Question 1

What is indirect vision?

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A)  "Straight on" visual effect
B)  Viewing an object through the use of a mirror
C)  The object is viewed in reverse
D)  Both b and cE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated and should include:

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A)  disinfecting the room with the patient present so he or she is assured that everything has been cleaned properly.
B)  having the patient's record, radiographs, and laboratory case in place.
C)  opening the sterile preset tray or autobag before the patient enters the treatment room so patients can see all the instruments out and ready when they arrive.
D)  placing a cup filled with water out before the patient enters the treatment room for the patient to use when rinsing his or her mouth.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Based on the "clock concept" of operating zones,the patient's face would represent what area?

Accepted Answer

A)  The center of the clock with the top of the head at the 12 o'clock position
B)  The right of the clock with the head at the 3 o'clock position
C)  The left of the clock with the head at the 9 o'clock position
D)  None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

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A)  initiate conversation with the patient.
B)  ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment.
C)  give the patient a magazine and leave him or her alone.
D)   both a and b.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

One of the best ways to know your patients,and be better prepared for the day ahead,is to have a brief meeting or review:

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A)  as each patient arrives.
B)  in the morning, during lunch, and at the end of the day.
C)  each morning, before patients arrive.
D)  on the following day before heading home for the evening.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is not a goal of team dentistry,also known as four-handed dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  To minimize stress and fatigue during dental procedures
B)  To cause back pain and muscle aches
C)  To follow motion economy during instrument transfer
D)  To use moisture control techniques to improve visibility of the work fieldE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The most common position for the patient in the dental chair for most dental procedures is:

Accepted Answer

A)  upright.
B)  subsupine.
C)  supine.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Team dentistry is described as:

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A)  four-handed dentistry.
B)  being taught to dentists and dental assistant students for the past 40 years.
C)  the way the dentist and the dental assistant work together to perform clinical procedures.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Instruments with hinges are:

Accepted Answer

A)  transferred with the handles in the assistant's palm.
B)  transferred by directing the handles into the dentist's palm.
C)  held by the working end by the assistant during instrument transfer.
D)  both b and c.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

When greeting and escorting the patient to the treatment room,a dental assistant should:

Accepted Answer

A)  address patient using his or her title.
B)  establish eye contact and smile.
C)  introduce himself or herself.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reverse palm-thumb grasp
B)  Palm grasp
C)  Pen grasp
D)  Palm-thumb graspE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  A finger rest
B)  Stabilizes the hand
C)  Reduces possibility of slipping or traumatizing tissues of the mouth
D)  All of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

When passing a dental instrument,the dental assistant should grasp the instrument:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the working end.
B)  at the end of the handle.
C)  opposite the working end.
D)  both b and c.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The basic instrument grasps include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pen grasp
B)  Palm grasp
C)  Palm-thumb grasp
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following factors does not influence the manner in which the operator grasps and holds an instrument for use?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of instrument
B)  The height of the operator
C)  How the instrument is used
D)  Which area of the mouth is being treatedE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the classification of motions should only be used with single-handed transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Class I, Class IV, Class V
B)  Class I, Class III, Class V
C)  Class I, Class II, Class III
D)  Class I, Class II, Class VE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

The most common position for the patient in the dental chair for most dental procedures is:

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A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated and should include:

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The basic instrument grasps include which of the following?

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Based on the "clock concept" of operating zones,the patient's face would represent what area?

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One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

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What is indirect vision?

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Instruments with hinges are:

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Which of the classification of motions should only be used with single-handed transfer?

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One of the best ways to know your patients,and be better prepared for the day ahead,is to have a brief meeting or review:

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Which of the following is not a goal of team dentistry,also known as four-handed dentistry?

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When greeting and escorting the patient to the treatment room,a dental assistant should:

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Which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument?

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What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

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Team dentistry is described as:

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Which of the following factors does not influence the manner in which the operator grasps and holds an instrument for use?

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When passing a dental instrument,the dental assistant should grasp the instrument:

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Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

The most common position for the patient in the dental chair for most dental procedures is:

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A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated and should include:

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The basic instrument grasps include which of the following?

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Based on the "clock concept" of operating zones,the patient's face would represent what area?

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One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

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What is indirect vision?

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Instruments with hinges are:

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Which of the classification of motions should only be used with single-handed transfer?

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One of the best ways to know your patients,and be better prepared for the day ahead,is to have a brief meeting or review:

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Which of the following is not a goal of team dentistry,also known as four-handed dentistry?

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When greeting and escorting the patient to the treatment room,a dental assistant should:

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Which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument?

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What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

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Team dentistry is described as:

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Which of the following factors does not influence the manner in which the operator grasps and holds an instrument for use?

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When passing a dental instrument,the dental assistant should grasp the instrument:

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