Question 1

The definition of interpret is to

Accepted Answer

A) establish a diagnosis. 
B) offer an explanation. 
C) process radiographs. 
D) mount radiographs. 
A) establish a diagnosis. 
B) offer an explanation. 
C) process radiographs. 
D) mount radiographs. B

Question 2

After exposing you patient's dental images,you would most likely examine the images in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Business office 
B) Darkroom 
C) Operatory 
D) Reception room 
A) Business office 
B) Darkroom 
C) Operatory 
D) Reception room C

Question 3

To interpret images,the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following:
1)Normal anatomy
2)Dental caries
3)Periodontal disease
4)Traumatic injuries and periapical lesions

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 1,2,3 
C) 2,3,4 
D) 1,2,4 
A) 1,2,3,4 
B) 1,2,3 
C) 2,3,4 
D) 1,2,4 A

Question 4

Dental image interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of _________ of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinicall y.1.lesions
2)diseases
3)conditions

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,3 
B) 1,2 
C) 1,3 
D) 1 only 
A) 1,2,3 
B) 1,2 
C) 1,3 
D) 1 only

Question 5

(1)In the dental setting,interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image,(2)whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false. 
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 6

After exposing the dental images,you should review and interpret your patient's images

Accepted Answer

A) alone in a quiet room in the evening. 
B) in front of the patient. 
C) at the end of the week. 
D) only when it is convenient. 
A) alone in a quiet room in the evening. 
B) in front of the patient. 
C) at the end of the week. 
D) only when it is convenient.

Exam 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation

The definition of interpret is to

After exposing you patient's dental images,you would most likely examine the images in which of the following areas?

To interpret images,the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following: 1)Normal anatomy 2)Dental caries 3)Periodontal disease 4)Traumatic injuries and periapical lesions

Dental image interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of _________ of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinicall y.1.lesions 2)diseases 3)conditions

(1)In the dental setting,interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image,(2)whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

After exposing the dental images,you should review and interpret your patient's images

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Radiation Characteristics

Radiation Biology

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Equipment

Dental X-Ray Film

Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics

Dental X-Ray Film Processing

Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer

Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer

Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

Paralleling Technique

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Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images

Film Mounting and Viewing

Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images

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Identification of Restorations, dental Materials, and Foreign Objects

Interpretation of Dental Caries

Interpretation of Periodontal Disease

Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

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