PCT Final Review | University of Alberta Dental Hygiene | Questions with 100%
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Question: Understand the difference between a chemical indicator and
spore tests
Answer:
Indicator Strips Relates only to the temperature to which the autoclave was heated Does not
confirm the 'bugs' have been killed
Spore Tests Confirms sterilizer unit is working effectively and is killing all 'bugs' Frequency:
once weekly/monthly
Question: What kills spores and all forms of bacteria, fungi and
viruses?
Answer:
High level
Question: Heat sterilization methods + temperatures (of dry heat and
chemical heat)
Answer:
Moist heat (steam under pressure): 250*F (121*C), 20 minutes
Dry heat: 350*F (160*C), 60-120 minutes
Chemical vapor (Chemiclave): 270*F (132*C), 20 minutes
Question: How to sharpen
Answer:
1) heel-third
2) middle-third
3) toe or tip third
4) if curet, sharpe around toe
If curet, recontour the back to smooth the back
Question: Correct internal angle of instrument when sharpening
Answer:
70-80 degrees
,Question: Sharpening stone types
Answer:
Arkansas stone India stone Ceramic stone Mounted composition stone
Question: Which stone is lubricated with water?
Answer:
synthetic stone
Question: Fine grain stones
Answer:
400+ grit
Produce much sharper cutting edges
Stay sharper LONGER
Question: A sharp cutting edge...
Answer:
does NOT reflect light
Grab or scratch the surface of a test stick
Question: When client is choking the hygienist should not interfere
with attempts to dislodge the object if client is....
Answer:
coughing.
Let them cough until it dislodges
Question: When client is choking the hygienist SHOULD interfere with
attempts to dislodge the object if client ...
Answer:
cannot speak or cough forcefully.
Perform The "Abdominal Thrust" (was known as the "Heimlech maneuver")
, Question: Do you make a patient sit up after a heart attack?
Answer:
YES
Question: What to do if client has a heart attack
Answer:
1.Stop the procedure
2.Place the patient in a comfortable position,
3.Monitor vital signs
4.Administer oxygen
5.Call 911
6.Start basic life support
7.It is always important to also ask if the patient if they have experienced this before and
what did they do about it
Question: 6 sextants
Answer:
2 anterior sextants, 4 posterior sextants
Question: 4 quadrants
Answer:
Quad 1-4
Question: Health history questionnaire - if you make a mistake....
Answer:
cross it out (one line), no white out
Question: What to do on Health history form if there is Latex
allergy/Penicillin allergy/medication alert?
Answer:
Written in red pen
Verified Answers | Latest Update
Question: Understand the difference between a chemical indicator and
spore tests
Answer:
Indicator Strips Relates only to the temperature to which the autoclave was heated Does not
confirm the 'bugs' have been killed
Spore Tests Confirms sterilizer unit is working effectively and is killing all 'bugs' Frequency:
once weekly/monthly
Question: What kills spores and all forms of bacteria, fungi and
viruses?
Answer:
High level
Question: Heat sterilization methods + temperatures (of dry heat and
chemical heat)
Answer:
Moist heat (steam under pressure): 250*F (121*C), 20 minutes
Dry heat: 350*F (160*C), 60-120 minutes
Chemical vapor (Chemiclave): 270*F (132*C), 20 minutes
Question: How to sharpen
Answer:
1) heel-third
2) middle-third
3) toe or tip third
4) if curet, sharpe around toe
If curet, recontour the back to smooth the back
Question: Correct internal angle of instrument when sharpening
Answer:
70-80 degrees
,Question: Sharpening stone types
Answer:
Arkansas stone India stone Ceramic stone Mounted composition stone
Question: Which stone is lubricated with water?
Answer:
synthetic stone
Question: Fine grain stones
Answer:
400+ grit
Produce much sharper cutting edges
Stay sharper LONGER
Question: A sharp cutting edge...
Answer:
does NOT reflect light
Grab or scratch the surface of a test stick
Question: When client is choking the hygienist should not interfere
with attempts to dislodge the object if client is....
Answer:
coughing.
Let them cough until it dislodges
Question: When client is choking the hygienist SHOULD interfere with
attempts to dislodge the object if client ...
Answer:
cannot speak or cough forcefully.
Perform The "Abdominal Thrust" (was known as the "Heimlech maneuver")
, Question: Do you make a patient sit up after a heart attack?
Answer:
YES
Question: What to do if client has a heart attack
Answer:
1.Stop the procedure
2.Place the patient in a comfortable position,
3.Monitor vital signs
4.Administer oxygen
5.Call 911
6.Start basic life support
7.It is always important to also ask if the patient if they have experienced this before and
what did they do about it
Question: 6 sextants
Answer:
2 anterior sextants, 4 posterior sextants
Question: 4 quadrants
Answer:
Quad 1-4
Question: Health history questionnaire - if you make a mistake....
Answer:
cross it out (one line), no white out
Question: What to do on Health history form if there is Latex
allergy/Penicillin allergy/medication alert?
Answer:
Written in red pen
