dental assisting final exam
multiple choice questions and
Answers
the dental assistant works directly in the : - -treatment room
- describe the difference between chairside and circulating dental assistant -
-chairside- helping the dentist during a procedure
circulating- doing basic tasks as they are needed throughout the office
- in the dental treatment room, some commonly used equipment is: - -
rheostat
air-water syringe
oral evacuation system
- the oral evacuation system most commonly used by the dental assistant
during a dental procedure is the : - -high-volume evacuation system (HVE)
- the dental laboratory of the dental office is an area where: - -dental
impressions are made
diagnostic models are trimmed and finished
custom trays are prepared
- disinfection: - -is the usual method to clean work surfaces
- sterilization monitoring can be done by - -physical monitoring
chemical monitoring
biological monitoring
- personal protective equipment includes: - -protective clothing
face masks
protective eyewear/face shield
gloves
- sterilization methods include; - -steam/dry heat
chemical
- the biohazard/infectious waste found in most dental offices is/are: - -blood
and blood-soaked materials
pathological waste
sharps
, - a standardized emergency kit includes emergency supplies of life saving
drugs. kit maintenance calls for routine inspection to determine drug: - -
quantity and expiration
- ___ is the brand name of epinephrine that comes preloaded for the first
injection following an anaphylactic allergic reaction - -EpiPen
- ____ is used to treat low blood sugar. many forms may be used to treat
hypoglycemia, such as pre-packaged gel, orange juice, icing, hard candy or
soft drinks (non-diet) - -glucose
- a bronchodilator that is used to treat an asthma attack - -albuterol
- ___ is a vasodilator used to treat an angina attack - -nitroglycerin
- as a common brand name for diphenhydramine, this product may be used
to treat a localized allergic reaction - -Benadryl
- a thrombolytic (clot buster) that is used to treat a heart attack, also known
as a myocardial infarction. - -baby aspirin
- as a histamine blocker, this product is used to treat an anaphylactic
allergic reaction - -epinephrine
- a/an ___ is a respiratory stimulant used to treat syncope (fainting) - -
ammonia inhalant
- as a histamine blocker, ___ is used to treat a localized allergic reaction - -
diphenhydramine
- the mandibular and lateral incisors are teeth # - -23,24,25,26
- the ___ covers the crown of the tooth, and is strengthened by fluoride
applications - -enamel
- the tooth that touches the distal part of #20 is: - -the mesial of #19
- in the maxillary arch, the surface of the teeth facing the tongue is the ___
surface - -lingual
- the nerve and blood vessels are located in the ___ of the tooth - -pulp
- tooth # 8 is a : - -central incisor
multiple choice questions and
Answers
the dental assistant works directly in the : - -treatment room
- describe the difference between chairside and circulating dental assistant -
-chairside- helping the dentist during a procedure
circulating- doing basic tasks as they are needed throughout the office
- in the dental treatment room, some commonly used equipment is: - -
rheostat
air-water syringe
oral evacuation system
- the oral evacuation system most commonly used by the dental assistant
during a dental procedure is the : - -high-volume evacuation system (HVE)
- the dental laboratory of the dental office is an area where: - -dental
impressions are made
diagnostic models are trimmed and finished
custom trays are prepared
- disinfection: - -is the usual method to clean work surfaces
- sterilization monitoring can be done by - -physical monitoring
chemical monitoring
biological monitoring
- personal protective equipment includes: - -protective clothing
face masks
protective eyewear/face shield
gloves
- sterilization methods include; - -steam/dry heat
chemical
- the biohazard/infectious waste found in most dental offices is/are: - -blood
and blood-soaked materials
pathological waste
sharps
, - a standardized emergency kit includes emergency supplies of life saving
drugs. kit maintenance calls for routine inspection to determine drug: - -
quantity and expiration
- ___ is the brand name of epinephrine that comes preloaded for the first
injection following an anaphylactic allergic reaction - -EpiPen
- ____ is used to treat low blood sugar. many forms may be used to treat
hypoglycemia, such as pre-packaged gel, orange juice, icing, hard candy or
soft drinks (non-diet) - -glucose
- a bronchodilator that is used to treat an asthma attack - -albuterol
- ___ is a vasodilator used to treat an angina attack - -nitroglycerin
- as a common brand name for diphenhydramine, this product may be used
to treat a localized allergic reaction - -Benadryl
- a thrombolytic (clot buster) that is used to treat a heart attack, also known
as a myocardial infarction. - -baby aspirin
- as a histamine blocker, this product is used to treat an anaphylactic
allergic reaction - -epinephrine
- a/an ___ is a respiratory stimulant used to treat syncope (fainting) - -
ammonia inhalant
- as a histamine blocker, ___ is used to treat a localized allergic reaction - -
diphenhydramine
- the mandibular and lateral incisors are teeth # - -23,24,25,26
- the ___ covers the crown of the tooth, and is strengthened by fluoride
applications - -enamel
- the tooth that touches the distal part of #20 is: - -the mesial of #19
- in the maxillary arch, the surface of the teeth facing the tongue is the ___
surface - -lingual
- the nerve and blood vessels are located in the ___ of the tooth - -pulp
- tooth # 8 is a : - -central incisor
