Clinical Considerations in Dental Practice
Total Questions - 412
Easy Mcq (315 Questions)
Q1. Which of the following would not contribute to the development of a musculoskeletal injury?
A. Engaging in highly repetitive tasks
B. Allowing time for sufficient rest
C. Making forceful movements
D. Maintaining an awkward posture
Q2. A
painful musculoskeletal disorder of the fingers, hand, and/or wrists owing to the
compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder is termed .
A. tenosynovitis
B. ulnar nerve entrapment
C. pronator syndrome
D. thoracic outlet syndrome
Q3. Which of the following does not describe correct neutral seated position for the clinician?
A. Shoulders lifted up toward the ears
B. Upper arms parallel to the long axis of the torso
C. Elbows at waist level
D. Forearms held parallel to the floor
Q4. All of the following situations can result in musculoskeletal injury except
A. poor operator positioning
B. excessive force of the instrument against the tooth
, C. keeping weight evenly balanced while sitting
D. repeating the same movement over and over
Q5. A review of the literature reveals the prevalence of MSDs among dental professionals may be
as high as:
A. 20%
B. 45%
C. 78%
D. 93%
Q6. Which of the following is an improper positioning practice resulting from the patient's chair
being too high?
A. Shoulders up and elbows away from the body
B. Sitting on the hip closest to the patient
C. Curved back for better vision
D. Neck tilted over 15 degrees
Q7. The most common positioning error made by clinicians during periodontal instrumentation is .
A. sitting too far away from the patient
B. patient's head is not at the edge of the headrest
C. patient is too high in relation to clinician
D. leaning too far over the patient
Q8. Which of the following does not describe correct elements of the seated clinician position?
A. Feet positioned in wide base of support
B. Feet flat on the floor touching each other
C. Feet flat on the floor about a shoulder's width apart
, D. Feet flat on the floor not tucked under stool
Q9. Magnification loupes can decrease eyestrain and improve visual sharpness. Magnification may
increase the tendency to lean forward to get a better view.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q10. Which of the following does not describe correct elements of the neutral seated clinician
position?
A. Back is in a rounded position
B. Distribute the body's weight evenly on both hips
C. Feet flat on the floor about a shoulder's width apart
D. All three normal back curves should be present while sitting
Q11. Neutral position means the joint is being used near the middle of its full range of motion. Poor
wrist positioning can diminish grip strength.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q12. Staticposture is part of the ideal neutral clinician position. Force refers to the amount of effort
created by the muscles.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
, C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q13. The following statements correctly describe periodontal instrumentation except:
A. Periodontal instrumentation requires excessive upper body immobility
B. Instrumentation requires frequent repetitive motions
C. Periodontal instrumentation seldom uses a pinch grip
D. Instrumentation requires high force application
Q14. A painful disorder of the wrist and hand caused by compression of the median nerve within
the wrist is:
A. Ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome
B. Carpal tunnel syndrome
C. Tendinitis
D. Tenosynovitis
Q15. Theclinician is seated facing the side of the patient's head with the midline of his or her torso
even with the patient's mouth. Which clock position is this?
A. 8:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 4:00 if left-handed
B. 9:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 3:00 if left-handed
C. 10:00 to 11:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 2:00 to 1:00 if left-handed
D. 12:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 12:00 if left-handed
Q16. The clinician is seated near the corner of the patient headrest with the midline of his or her
torso even with the temple region of the patient's head. Which clock position is this?
A. 8:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 4:00 if left-handed
B. 9:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 3:00 if left-handed
Total Questions - 412
Easy Mcq (315 Questions)
Q1. Which of the following would not contribute to the development of a musculoskeletal injury?
A. Engaging in highly repetitive tasks
B. Allowing time for sufficient rest
C. Making forceful movements
D. Maintaining an awkward posture
Q2. A
painful musculoskeletal disorder of the fingers, hand, and/or wrists owing to the
compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder is termed .
A. tenosynovitis
B. ulnar nerve entrapment
C. pronator syndrome
D. thoracic outlet syndrome
Q3. Which of the following does not describe correct neutral seated position for the clinician?
A. Shoulders lifted up toward the ears
B. Upper arms parallel to the long axis of the torso
C. Elbows at waist level
D. Forearms held parallel to the floor
Q4. All of the following situations can result in musculoskeletal injury except
A. poor operator positioning
B. excessive force of the instrument against the tooth
, C. keeping weight evenly balanced while sitting
D. repeating the same movement over and over
Q5. A review of the literature reveals the prevalence of MSDs among dental professionals may be
as high as:
A. 20%
B. 45%
C. 78%
D. 93%
Q6. Which of the following is an improper positioning practice resulting from the patient's chair
being too high?
A. Shoulders up and elbows away from the body
B. Sitting on the hip closest to the patient
C. Curved back for better vision
D. Neck tilted over 15 degrees
Q7. The most common positioning error made by clinicians during periodontal instrumentation is .
A. sitting too far away from the patient
B. patient's head is not at the edge of the headrest
C. patient is too high in relation to clinician
D. leaning too far over the patient
Q8. Which of the following does not describe correct elements of the seated clinician position?
A. Feet positioned in wide base of support
B. Feet flat on the floor touching each other
C. Feet flat on the floor about a shoulder's width apart
, D. Feet flat on the floor not tucked under stool
Q9. Magnification loupes can decrease eyestrain and improve visual sharpness. Magnification may
increase the tendency to lean forward to get a better view.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q10. Which of the following does not describe correct elements of the neutral seated clinician
position?
A. Back is in a rounded position
B. Distribute the body's weight evenly on both hips
C. Feet flat on the floor about a shoulder's width apart
D. All three normal back curves should be present while sitting
Q11. Neutral position means the joint is being used near the middle of its full range of motion. Poor
wrist positioning can diminish grip strength.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q12. Staticposture is part of the ideal neutral clinician position. Force refers to the amount of effort
created by the muscles.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
, C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Q13. The following statements correctly describe periodontal instrumentation except:
A. Periodontal instrumentation requires excessive upper body immobility
B. Instrumentation requires frequent repetitive motions
C. Periodontal instrumentation seldom uses a pinch grip
D. Instrumentation requires high force application
Q14. A painful disorder of the wrist and hand caused by compression of the median nerve within
the wrist is:
A. Ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome
B. Carpal tunnel syndrome
C. Tendinitis
D. Tenosynovitis
Q15. Theclinician is seated facing the side of the patient's head with the midline of his or her torso
even with the patient's mouth. Which clock position is this?
A. 8:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 4:00 if left-handed
B. 9:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 3:00 if left-handed
C. 10:00 to 11:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 2:00 to 1:00 if left-handed
D. 12:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 12:00 if left-handed
Q16. The clinician is seated near the corner of the patient headrest with the midline of his or her
torso even with the temple region of the patient's head. Which clock position is this?
A. 8:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 4:00 if left-handed
B. 9:00 if the clinician is right-handed; 3:00 if left-handed
