Evolve - Radiology Review Questions - Self-Study Examination Pt.2

State laws govern the duration of time which patient may bring a malpractice action against the dentist or the auxiliary

In the occlusal technique a size _ image receptor is used for adults, & a size _ receptor is typically used for children

Horizontal angulation is measured in degrees and is registered on the outside of the tubehead.

Extraoral projections are primarily used in:

Identify the major advantage of using the paralleling technique versus the bisecting angle technique:

Identify receptor size & vertical angulation required to expose a maxillary pediatric occlusal projection on a 5year-old

Which of the following acts requires persons who expose dental images to be properly trained and certified?

Lateral jaw projection of the ramus of the mandible, head is tipped approximately _ degrees toward the side being imaged

Which of the following statements is true regarding the importance and uses of dental images?

Which of the following is a verbal cue that is associated with interest and warmth?

BuccalObjectRule An object that lies to the _ on the second image appears to have moved in the same direction as the PID

Rare earth intensifying screens used for panoramic imaging emit ______ light.

Patients have property rights to their images and records.

Which of the following is a method of operator protection during dental imaging procedures?

Which of the following is an advantage of the bisecting technique in contrast to the paralleling technique?

Identify the angulation of the central ray when using the bisecting angle technique:

If a child cannot hold still or stabilize the image receptor, the dental radiographer:

The collimator used in the panoramic x-ray machine is a lead plate with a/an:

Identify the function of the intensifying screen:

Identify the error that causes teeth to appear foreshortened on a dental image:

The use of a _______ distance in the paralleling technique results in less image magnification and increased definition.

Bisecting tech: Size 2 receptor is placed with the long portion of the receptor in a _ direction in posterior regions

Which of the following is exclusively a mandibular occlusal technique?

Identify which of the following is true concerning intensifying screens:

Which of the following beam alignment devices is designed for one-time use only?

A bite-wing examination with digital imaging will result in the smallest amount of radiation received by the patient.

Which of the following is true of the cassette used for extraoral imaging?

Identify one use for the occlusal image:

The image receptor must be placed against the lingual surface of the tooth with which of the following techniques?

Bisecting Technique:The occlusal end of the image receptor must extend about 1/8in beyond the incisal /occlusal surfaces

In many offices the ______________ is the first dental professional to meet and greet the patient.

What dental imaging technique should be used whenever possible in order to avoid distortion during endodontic procedures

The primary benefit of dental imaging is:

A vertical bite-wing image can be used to examine:

A grid is a device used to reduce the amount of _________ that reaches an extraoral film during exposure.

The areas that are most likely to elicit the gag reflex when stimulated include the:

When exposing periapical receptors with the bisecting technique, always begin with the anterior teeth because:

The number of posterior bite-wing images necessary for a patient is based on the:

Identify which of the following is not an advantage of the paralleling technique:

Identify a likely cause of gagging during dental image exposure:

Which of the following is true regarding confidentiality of dental images?

The process of informing the patient about the particulars of exposing dental images is termed:

The object that lies to the ______ on the second image appears to have moved in the opposite direction as the PID

Recommendations for treating a patient with a disability include:

The disadvantages of the bisecting technique outweigh the advantages.

______________ should be used to prevent cross-contamination when using digital sensors.

Indications for hand hygiene for dental  imaging procedures include(s):

Paralleling technique is preferred over bisecting technique for exposure of images and should be used whenever possible

How many periapical images are usually sufficient to cover the edentulous arches in the patient without teeth?

Bisecting tech: Size 2 receptor is placed with the long portion of the receptor in a _ direction in anterior regions

A developmental disability is a substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that occurs before the age of:

Identify which instruction(s) should be given to the patient concerning exposure of a panoramic image:

The correct vertical angulation differs according to whether the paralleling, bisecting, or bite-wing technique is used.

If paralleling technique is utilized for a PA image for a patient w/ a maxillary torus the image receptor must be placed

If a shallow palate creates a lack of parallelism of greater than 20 degrees, a modification in paralleling technique is

Which of the following acts outlines requirements for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment?

If a negative vertical angulation is used for a bite-wing image, the occlusal surfaces of ___ teeth are evident.

The midsagittal plane is positioned perpendicular to the floor,The Frankfort plane is positioned parallel with the floor

Which of the following is a type of intraoral image examination?

The vertical angulation of the panoramic tubehead is fixed so that the x-ray beam always rotates ____ the patient’s head

The practicing clinician has primary custodial rights to the images of patients.

After each patient has been treated, ____________ (is/are) recommended for all surfaces that have been contaminated

Which of the following is the most common type of extraoral image?

Assigned duties and responsibilities of an auxiliary in the dental office in regard to dental imaging may include:

Which of the following size image receptors is recommended for bite-wing exposures in the adult patient?

the image receptor is placed on the occlusal surface of the tooth

The patient face the cassette; the forehead and the nose both touch the cassette.

Identify the vertical angulation required for exposing a bite-wing image:

Which of the following is true regarding infection control in dental imaging?

Identify the cause of overlapped contacts on a bite-wing image:

The dental radiographer must be prepared to explain why dental imaging is important, how dental images are used, and how

Which of the following is a semicritical instrument that may be utilized during dental imaging procedures?

The occlusal technique is used:

If a negative vertical angulation is used for a bite-wing image the apical regions of the __________  teeth are seen.

What is considered to possibly be the most demanding professional challenge that a dental radiographer encounters?

Less likelihood of stimulating the gag reflex occurs when the:

Identify the error that results when the central ray is not centered on the image:

The correct horizontal angulation differs according to if the paralleling, bisecting, or bite-wing technique is used

Identify the positioning of the image receptor in relation to the tooth when using the paralleling technique:

Decisions about the ______ of dental x-rays are determined by the dentist based on individual needs.

Identify the error that results when a patient is positioned for a panoramic exposure with the chin tipped up:

The vertical angulation of the panoramic tubehead is fixed so that the x-ray beam is directed  _______  slightly.