What radiographic technique can be used if a child patient cannot tolerate placement of the intraoral image receptor for exposure with either the paralleling or the bisecting technique?

What will be an ideal response?


Use the occlusal technique to achieve reasonably acceptable images. The flat positioning of the image receptor required for the occlusal technique is usually accepted readily by the child patient.

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1. A vector is an inanimate object. 2. A vaccine is administered to stimulate the body’s immune system. 3. PPEs, or personal protective equipment, refer only to face masks. 4. Facemasks are used by the health care worker or the patient. 5. A face shield covers the nose and mouth only.

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When a child exhibits a permanent, nonprogressive set of motor deficits, this is called

A) multiple sclerosis. B) hydrocephalus. C) cerebral palsy. D) Alzheimer's disease.

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It is recommended that all central computer data be backed up:

A) daily B) weekly C) biweekly D) monthly

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In which of the following situations would a baby MOST likely be born with respiratory depression and require aggressive resuscitation?

A. The mother occasionally drank red wine. B. The mother had no routine prenatal care. C. The mother recently ingested narcotics. D. The baby's gestational age is 37 weeks.

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