Clinical dental records are _________. (check two)

should be precise, easy to read, Legal documents

The following are necessary for a successful infection control evaluation program EXCEPT:

documenting infectioncontrol knowledge of the patients

Six handed dentistry is also known as...?

Using a circulating assistant (float)

What does the EPA regulate for the dental office?

The disinfectant that can be used.

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

Occupants at the front desk unless filling in Chair side

what is the key element in preventing dental emergencies?

Knowing the patients health history.

The jaws of the dental dam clamp fit around the _______

Gingival one-third of the tooth

The two most important bacteria in causing dental caries are:

Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus

During four-handed dentistry, the operator must have:

easy access to the patient’s oral cavity.

small mercury spill in office, you should..

get mercury spill kit, mask, utility gloves

Three phases of surgery are:

Pre-operative, surgery, post operative

What is chairside manner?

B) Refers to how dental professionals conduct themselves

dental public health dentists are involved in

dental screening within a community

What organization that represents the dental assisting profession?

American Dental Assistants Association

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

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