Chapter 10: Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

Chapter 10: Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A calibration test for accurate kilovoltage and milliamperage readings would most likely be performed to ensure that the dental ____________ is functioning properly.

a.	x-ray machine
b.	film
c.	film processing
d.	darkroom

 

 

ANS:  A

A calibration test for accurate kilovoltage and milliamperage readings would most likely be performed to ensure that the dental x-ray machine is functioning properly.

 

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 104        OBJ:   3

TOP:   CDA, RHS, II.A.5. Describe how to implement quality assurance procedures

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

2. According to the test for dental x-ray film, if the processed film appears clear with a slight blue tint, the film

a.	has expired.
b.	is fresh and has been properly stored and protected.
c.	has been improperly stored.
d.	has been exposed to radiation.

 

 

ANS:  B

According to the test for dental x-ray film, if the processed film appears clear with a slight blue tint, the film is fresh and has been properly stored and protected.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 105        OBJ:   4

TOP:   CDA, RHS, II.A.1. Evaluate film storage areas                  MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

3. During your monthly check of the panoramic cassette, you notice that one of the intensifying screens is scratched. What should you do?

a.	Clean the screen with commercially available cleaner.
b.	Apply an antistatic solution.
c.	Replace the screen.
d.	Polish the screen before using it.

 

 

ANS:  C

Extraoral intensifying screens that appear visibly scratched should be replaced.

 

DIF:    Application    REF:   Page 105        OBJ:   4

TOP:   CDA, RHS, II.A.2. Identify and describe how to correct errors related to improperly storing exposed and unexposed radiographic film MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

4. You are creating a cleaning log for the panoramic intensifying screens. How frequently should the screens be cleaned?

a.	Daily
b.	Weekly
c.	Monthly
d.	Yearly

 

 

ANS:  C

Extraoral intensifying screens should be cleaned monthly.

 

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 105        OBJ:   4

TOP:   CDA, RHS, II.A.2. Identify and describe how to correct errors related to improperly storing exposed and unexposed radiographic film MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

 

5. A film-screen contact test is used to test the

a.	output of the x-ray machine.
b.	quality of intraoral films.
c.	cassette holder for extraoral films.
d.	freshness of extraoral film.

 

 

ANS:  C

An x-ray output test is used to test the output of the x-ray machine. A fresh film test is used to test the quality of intraoral film. A film-screen contact test is used to test the cassette holder for extraoral films. A fresh film test is used to test the freshness of extraoral film.

 

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 105        OBJ:   4

TOP:   CDA, RHS, II.A.5. Describe how to implement quality assurance procedures

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General