When assisting chairside, the DA's chair should be...

4 - 6 inches higher than the operator

Holder stretches and secures the dam in place

All the following are goals of team dentistry, or four-handed dentistry, except to:

cause back pain and muscle aches.

dental public health dentists are involved in

dental screening within a community

Scrap amalgam collected/stored in

designated, dry, airtight container

Three phases of surgery are:

Pre-operative, surgery, post operative

Which of the following is considered a Category 2 in the Exposure Control Plan:

Occupants at the front desk unless filling in Chair side

Six handed dentistry is also known as...?

Using a circulating assistant (float)

What is chairside manner?

B) Refers to how dental professionals conduct themselves

Clinical dental records are _________. (check two)

Legal documents, should be precise, easy to read

what is a PERCUTANEOUS infection?

Through the skin, like a needle stick

small mercury spill in office, you should..

get mercury spill kit, mask, utility gloves

The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:

Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus

what is the key element in preventing dental emergencies?

Knowing the patients health history.

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1
What is this dental instrument?
b. Condenser/plugger
a. Explorer
c. Spoon
d. Cotton pliers
2
What is this dental instrument called?
Surgical Explorer
Surgical Currette
3
When assisting chairside, the DA's chair should be...
4 - 6 inches higher than the operator
Depends on the level of the patient
4 - 6 inches lower than the operator
Same level as the operator
4
Dental Dam Frame
Holder stretches and secures the dam in place
Tools that stabilize the material in place
Punches through dam to create holes
Used to place and remove the dam clamp
5
AREA OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY MEANT TO RESTORE OR EMULATE NATURAL BEAUTY?
OPERATIVE DENTISTRY
WHITENING
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
AESTHETIC DENTISTRY
6
The most important source of infectious microorganisms in a dental office is:
Patients' mouths
Water
7
What is this dental instrument?
Curing Light
Overhead Light
8
Hand dental instruments used for removing softened dentine and temporary fillings
scalers
burnishers
carvers
excavators
9
All the following are goals of team dentistry, or four-handed dentistry, except to:
cause back pain and muscle aches.
follow motion economy during instrument transfer.
use moisture control to improve visibility of the work field
minimize stress and fatigue during dental procedures.
10
dental public health dentists are involved in
dental screening within a community
visiting the community
performing biopsies
making health regulations
11
Hepatitis is a harmful infection of the
Brain
Liver
Muscles
Eye
12
Scrap amalgam collected/stored in
regular trash bin
designated, dry, airtight container
dental assistants hand
Sharps container
13
Which of the following is not considered as regulated waste in dentistry?
Sharps contaminated withblood or saliva
Extracted teeth
Non-sharps solids (e.g., a2 × 2 pad) saturated with blood
Masks
14
The first rule to remember during an emergency in the medical office is to:
do nothing until the physician arrives
speak loudly
use rapid movements
stay calm
15
The chain of infection starts with a __________?
infectious agent
exit portal
host
reservoir
16
What is this dental equipment?
Mouth Guards
Disposable Bite Blocks
17
BP is the medical abbreviation for
Blood Pressure
Barometric Pressure
Bedrest
Bathroom Privileges
18
In the dental office, Nitrous Oxide is used to produce which type of anesthesia?
general
conscious sedation
local
unconscious sedation
19
How long does a dental specialist have to go to school beyond dental school?
12-18 mos
6-9 mos
1-3 years
2-6 years
20
Goal of preventive dentistry
prevent decay
replace teeth
eat more sugar
extract teeth
21
Dental assistants remove stains from teeth and perform preventive services.
True
False
22
Three phases of surgery are:
Surgery, post op, consultation
Pre-operative, surgery, post operative
23
What is the max volume that a a container of hand sanitizer in a dental room can legally have?
400 ml
2 L
250 ml
5 L
24
What is this dental instrument?
Saliva Ejector
Vacuum Former
Surgical Suctions
High Volume Evacuator
25
The most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry?
Nitrous Oxide
Epinephrine
Valium
lidocaine
26
Dental assistants should always be sensitive to any ___ and __ conditions a patient may have.
medical, religious
Psychiatric, mental
physical, mental
religious, psychiatric
27
A break in the skin is what part of the chain of infection?
Reservoir
Portal of entry
Transmission
Infectious Agent
28
These remove sutures after surgery.
Suture scissors
Ronguers
Tissue scissors
29
Which of the following is considered a Category 2 in the Exposure Control Plan:
Occupations that involve Blood, Saliva, and Body Tissues
Occupations involving Dentist and hygenist
