 1

stensens duct - buccal mucosa upper molars

Question 2

where does submandibular duct open

Answer 2

floor of mouth, side of lingual fraenum

Question 3

most common site for oral cancer

Answer 3

floor of mouth

Question 4

what would use fix and send a biopsy in

Answer 4

10% formal saline

Question 5

advantages of 10% formal saline

Answer 5

prevents drying and autolysis
hardens tissue
facilitates staining

Question 6

when is a fresh biopsy sample required

Answer 6

direct immunofluorescence
immunohistochemistry
cytogenetics
cultures of micro-organisms

Question 7

how to send fresh biopsy - not fixed - sample

Answer 7

damp gauze
transport medium - nutrient solution
snap frozen

Question 8

standard stain for histology

Answer 8

haematoxylin and eosin (H&E)
H = blue stain to nuclei
E = pink

Question 9

3 standard principles for taking radiographs

Answer 9

justification
optimisation
limitation

Question 10

radiation controlled area

Answer 10

1.5m

Question 11

Who is an RPS

Answer 11

radiation protection supervisor

named member of practice, legally responsible to ensure rules followed

Question 12

who is an RPA

Answer 12

radiation protection advisor
medical physicist
routine checks (at least every 3 years), helps create local rules

Question 13

difference between IRR and IRMER

Answer 13

IRR protects staff

IRMER protects patient