Deck 24: Imaging of Patients With Special Needs

Question 1

If the patient gags, the dental radiographer must:

A) Bring up the subject of gagging.
B) Remove the film as quickly as possible.
C) Wait 30 seconds before removing the film so the patient can acclimate to its presence.
D) Wait until the patient removes the film.

Answer 1

Remove the film as quickly as possible.

Question 2

____ periapical films can be used to examine the edentulous arches.

A) Eight
B) Twelve
C) Fourteen
D) Eighteen

Answer 2

Fourteen

Question 3

A developmental disability is a substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that occurs before age ____ years and is of indefinite duration.

A) 12
B) 18
C) 19
D) 22

Answer 3

22

Question 4

When intraoral films are impossible to obtain, the radiographer should:

A) Skip radiographs.
B) Use an injection of local anesthetic on the patient's throat and try again.
C) Use extraoral films to obtain diagnostic information.
D) Use an intraoral digital film sensor rather than conventional film.

Question 5

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination consists of ____ size 4 films and ____ size 2 films.

A) Two; four
B) Two; two
C) Four; four
D) Four; two

Question 6

The gag reflex is a(n) ____ effort, preceded by ____ of respiration.

A) voluntary; an increased rate
B) involuntary; cessation
C) voluntary; cessation
D) involuntary; an increased rate

Question 7

For a periapical examination in an edentulous patient, the film should be positioned so that approximately ____ of it extends beyond the edentulous ridge.

A) One eighth
B) One quarter
C) One third
D) One half

Question 8

To help reduce the gag reflex:

A) Tell the patient to hold his or her breath.
B) Do not try to distract the patient.
C) Use the term gagging when talking with the patient.
D) Try to reduce tactile stimuli.

Question 9

If a person is blind or visually impaired, the dental radiographer must:

A) Communicate using clear visual explanations.
B) Communicate using clear verbal explanations.
C) Not explain each procedure before performing it.
D) Gesture to another person in the presence of a person who is blind.

Question 10

Which film placement is most likely to elicit the gag reflex?

A) Maxillary premolar
B) Maxillary molar
C) Mandibular premolar
D) Mandibular molar

Question 11

Which of the following suggestions are intended to help reduce the gag reflex?

A) Instructing the patient to breathe rapidly through the nose
B) Asking the patient to suspend an arm or leg in the air
C) Placing a small amount of baking soda on the tip of the tongue
D) Asking the patient to perform jumping jacks for 5 minutes in the treatment room

Question 12

Suggestions to avoid stimulating the gag reflex include:

A) Sliding the film along the palate.
B) Placing the film slowly to avoid stimulating the patient.
C) Demonstrating film placement.
D) Waiting for 30 seconds before exposing each film.

Question 13

Which of the following choices would represent the suggested film placement sequence for a patient who is likely to gag?
1) Anterior
2) Premolar
3) Molar

A)1, 2, 3
B)2, 1, 3
C)2, 3, 1
D)3, 1, 2

Question 14

Size ____ film is typically used for the edentulous examination.

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4

Question 15

In treating children with a primary or transitional dentition, the bisecting technique is preferred, because the small size of the mouth precludes the placement of a film beyond the apical regions of the teeth.

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 16

A person with a physical disability may have problems with:
1) Vision
2) Hearing
3) Mobility

A)1, 2, 3
B)1, 2
C)1, 3
D)2, 3

Question 17

If the alveolar ridges of the patient are severely resorbed, the ____ technique is recommended for a periapical examination.

A) Bisecting
B) Paralleling
C) Occlusal
D) Interproximal

Question 18

The gag reflex is elicited by stimulation of the sensitive tissues of the:

A) Larynx
B) Pharynx
C) Soft palate
D) Hard palate