Duplicate of Ch. 17 Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Question 1

The cart that is designed to hold the air-water syringe, saliva ejector, and HVE is the ______

Accepted Answer

assistant's

Question 2

Distilled water is often used to prevent tap water deposits from building up in the unit lines.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The usual distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity is approximately

Accepted Answer

16 inches

Question 4

The dentist will evaluate a curing light's characteristics by the ___________

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 5

The control for the handpieces is the _________

Accepted Answer

rheostat

Question 6

Which area creates the first impression of the dental office?

Accepted Answer

The reception area

Question 7

The amount of dental lab work done in the office depends on the dentist's preference.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

It is correct to assume all elderly patients will need assistance as they are being seated.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

When the dentist and the dental assistant are seated working together it is termed ____dentisty

Accepted Answer

four-handed

Question 10

The properly seated assistant's feet should be _____

Accepted Answer

flat on the foot ring or base

Question 11

The piece of equipment that helps the patient view inside their mouth is the _________

Accepted Answer

intraoral camera

Question 12

For treatment of the mandibular arch, the dental light is

Accepted Answer

raised and the beam directed downward

Question 13

The light meter to check curing lights for assurance of adequate intensity is called ________

Accepted Answer

radiometer

Question 14

A dental unit has a water reservoir that supplies water to the handpiece and air-water syringe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Many offices are converting to hands-free communication systems to improve office efficiency.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What classification is the movement of fingers, wrist, and elbow?

Accepted Answer

Class III

Question 17

The traditional light cure unit is the

Accepted Answer

tungsten halogen

Question 18

The oral vacuum system that removes fluids from the oral cavity slowly is the _______

Accepted Answer

saliva ejector

Question 19

Between patients, the handpiece is run for at least 1 minute to flush the system.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

For treatment of the maxillary arch, the dental light is

Accepted Answer

lowered and the beam directed upward

Question 21

When a patient's nose and knees are on the same plane, it is termed the ________ position?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Question 22

The safest and most comfortable time to schedule appointments for a pregnant patient is _____

Accepted Answer

second trimester

Question 23

The dental unit is composed of

Accepted Answer

handpiece, HVE, three way syringe

Question 24

Some changes may be necessary when seating a child patient such as _______

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 25

What classification is the movement of fingers?

Accepted Answer

Class I

Question 26

The assistant places the mask, glasses, and gloves _________

Accepted Answer

before the assistant is seated

Question 27

A color-coded light or intercom system is an effective way for the dental team to communicate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

The high-volume evacuator is used by the assistant to remove fluids from the patient's mouth.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

The patient's personal items should be stored away from view and within the treatment room.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

The assistant is usually positioned _______ the operator

Accepted Answer

4 to 6 inches higher

Question 31

The dental curing light is used to _______

Accepted Answer

both A and C

Question 32

Patients with physical limitations are treated in the same manner as all other patients.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Which of the following may be suggested to non-English speaking patients?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 34

In determining the zones of activity, which position is considered the center of the clock?

Accepted Answer

The patient's head

Question 35

The ideal motions for the assistant to avoid are Classes ________

Accepted Answer

IV and V

Question 36

It is important to flush the vacuum lines with a cleaning solution __________

Accepted Answer

at the end of each day

Question 37

The dental light is usually positioned how many feet from the patient's mouth?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5

Question 38

The oral vacuum system that removes fluids from the oral cavity rapidly is the _______

Accepted Answer

both B and C

Question 39

Before the patient is dismissed, the patient chair is placed in the _______ position

Accepted Answer

upright

Question 40

Ergonomics is the study of how humans work in their work environments.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 41

The mode of delivery that has the equipment behind the patients head is the ___ delivery system

Accepted Answer

rear

Question 42

The area in which the dental treatment occurs is the

Accepted Answer

Both A and B

Question 43

What zone of activity, for a right-handed operator is 2 to 4 o'clock?

Accepted Answer

assisting

Question 44

Following patient treatment, which should be demonstrated before documenting procedure?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 45

What classification is the movement of arm and twisting of the body?

Accepted Answer

Class V

Question 46

The HVE is the low volume oral evacuator.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 47

Flushing the air-water syringe between patients is to reduce the risk of retaining oral fluids.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 48

The central vacuum system provides suction for the _________

Accepted Answer

both A and B

Question 49

The water reservoir is maintained daily.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 50

If an additional pair of hands is used during a procedure, it is termed ______ dentistry

Accepted Answer

six-handed

Question 51

At the beginning and end of the day, the handpiece should be flushed for several minutes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 52

The mode of delivery that has the equipment pulled over the patients chest is the _____ system

Accepted Answer

front delivery

Question 53

The dental office design should include a climate control system that is at a comfortable temp.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 54

What classification is the movement of fingers and wrist?

Accepted Answer

Class II

Question 55

The basic instruments for any procedure include the _______

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 56

What zone of activity, for a right-handed operator is 12 to 2 o'clock?

Accepted Answer

Static

Question 57

The central air compressor is used to provide compressed air for the ________

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Question 58

The saliva ejector has high volume suction.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 59

For infection-control purposes, it is best for sinks to be operated by _________

Accepted Answer

wrists, feet, knees, sensors

Question 60

The high-volume evacuator (HVE) is flushed after each patient use.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 61

What zone of activity, for a right-handed operator is 7 to 12 o'clock?

Accepted Answer

operating

Question 62

Each dental handpiece has four controls.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 63

The air-water syringe is designed to provide _______

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 64

Which stool has a footrest

Accepted Answer

assistant's

Duplicate of Ch. 17 Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

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Duplicate of Ch. 17 Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

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