Preparation of the Dental Radiographer Should Include

question 20

Multiple Choice

Preparation of the dental radiographer should include:

• A) Removing film-holding devices before hand washing.
• B) Removing film-holding devices after hand washing but before placing gloves.
• C) Mandatory use of a surgical mask and protective eyewear.
• D) Optional use of a surgical mask and protective eyewear.

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Definitions:

Proximate Causes

Immediate, underlying factors within an organism that explain "how" biological processes occur.

Diurnal Animals

Animals most active during the day (e.g., pigeons). Compare with crepuscular animals and nocturnal animals.

Navigation

Involves the use of cues to change direction when necessary in order to reach a specific destination; requires a sense of direction, called compass sense, and an awareness of location, called map sense.

Compass Sense

An ability observed in some animals, allowing them to navigate using Earth's magnetic field.