Deck 9: Clinical Dentistry

Question 1

In the ________________ position, the patient's head is actually lower than the feet.

Answer 1

subsupine

Question 2

Which piece of dental equipment triturates encapsulated dental materials?

A) Amalgamator
B) Curing light
C) Rheostat
D) Operating light

Answer 2

Amalgamator

Question 3

Which ergonomic mistake creates lower back pain?

A) Overextension of the wrist repetitively
B) Flexing the shoulder for over an hour a day
C) Extending or elevating the arm for a long period
D) Twisting the body over an extended period

Answer 3

Twisting the body over an extended period

Question 4

Operating _____________ are based on a "clock concept" to position the dental team.

Question 5

When transferring an instrument, motion should be restricted with the:

A) fingers
B) fingers and wrist
C) fingers, wrist, and elbow
D) fingers, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

Question 6

Which is transferred to the dentist by placing the handle over his or her fingers?

A) Pliers
B) Syringe
C) Scissors
D) Forceps

Question 7

A right-handed assistant operates in which location?

A) 10:00 to 12:00
B) 12:00 to 2:00
C) 2:00 to 4:00
D) 4:00 to 7:00

Question 8

The "zone clock" is divided into ____________ zones. (Use numeric characters only in your answer.)

Question 9

The transfer zone is located directly over the patient's:

A) forehead
B) chest
C) neck
D) face

Question 10

Patients receive their treatment in which designated area?

A) Operatory
B) Lounge
C) Laboratory
D) Reception

Question 11

What determines the position of the dental chair?

A) Patient's size
B) Length of the clinician's arms and hands
C) Area of the mouth being treated and the type of procedure being done
D) Type or style of dental chair

Question 12

The operator is seated with:

A) a flat back and relaxed shoulders
B) feet suspended above the floor
C) knees slightly higher than hip level
D) elbows lifted away from the body

Question 13

Always greet the patient using his or her:

A) first name
B) nickname
C) middle name
D) last name

Question 14

The dental unit is usually located in which zone?

A) Static
B) Operator's
C) Assistant's
D) Transfer

Question 15

When transferring instruments during a procedure, a specific _______________-handed technique is most efficient.

Question 16

Which piece of equipment has an adjustable headrest for patient comfort?

A) Operator's stool
B) Assistant's stool
C) Dental chair
D) Dental unit

Question 17

The manner in which the dentist holds an instrument is termed the _____________.

Question 18

Training for expanded functions can take place in each location, EXCEPT a/an:

A) dental assisting program
B) program approved by the dental board
C) state-approved continuing education course
D) in-office, one-on-one training with the dentist

Question 19

Which polymerizes resins and composites?

A) Rheostat
B) Curing light
C) Amalgamator
D) Air-water syringe

Question 20

In the supine position, the patient is:

A) lying down, head lower than the feet
B) seated upright, with the back of the chair at a 90-degree angle
C) almost lying down, head and knees along the same plane
D) seated upright, leaning slightly forward, with chin to chest

Question 21

The most common patient position for dental procedures is the _____________ position.

Question 22

When a patient is in the upright position, the back of the chair is placed at a 45-degree angle.

Question 23

Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to problems associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist.

Question 24

Operating zones are based on the clock concept.

Question 25

Using the single-handed technique, you should retrieve an instrument from the tray setup with your __________ hand.

Question 26

Zone locations are not influenced by whether the operator is right-handed or left-handed.

Question 27

The assistant should be seated with feet on the platform near the base of the stool.

Question 28

You use the last two fingers of your __________ hand to retrieve the used instrument from the dentist.

Question 29

Care of dental equipment is the responsibility of the clinical staff.

Question 30

The clinical assistant delivers the mirror and explorer simultaneously, using a _____-handed exchange.

Question 31

The clinical assistant should be 2 to 3 inches higher than the operator.

Question 32

Most instruments have two ends and are referred to as ____________-ended instruments.

Question 33

The design of the clinical area is not dependent on the number of dental assistants on staff.