Deck 32: The Dental Office

Question 1

Morning and evening routines for clinical areas are:

A)performed with the goal of leaving the office as soon as patient treatment is completed for the day
B)performed with the goal of leaving the office ready for patient care in the morning
C)the responsibility of the dentist to perform, in most practices
D)the responsibility of the business office staff to perform, in most practices

Answer 1

performed with the goal of leaving the office ready for patient care in the morning

Question 2

According to OSHA standards,the central sterilization area must be clearly divided into two sections,called:

A)contaminated/sterile.
B)dirty/clean.
C)bloody/clean.
D)clean/sterile.

Answer 2

contaminated/sterile.

Question 3

Which form of delivery provides the dentist with the easiest access to the dental handpieces without twisting his or her body?

A)Front
B)Right-side
C)Left-side
D)Rear

Answer 3

Front

Question 4

The goal in designing the dental treatment area is to achieve:

A)comfort and mobility for the dental team.
B)privacy and comfort for the dental patient.
C)setup of the dental equipment in the least amount of space possible.
D) both a and b.

Question 5

Most dental treatment is completed with the patient in the _____ position.

A)upright
B)supine
C)subsupine
D)both a and b

Question 6

The design of the dentist office should have _____ floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas.

A)hardwood
B)linoleum
C)carpet
D)concrete

Question 7

A device used to triturate dental materials is called a(n):

A)curing light.
B)dental unit.
C)handpiece.
D)amalgamator.

Question 8

When the dental chair is in the supine position,the:

A)back of the chair is positioned at a vertical 90-degree angle.
B)patient is positioned as if lying down.
C)patient's head is lower than the feet.
D)patient is in the correct position for exposure of radiographs and for taking impressions.

Question 9

A dental assistant's stool has two items not found on the operator's stool.These items are:

A)armrest and headrest.
B)light switch and food control device.
C)footrest and abdominal bar.
D)back cushion and abdominal bar.

Question 10

Water is removed from the patient's mouth by:

A)having the patient spit into a cuspidor.
B)using the saliva ejector.
C)using the high-volume evacuator.
D)both b and c.

Question 11

The master switches to be turned on in the opening of the office and turned off at the closing of the office are the:

A)central air compressor.
B)vacuum unit.
C)dental and radiographic units.
D)all of the above.

Question 12

Oral evacuation systems have filter traps to catch debris that could clog the system.The system is flushed daily and the disposable traps should be changed:

A)biweekly.
B)monthly.
C)weekly.
D)daily.

Question 13

Which one of the following specific areas of a dental office does not require privacy?

A)Administrative/business area
B)Clinical treatment areas
C)Sterilization center
D)Dentist's private office

Question 14

Patient dental chairs:

A)are only available for adult sized patients; however, booster seats may be purchased.
B)come with many visible mechanical parts, to facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
C)have finger- or foot-operated control systems to adjust the chair for dental treatment.
D)have fixed chair arms to provide a secure feeling to the patient.

Question 15

The _______ is most likely to be used as a consultation room.

A)dental staff lounge
B)dental laboratory
C)dentist's private office
D)administrative area

Question 16

Dental handpieces are controlled by a foot-controlled device called a(n):

A)central vacuum.
B)curing light.
C)rheostat.
D)air-water syringe.

Question 17

The central sterilization area is used for maintaining dental instruments.The area is divided into the _____ area and _____ area.

A)storage; clean
B)contaminated; clean
C)sterilized; clean
D)dirty; storage

Question 18

The control center of the clinical area in the dental practice is the dental treatment area,also called the:

A)dental operatory.
B)administrative area.
C)business computer center.
D)sterilization center.

Question 19

What item(s) are important to have in the reception area for patients to make their wait more comfortable?

A)Current reading material
B)Adequate seating for all patients
C)Proper lighting
D)All of the above

Question 20

In preparing the morning routine (opening the office),the dental assistant should arrive _____ minutes before the first scheduled patient.

A)15
B)60
C)10
D)30

Question 21

Model trimming,model pouring,and making bleaching trays are all procedures that take place in the:

A)operatory.
B)sterilization area.
C)laboratory.
D)dental staff lounge.

Question 22

What part of a dental assistant's stool helps the assistant avoid lower back pain caused from leaning over during dental procedures?

A)Backrest
B)Abdominal arm
C)Footrest
D)Wheel coasters

Question 23

In what room would a dentist discuss the diagnosis and treatment plans with a patient?

A)Reception
B)Dentist's private office
C)Dental laboratory
D)Consultation

Question 24

The dental staff lounge should be used:

A)by the staff during personal time.
B)for staff meetings.
C)to store dental supplies in the staff refrigerator.
D)both a and b.

Question 25

An instrument used to harden dental materials is the:

A)central air compressor.
B)curing light.
C)view box.
D)amalgamator.

Question 26

The patient is positioned in the dental chair so that the head is lower than the chest.This position is called:

A)supine.
B)upright.
C)subsupine.
D)recovery.

Question 27

The administrative area is separate from the reception area and the clinical area to:

A)be HIPAA compliant.
B)provide adequate patient privacy.
C)keep patient charts and information where other patients do not have access.
D)all of the above.

Question 28

The upright position is used for the following except:

A)patient arrival and dismissal.
B)taking of radiographs.
C)taking of impressions.
D)filling of cavities.

Question 29

The design of a dental chair utilizes a headrest that stabilizes and supports the head and neck.The headrest supports what area of the skull and neck?

A)Occipital and cervical
B)Frontal and lumbar
C)Temporal and spine
D)Parietal and cervical

Question 30

Which placement of the dental unit keeps the dental instruments and handpieces out of the patient's sight?

A)Side delivery
B)Rear delivery
C)Front delivery
D)None of the above

Question 31

Infection control of dental chairs is required after every patient.Dental chair design should include which of the following to ease the infection control process?

A)Smooth, seamless surface
B)Flat, smooth control buttons
C)Foot controls
D)All of the above

Question 32

The dental assistant's stool is positioned ______ inches higher than the operator's stool,allowing the dental assistant to have better visibility.

A)2 to 5
B)6 to 8
C)4 to 6
D)1 to 2