Oral Radiology Quality, Infection, Prescribing, and Legal

After claims were rejected for unsatisfactory radiographs, what happened to the number of satisfactory radiographs submitted by dentists?

• It decreased.

• It stayed the same.

• It doubled.

• It was not affected.

According to the ADA protocol for dental radiographic examinations, what should be developed and implemented in each dental health care setting?

• Quality assurance protocols

• Patient referral forms

• Financial audit procedures

• Marketing strategies

According to the ADA protocol for dental radiographic examinations, who should survey all X-ray units upon their placement and resurvey the equipment every four years?

• A qualified expert

• The dental assistant

• The dentist

• The receptionist

According to the ADA statement on Recommendations for Dental Radiographic Examinations, written policies and procedures for the safe use of ionizing radiation in dental practice should include which of the following?

• Criteria for patient selection

• Frequency of exposing radiographs on patients

• Retaking radiographs consistent with current, accepted dental practice

• All of the above

According to Table 16.1 White and Pharaoh's Schedule of Radiographic Quality Assurance Protocols, how often should an office "Enter findings in retake log"?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

According to Table 16.1 White and Pharaoh's Schedule of Radiographic Quality Assurance Protocols, how often should an office "inspect and calibrate the x-ray unit"?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Yearly

Which of the following is a quality control test for dental X-ray machines?

• Half-value layer (HVL)

• Blood glucose

• Pulse oximetry

• Body temperature

Which of the following is a quality control test for dental X-ray machines?

• Focal spot size

• Blood cholesterol

• Blood urea

• Spirometry

What is the recommended frequency for replenishing processing solutions in film-based radiography?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• After every use

What is the recommended frequency for replacing processing solutions in film-based radiography?

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Daily

• Every six months