general questions
consent necessary before exposing patients to radiographs
informed consent
purpose of the coin test?
tests the effectiveness of the safe light
what is a disclosure?
whos allowed to prescribe dental radiographs
the dentist
when do you replenish processing solutions?
must be replenished daily and changed every 3-4 weeks.
what is an image receptor
a recording medium for an image- a digital sensor, a PSP, or conventional dental x-ray film
the dentist since it is apart of there records.
what surfaces must be covered in barriers?
surfaces that cannot be easily cleaned
what is a positioning device
intraoral devices used to position and hold the film , sensor, and PSP
when do you check the film box for freshness?
test each new box for freshness
when should film packages be opened?
should be opened once the patient is seated and can view the opening of the packaging.
quality control tests
specific tests used to ensure quality in dental x-ray equipment, supplies, and film processing.
can a film cassette with scratches be used
no, they should be replaced
what ppe must be worn when exposing radiographs
Always wear gloves and protective clothing while exposing radiographs and handling contaminated films. You should also wear a mask and eyewear if there is a likelihood that blood or other body fluids may spatter.
view box
an illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs