Question 1

What is the first step in the recommended viewing sequence when interpreting a complete mouth series (CMS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin with maxillary periapical images. 
B)  Begin with mandible images. 
C)  Begin with bite-wing images. 
D)  Establish a diagnosis. 
A)  Begin with maxillary periapical images. 
B)  Begin with mandible images. 
C)  Begin with bite-wing images. 
D)  Establish a diagnosis. A

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of soft tissue opacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteitis deformans 
B)  Florid osseous dysplasia 
C)  Chondrosarcoma 
D)  Sialolith 
A)  Osteitis deformans 
B)  Florid osseous dysplasia 
C)  Chondrosarcoma 
D)  Sialolith D

Question 3

A great deal of information about teeth and _______ is obtained from interpretation of dental images.

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting bone 
B)  tissue 
C)  caries 
D)  diseases 
A)  supporting bone 
B)  tissue 
C)  caries 
D)  diseases A

Question 4

_______ is the identification of a disease by examination or analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Examination 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Image interpretation 
D)  Diagnosis 
A)  Examination 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Image interpretation 
D)  Diagnosis

Question 5

________ is an important component of patient care and enables the dental professional to detect diseases, lesions, and conditions that cannot be identified clinically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Examination 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Radiographic interpretation 
D)  Diagnosis 
A)  Examination 
B)  Interpretation 
C)  Radiographic interpretation 
D)  Diagnosis

Question 6

When should the image interpretation take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the patient has left the office 
B)  At the patient's next appointment 
C)  At the end of the patient's appointment 
D)  At the beginning of the appointment 
A)  After the patient has left the office 
B)  At the patient's next appointment 
C)  At the end of the patient's appointment 
D)  At the beginning of the appointment

Question 7

The ability to evaluate and recognize what is revealed by a _______ enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of those diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaw that cannot be identified clinically.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical examination 
B)  dental image 
C)  CT scan 
D)  consultation 
A)  physical examination 
B)  dental image 
C)  CT scan 
D)  consultation

Question 8

__________ allows dental professionals to intelligently describe and discuss what is seen on dental images and to communicate using a common language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Descriptive imaging 
C)  Descriptive terminology 
D)  Dictation equipment 
A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Descriptive imaging 
C)  Descriptive terminology 
D)  Dictation equipment

Question 9

In the dental setting, the _______ is responsible for establishing a diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  dental assistant 
B)  business assistant 
C)  dentist 
D)  dental hygienist 
A)  dental assistant 
B)  business assistant 
C)  dentist 
D)  dental hygienist

Question 10

Dental auxiliaries are restricted by law from providing a(n) _______ but can facilitate patient care by performing a preliminary image interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  interpretation 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  treatment plan 
A)  analysis 
B)  interpretation 
C)  diagnosis 
D)  treatment plan

Question 11

A(n) __________ is the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  x-ray 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  treatment plan 
D)  radiograph 
A)  x-ray 
B)  diagnosis 
C)  treatment plan 
D)  radiograph

What is the first step in the recommended viewing sequence when interpreting a complete mouth series (CMS)?

Which of the following is an example of soft tissue opacity?

A great deal of information about teeth and _______ is obtained from interpretation of dental images.

_______ is the identification of a disease by examination or analysis:

________ is an important component of patient care and enables the dental professional to detect diseases, lesions, and conditions that cannot be identified clinically.

When should the image interpretation take place?

The ability to evaluate and recognize what is revealed by a _______ enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of those diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaw that cannot be identified clinically.

__________ allows dental professionals to intelligently describe and discuss what is seen on dental images and to communicate using a common language.

In the dental setting, the _______ is responsible for establishing a diagnosis.

Dental auxiliaries are restricted by law from providing a(n) _______ but can facilitate patient care by performing a preliminary image interpretation.

A(n) __________ is the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

Radiation History

Radiation Physics

Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Dental X-Ray Equipment

Film Processing and Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office, Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations, Dental Radiographer, Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations, Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Paralleling Technique, Bisecting Technique, Bite-Wing Technique, Exposure and Technique Errors

Imaging of Patients With Special Needs, Panoramic Imaging, Occlusal and Localization Techniques

Digital Imaging, Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging, Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images, Film Mounting and Viewing

Interpretation of Dental Caries, Interpretation of Periodontal Disease, Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions

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Exam 15: Descriptive Terminology, Introduction to Image Interpretation

What is the first step in the recommended viewing sequence when interpreting a complete mouth series (CMS)?

Which of the following is an example of soft tissue opacity?

A great deal of information about teeth and _______ is obtained from interpretation of dental images.

_______ is the identification of a disease by examination or analysis:

________ is an important component of patient care and enables the dental professional to detect diseases, lesions, and conditions that cannot be identified clinically.

When should the image interpretation take place?

The ability to evaluate and recognize what is revealed by a _______ enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of those diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaw that cannot be identified clinically.

__________ allows dental professionals to intelligently describe and discuss what is seen on dental images and to communicate using a common language.

In the dental setting, the _______ is responsible for establishing a diagnosis.

Dental auxiliaries are restricted by law from providing a(n) _______ but can facilitate patient care by performing a preliminary image interpretation.

A(n) __________ is the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

Radiation History

Radiation Physics

Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Dental X-Ray Equipment

Film Processing and Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office, Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations, Dental Radiographer, Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations, Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Paralleling Technique, Bisecting Technique, Bite-Wing Technique, Exposure and Technique Errors

Imaging of Patients With Special Needs, Panoramic Imaging, Occlusal and Localization Techniques

Digital Imaging, Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging, Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images, Film Mounting and Viewing

Interpretation of Dental Caries, Interpretation of Periodontal Disease, Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions

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