RAD Safety Flashcard Review

Front

Which of the following is a beam alignment device? An XCP, The XCP bite-block

Back

An XCP

Front

The lead apron

Back

is recommended for intraoral exposures.

Front

Radiation monitoring can be used to protect the dental radiographer and includes monitoring of

Back

both equipment and personnel.

Front

Which of the following is considered to be a semicritical instrument? Beam alignment devices, The exposure button

Back

Beam alignment devices

Front

How frequently should you monitor the digital imaging equipment in your office?

Back

Based on manufacturer specifications

Front

Quality assurance monitoring includes a detailed log of all tests performed. A monitoring schedule should be posted in the dental office.

Back

Both statements are true.

Front

Which of the following would you need in order to perform efficient, accurate dental imaging procedures on your patients? Sufficient knowledge and technical skills, Technical skills

Back

Sufficient knowledge and technical skills

Front

When dental images are properly prescribed, exposed, and processed, the benefit of disease detection ____________ the risk of small doses of x-radiation.

Back

far outweighs

Front

When a patient trusts the dental professional, the patient is

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more likely to comply with prescribed treatment.

Front

Good verbal communication skills for dental radiographers involve

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a soft tone of voice.