21 Questions
Which federal law outlines requirements for the safe use of dental x-ray equipment?
The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act
Who must give informed consent for a minor patient (generally, those under 18 years of age) or a patient declared to be 'legally incompetent'?
The legal guardian
What is the term used to describe the process of informing the patient about the particulars of dental imaging?
Disclosure
Which of the following is NOT one of the recognized elements of informed consent?
Opportunity for the patient to ask questions and obtain complete information
Who is legally accountable (liable) for the actions of a dental auxiliary?
Both the supervising dentist and the dental auxiliary
What is the basis for the ownership of dental images?
The dentist
How long should dental records and dental images be retained?
Indefinitely
Which type of instruments used in dental imaging are considered critical and must be sterilized after each use?
Forceps and scalpels
Which type of instruments used in dental imaging are classified as semi-critical and require sterilization after each use, unless they can be damaged by heat?
Beam alignment devices
Which type of instruments used in dental imaging do not come in contact with mucous membranes and require intermediate-level or low-level infection techniques for their care between patients?
Lead apron and exposure button
Which acceptable methods of sterilization can be used for instrument sterilization in dental imaging?
Steam under pressure (autoclave), dry heat, and chemical vapor
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for headrest adjustment during dental radiography?
Ensuring the patient's head is in a comfortable position
True or False: Sterile gloves must always be worn during dental radiography.
False
True or False: Masks and safety glasses are optional for dental radiography.
True
True or False: Infection control procedures do not have to be followed since no aerosols are produced in radiography.
False
True or False: Covered surfaces must also be disinfected during infection control in dental radiography.
False
What infection control category do gloves fall under during dental radiography?
PPE
Which of the following is NOT a route of disease transmission in the dental environment?
Direct contact with pathogens in blood
What is the term used to describe the absence of pathogens, or disease-causing microorganisms?
Asepsis
What is the term used to describe the act of disinfecting?
Disinfection
What is the term used to describe the use of a physical or chemical procedure to destroy all pathogens, including highly resistant bacteria and mycotic spores?
Sterilization
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