Patient Education & Health Promotion Flashcards
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A patient with limited English proficiency needs radiograph instructions. What is best?
Answer: Use a qualified interpreter or translated materials and confirm understanding
Qualified interpretation ensures accurate, equitable patient education.
Which is an appropriate health-promotion message for tobacco users seen on radiographic and clinical exam?
Answer: Tobacco increases risk of periodontal disease and oral cancer, and cessation resources are available
Tobacco is a major risk factor for periodontitis and oral cancer; cessation counseling is part of prevention.
How does proper collimation benefit the patient, and how can it be explained?
Answer: It limits the beam size so less tissue is irradiated
Collimation restricts the beam to the receptor size, reducing tissue exposed and scatter.
A patient asks if radiographs make them radioactive. What is correct?
Answer: No, x-rays do not make a person radioactive; exposure ends when the machine stops
X-ray exposure does not leave radioactivity in the patient; radiation exists only while the unit is on.
Which home-care recommendation supports a patient found to have high caries risk on radiographs?
Answer: Reduce frequent sugar intake and use fluoride toothpaste and rinse as directed
Diet modification and fluoride are core caries-prevention strategies.
Why should the operator keep a record of a patient's radiographic exposures?
Answer: To track dose history, justify need, and avoid unnecessary duplication
Documentation supports clinical justification and prevents unnecessary repeat exposures.
When explaining radiation safety to a child, which approach is best?
Answer: Use simple, friendly language, demonstrate with the equipment first, and praise cooperation
Age-appropriate explanation and positive reinforcement reduce fear and improve cooperation.
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