radiology

  1. t/f localization of foreign objects is the most important us of dental radiographs.
    false-detection of disease
  2. t/f the benefit of disease detection does not outweigh the risk of small doses of xradiation
    false-it does outweigh risks
  3. t/f through the use of dental radiographs the dental professional can detect disease, lesions and conditions of the jaws that cannot be identified clinically
    true
  4. t/f a radiograph contains less information than a written record.
    false, radiographs contain more info
  5. t/f missing, extra and impacted teeth can be identified on a dental radiograph.
    true
  6. t/f the dental radiographer is any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film
    true
  7. t/f the dental radiographer is assigned only to position and expose dental xray films.
    • false
    • position and exposure
    • processing
    • mounting and identification
    • education to pt
    • maintenance of darkroom and equipment
    • quality control
    • ordering supplies
  8. t/f the dental radiographer may be assigned to monitor quality control procedures
    true
  9. t/f patient and operator protection must be primary concerns of dental radiographer
    true
  10. t/f operator competence is maintained by performing dental radiography duties
    true
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radiology
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ch 11 quiz questions from end of chapter
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