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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?
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) (correct)
- American Dental Hygienists' Association
What is the purpose of a quality assurance plan in the dental office?
What is the purpose of a quality assurance plan in the dental office?
- To monitor dental x-ray machines
- To process dental x-ray film
- To ensure the production of high-quality diagnostic images (correct)
- To calibrate dental x-ray equipment
How can you determine if dental x-ray film is fresh and properly stored?
How can you determine if dental x-ray film is fresh and properly stored?
- Inspect the film for any damage
- Check the expiration date
- Check the film for a slight blue tint (correct)
- Process the film with fresh chemicals
Which term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion that exhibits one compartment?
Which term is used to describe the appearance of a radiolucent lesion that exhibits one compartment?
What term is used to describe a radiolucent lesion with ill-defined or irregular margins?
What term is used to describe a radiolucent lesion with ill-defined or irregular margins?
Which term refers to the area around the apex of a tooth?
Which term refers to the area around the apex of a tooth?
What term is used to describe the area between the roots of adjacent teeth?
What term is used to describe the area between the roots of adjacent teeth?
Which term refers to a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion on a dental image?
Which term refers to a well-defined, localized radiopaque lesion on a dental image?
Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that appears as multiple radiopacities that appear to overlap or flow together?
Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that appears as multiple radiopacities that appear to overlap or flow together?
Which term refers to a granular or pebbled radiopacity that resembles pulverized glass?
Which term refers to a granular or pebbled radiopacity that resembles pulverized glass?
Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that exhibits both radiopaque and radiolucent components?
Which term describes a radiopaque lesion that exhibits both radiopaque and radiolucent components?
Which dental professional is responsible for establishing a diagnosis?
Which dental professional is responsible for establishing a diagnosis?
What is the primary role of the dental radiographer in image interpretation?
What is the primary role of the dental radiographer in image interpretation?
What is the difference between interpretation and diagnosis in dentistry?
What is the difference between interpretation and diagnosis in dentistry?
Why is descriptive terminology important in dental imaging?
Why is descriptive terminology important in dental imaging?
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 after 2 minutes in the fixer solution?
What should be done if the film does not completely clear after 2 minutes in the fixer solution?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for checking screen-film contact using the wire mesh test?
Which of the following is the correct procedure for checking screen-film contact using the wire mesh test?
What should be done if the wire mesh image seen on the film exhibits varying densities?
What should be done if the wire mesh image seen on the film exhibits varying densities?
What should be done if light leaks are seen around the door, through the seams of the walls or ceiling, or through a vent or keyhole in the darkroom?
What should be done if light leaks are seen around the door, through the seams of the walls or ceiling, or through a vent or keyhole in the darkroom?
How can the strength of the developer solution be checked?
How can the strength of the developer solution be checked?
