Module 9 Quiz #7 review (@Natali-Hayes)

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 knowledgable 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 you have had no 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 the patients conditions

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 nerves

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

inviting a patient to ask questions will

enhance 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 in the mouth

your patient is really concerned about getting cancer from dental images. You can relive 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

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

both statements are false

elongated images refer to images of the teeth that appear _______. Elongation of images results from _______ vertical angulation

too long and 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 patients first impression of the dental team most often involves the

dental auxillary

how frequently should you take dental images on your patients

based on the patients needs

patient education is likely to result in decreased

fears of x-ray exposure