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