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For patient safety, the Canadian Dental Association suggests the use of a
Which dosimeter becomes \’zeroed out\’ after it has been officially read and documented?
Collimated x-ray beams?
Alex applies a thyroid lead collar to her patient before beginning the scan. What is the main purpose of the thyroid lead collar?
Current radiation safety guidelines are based on what?
_________ is the most effective method of reducing patient exposure to radiation?(RQ)
What factor can clinicians use to determine whether operators should wear a dosimeter badge?
During a dental X-ray, the thyroid collar is not used when taking?(RQ)
Which dosimeter is considered the most recent innovation in personal monitoring devices and is often used for purposes outside of the dentist office?
If a patient is in the process of trying to become pregnant
Non-stochastic effects are manifest within?
Which radiographic component increases thyroid exposure?
To minimize patient risk, all of the following are proper procedures, except?
What will help limit patient movement during an intraoral exposure?
To avoid activating the patient\’s gag reflex, the dental worker should?
Quality assurance is
According to CCOHS regulations, all dental radiographers must monitor their exposure to radiation by wearing an?
The most commonly used leaded aprons cover what area(s) of the body?
When wearing safety garments, the best way to get an accurate radiation reading on the operator\’s monitoring device is?
An operator should?
The reason dosimeters should not be worn away from the dental clinic is?
What is true about x-rays?
The x-ray tube is unstable and moves when the operator steps away from the machine, so the operator should?
How much radiation is a patient exposed to in a full mouth radiological appointment?
Short, closed, pointed plastic cones can cause extra radiation to the patient because of?
Fetal exposure to radiation can cause all of the following EXCEPT for?
To protect against radiation damage, the DHCP offers the patient a thyroid collar during which procedure?
When preparing a radiation contingency plan, which federal agency can provide information on occupational safety?
A common risk for operators who hold dental film is?
Which of the following is an example of an employee utilizing a radiation shield to protect themselves from exposure?
What is the purpose of a personal monitoring device for radiation employees?
What helps measure the radiation a technician is exposed to?