questions
what symbol best indicates a tooth that is not visible in the mouth? - Answer- x through
the tooth
a base is placed - Answer- protect the pulp, decay or trauma was to close to the pulp,
on the floor of the prep.
according to the dental board regulation, how long should sterilizing monitoring records
be stored? - Answer- one year
which of the following is an example of an osha required sharp with engineered injury
protection - Answer- a self sheathing needle attached to a dental anesthetic syringe.
the air/water syringe is primary used in coronal polishing procedure to? - Answer-
remove the remaining paste
which is the following should be done FIRST when a adult pt does not have a pulse? -
Answer- call for emergency assistance
oral surgery procedures require the use of? - Answer- sterile irrigating solutions using a
sterile delivery system
when setting up a instrument tray the instruments should be set up? - Answer- from left
to right
who legally owns a pt dental radiographs? - Answer- the dentist
calcium hydroxide is used a - Answer- liner NOT base
prior to sterilization, loose contaminated instruments are processed in an ultrasonic
cleaner to - Answer- remove debri and bioburden
a critical step for healthcare providers is preventing the spread of disease is proper
hygiene of the ... - Answer- hands
the purpose of a dental sealant is - Answer- to prevent decay in the pits and fissures of
teeth
elevating the pt feet above the head to increase blood flow to the brain is the response
to what medical condition? - Answer- syncope
, angles classifications are used to classify and describe - Answer- malocclusion
the portion of the dental instrument held by the operator is called the? - Answer- handle
which of the following is the best way to handle a anxious patient? - Answer- encourage
questions
the patient records is a permanent document of whom? - Answer- the dentist
which of the following contains calcium hydroxide - Answer- dycal
what type of mechanical device is used to clean contaminated instruments prior to
sterilization - Answer- ultrasonic
when cleaning contaminated instruments an assistant receives a percutaneous injury to
the finger The assistant must FIRST? - Answer- wash hands with soap and water
why are pits and fissures susceptible to caries - Answer- saliva pools in these areas and
these areas are hard to clean
clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should include... - Answer-
short appts to reduce stress.
spreaders and pluggers are used in the - Answer- obturation of a root canal
what instrument is idea for carving a occlusal amalgams ? - Answer- discloid-cleoid
who is legally allowed to place a base during a restorative procedure? - Answer- dentist
and rda
what is the proper method for decontaminating impressions before sending them to the
lab? - Answer- clean and disinfect using an intermediate level disinfectant
a single use item reduces the risk of disease transmission because it is - Answer-
discarded and not reused
are sealants the only preventative measure used? - Answer- no
what are ways that sealant materials harden? - Answer- light cure, self cure,
polymerization
a pt with which medical condition may benefit from prophylactic sublingual nitrogylcerin -
Answer- cardiovascular disorders
what is a sign of anaphylactic shock? - Answer- respiratory distress