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.

Accepted Answer

The dentist cannot treat a patient who refuses to have images.Treatment without necessary images is considered negligence.

Question 2

Digital imaging improves patient education because you can

Accepted Answer

Printed information can be used to show the patient a prepared series of images illustrating typical normal and abnormal conditions.Digital imaging can be used to show the patient his own periapical,bite-wing,or extraoral images on a computer monitor or television screen.The patient's images can be used to show the patient his own periapical,bite-wing,or extraoral images on a computer monitor or television screen.Video messages can be played in the patient reception area while brochures can be either placed in the reception area or provided to patients before the imaging examination.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To answer questions about the necessity of dental images,tell the patient there are many diseases and conditions that cannot be detected simply by looking into the mouth;they are a necessity,not an option;many diseases and conditions produce no signs or symptoms.

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.

Accepted Answer

There are zero recorded cases of a patient developing cancer from diagnostic dental images.

Question 5

A patient with caries will require

Accepted Answer

A patient with caries will require 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

Accepted Answer

A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is more likely to realize the benefit of dental images.A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is more likely to follow prevention plans.A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is more likely to accept prescribed treatment.A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is more likely to cooperate.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The time interval between dental imaging examinations for children should be based on the individual needs of the child;there is no set time interval between dental image examinations;there is no set time interval between dental image examinations.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Questions about the need for dental images may be answered by auxiliaries.Questions about x-ray exposure may be answered by auxiliaries.Questions about diagnosis must be answered only by the dentist.Questions about the safety of dental x-rays may be answered by auxiliaries.

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?

Accepted Answer

An oral presentation works well,but the patient will gain a better understanding of why images are needed through an oral presentation that includes printed literature.The patient will gain a better understanding of why images are needed through an oral presentation that includes printed literature.Non-committal answers will increase patient apprehension and confusion.The patient will gain a better understanding of why images are needed through an oral presentation that includes printed literature.

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.

Accepted Answer

A panoramic radiograph cannot 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.

Question 11

Original dental images are the property of

Accepted Answer

Original dental images are the property of the dentist.Patients can have reasonable access to their dental images.

Question 12

How frequently should you take dental images on your patients?

Accepted Answer

There is no set time interval between dental image examinations.They are based on the individual patient's needs.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Images from a previous dentist may be used,provided they are recent and of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

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?

Accepted Answer

Because no amount of radiation is considered safe,strict guidelines are followed to limit the amount of x-radiation a patient receives.When using film,radiation exposure can be limited by using F speed,the fastest film currently available.The use of sensors instead of film can reduce exposure time by 50% to 90% when compared to film-based imaging.Orders for images should be based on individual patients' needs to limit the amount of radiation exposure a patient receives.

Question 16

Patient education is likely to result in decreased

Accepted Answer

Patient education is likely to result in decreased fears of x-ray exposure;it is likely to result in increased acceptance of prescribed treatment;it is likely to result in increased cooperation;it is likely to result in increased motivation for regular dental visits.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

According to the "Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs," dental image procedures do not need to be altered because of pregnancy.

Quiz 13: Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer