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Which term refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image?
Which term refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image?
- Interpretation (correct)
- Diagnosis
- Image interpretation
- Descriptive terminology
Who is responsible for establishing a diagnosis in the dental setting?
Who is responsible for establishing a diagnosis in the dental setting?
- Dentist (correct)
- Dental assistant
- Dental hygienist
- Dental radiographer
What is the role of the dental radiographer in image interpretation?
What is the role of the dental radiographer in image interpretation?
- To expose dental images
- To render a diagnosis
- To educate the patient
- To provide a preliminary interpretation (correct)
What is the purpose of descriptive terminology in dental imaging?
What is the purpose of descriptive terminology in dental imaging?
Which of the following is a recommended step in cleaning screens?
Which of the following is a recommended step in cleaning screens?
What should be done if a wire mesh image on a film exhibits varying densities?
What should be done if a wire mesh image on a film exhibits varying densities?
What should be done if light leaks are seen in the darkroom?
What should be done if light leaks are seen in the darkroom?
How can the strength of the developer solution be checked?
How can the strength of the developer solution be checked?
Which term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion with one compartment?
Which term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion with one compartment?
What term describes a radiolucent lesion with multiple compartments that resemble soap bubbles?
What term describes a radiolucent lesion with multiple compartments that resemble soap bubbles?
What term refers to the area around the apex of a tooth?
What term refers to the area around the apex of a tooth?
What term refers to an area without teeth?
What term refers to an area without teeth?
Which organization recommends a number of annual tests for dental x-ray machines?
Which organization recommends a number of annual tests for dental x-ray machines?
What does quality assurance in the dental office refer to?
What does quality assurance in the dental office refer to?
What should be done with dental x-ray film before its expiration date?
What should be done with dental x-ray film before its expiration date?
Which of the following terms describes a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion surrounded by a uniform radiolucent halo?
Which of the following terms describes a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion surrounded by a uniform radiolucent halo?
Which of the following diseases exhibits a ground glass or orange-peel appearance on a dental image?
Which of the following diseases exhibits a ground glass or orange-peel appearance on a dental image?
What type of lesion is characterized by both radiopaque and radiolucent components?
What type of lesion is characterized by both radiopaque and radiolucent components?
Which term refers to the area between the roots of adjacent teeth?
Which term refers to the area between the roots of adjacent teeth?
Which device is used to test the strength of the developer solution?
Which device is used to test the strength of the developer solution?
What should be done if the density seen on the daily radiograph differs from that on the standard radiograph by more than two steps on the step wedge?
What should be done if the density seen on the daily radiograph differs from that on the standard radiograph by more than two steps on the step wedge?
What does the clearing test monitor?
What does the clearing test monitor?
What should be done if the film does not completely clear in 3 to 4 minutes during the clearing test?
What should be done if the film does not completely clear in 3 to 4 minutes during the clearing test?
