Deck 13: Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

Question 1

If your patient refuses images,you will not be able to provide dental care on your patient,because providing treatment without necessary images is considered negligence.

A)Both statements and reason are true.
B)Both statements and reason are false.
C)The statement is true;the reason is false.
D)The statement is false,the reason is true.

Answer 1

Both statements and reason are true.

Question 2

Digital imaging improves patient education because you can

A)show the patient a prepared series of images illustrating typical normal and abnormal conditions.
B)show the patient his own periapical,bite-wing,or extraoral images on a computer monitor or television screen.
C)show the patient his own periapical,bite-wing,or extraoral images on mounted images.
D)have your patient watch canned presentations about his normal and abnormal conditions.

Answer 2

show the patient his own periapical,bite-wing,or extraoral images on a computer monitor or television screen.

Question 3

To answer questions about the necessity of dental images,tell the patient

A)they are an option,not a necessity.
B)there are many diseases and conditions that cannot be detected simply by looking into the mouth.
C)all diseases and conditions produce signs and symptoms that render dental images unnecessary.
D)tooth decay,gum disease,cysts,and tumors all can be detected eventually simply by looking in the mouth.

Answer 3

there are many diseases and conditions that cannot be detected simply by looking into the mouth.

Question 4

Your patient is really concerned about getting cancer from dental images.You can relieve her fears because ___________ people have gotten cancer from dental x-rays.

A)zero
B)less than 50
C)between 50 and 100
D)more than 100

Question 5

A patient with caries will require

A)less frequent dental imaging examinations than a patient without such disease.
B)less frequent dental imaging examinations than a patient without such disease if pocket depth readings are regularly recorded.
C)dental imaging examinations at regular intervals regardless of circumstances.
D)more frequent dental imaging examinations than a patient without such disease.

Question 6

A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is

A)less likely to realize the benefit of dental images.
B)less likely to follow prevention plans.
C)more likely to accept prescribed treatment.
D)less likely to cooperate.

Question 7

The frequency for taking images on your pediatric patients should be based on

A)their age.
B)the individual needs of the child.
C)a 6-month interval for bite-wing images.
D)a 12-month interval for bite-wing images.

Question 8

Which of the following types of questions must be answered only by the dentist?

A)The need for dental images
B)X-ray exposure
C)Questions about diagnosis
D)The safety of dental x-rays

Question 9

Your patient really doesn't understand why images are necessary.You need to take images because your patient has extensive restorations and you suspect recurrent decay under several restorations.Which of the following educational methods should you use to help the patient gain the best understanding of why images are needed?

A)An oral presentation
B)Printed literature
C)An oral presentation with printed literature
D)A non-committal answer

Question 10

A panoramic radiograph can be substituted for a complete series of dental images.A panoramic radiograph does not clearly reveal changes in teeth,such as tooth decay,or the details of the supporting bone.

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.

Question 11

Original dental images are the property of

A)the dentist.
B)the patient.
C)both patient and dentist.
D)the government.

Question 12

How frequently should you take dental images on your patients?

A)Based on the patient's needs
B)Every 6 months
C)Every 12 months
D)Every 24 months

Question 13

Your new patient has asked if you could use the images from his previous dentist.You should tell your patient that

A)you can accept the image if they were taken recently and are of acceptable quality.
B)you can only accept them if you can have a digital copy.
C)you can only accept them if they are originals.
D)you cannot accept them.You will have to take a new set today.

Question 14

Decisions about the number,type,and frequency of dental images are determined by the _____________ based on the patient's individual needs.

A)insurance company
B)dental assistant
C)dental hygienist
D)dentist

Question 15

Your patient has heard a lot of stories and is apprehensive about receiving x-rays.Which of the following could you tell your patient to calm her fears?

A)We will be using low amounts of radiation,which are safe and will not cause you any harm.
B)D speed film will be used because it is faster than F speed film.
C)Fast film is used instead of a digital sensor because there is less radiation exposure with film.
D)Images are prescribed on an individual basis.We will only take the images that are needed to provide a thorough oral assessment.This will limit your radiation exposure.

Question 16

Patient education is likely to result in decreased

A)acceptance of prescribed treatment.
B)fears of x-ray exposure.
C)cooperation.
D)motivation for regular dental visits.

Question 17

Your patient is 6 months pregnant.According to the "Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs," you should

A)avoid taking images.
B)minimize x-ray exposure.
C)limit dental images to emergency care.
D)not alter treatment;take needed images.