Occupations involving accounting and insurance
Occupants at the front desk unless filling in Chair side
30
Six handed dentistry is also known as...?
Having an extra set of hands
Four handed dentistry
Using a circulating assistant (float)
None of the above
31
The goal of an infection control program is to prevent disease transmission from:
All of the above
The staff to the patient
The patient to the staff
Patient to patient
32
Which regulatory agency is involved in regulating the disposal of hazardous waste when leaves dental office
ADA
State Dental Act
OSHA
EPA
33
any dental material restoration that is applied chair side is called
indirect restoration
direct restoration
34
The american Dental Association recognizes ___ specialties
5
6
7
9
35
pediatric dentistry treats children from birth to:
adolescence
when they are able to bear children
when they become teenagers
elementary school age
36
Responsibilities of a DA in emergencies?
Retrieve emergency kit and AED
Administering basic life support
Monitor vitals, assist dentist, alert other
All listed
37
What is chairside manner?
C) Refers to sitting on a chair
B) Refers to how dental professionals conduct themselves
A) Refers to sitting beside the patient
38
What is surgery on the teeth, mouth, or jaw?
oral surgery
cardiovascular surgery
orthopedic surgery
39
What is the Dental Assisting Zone for left handed operator ?
8-10 o’clock
10-12 o’clock
5-8 o’clock
2-4 o’clock
40
Which regulatory agency regulates disposal of hazardous waste after leaving the dental office?
OSHA
EPA
OSAP
CDC
41
Clinical dental records are _________. (check two)
Legal documents
should be precise, easy to read
short and as minimal as possible
Not important. Just like a reminder.
42
what is a PERCUTANEOUS infection?
warts
Through the skin, like a needle stick
infection in the pulp of tooth
hep c
43
OSHA requires a minimum of training of dental personnel in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
The Blood-borne Pathogens Standard
Specialty safety standards
The Hazard Communication Standard
General safety standards
44
_____ describes the seated dentist and one chairside assistant working as a team.
two-handed dentistry
four-handed dentistry
single-handed dentistry
shared responsibility
45
Which of the following are NOT on the medical history form?
Medication allergies
Previous procedures
Patient and Dr. Signatures
none of the above
46
A patients medical history should be reviewed by the assistant?
Every 6 weeks
Every appointment
Every six months
When they feel like it
47
small mercury spill in office, you should..
get mop and bucket w/ hot water and soap.
do nothing, not your problem
Put up caution sign, notify dentist
get mercury spill kit, mask, utility gloves
48
The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Porphyromonas gingivalis
Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus
Streptococcusmutans and Staphylococcusaureus
49
what is the key element in preventing dental emergencies?
knowing CPR
Knowing the patients health history.
Not freaking out
spending personal time with the patient outside the office.
50
If barriers are placed and in tack you do not have to:
barrier wrap for next patient
sterilize surface
wipe surface
sterilize instruments
51
What precautions do Dental Assistant take when assisting?
Standard Precautions
Both A+B
Hepatitis A
Universal Precautions
52
What is this dental instrument?
Trituator
Turning Shield
Articulating Paper Holder
Scalpel
53
All are responsibilities of the dental assistant during dental treatment except ?
Educating patients
Tooth preparation
Relieving patient anxiety
Providing technical assistance to the dentist
54
What is the leading cause of sterilization failure in dental offices?
Selection of wrong type of sterilizer
Human error
Poorly constructed instruments
Mechanical malfunction
55
In dentistry the acronym HVE represents
high-volume evacuation
high-velocity evacuation
high-volume emigration
high-velocity emigration
56
The dental assistants responsibilities in a restorative procedure include
suctioning
preparing, mixing, transferring dental materials.
taking impressions
answering phones
57
Medical History should be updated every _______.
office visit
other year
three years
year
58
The stage of infection when you are showing the most symptoms.
convalescent
acute
prodromal
incubation
59
To facilitate the infection control process, a dental chair design should include:
a smooth, seamless surface.
all of the above.
foot controls.
flat, smooth control buttons.
60
Dental Dam Forceps
Matrix without a retainer
Keeps the operating area open
Used to place and remove the dental dam clamp
Tool that stabilize the dam in place
61
Should you maintain the chain of asepsis during surgery?
NO
What is that??
YES
62
Medical term for myocardial infarction
heart attack
Administering basic life support
stroke
Monitor vitals, assist dentist, alert other
63
An organization that helps Dental Offices Correct Infection Control
FDA
OSHA
EPA
OSAP
64
