Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Asking the patient to suspend an arm or leg in the air is a suggestion intended to help reduce the gag reflex;instructing the patient to breathe slowly through the nose is another;placing a small amount of table salt on the tip of the tongue is another;asking the patient to perform jumping jacks for 5 minutes in the treatment room is not a suggestion.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

If a person is blind or visually impaired,the dental radiographer must communicate using clear verbal explanations;visual explanations will not work;the radiographer also must explain each procedure before performing it;the radiographer must never gesture to another person in the presence of a person who is blind.

Question 3

Your patient is edentulous and has very little alveolar ridge remaining.Which technique would you use for a periapical examination on your patient?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What can you do to reduce the risk of a gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

To help reduce the gag reflex,try to reduce tactile stimuli;you should distract your patient,not try to get him or her to focus on preventing gagging;avoid using the term gagging;do not tell the patient to hold his or her breath;you can give your patient a drink of ice water or put salt on his or her tongue.

Question 5

When taking images on a patient with a hearing disability,you should wear your mask because of infection control guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A face mask should not be used during treatment of a patient with a hearing impairment.

Question 6

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 receptor beyond the apical regions of the teeth.

Accepted Answer

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 receptor beyond the apical regions of the teeth.

Question 7

A size ____ receptor is typically used for the edentulous examination.

Accepted Answer

A size 2 receptor is typically used for the edentulous examination.

Question 8

____________ periapical images can be used to examine the edentulous arches.

Accepted Answer

Fourteen periapical images can be used to examine the edentulous arches.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The gag reflex is elicited by stimulation of the sensitive tissues of the soft palate.

Question 10

You have just placed the receptor to expose the maxillary right molar and your patient has started gagging.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

If the patient gags,the dental radiographer must remove the receptor as quickly as possible.Exposing the receptor while the patient is gagging could result in a retake.The patient will continue to gag or her gagging could increase while the receptor is in place.You will be able to remove the receptor faster than the patient will be able to remove it.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The maxillary molar receptor placement is most likely to elicit the gag reflex.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Anterior,premolar,and then molar receptor placement would represent the suggested sequence for a patient who is likely to gag.

Question 13

Your patient warned you about her gag reflex.She said that no one has ever been able to take dental images on her.She started gagging on the maxillary anterior images.You have tried several things but have not had any luck.You tried topical anesthetic on the soft palate,salt on her tongue,and having her lift her foot.What should you do?

Accepted Answer

When intraoral images are impossible to obtain,the radiographer should use extraoral images to obtain diagnostic information.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The gag reflex is an involuntary effort,preceded by cessation of respiration.

Question 16

Which of the following could you do to prevent stimulating your patient's gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Sliding the receptor along the palate stimulates this sensitive area and causes the gag reflex.Suggestions to avoid stimulating the gag reflex include demonstrating receptor placement in the area where the receptor will be placed to desensitize the tissue.The longer the receptor placement takes,the more likely the patient is to gag.

Question 17

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination on an edentulous patient consists of _______ size 4 receptors and ________ size 2 receptors.

Accepted Answer

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination consists of two size 4 receptors and four size 2 receptors.

Question 18

When preparing your patient for dental images,you should ask your patient if she gags,because if she does,you need to do some additional preparation prior to taking the images on her.

Accepted Answer

Never,never,never ask your patient if she gags.You will find out soon enough.Asking your patient prior to taking dental images reminds her that she gags and that could elicit a gag response.You should do the same preparation to prevent gagging for all of your patients.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A developmental disability is a substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that occurs before age 22 years and is of indefinite duration.

Quiz 24: Imaging of Patients With Special Needs

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

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

Your patient is edentulous and has very little alveolar ridge remaining.Which technique would you use for a periapical examination on your patient?

What can you do to reduce the risk of a gag reflex?

When taking images on a patient with a hearing disability,you should wear your mask because of infection control guidelines.

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 receptor beyond the apical regions of the teeth.

A size ____ receptor is typically used for the edentulous examination.

____________ periapical images can be used to examine the edentulous arches.

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

You have just placed the receptor to expose the maxillary right molar and your patient has started gagging.What should you do?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following could you do to prevent stimulating your patient's gag reflex?

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination on an edentulous patient consists of _ size 4 receptors and __ size 2 receptors.

When preparing your patient for dental images,you should ask your patient if she gags,because if she does,you need to do some additional preparation prior to taking the images on her.

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

Quiz 24: Imaging of Patients With Special Needs

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

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

Your patient is edentulous and has very little alveolar ridge remaining.Which technique would you use for a periapical examination on your patient?

What can you do to reduce the risk of a gag reflex?

When taking images on a patient with a hearing disability,you should wear your mask because of infection control guidelines.

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 receptor beyond the apical regions of the teeth.

A size ____ receptor is typically used for the edentulous examination.

____________ periapical images can be used to examine the edentulous arches.

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

You have just placed the receptor to expose the maxillary right molar and your patient has started gagging.What should you do?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following could you do to prevent stimulating your patient's gag reflex?

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination on an edentulous patient consists of _______ size 4 receptors and ________ size 2 receptors.

When preparing your patient for dental images,you should ask your patient if she gags,because if she does,you need to do some additional preparation prior to taking the images on her.

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

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

The mixed occlusal and periapical examination on an edentulous patient consists of _ size 4 receptors and __ size 2 receptors.