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AAPD Reference Manual Part 3 (Patient Safety - Nonvital Pulp Therapies)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2025 | 2026
What can be used to reduce preventable errors (e.g. pre-
sedation)?
Safety checklists
The concept/goal that a patient will not experience a
preventable harm or injury is known as ____
Zero Harm
Patient safety culture demands a _____ environment that
encourages all personnel to report errors and intervene in
matters of patient safety.
non-punitive (no blame)
True/False: Patient safety incident disclosure is lower in
dentistry compared with medicine since a dental-specific
reporting system does not exist in the United States.
True
T/F: Patient identification should include at least 3 patient
identifiers when providing care, treatment, or services
False (2 patient identifiers)
How to reduce fire potential of procedure when nitrous used if
ignition source and fuel present?
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- monitor flow of ____
- (H/L) volume suction for 1 min prior to ignition source
- maintain (moist/dry) working field
- avoid cutting ___
- monitor flow of gases
- high volume suction for one minute prior to use of ignition
source
- maintain moist working field
- avoid cutting dry
Documentation is encouraged for in-office anesthesia to
minimize risk to patients and includes:
- rationale for sedation
- informed consent
- instructions to parent
- dietary precautions
- pre-operative health evaluation
- prescriptions given with instructions for use
T/F: Providing dental sedation/GA at a dental office instead of
surgical center has been associated with substantial societal
cost savings
True
3 individuals required for DS/GA in dental office:
- anesthesia provider (independently practicing and currently
licensed)
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- operating dentist
- support personnel
What to look for in an in-office anesthesia provider:
- highly competent
- pediatric training (anesthesia of the very young)
- experience in dental setting
- advanced training in recognition/management of pediatric
emergencies
- collaboration with dentist
- compliance with licensure and regulatory requirements
- proof of liability insurance
Age definition of a pediatric patient for:
1. CAA:
2. Dental anesthesiologist:
3. Medical anesthesiologist:
4. OMFS:
1. CAA: </= 12 years
2. DA: </= 7 years
3. Medical: </= 12 years
4. OMFS: </= 18 years
What type of anesthesia provider has the longest program
duration for certification?
Medical anesthesiologist and OMFS (48 months)
Dental anesthesiologist (36 months)
CAA and Certified RN Anesthetist (24 months)
AAPD Reference Manual Part 3 (Patient Safety - Nonvital Pulp Therapies)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2025 | 2026
What can be used to reduce preventable errors (e.g. pre-
sedation)?
Safety checklists
The concept/goal that a patient will not experience a
preventable harm or injury is known as ____
Zero Harm
Patient safety culture demands a _____ environment that
encourages all personnel to report errors and intervene in
matters of patient safety.
non-punitive (no blame)
True/False: Patient safety incident disclosure is lower in
dentistry compared with medicine since a dental-specific
reporting system does not exist in the United States.
True
T/F: Patient identification should include at least 3 patient
identifiers when providing care, treatment, or services
False (2 patient identifiers)
How to reduce fire potential of procedure when nitrous used if
ignition source and fuel present?
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- monitor flow of ____
- (H/L) volume suction for 1 min prior to ignition source
- maintain (moist/dry) working field
- avoid cutting ___
- monitor flow of gases
- high volume suction for one minute prior to use of ignition
source
- maintain moist working field
- avoid cutting dry
Documentation is encouraged for in-office anesthesia to
minimize risk to patients and includes:
- rationale for sedation
- informed consent
- instructions to parent
- dietary precautions
- pre-operative health evaluation
- prescriptions given with instructions for use
T/F: Providing dental sedation/GA at a dental office instead of
surgical center has been associated with substantial societal
cost savings
True
3 individuals required for DS/GA in dental office:
- anesthesia provider (independently practicing and currently
licensed)
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- operating dentist
- support personnel
What to look for in an in-office anesthesia provider:
- highly competent
- pediatric training (anesthesia of the very young)
- experience in dental setting
- advanced training in recognition/management of pediatric
emergencies
- collaboration with dentist
- compliance with licensure and regulatory requirements
- proof of liability insurance
Age definition of a pediatric patient for:
1. CAA:
2. Dental anesthesiologist:
3. Medical anesthesiologist:
4. OMFS:
1. CAA: </= 12 years
2. DA: </= 7 years
3. Medical: </= 12 years
4. OMFS: </= 18 years
What type of anesthesia provider has the longest program
duration for certification?
Medical anesthesiologist and OMFS (48 months)
Dental anesthesiologist (36 months)
CAA and Certified RN Anesthetist (24 months)
