DH103 M9 quiz 7 (@rmdempsey)

When adjusting the horizontal angulation, the PID is moved ___________. When adjusting the vertical angulation, the PID is moved ______________.

side-to-side; up-and-down

A patient who is knowledgeable about the importance of dental images is

more likely to accept prescribed treatment.

When a patient trusts the dental professional, the patient is

more likely to comply with prescribed treatment.

The gag reflex is elicited by stimulation of the sensitive tissues of the

soft palate.

Your patient is edentulous and has very little alveolar ridge remaining. Which technique would you use for a periapical examination on your patient?

Bisecting

The term facilitation means

the act of making easier.

Your patient warned you about her gag reflex. She said that no one has ever been able to take dental images on her. She started gagging on the maxillary anterior images. You have tried several things but have not had any luck. You tried topical anesthetic on the soft palate, salt on her tongue, and having her lift her foot. What should you do?

Take a panoramic image to gather a general view of patient's condition.

Your patient has heard a lot of stories and is apprehensive about receiving x-rays. Which of the following could you tell your patient to calm her fears?

Images are prescribed on an individual basis. We will only take the images that are needed to provide a thorough oral assessment. This will limit your radiation exposure.

Inviting a patient to ask questions

enhances communication.

To answer questions about the necessity of dental images, tell the patient

there are many diseases and conditions that cannot be detected simply by looking into the mouth.

Your patient is really concerned about getting cancer from dental images. You can relieve her fears because ___________ people have gotten cancer from dental x-rays.

zero

The teeth on your dental images appear shorter than your patient's teeth, which of the following would you correct when retaking the dental image?

Decrease vertical angulation

If a person is blind or visually impaired, the dental radiographer must

communicate using clear verbal explanations.

When taking images on a patient with a hearing disability, you should wear your mask at all times because of the amount of aerosol produced in radiography. It is not important for the patient to see your lips move.

Both parts of the statement are false.

Elongated images refer to images of the teeth that appear __________. Elongation of images results from _____________ vertical angulation.

too long; insufficient

Which receptor placement is most likely to elicit the gag reflex?

Maxillary molar

Which of the following suggestions are intended to help reduce the gag reflex?

Asking the patient to suspend an arm or leg in the air

A patient with caries will require

more frequent dental imaging examinations than a patient without such disease.

Which of the following could you do to prevent stimulating your patient's gag reflex?

Put your finger on the tissue where the receptor will be placed to demonstrate the receptor placement.

Which of the following is the best way to show your patient that you are listening to him or her?

Give the patient undivided attention.

The patient's first impression of the dental team most often involves the

dental hygienist.

How frequently should you take dental images on your patients?

Based on the patient's needs

Patient education is likely to result in decreased

fears of x-ray exposure.