20 Questions
Which federal law establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance of x-ray equipment and requires persons who perform dental imaging procedures to be properly trained and certified?
The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act
What is the term used to describe the process of informing the patient about the particulars of dental imaging?
Disclosure
In the case of a minor or a person declared to be 'legally incompetent', who must provide informed consent for dental imaging?
The legal guardian
Which of the following is a major concern in dentistry?
Infection control
What is the definition of a pathogen?
A microorganism capable of causing disease
What are the general routes of disease transmission in the dental environment?
All of the above
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in dentistry?
To prevent infection
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 dental radiography.
False
What infection control category would gloves fall under during dental radiography?
PPE
Which of the following is NOT a recognized element of informed consent?
Possible risks of not having the procedure performed
Who can a dental professional discuss patient treatment with?
Another dentist involved in the patient's care
Who is legally accountable (liable) when a dental auxiliary performs procedures?
Both the supervising dentist and the dental auxiliary
What is the basis for the ownership of dental images?
The dentist's need for the images as part of the patient's record
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 must be sterilized 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 type of instruments used in dental imaging require sterilization methods such as steam under pressure, dry heat, or chemical vapor?
Forceps and scalpels
Test your knowledge on the importance of dental images in diagnosis and treatment. Explore the potential consequences of patient refusal and learn about educating patients on the significance of dental imaging.
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