How does the two-dimensional nature of radiographs limit their utility as a diagnostic aid?
What will be an ideal response?
Radiographs document the height and width of structures but do not demonstrate the third dimension of depth, which results in bone and tooth structures being superimposed on each other. This superimposition of structures may hide bone loss on the buccal and lingual plates and furcation involvement of posterior multirooted teeth.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
All of the following are included in a respiratory care practitioner's weekly summary of a sub-acute or long-term care resident's progress except:
a. complete course of respiratory therapy. b. changes in respiratory status. c. explanation of any patient education. d. recommendations for additional therapy.
If the patient calls with a billing problem but, in fact, the proper fee was charged, the best approach is to ____.
A. tell the patient that the bill is correct B. speak to the physician before responding to the patient C. explain each individual charge to the patient but tell him the payment is due D. tell the patient that healthcare is expensive E. adjust the amount anyway, because the customer is always right
The degree of part definition is referred to as:
recorded detail distortion subject contrast focus