Most dental schools now teach that for viewing, radiographs should be mounted as though

you are seated on the tongue looking out.
you are facing the patient.
you are viewing the patient from behind.
you are viewing the patient from the side.


you are facing the patient.

Rationale: you are facing the patient.

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that he just wants you to check the patient out before he transports him to jail. Which one of the following is most appropriate? A) Contact medical command. B) Have the patient sign a refusal-of-care form. C) Release the patient to the police. D) Have the officer sign a refusal-of-care form.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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