General Chairside. Test 3
The position of the body standing erect with the feet together and the arms hanging at
the sides with the palms facing forward is referred to as the ______ position - answer
Anatomic
The examination technique in which the examiner uses his or her fingers to feel for size,
texture, and consistency of hard and soft tissue is called: - answer Palpation
Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentist office? - answer Implied
consent
Implied consent is: - answer A voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by
another person
A patients chart that denotes a congenital absence of some or all of the teeth would
indicate: - answer Anodontia
Which tooth numbering system begins with the maxillary right third molar as tooth #1
and ends with the mandibular right third molar as tooth #32? - answer Universal
An abbreviation used in the progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusobuccal
restoration is: - answerMOB
A developmental abnormality characterized by the complete bonding of two adjacent
teeth caused by irregular growth is: - answerFusion
Which condition prevents a tooth from reaching its normal position in the mouth
because of tissue, bone, or another tooth? - answerImpaction
Which is an oral habit characterized by involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of
the teeth? - answerBruxism
A horizontal of transverse plane divides the body into: - answerSuperior and inferior
portions
Which cells are associated with bone formation? - answerOsteoblasts
For how long should the air/water syringe be flushed during the beginning of the day
during set-up and at the end of each day during closing? - answer2 minutes
What is not a function of the paranasal sinuses? - answerAssist in smelling
, Which item would the dental assistant not include in the instruments and materials for
an occlusal equilibration procedure? - answerAnesthetic
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? - answerTransfer zone
Which condition results in an alginate impression is stored in water or a very wet paper
towel and absorbs additional water? - answerImbibition
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? - answer97.6°F-
99.0°F
Which material is recommended for polishing of filled hybrid composite and resin
restorations? - answerAluminum oxide paste
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has
_____ before treatment is begun - answerCompleted and updated their medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular
accident? - answerParalysis, speech problems, and vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for: -
answerCompressions, airway, breathing
Which is the most frequently used substance in a medical emergency? - answerOxygen
Which is the leading cause of heart attack? - answerCoronary artery disease
Which is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest with rapid, shallow breathing,
light headedness, a rapid heartbeat, and a panic stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands? - answerHyperventilation
While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of
pregnancy, the patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient
be repositioned in the dental chair? - answerTilted to the left side
To ensure that a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important for the
dental assistant is to: - answerBe alert to continuously observe the patient to note any
potential problems
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia? -
answerHunger, sweating, and mood change
In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications
of motion? - answerFive
The position of the body standing erect with the feet together and the arms hanging at
the sides with the palms facing forward is referred to as the ______ position - answer
Anatomic
The examination technique in which the examiner uses his or her fingers to feel for size,
texture, and consistency of hard and soft tissue is called: - answer Palpation
Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentist office? - answer Implied
consent
Implied consent is: - answer A voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by
another person
A patients chart that denotes a congenital absence of some or all of the teeth would
indicate: - answer Anodontia
Which tooth numbering system begins with the maxillary right third molar as tooth #1
and ends with the mandibular right third molar as tooth #32? - answer Universal
An abbreviation used in the progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusobuccal
restoration is: - answerMOB
A developmental abnormality characterized by the complete bonding of two adjacent
teeth caused by irregular growth is: - answerFusion
Which condition prevents a tooth from reaching its normal position in the mouth
because of tissue, bone, or another tooth? - answerImpaction
Which is an oral habit characterized by involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of
the teeth? - answerBruxism
A horizontal of transverse plane divides the body into: - answerSuperior and inferior
portions
Which cells are associated with bone formation? - answerOsteoblasts
For how long should the air/water syringe be flushed during the beginning of the day
during set-up and at the end of each day during closing? - answer2 minutes
What is not a function of the paranasal sinuses? - answerAssist in smelling
, Which item would the dental assistant not include in the instruments and materials for
an occlusal equilibration procedure? - answerAnesthetic
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? - answerTransfer zone
Which condition results in an alginate impression is stored in water or a very wet paper
towel and absorbs additional water? - answerImbibition
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? - answer97.6°F-
99.0°F
Which material is recommended for polishing of filled hybrid composite and resin
restorations? - answerAluminum oxide paste
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has
_____ before treatment is begun - answerCompleted and updated their medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular
accident? - answerParalysis, speech problems, and vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for: -
answerCompressions, airway, breathing
Which is the most frequently used substance in a medical emergency? - answerOxygen
Which is the leading cause of heart attack? - answerCoronary artery disease
Which is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest with rapid, shallow breathing,
light headedness, a rapid heartbeat, and a panic stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands? - answerHyperventilation
While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of
pregnancy, the patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient
be repositioned in the dental chair? - answerTilted to the left side
To ensure that a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important for the
dental assistant is to: - answerBe alert to continuously observe the patient to note any
potential problems
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia? -
answerHunger, sweating, and mood change
In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications
of motion? - answerFive
