Deck 17: Quality Assurance

Question 1

To maintain high levels of chairside competence, a successful QA program will employ:

A)self-evaluation programs
B)continuing education courses
C)peer review with other professionals in the office
D)all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

A film that appears too light after processing may be the result of:

A)weak or cold developing solution
B)a light leak
C)not stirring the fixer solution
D)improper safelighting

Answer 2

weak or cold developing solution

Question 3

Quality assurance programs include:

A)keeping accurate records
B)maintaining darkroom cleanliness
C)producing acceptable radiographs
D)all of the above

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

Maintaining high levels of ________ competence is the basis of any quality assurance program.

Question 5

It is acceptable for a radiographic darkroom to contain:

A)microwave oven and/or coffee maker
B)space for hats and coats
C)dental laboratory equipment
D)none of the above

Question 6

QA programs for digital imaging include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)sensor cables should be carefully uncoiled each day
B)phosphor plates should be submerged in cold sterilizing solutions after each patient
C)the sensor and cable should not be clamped by a hemostat
D)the cable should be placed so that the operator chair does not roll over it

Question 7

The powder capable of contaminating intraoral film is approximately ___% lead.

Question 8

Guidelines for storage of unprocessed and unexposed films include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)storage in a warm, humid location
B)stored at temperatures between 50° F and 70° F
C)stored in a ventilated area
D)used before the expiration date on the package

Question 9

Identify the most critical part of a QA program:

A)the chemical strength and levels of processing solutions
B)the stabilization of an x-ray tubehead
C)the cleanliness of a darkroom
D)the wattage of the safelight

Question 10

An easy way to check solution strength in the darkroom is with:

A)a reference film
B)a step wedge
C)an ionizing chamber
D)a thermometer

Question 11

Processing solutions should be changed _________, depending on the workload.

Question 12

Inspections and calibration of x-ray machines include:

A)kilovoltage peak and milliamperage output
B)tubehead stability
C)accuracy of the timing device
D)all of the above

Question 13

Fresh, full-strength fixer clears films in:

A)30 seconds
B)1 minute
C)2 to 3 minutes
D)10 minutes

Question 14

The task for reviewing radiographs for acceptable quality is assigned to:

A)the hygienist
B)the dentist
C)any member of the professional dental staff
D)the office manager

Question 15

All of the following terms are synonymous EXCEPT:

A)reference film
B)stepwedge film
C)overexposed film
D)standard film

Question 16

The sensors used with direct digital radiography should be covered with barrier sheaths before use to avoid sensor contamination. Phosphor plates used with indirect digital radiography should also be covered with an infection control barrier before use.

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 17

______________ is a plan of action to ensure that the radiographs produced have maximum diagnostic yield with minimal patient exposure.

Question 18

If a retake is needed for a projection, the patient's radiation dose will:

A)double
B)triple
C)quadruple
D)increase by 10 times

Question 19

The _______ has published an outline of preventive procedures for radiographic systems.