DDA Final Exam Study Guide
Comprehensive Questions and
Solutions Graded A+
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how will it be used,
when it may be disclosed, and - Answer: written privacy procedures include description of staff
members who have access to PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may be disclosed, and
ensures that any business associates who have access to PHI agree to the same limitations on
the use and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is - Answer: The single most important role of
the receptionist is to help shape the patient's perception of the dental practice by being positive
and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record of - Answer: the
accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes: - Answer: Root Planing, scaling and polishing are all
fundamentals responsibilities of the dental hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH STRUCTURE IS THE
SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
, more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many transaction code sets
are used today? - Answer: The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different code sets, reducing
the number of code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health information. -
Answer: The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of electronic health
information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones make up the
face? - Answer: The face is comprises 14 bones.
The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA - Answer: Lining mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, and under
surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping and tearing
food? - Answer: Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping & tearing
food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of potential exposure
would be classified as which category(ies)? - Answer: A DAA who will never be assigned to work
in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for reuse? -
Answer: The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of
contaminated instruments.
The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is - Answer: Lining Mucosa covers the cheeks,
lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called. - Answer: The cementum covers
the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
Comprehensive Questions and
Solutions Graded A+
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how will it be used,
when it may be disclosed, and - Answer: written privacy procedures include description of staff
members who have access to PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may be disclosed, and
ensures that any business associates who have access to PHI agree to the same limitations on
the use and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is - Answer: The single most important role of
the receptionist is to help shape the patient's perception of the dental practice by being positive
and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record of - Answer: the
accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes: - Answer: Root Planing, scaling and polishing are all
fundamentals responsibilities of the dental hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH STRUCTURE IS THE
SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
, more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many transaction code sets
are used today? - Answer: The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different code sets, reducing
the number of code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health information. -
Answer: The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of electronic health
information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones make up the
face? - Answer: The face is comprises 14 bones.
The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA - Answer: Lining mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, and under
surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping and tearing
food? - Answer: Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping & tearing
food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of potential exposure
would be classified as which category(ies)? - Answer: A DAA who will never be assigned to work
in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for reuse? -
Answer: The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of
contaminated instruments.
The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is - Answer: Lining Mucosa covers the cheeks,
lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called. - Answer: The cementum covers
the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
