Chapter 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation

Chapter 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The definition of interpret is to

ANS:  B

The definition of interpret is to offer an explanation.  It is not synonymous with establishing a diagnosis. Processing radiographs is not the same as interpreting them. Mounting radiographs is not the same as interpreting them.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 363        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

2. Dental image interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of _________ of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically.

1. lesions
2. diseases
3. conditions

ANS:  A

All three choices are correct. Dental image interpretation enables the dental professional to play a vital role in the detection of lesions, diseases, and conditions of the teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 363        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

3. To interpret images, the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following:

1. Normal anatomy
2. Dental caries
3. Periodontal disease
4. Traumatic injuries and periapical lesions

ANS:  A

All the choices are correct. To interpret images, the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following: normal anatomy, dental caries, periodontal disease, and traumatic injuries and periapical lesions.

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Pages 363-4   OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing                               MSC:             NBDHE, 2.5 General

4. (1) In the dental setting, interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image, (2) whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

ANS:  A

In the dental setting, interpretation refers to an explanation of what is viewed on a dental image, whereas the term diagnosis refers to the identification of disease by examination or analysis.

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 364        OBJ:   4

TOP:    CDA, RHS, I.C.2.a.iii. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate techniques for optimum radiographic image viewing            MSC:   NBDHE, 2.5 General