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The goal of quality assurance is to achieve maximum diagnostic yield from each radiograph
Quality control means using test to ensure quality |
Both statements are TRUE |
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On- the-job training and continuing education courses contribute to radiographic competence
Competent radiographers are key to a quality assurance program? |
Both statements are TRUE |
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List four objective of quality control |
Maintain a high standard of image quality
Identify problems before image quality is compromised
Keep patient and occupational exposures to a minimum
Reduce the occurrence of retake radiographs |
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The step- wedge can be used to test each of the following Except one. Which one is the Exception?
a. dental x-ray machine output consistency b. Processing chemistry strength c. Density and contrast of film d. Adequacy of the safe-light |
D. Adequacy of the safe-light (coin test) |
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Each of the following is a quality control test for monitoring the dental x-ray machine except one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
a. Tube head stability test b. Coin test c. Output consistency test d. Timer, milliamperage, and kilovoltage setting accuracy test |
B. Coin test |
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The use of the coin test will monitor darkroom safe-light conditions
when an image of the coin appears on the radiograph, the safe-light is adequate |
First statement is TRUE Second statement is FALSE |
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A film processed under ideal conditions and used to compare subsequent radiographic images is a?
a. fresh film b. fogged film c. periapical film d. reference film |
D. Reference Film |
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When the automatic processor is functioning properly, an unexposed film will exit the return chute dry and appear
a. black b. clear c. green d. with the image of a coin |
B. Clear |
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In addition to the dentist, who is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a quality assurance plan?
a. dental assistants b.dental hygienist c. practice manager d. All of the above |
D. All of the above |