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Radiology Ch 40

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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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