Question 1

Legally, radiographs are the property of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the dentist who originally prescribed the radiographs. 
B)  a new dentist if the patient leaves the original practice. 
C)  both the original dentist who prescribed the radiographs and a new dentist if the patient leaves the original practice. 
D)  the patient. 
A)  the dentist who originally prescribed the radiographs. 
B)  a new dentist if the patient leaves the original practice. 
C)  both the original dentist who prescribed the radiographs and a new dentist if the patient leaves the original practice. 
D)  the patient. A

Question 2

There are national guidelines regarding who can place and expose dental radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The statute of limitations for bringing a malpractice suit begins:

Accepted Answer

A)  from the date that treatment was started. 
B)  from the date that treatment was completed. 
C)  from the date that the patient discovers an injury. 
D)  within 5 years from the date that the patient discovered an injury. 
A)  from the date that treatment was started. 
B)  from the date that treatment was completed. 
C)  from the date that the patient discovers an injury. 
D)  within 5 years from the date that the patient discovered an injury. C

Question 4

The State Performance Act of 1974 requires all x-ray equipment manufactured or sold in the United States to meet federal performance standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All states have certification requirements for personnel taking dental radiographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Policies and procedures used to reduce the chances a patient will file legal action against the oral health care team is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  code of ethics. 
B)  risk management. 
C)  standards protocol. 
D)  radiation health and safety. 
A)  code of ethics. 
B)  risk management. 
C)  standards protocol. 
D)  radiation health and safety.

Question 7

Certification and/or licensure to expose dental radiographs:

Accepted Answer

A)  is regulated by individual state laws, which may vary. 
B)  is not required in all states if one has accredited training. 
C)  may or may not be regulated by the dentist/employer. 
D)  is required by law in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. 
A)  is regulated by individual state laws, which may vary. 
B)  is not required in all states if one has accredited training. 
C)  may or may not be regulated by the dentist/employer. 
D)  is required by law in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.

Question 8

Direct supervision when radiographs are taken means that the dentist:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be present in the office. 
B)  must be present in an adjacent operatory. 
C)  need not be present in the office but must be readily available. 
D)  has authorized the number of films to be taken. 
A)  must be present in the office. 
B)  must be present in an adjacent operatory. 
C)  need not be present in the office but must be readily available. 
D)  has authorized the number of films to be taken.

Question 9

The process of informing the patient about the risks and benefits of a treatment procedure is called "self-determination."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Each of the following statements regarding patients who refuse radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dentist must consider whether care can be provided without the radiographs. 
B)  A patient who does not want radiographs may sign a document releasing the dentist from liability. 
C)  Patients may believe radiographs are not necessary or that they will add to treatment costs. 
D)  Patients may be fearful that dental x-ray exposure will be hazardous to their health. 
A)  The dentist must consider whether care can be provided without the radiographs. 
B)  A patient who does not want radiographs may sign a document releasing the dentist from liability. 
C)  Patients may believe radiographs are not necessary or that they will add to treatment costs. 
D)  Patients may be fearful that dental x-ray exposure will be hazardous to their health.

Question 11

"Liable" means to be legally obligated to make good any loss or damage that may occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Insurance companies and other third-party payers of treatment require original radiographs for pretreatment authorization purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The legal right of the patient to refuse radiographs is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the statute of limitations. 
B)  liability. 
C)  self-determination. 
D)  disclosure. 
A)  the statute of limitations. 
B)  liability. 
C)  self-determination. 
D)  disclosure.

Question 14

Who owns a patient's dental radiographs?

Accepted Answer

The dentis

Question 15

Radiographers in all states must conform to the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As prudent risk management, radiographs should be retained as part of a client's record for 7 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Patients may have reasonable access to their radiographs if:

Accepted Answer

A)  changing dentists. 
B)  having a consult with a specialist. 
C)  needed for litigation against the dentist. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  changing dentists. 
B)  having a consult with a specialist. 
C)  needed for litigation against the dentist. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

Each of the following statements regarding risk management is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  An attempt should be made to obtain duplicate copies of a new patient's radiographs. 
B)  The fastest film speed currently available should be used for all radiographs. 
C)  Unless required by law, personnel monitoring devices should be discouraged. 
D)  All intraoral radiograph exposures should use an image receptor holding device. 
A)  An attempt should be made to obtain duplicate copies of a new patient's radiographs. 
B)  The fastest film speed currently available should be used for all radiographs. 
C)  Unless required by law, personnel monitoring devices should be discouraged. 
D)  All intraoral radiograph exposures should use an image receptor holding device.

Question 19

The federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act:

Accepted Answer

A)  mandated safety requirements for collimation and filtration of equipment. 
B)  provided guidelines and recommended procedures for infection control. 
C)  provided and updates evidence-based selection criteria guidelines. 
D)  established standards for state certification/licensure of radiographic personnel. 
A)  mandated safety requirements for collimation and filtration of equipment. 
B)  provided guidelines and recommended procedures for infection control. 
C)  provided and updates evidence-based selection criteria guidelines. 
D)  established standards for state certification/licensure of radiographic personnel.

Question 20

What is the term for the legal right all patients have regarding choices about the health care they will receive?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination. After receiving the

Exam 11: Patient Relations and Education

Legally, radiographs are the property of:

There are national guidelines regarding who can place and expose dental radiographs.

The statute of limitations for bringing a malpractice suit begins:

The State Performance Act of 1974 requires all x-ray equipment manufactured or sold in the United States to meet federal performance standards.

All states have certification requirements for personnel taking dental radiographs.

Policies and procedures used to reduce the chances a patient will file legal action against the oral health care team is known as:

Certification and/or licensure to expose dental radiographs:

Direct supervision when radiographs are taken means that the dentist:

The process of informing the patient about the risks and benefits of a treatment procedure is called "self-determination."

Each of the following statements regarding patients who refuse radiographs is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

"Liable" means to be legally obligated to make good any loss or damage that may occur.

Insurance companies and other third-party payers of treatment require original radiographs for pretreatment authorization purposes.

The legal right of the patient to refuse radiographs is a form of:

Who owns a patient's dental radiographs?

Radiographers in all states must conform to the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act.

As prudent risk management, radiographs should be retained as part of a client's record for 7 years.

Patients may have reasonable access to their radiographs if:

Each of the following statements regarding risk management is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The federal Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act:

What is the term for the legal right all patients have regarding choices about the health care they will receive?

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

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