Chapter 31: Descriptive Terminology

Chapter 31: Descriptive Terminology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. (1) When you are discussing with your dentist a lesion you notice on your patient’s dental image, you should use specific terms to describe it. (2) Use of these terms, known as descriptive terminology, enables you to communicate intelligently with others in a common language that helps prevent confusion.

ANS:  A

Descriptive terminology allows dental professionals to intelligently describe and discuss what is seen on a dental image and to communicate using a common language. The use of descriptive terminology eliminates the chance for miscommunication among dental professionals.

DIF:    Application    REF:   Page 368        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.1.a. Describe features of a diagnostically acceptable radiographic image

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

2. (1) You should use descriptive language when you are documenting findings from your patient’s dental image. (2) Use of descriptive language in the dental record indicates a diagnosis.

ANS:  C

Descriptive terminology allows dental professionals to intelligently describe and discuss what is seen on a dental image and to communicate using a common language. The use of descriptive terminology eliminates the chance for miscommunication among dental professionals.

DIF:    Application    REF:   Page 368        OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.1.a. Describe features of a diagnostically acceptable radiographic image

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

3. (1) It is important to document all pathology according to location, size, and appearance. (2) Describing a lesion as poorly defined and irregular is an example of documenting the size of the pathology.

ANS:  C

It is important to document all pathology according to location, size, and appearance. Describing a lesion as poorly defined and irregular is an example of documenting the appearance of the pathology.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Pages 369, 375

OBJ:   1

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.1.a. Describe features of a diagnostically acceptable radiographic image

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

4. A dental image appears ____________ where the tissues are soft or thin.

ANS:  D

A dental image appears black or dark (radiolucent) where the tissues are soft or thin. More photons pass through tissue that is soft or thin rather than hard or thick to expose the receptor. In contrast, the image would appear white or light (radiopaque) where tissues are thick or hard. Fewer photons pass through thick or hard tissue to expose the receptor.

DIF:    Recall             REF:   Page 368        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.1.a. Describe features of a diagnostically acceptable radiographic image

MSC:  NBDHE, 2.5 General

5. Most pathology on a dental image _______ appear as an even thickness and therefore appears _____________.

ANS:  B

Most structures on a dental image do not exhibit uniform thickness and therefore appear gray.

DIF:    Comprehension                               REF:   Page 368        OBJ:   2

TOP:   CDA, RHS, I.C.1.a. Describe features of a diagnostically acceptable radiographic image

MSC:   NBDHE, 2.5 General