Question 1

All the following are true statements regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging except:

Accepted Answer

A) barriers should be used on all surfaces that cannot be easily cleaned and disinfected. 
B) barriers are preferred over switches to prevent electrical shorts. 
C) barriers do not need to be used because spatter of blood and saliva is unlikely. 
D) All of the above are not true. 
A) barriers should be used on all surfaces that cannot be easily cleaned and disinfected. 
B) barriers are preferred over switches to prevent electrical shorts. 
C) barriers do not need to be used because spatter of blood and saliva is unlikely. 
D) All of the above are not true.

Question 2

For a film to be properly processed,it should be left in a fixer solution,at full strength,for:

Accepted Answer

A) 30 seconds. 
B) 1 minute. 
C) 2 minutes. 
D) 5 minutes. 
A) 30 seconds. 
B) 1 minute. 
C) 2 minutes. 
D) 5 minutes.

Question 3

The most critical component in film processing quality control is:

Accepted Answer

A) processing two test films each day. 
B) maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions. 
C) maintaining the darkroom. 
D) checking the safelight. 
A) processing two test films each day. 
B) maintaining the freshness of the processing solutions. 
C) maintaining the darkroom. 
D) checking the safelight.

Question 4

Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent for dental radiographs?

Accepted Answer

A) Risks and benefits of the images 
B) Person who will be exposing 
C) Consequences of not having images 
D) All of the above 
A) Risks and benefits of the images 
B) Person who will be exposing 
C) Consequences of not having images 
D) All of the above

Question 5

The simplest method for ensuring the freshness of each box of film is to:

Accepted Answer

A) check the expiration date. 
B) process one film from each box with fresh chemicals. 
C) use the clearing test. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) check the expiration date. 
B) process one film from each box with fresh chemicals. 
C) use the clearing test. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 6

Quality control for the darkroom should include:

Accepted Answer

A) checking for light leaks every six months. 
B) safelight testing. 
C) equipment testing. 
D) all of the above. 
A) checking for light leaks every six months. 
B) safelight testing. 
C) equipment testing. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

Who can be held legally responsible for a dental assistant's actions?

Accepted Answer

A) The dentist 
B) The dental assistant 
C) Both the dentist and assistant 
D) The patient 
A) The dentist 
B) The dental assistant 
C) Both the dentist and assistant 
D) The patient

Question 8

Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by:

Accepted Answer

A) a dental assistant. 
B) a qualified technician. 
C) the dentist. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a dental assistant. 
B) a qualified technician. 
C) the dentist. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003,digital radiography sensors:

Accepted Answer

A) are single-use items and should be disposed of between patients. 
B) do not require a barrier; they should be wiped down with disinfectant between patients. 
C) should use FDA-cleared barriers. 
D) should be heat sterilized. 
A) are single-use items and should be disposed of between patients. 
B) do not require a barrier; they should be wiped down with disinfectant between patients. 
C) should use FDA-cleared barriers. 
D) should be heat sterilized.

Question 10

All the following statements are true regarding the care of intensifying screens except:

Accepted Answer

A) screens should be cleaned with a commercial cleaner after each use. 
B) an antistatic solution should be applied after cleaning. 
C) screens that are scratched should be replaced. 
D) All of the above are not true. 
A) screens should be cleaned with a commercial cleaner after each use. 
B) an antistatic solution should be applied after cleaning. 
C) screens that are scratched should be replaced. 
D) All of the above are not true.

Question 11

What should the dental assistant do if a patient refuses dental imaging?

Accepted Answer

A) Document in the patient's record the fact that he or she refused recommended dental imaging. 
B) Explain to the patient the importance of dental imaging. 
C) Take the dental images anyway. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) Document in the patient's record the fact that he or she refused recommended dental imaging. 
B) Explain to the patient the importance of dental imaging. 
C) Take the dental images anyway. 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 12

Given normal use,processing solutions should be changed:

Accepted Answer

A) once a day. 
B) once a week. 
C) every 3 to 4 weeks. 
D) annually. 
A) once a day. 
B) once a week. 
C) every 3 to 4 weeks. 
D) annually.

Question 13

Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography:

Accepted Answer

A) are not required by federal law. 
B) vary from state to state. 
C) do not exist. 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) are not required by federal law. 
B) vary from state to state. 
C) do not exist. 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 14

Once films are removed from the mouth,they are considered contaminated and should be:

Accepted Answer

A) given to the patient to hold. 
B) handled only with gloved hands. 
C) left on the counter in the operatory to accelerate exposure. 
D) heat-sterilized. 
A) given to the patient to hold. 
B) handled only with gloved hands. 
C) left on the counter in the operatory to accelerate exposure. 
D) heat-sterilized.

Question 15

Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in:

Accepted Answer

A) your lab coat pocket. 
B) a black transfer box. 
C) a paper cup. 
D) a baggy with disinfecting solution. 
A) your lab coat pocket. 
B) a black transfer box. 
C) a paper cup. 
D) a baggy with disinfecting solution.

Exam 40: Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

All the following are true statements regarding the preparation of the operatory for dental imaging except:

For a film to be properly processed,it should be left in a fixer solution,at full strength,for:

The most critical component in film processing quality control is:

Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent for dental radiographs?

The simplest method for ensuring the freshness of each box of film is to:

Quality control for the darkroom should include:

Who can be held legally responsible for a dental assistant's actions?

Calibration of dental x-ray equipment should be performed by:

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings-2003,digital radiography sensors:

All the following statements are true regarding the care of intensifying screens except:

What should the dental assistant do if a patient refuses dental imaging?

Given normal use,processing solutions should be changed:

Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography:

Once films are removed from the mouth,they are considered contaminated and should be:

Transporting PSP films should be done by placing them in:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

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Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

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