DANB: General Chairside - Exam 1 with
Complete Solutions
Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow
breathing, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeatm and a panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands?
a. asthma attack
b. hyperventilation
c. allergic reaction
d. angina Correct Ans-b. hyperventilation
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?
a. supine
b. tilted to the left side
c. subsupine
d. parallel to the floor Correct Ans-b. tilted to the left side
The ensure that a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important for the dental
assistant to:
a. check the patient's pulse periodically during treatment
b. check the patient's blood pressure periodically during treatment
c. be alert to continuously observe the patient to note any potential problems
d. ask the patient periodically how he or she feels Correct Ans-c. be alert to continuously
observe the patient to note any potential problems
, What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b. hunger, sweating, and mood change
c. itching, erythmea, and hives
d. coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate Correct Ans-b. hunger, sweating, and mood
changes
In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications of
motion?
a. four
b. five
c. three
d. two Correct Ans-b. five
The distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity should be approximately
__________ inches.
a. 6
b. 10
c. 16
d. 24 Correct Ans-c. 16 inches
While positioned in the dental assisting stool, the dental assistant should rest his or her feet:
a. on the floor
b. on the tubular bar around the base of the stool
c. on the legs of the dental stool
Complete Solutions
Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow
breathing, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeatm and a panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands?
a. asthma attack
b. hyperventilation
c. allergic reaction
d. angina Correct Ans-b. hyperventilation
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?
a. supine
b. tilted to the left side
c. subsupine
d. parallel to the floor Correct Ans-b. tilted to the left side
The ensure that a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important for the dental
assistant to:
a. check the patient's pulse periodically during treatment
b. check the patient's blood pressure periodically during treatment
c. be alert to continuously observe the patient to note any potential problems
d. ask the patient periodically how he or she feels Correct Ans-c. be alert to continuously
observe the patient to note any potential problems
, What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b. hunger, sweating, and mood change
c. itching, erythmea, and hives
d. coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate Correct Ans-b. hunger, sweating, and mood
changes
In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications of
motion?
a. four
b. five
c. three
d. two Correct Ans-b. five
The distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity should be approximately
__________ inches.
a. 6
b. 10
c. 16
d. 24 Correct Ans-c. 16 inches
While positioned in the dental assisting stool, the dental assistant should rest his or her feet:
a. on the floor
b. on the tubular bar around the base of the stool
c. on the legs of the dental stool
