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A woman who is 3 months’ pregnant has been in a motor vehicle accident. The emergency department physician suspects there is injury to her cervical spine and thus feels justified in ordering an x-ray examination to aid in determining the extent of the patient’s injury. Because the patient is pregnant, the radiographer should1.   select the lowest exposure factors that will produce a diagnostically useful radiograph.2.   adequately and precisely collimate the radiographic beam to include only the anatomic area of interest.3.   shield the patient’s lower abdomen and pelvic region with a suitable protective contact shield.

Identifying with the feelings or thoughts of another person refers to

Intellectual disabilities (IDs) are developmental disabilities characterized by:

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in public facilities both architectural and communication barriers must be removed. A dentist who leases an office is not responsible for ensuring that the office is accessible to people with disabilities.

In which phase of the dental hygiene process of care are diagnosed client needs prioritized, client goals and evaluative measures established, and intervention strategies determined?

On a powered instrument tip, which of the surfaces should never be adapted to the tooth surface because it could damage the tooth surface?

The major factor contributing to poor oral health for persons with neurologic and sensory defects is the client’s inability to perform adequate self-care because of impaired motor coordination, inadequate sensation, or generalized muscle weakness and fatigue. Access to care may be an additional problem.

Which of the following statements is not true about the motivational interviewing technique of reflective listening?

When selecting a powered instrument tip, the location of the calculus deposit is the only factor that needs to be considered. The high power setting is recommended for use with most powered instrument tips.

A Monopoly firm can take advantage of economies of scale through: