Should exposure settings for edentulous areas be the same as for areas with teeth present?

What will be an ideal response?


No. Exposure settings for edentulous areas should be approximately 25 percent less than the exposure required for the dentulous ridge. Because the edentulous ridge is less dense, the amount of radiation needed to produce an acceptable image is less.

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Medical oversight is present whenever a physician is involved in the quality assurance/quality improvement process and provides direction, either in the form of protocols or education, to Paramedics.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The groove separating the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus is the ____________________ groove

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The medical assessment of an elderly patient can be complex because:

A) he or she often makes up symptoms that do not exist. B) caregivers typically prefer that you speak with them. C) he or she often has more than one medical condition. D) most elderly patients are hearing or visually impaired.

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