Question 1

Does patient refusal to submit to dental radiographs preclude care being rendered by the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Treatment without necessa

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal skills is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  The radiographer should praise the patient for their assistance with the procedure. 
B)  Acknowledge mistakes with an easygoing "Oops," indicating that it is not serious. 
C)  It is natural to show frustration with a patient who is having difficulty managing the procedure. 
D)  If a patient is feeling discomfort, tell him or her to hang on and be patient. 
A)  The radiographer should praise the patient for their assistance with the procedure. 
B)  Acknowledge mistakes with an easygoing "Oops," indicating that it is not serious. 
C)  It is natural to show frustration with a patient who is having difficulty managing the procedure. 
D)  If a patient is feeling discomfort, tell him or her to hang on and be patient.

Question 3

Which word is least likely to be understood by the average patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental film 
B)  X-ray film 
C)  Radiograph 
D)  Periapical 
A)  Dental film 
B)  X-ray film 
C)  Radiograph 
D)  Periapical

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The measurement term "gray" indicates comparisons between different types of radiation. 
B)  Exposures are recorded with the term "sievert." 
C)  The amount of radiation absorbed by the tissue is referred to as the dose. 
D)  mSv stands for one-hundredth of a sievert. 
A)  The measurement term "gray" indicates comparisons between different types of radiation. 
B)  Exposures are recorded with the term "sievert." 
C)  The amount of radiation absorbed by the tissue is referred to as the dose. 
D)  mSv stands for one-hundredth of a sievert.

Question 5

A patient can refuse dental radiographs and still be treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you are uncertain of the correct pronunciation of the patient's name:

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the patient to pronounce his or her name for you. 
B)  pronounce the name phonetically and let the patient correct you. 
C)  ask the receptionist for the correct pronunciation. 
D)  address the patient using his or her first name. 
A)  ask the patient to pronounce his or her name for you. 
B)  pronounce the name phonetically and let the patient correct you. 
C)  ask the receptionist for the correct pronunciation. 
D)  address the patient using his or her first name.

Question 7

Each of the following is a precaution that minimizes the amount of radiation a patient receives EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take only necessary radiographs. 
B)  Use the slowest film speed currently available. 
C)  Use collimating equipment that restricts the beam size and shape. 
D)  Cover all patients with a lead/lead-equivalent apron and thyroid shield. 
A)  Take only necessary radiographs. 
B)  Use the slowest film speed currently available. 
C)  Use collimating equipment that restricts the beam size and shape. 
D)  Cover all patients with a lead/lead-equivalent apron and thyroid shield.

Question 8

Each of the following plays a role in gaining patient confidence and cooperation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appearance 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Communication 
A)  Appearance 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Communication

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding dental radiography during pregnancy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It causes premature delivery. 
B)  It overexposes the area of the developing fetus. 
C)  It has been linked to full-term, low birth-weight infants. 
D)  It creates birth defects. 
A)  It causes premature delivery. 
B)  It overexposes the area of the developing fetus. 
C)  It has been linked to full-term, low birth-weight infants. 
D)  It creates birth defects.

Question 10

A position assumed by the body in connection with a feeling or mood is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  communication. 
D)  chairside manner. 
A)  attitude. 
B)  empathy. 
C)  communication. 
D)  chairside manner.

Does patient refusal to submit to dental radiographs preclude care being rendered by the dentist?

Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal skills is best?

Which word is least likely to be understood by the average patient?

Which of the following statements is correct?

A patient can refuse dental radiographs and still be treated.

If you are uncertain of the correct pronunciation of the patient's name:

Each of the following is a precaution that minimizes the amount of radiation a patient receives EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Each of the following plays a role in gaining patient confidence and cooperation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following statements regarding dental radiography during pregnancy is correct?

A position assumed by the body in connection with a feeling or mood is called:

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

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Exam 12: Introduction to Radiographic Examinations

Does patient refusal to submit to dental radiographs preclude care being rendered by the dentist?

Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal skills is best?

Which word is least likely to be understood by the average patient?

Which of the following statements is correct?

A patient can refuse dental radiographs and still be treated.

If you are uncertain of the correct pronunciation of the patient's name:

Each of the following is a precaution that minimizes the amount of radiation a patient receives EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Each of the following plays a role in gaining patient confidence and cooperation EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following statements regarding dental radiography during pregnancy is correct?

A position assumed by the body in connection with a feeling or mood is called:

Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends

Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation

The Dental X-Ray Machine: Components and Function

Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality

Effects of Radiation Exposure

Radiation Protection

Dental X-Ray Film and Processing Methods

Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition

Infection Control

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Patient Relations and Education

The Periapical Examinationparalleling Technique

The Periapical Examinationbisecting Technique

The Bitewing Examination

The Occlusal Examination

The Panoramic Examination

Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs

Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography

Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Intraoral Radiographs

Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy Panoramic Radiographs

Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects

The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases

Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening

Pediatric Radiographic Techniques

Radiographic Techniques for Patients With Special Needs

Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

Radiographic Techniques

Filters