Deck 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Operatory

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

in front of the patient.

Question 3

(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.

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.

Answer 3

Both statements are true.

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

The definition of interpret is to

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