Once Films Are Removed from the Mouth,they Are Considered Contaminated

question 34

Multiple Choice

Once films are removed from the mouth,they are considered contaminated and should be:

• A)given to the patient to hold.
• B)handled only with gloved hands.
• C)left on the counter in the operatory to accelerate exposure.
• D)heat-sterilized.

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Definitions:

Effortful Processing

The active and conscious encoding of information into the memory system, which often requires attention and effort.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the unconscious memory of how to perform tasks, such as riding a bike or typing, without consciously thinking about them.

Shallow Processing

A type of cognitive processing in which a person fails to engage deeply with the information, focusing on superficial aspects like the appearance or sound of words rather than their meanings.

Testing Effect

The enhanced memory retention of learned material as a result of being tested on that material, compared to simply studying it without testing.