VOCAB
accountability or legal responsibility
liability
what certification is needed for dental assistants to take x-rays
Radiation Health and Safety (RHS)
If the film is improperly stored or exposed to low levels of radiation it causes
fogged film
What PPE must be worn during x-ray exposure?
gloves
How is the x-ray tube head stored?
in a closed position
professional negligence
malpractice
What federal act requires persons who take radiographs to be trained and certified?
Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act
What test do you use to test the efficiency of the safelight?
coin test
FDA barriers are required for what type of xray receptor?
sensor
Name 2 areas x-ray film should NOT be stored
x-ray room, moist environment
process of informing the patient about a procedure, for example, the procedure of taking xrays
disclosure
What 2 things can a patient claim if a dentist does not obtain informed consent?
Malpractice and negligence
What color should an unexposed film that has been processed be?
clear/blue tint
What 3 auxiliary surfaces are likely to be contaminated during x-ray procedures?
dental chair, lead apron and work area(counter/desk)
What does ALARA stand for?
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care
negligence
What is the statute of limitations on all patient records including radiographs in Massachusetts (years)
10 years
What color is a film that has been exposed to natural light and then processed?
black
After you remove each exposed image receptor from the patients mouth you must...
wipe off saliva with a 2x2 gauze or paper towel
What act prevents you from using another persons x-rays to educate a new patient about treatment?
HIPAA
device constructed of layered aluminum steps to demonstrate film densities and contrasts
step wedge
Patients records are property of
the dentist
When testing the cassette for quality assurance you must stand ________ away when viewing the film on a view box.
6 ft
What type of disease transmission can occur during transfer of x-ray receptor to processing?
cross contamination/ indirect transmission
What x-ray sensor holder would you use to get an x-ray of tooth number 27? (color, location, type)
blue, anterior, periapical (PA)