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Radiology Ch 40
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Artifact | Unintended radiographic image that is not present in the actual structure |
| Confidentiality | Never revealing any personal information about the patient |
| Disclosure | Process of informing the patient about a procedure |
| Image receptor | Recording medium for an image - a digital sensor, a phosphor storage plate, or conventional dental X-ray |
| Informed consent | Permission granted by a patient after being informed about the risks, benefits, and alternations of a procedure |
| Liability | Accountability or legal responsibility |
| Malpractice | Professional negligence |
| Negligence | Failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care |
| Phosphor storage plates | Reusable film sized flexible plates coated with phosphor as the image receptor |
| Positioning device | Intraoral devices used to position and hold the film, sensor or PSP |
| Quality assurance | A plan to ensure that the dental office produces consistent, high quality images with a minimum exposure to patients and personnel |
| X-ray management | Policies and procedures that will reduce the chance that a malpractice lawsuit will be brought against the dentist |
| Standard of care | Level of knowledge, skill and care comparable with that of other dentists who are treating similar patients under similar conditions |
| Stepwedge | Device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts |
| View box | Box like device used to view radiographs |
| What federal act requires person who take radiographs to be trained and certified | The consumer-patient radiation health and safety act |
| What type of consent is necessary before a patient is exposed for dental images | Informed consent |
| Under state laws, who is allowed to prescribe images | Dentist |
| Who is the legal owner of the patients dental images | Dentist |
| What is meant by quality assurance | Way of ensuring that high quality diagnostic radiographs are produced |
| What are quality control tests | Used to monitor dental equipment, films and film processing |
| When should you check a box of film for freshnesss | Each box when opening |
| Should you use a film cassette that has scratches | No, screens that appear scratched should be replaced |
| What is one of the most critical areas in a quality control program | Film processing and must be monitored on a daily basis |
| What is the purpose of a coin test | Test the effectiveness of the safelight |
| How often should processing solutions be replenished | Every 3-4 weeks |
| Why are the reference radiographs and the step wedge used | The reference is the ideal conditions of a radiograph and is used to compare to the stepwedge and other radiographs |
| How can you tell when the fixer loses its strength | Film takes longer to clear, and become transparent in unexposed areas |
| What is the purpose of a quality administration program | To ensure the highest quality of radiographs and the least risk of exposure to patients and perosonnel |
| Which staff members should be aware of the quality administration program | Every member |
| What unique infection control problems occur in dental imaging | Potential cross contamination of equipment and environmental surfaces with blood and bacteria |
| What surfaces should be covered with barriers | Surfaces that can’t be disinfected |
| What PPE should the operator wear while exposing radiographs | Gloves Eye wear Mask Protective clothing |
| When should the packages that contain positioning instruments be opened | When patient is seated and can see it |
| What precautions should be taken when one is handling contaminated film or PSPs | Place a clear plastic barrier envelope over the film packet |
| What type of gloves should be worn while one is disinfecting the radiography operatory | Utility gloves |
| What precautions must be taken when films are transported to the dark room | Dry film Place in disposable container that is labeled with patients name This container will be used to transport films to dark room |
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