Deck 1: Office Preparation

Question 1

An office emergency routine is a definitive emergency plan ____.

A) carried out by the dentist to ensure the safety of his/her patient
B) indicating the responsibilities of each member of the dental team in the event the dentist is suddenly unable to perform his/her duties
C) indicating the responsibilities of each member of the dental/office team in the event of a natural disaster or fire
D) indicating the responsibilities of each member of the dental team to ensure the safety of the patient

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When operating an oxygen tank it is important to adjust the flowmeter to the point at which it is releasing ____ liters of oxygen.

A) 2 to 4
B) 4 to 6
C) 6 to 8
D) 8 to 10

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is an advantage of a manufactured dental emergency supply kit?

A) The dentist usually has extensive training with all of the items provided in the kit.
B) These kits are often available with automatic replacement of outdated medications.
C) Malpractice insurance rates generally are lower for dental practices that use manufactured kits rather than homemade kits.
D) These kits are usually accompanied by a telephone "hotline" service that provides "real-time" instructions in the event of a dental emergency.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Why may the dental auxiliary feel there is no need to be familiar with dental emergency supply kits?

A) In most areas, it is illegal for a dental auxiliary to use the majority of the items in the kit.
B) It is the legal responsibility of the dentist to ensure that the drugs and equipment in the kit are up-to-date and in good working order.
C) Many of the items found in the kit are in general readily available in the dental exam room.
D) Emergencies are such a rare occurrence in dental practices that many auxiliaries feel they will never need to use an emergency kit.

Question 5

Homemade emergency dental kits are not recommended for a dental office emergency.

Question 6

Due to HIPAA regulations, the name of the patient must be withheld from the dispatcher when calling emergency medical services.

Question 7

Which is NOT a step involved in operating an oxygen tank?

A) Before securing the attachments, tap on the tank to determine if it is full.
B) Open the regulator valve all the way and then turn it back one turn.
C) Check the face mask hose for twists or knots.
D) Use the attached wrench to open the seal.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the demand-valve resuscitator?

A) It senses whether a person is breathing on their own and sends a warning signal to start CPR when breathing has ceased.
B) It regulates the pressure of the oxygen being released from the tank.
C) It forces oxygen into the lungs of a person who is not breathing.
D) It synchronizes with the flowmeter and adjusts the ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide depending on the needs of the patient.

Question 9

What is the best way for a dental office to prepare for an emergency?

A) An "office emergency handbook" should be located in a marked location that is familiar to all dental staff.
B) It is the responsibility of the dentist to assign each person a function and to regularly test his/her team on their assigned roles.
C) The staff should receive formal training and certification in life saving emergency medical practices.
D) An emergency should be simulated, with each person performing his or her assigned functions.

Question 10

Found in emergency dental kits, an "ampule" is a ____.

A) pre-filled syringe
B) single-dose of a drug used to fill a syringe
C) sealed container of prescription pills
D) pre-filled IV bag

Question 11

What is an advantage of using a clear mask when administering oxygen to a patient?

A) If a film forms on the mask, then the oxygen in the tank has been "oxidized" and the tank must be changed.
B) It makes it easier to determine if the oxygen flow has diminished.
C) It can be determined if the patient has begun to breathe on their own because the "fogging" of the mask is easily visible.
D) The patient can easily communicate with the dental staff.

Question 12

All oxygen tanks are ____.

A) red
B) green
C) blue
D) yellow

Question 13

Oxygen can be very dangerous because it can make a small flame burn out of control.

Question 14

What is a disadvantage of using a homemade dental emergency supply kit?

A) They must be specially certified by an emergency medical department.
B) Certain medications categorized as controlled substances are easier to obtain when purchased with a manufactured kit.
C) With a homemade kit, special instructions must be gathered from a variety of sources.
D) There is an increased risk for human error when assembling a homemade emergency kit.

Question 15

The oxygen tank size best suited for a dental office is the E cylinder.

Question 16

What is an example of an item found in a dental emergency supply kit?

A) nebulizer
B) syringe filled with insulin
C) an ampule of Serzone
D) a sugar source

Question 17

What is a responsibility of the dental auxiliary during a dental office emergency?

A) Notify the on-call pharmacist so that he/she can prepare the appropriate drugs.
B) Assist the dentist by determining which drugs to administer to the patient.
C) Assist the dentist by preparing emergency drugs.
D) Administer the appropriate emergency drugs to the patient.

Question 18

What is the role of the receptionist during a dental office emergency?

A) Contact emergency medical services.
B) Clear the office of all non-essential personnel and patients.
C) Inform the other patients about the exact nature of the emergency.
D) Assist the dental auxiliary.

Question 19

Which oxygen tank attachment allows pressure to be released at a reduced rate?

A) a regulator
B) a flowmeter
C) an oxygen mask
D) an adapter