Dental Assisting Legal and Quality Assurance Quiz

What is the main responsibility of a dental assistant regarding dental radiographs?

• To perform dental surgeries

• To diagnose dental conditions

• To repair dental x-ray equipment

• To understand the laws that apply when exposing dental radiographs

Which act requires proper training and certification for individuals taking dental radiographs?

• The Radiographic Certification Act

• The Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act

• The Dental Radiography Act

• The Dental Safety and Training Act

Who is legally responsible for the actions of the dental auxiliary under state laws?

• The patient

• The dental assistant

• The supervising dentist

• The state health department

What must be included in the dental record regarding radiographs?

• The patient's insurance details

• Informed consent and the number and type of radiographs exposed

• The dentist's personal notes

• The dental assistant's certification

What is the purpose of risk management policies in a dental office?

• To reduce the likelihood of a malpractice lawsuit

• To promote dental products

• To increase patient visits

• To enhance the aesthetic of the dental office

What should be done if a patient refuses recommended dental imaging?

• Record the refusal in the patient’s record

• Ignore the refusal and proceed with treatment

• Offer a discount on the procedure

• Discharge the patient immediately

What is the role of a dental assistant in patient education regarding dental imaging?

• To provide legal advice

• To avoid discussing radiation exposure

• To perform the imaging without explanation

• To explain the importance of dental imaging in detecting diseases

What is a key component of a quality assurance program in a dental office?

• Quality control tests for processing solutions

• Daily patient surveys

• Weekly staff meetings

• Monthly office parties

What should be done with dental images and other dental records?

• They should be given to the patient

• They should be discarded after one year

• They should be retained indefinitely

• They should be stored in a public database

What is the purpose of the coin test in a dental office?

• To check the safelight in the darkroom

• To measure radiation levels

• To test the x-ray machine output

• To calibrate the dental equipment