Chapter 11: Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer
Iannucci: Dental Radiography, 5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Dental images are a(n) _______________ comprehensive patient care.
a.
adjunct to
b.
necessary component of
c.
option for
d.
supplement to
2. Which of the following would you need in order to perform efficient, accurate dental imaging
procedures on your patients?
a.
Sufficient knowledge
b.
Technical skills
c.
Sufficient knowledge and technical skills
d.
Neither sufficient knowledge nor technical skills
3. An oral examination limits the practitioner to knowledge of what is seen clinically. Dental
images allow the practitioner to see many conditions that are not apparent clinically.
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.
4. Dental images enable the dental professional to see ___________ conditions that may
otherwise go undetected.
a.
rare
b.
common
c.
occasional
d.
many
5. According to the text, __________ is one of the most important uses of dental images.
a.
habitual rote frequency
b.
detection
c.
maintaining a routine
d.
insurance verification
6. Through the use of dental images, the dental radiographer can detect ________ that cannot be
detected clinically.
1. diseases
2. lesions
3. conditions of teeth and bones
a.
1, 2, 3
b.
1, 2
c.
2, 3
d.
3 only
7. When dental images are properly prescribed, exposed, and processed, the benefit of disease
detection ____________ the risk of small doses of x-radiation.
a.
does not outweigh
b.
is considered equal
c.
slightly outweighs
d.
far outweighs
8. A ______________ may be a dental radiographer.
1. dental hygienist
2. dental assistant
3. dentist
a.
1, 2, 3
b.
1, 2
c.
1, 3
d.
3 only
9. Assigned responsibilities of dental auxiliaries in regard to dental imaging may include
a.
diagnosing disease on dental images.
b.
prescribing dental images.
c.
education of patients about dental imaging.
d.
creating a treatment plan based on the findings of dental images.
10. When should you avoid taking retakes?
a.
Whenever it is convenient because the dose is so low
b.
Only if the patient is uncomfortable with exposure
c.
Only if older (pre-1975) equipment is used
d.
At all times
11. To avoid occupational exposure to x-radiation, the dental radiographer must always (Note:
Though all are true, one is the most critical and encompasses the others.)
a.
maintain an adequate distance.
b.
have proper positioning.
c.
have proper shielding.
d.
avoid the primary beam.
12. (1) You can use dental images to help educate your patient on his dental caries and
periodontal disease. (2) You can also use dental images to help your patient see a picture of
common conditions that cannot be seen clinically. These include cysts, extra teeth, and
retained roots.
a.
Both statements are true.
b.
Both statements are false.
c.
The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
d.
The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
13. (1) It is your responsibility to maintain competence in taking dental images; taking continuing
education courses is one example. (2) You should always do your best to properly position
and expose receptors in a manner that is accurate, time efficient, and comfortable for your
patient.
a.
Both statements are true.
b.
Both statements are false.
c.
The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
d.
The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
