If a Person Is Blind or Visually Impaired, the Dental

question 10

Multiple Choice

If a person is blind or visually impaired, the dental radiographer must:

• A) Communicate using clear visual explanations.
• B) Communicate using clear verbal explanations.
• C) Not explain each procedure before performing it.
• D) Gesture to another person in the presence of a person who is blind.

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Definitions:

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which results in the perception of pain.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion.

Lamellated Corpuscle

A nerve ending in the skin responsible for sensitivity to vibration and pressure.