RAD Quiz 10

"Liable" means to be legally obligated to make good any loss or damage that may occur.

• True

• False

Encryption is a process of changing the digital image into a coded file that can be read only by individuals with the credentials for decoding the data.

• True

• False

In malpractice cases, the dentist may be sued for the actions of the radiographer.

• True

• False

Insurance companies and other third-party payers of treatment require original radiographs for pretreatment authorization purposes.

• True

• False

Patients have the right to reasonable access to their radiographs.

• True

• False

Some states require additional credentials beyond passing the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination or Dental Assisting National Board Examination to place and expose dental radiographs.

• True

• False

The State Performance Act of 1974 requires all x-ray equipment manufactured or sold in the United States to meet federal performance standards.

• True

• False

The process of informing the patient about the risks and benefits of a treatment procedure is called "self-determination."

• True

• False