All of the following statements are false regarding barrier pack films EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Should be used to cover all film sizes

in a practice in which there are many HIV positive patients, the film rollers in automatic processors should be

treated in the usual acceptable manner

follow the same infection control protocols as other patients

All of the following statements are true regarding pathogens EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

radiographic equipment cannot transmit pathogens

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1
All of the following statements are false regarding barrier pack films EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
Should be used to cover all film sizes
need higher kvp
need more mAs
Should be used only for the bisecting method
2
in a practice in which there are many HIV positive patients, the film rollers in automatic processors should be
treated in the usual acceptable manner
disinfected after every use
scrubbed with an abrasive cleaner everyday
autoclaved every day
3
Unused dental films should be stored
in lead lined receptacles
in refrigerator
on the counter top of operatory
in a cool dry closet
4
Patients with AIDS:
need special infection control protocols
follow the same infection control protocols as other patients
Should have only panoramic examinations
should not undergo radiographic procedure
5
Parental exposure is the exposure to blood or other infectious material that results in skin puncture
True
False
6
The lead foil in the packet helps to
stop radiation from penetrating beyond the lead foil
gives the film packet support or foundation
protects against scatter radiation
Both red and blue
7
If radiation badges aren't employed a dental office assistants may
suggest to supervisor that devices be ordered
all the above
follow necessary precautions to avoid risk
make a badge using film and coin
8
Proper infection control procedures should be followed before, during and after dental radiographic exposures are made
False
True
9
Radiographic procedures are considered to be invasive procedures
True
False
10
An instrument used to penetrate soft tissue or bone is known as:
Semi critical instrument
critical instrument
non-critcal instrument
none are correct
11
The process used to destroy all pathogens, including highly resistant bacteria and spores, is:
disinfection
sterilization
universal precautions
autoclaving
12
Cold sterilization of instruments with quaternary ammonium compounds of glutaraldehyde require how __ hours of immersion
6 hours
5 hours
7 hours
4 hours
13
The best possible protection for patients who are now being treated with other forms of radiation is
avoid retakes
all the above
use ultra speed films
used lead apron and thyroid collar
14
Head leakage is potential danger to:
patient
all the above
operator
doctor
15
Barriers envelopes should be used for
patients who are bleeding
all patients
patients with contaminated saliva
patients with a positive medical history
16
Which of the following is considered a semi critical instrument
lead apron
exposure button
X-ray receptor holding device
PID
17
The best means of reducing scatter radiation
plastic open ended cylinders
pointed cone
lead lined rectangular
lead lined cylinder
18
The best operator conditions would incorporate
an activator button on a cord that stretches left from the source
lead lined walls
both red and blue
pointed cone tube heads
19
The advantages of wearing films in a dental office are
operator increases risk w/o lab evaluation provided after badge is worn
Both blue and green
patient's will determine how much radiation they're exposed to
dental assistants can monitor exposure
20
HBV and HBC are acronyms for types of the hepatitis virus
False
True
21
All of the following statements are true regarding pathogens EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
can be transmitted by contaminated gloves with oral cavity fluids
is a microorganism that can cause disease
radiographic equipment cannot transmit pathogens
instruments & pieces of equipment can become means of pathogen transmission
22
The source of potential exposure to dental auxiliary are
all the above
the primary beam
secondary radiation originating from the patient
head leakage
23
All of the following statements are false regarding long sleeved dental gowns EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
should be taken home to wash
Need not be worn for taking of radiographs
Must have a closed collar
Can be worn when not in the dental office

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