Documentation & Health Records Flashcards
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Before taking radiographs on a female patient of childbearing age, which documentation is most appropriate?
Answer: A note of pregnancy status or possibility and the precautions used
Documenting pregnancy status and precautions supports ALARA and informed decision-making.
What does ALARA stand for in radiation safety?
Answer: As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ALARA means keeping exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
A digital image is accidentally deleted from the practice management software. What best practice prevents permanent loss?
Answer: Regular, secure backups stored off-site or in the cloud
Routine verified backups protect digital records from loss.
Which technology method ensures digital radiographs are not altered without detection?
Answer: Audit trails and access controls in the software
Audit trails and access controls track who viewed or changed a record.
Which statement about sending a patient's radiographs by email is correct?
Answer: Images should be sent using secure, HIPAA-compliant methods
Electronic transmission of PHI requires appropriate security safeguards.
Which of the following is considered part of the legal dental record?
Answer: Radiographs, clinical notes, consent forms, and treatment plans
The legal record comprises all clinical and consent documentation, including images.
A radiograph is mislabeled with the wrong patient name and discovered later. What should be done?
Answer: Correct per policy, document the correction, and notify the dentist
Errors should be corrected transparently with documentation and supervisor notification.
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