Position of the dental assistant during chairside procedures includes all the following except:
feet resting on the floor.
4 to 6 inches above the operator.
seated well back on stool.
positioned as close as possible to the dental chair.
65
What does the EPA regulate for the dental office?
The PPEs that must be worn
The disinfectant that can be used.
The transmission that is the most dangerous.
The employee who needs protecting.
66
When the dentist and the assistant are working at the dental chair together
Six Handed Dentistry
Four handed Dentistry
67
The following are necessary for a successful infection control evaluation program EXCEPT:
developing standardoperating procedures.
documenting work-related illnesses/injury.
documenting infectioncontrol knowledge of the patients
monitoring healthcare–associated diseases in patients.
68
What is this dental instrument?
Periodontal Probe
Pigtail Explorer
Cotton Pliers
Orban Explorer
69
The links in the chain of infection include all except?
Susceptible host
Infectious agent
Dental units waterline?
Portal of exit
70
The function of hand cutting instruments in operative dentistry is what?
Trim excess material from restoration
all the above
remove caries
define cavity preps
71
During four-handed dentistry, the operator must have:
easy access to the computer.
easy access to the patient’s oral cavity.
a comfortable stool with a footrest.
easy access to instruments.
72
Dental Assistants are the one who disinfect the chair and sterilizes as a par of their job
True
False
73
Chronic infection is..?
infection that lasts short time
beginning of an infection
infection that lasts long time
infection received through a needle prick
74
What dental instruments are these?
b. Forceps
c. Elevators
a. Forks
d. Handpieces
75
Where do you place dental materials to be triturated?
rheostat
central air compressor
dental unit
amalgamator
76
Controls used to reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure hazards in the dental office.
environmental controls
engineering controls
safety guards
exposure controls
77
Medical emergencies occur most often during or after the administration of _________ drug.
Pain medication
Nitrous Oxide
local anesthesia
Oxygen
78
A medical office that works with infants and Children
Obstetric
Pediatrics
Cardiology
79
OSHA states that the ______ must provide and launder clothing worn in the dental office.
dental worker
dental assistant
employee
employer
80
Dental Dam Punch
Like a paper punch but for dental dams
Oval shaped frame forceps
Drink at dental party
Slots at the end of a retainer
81
It is the responsibility of the dental team to keep patient records __________.
in order
confidential
short
personal
82
A microbial slime layer in dental water lines that allows bacteria, viruses and fungi to grow
perioxide
biofilm
chlorine dioxide
slime film
83
The virus of most concern to dental professionals is...
HCV
HHV 1
HVI
HHV 4
84
Syncope is the most common medical emergency in the dental office
True
False
85
the organization that certifies dental assistants is the
ADAA
ADHA
ADA
DANB
86
The jaws of the dental dam clamp fit around the _______
Middle one-third of the tooth
Occlusal/Incisal one-third of tooth
Gingival one-third of the tooth
It does not matter
87
Does the staff have to be aware of a medical emergency?
True
False
88
Infection that you always have, but symptoms come and go.
Chronic
latent
opportunistic
acute
89
What organization that represents the dental assisting profession?
Dental Assistants of America
Dental Assistants United
National Dental Assistant Society
American Dental Assistants Association
90
Allergies should _______ in the patient chart.
be noted in red
always be in purple
not be noted
be noted
91
What is this dental instrument called?
Surgical Scissors
Rongeurs
92
Organization that studies infectious diseases and makes recommendations on infection control.
OSHA
CDC
ADA
EPA
93
The goal of __ dentistry is to help people obtain optimal oral health throughout their lives.
esthetic
restorative
preventive
pediatric
94
What is the main preventive measure a dental care worker can take to avoid contracting Hep B?
ensure safe drinking water
immunization
modifying risky behavior
blood donor screening
95
Which hand do you use when passing a single instrument w/ a right handed dentist?
the left
either right or left
the right
96
an expanded function of a dental asst. that is not permitted for a chairside dental assistant
Providing patient education
Placing, carving, and finishing amalagam restoration
Exposing and processing
Charting
97
What colors do we use to do dental charting?
Red and Blue
Blue and Green
Blue and Black
Red and Green
98
1st step to accomplish the goal of infection control; dental asst is to maintain good health standards
True
False
99
Make and repair a variety of dental appliances.
Pedodontist
Dental Lab Tech
Dental hygienist
Orthodontist
100
Which Occupational Exposure Determination category does a chairside assistant belong?
Category II
Category IV
Category III
Category I

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