Deck 6: The Dental Hygiene Care Environment

Question 1

Sometimes when a client is too ill to travel to the dental clinic,it may be necessary to use:

A) Mechanized instruments
B) Antiretraction valves
C) Disposable equipment
D) Portable dental equipment

Answer 1

Portable dental equipment

Question 2

Delivery of high-quality care requires regular cleaning of the water lines and traps to prevent:

A) Transmission of disease
B) Odor
C) Noise production
D) Line obstruction
E) Patient scheduling conflicts

Answer 2

Transmission of disease

Question 3

In some dental units the electric power can be controlled by a foot control called a:

A) Rheostat
B) Bracket
C) Switch
D) Delivery system
E) Touchpad

Answer 3

Rheostat

Question 4

One of the distinguishing features of a dental assistant's stool is which of the following?

A) Shorter height of the assistant's stool
B) Presence of a torso support bar
C) Number of wheels
D) Absence of the foot bar
E) Presence of ergonomic armrests

Question 5

Mobile dental facilities such as dental vans or train cars bring surgical,therapeutic,restorative and preventive services to underserved areas.These mobile facilities are used in both developed and developing countries.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 6

A dentoform is a:

A) Type of dental delivery system
B) Dental communication system
C) Place for patients to relax before their appointment
D) Replica of the oral cavity
E) Type of dental media equipment

Question 7

Daily treatment of dental unit water lines and bottles is necessary to prevent biofilm formation in the tubing or lines.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 8

The dental hygienist is not legally responsible for injuries or damages resulting from faulty equipment because he or she provides care under supervision of a dentist.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 9

The dental delivery system holds the handpiece tubing and is always attached to the moveable arm.A dental light can be mounted on a ceiling track or on a pole attached to the dental unit.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 10

The clinician should remove water bubbles from dental plaster while pouring an impression.This is best accomplished using a dental model trimmer.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
D) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.

Question 11

The physical setting that contains equipment and instruments where the dental hygienist delivers professional oral care is called which of the following?

A) Dental area
B) Operatory
C) Dental hygiene care environment or treatment area
D) Setting
E) Floor plan

Question 12

Antiretraction valves are located on the waterlines to prevent a backflow of water onto the computer monitor located on the moveable arm on the delivery system.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 13

The dental hygienist can minimize liability via regular equipment maintenance procedures and documentation in order to manage legal risks.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 14

A biohazard sharps container is located in the treatment area to help prevent needle stick exposure during disposal.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 15

Dental units have a separate water bottle supply for the unit called a(n):

A) Suction line
B) Closed water system
C) Delivery system
D) Component
E) Antiretraction valve

Question 16

The outside warning light near a darkroom shows when it is safe to enter the room after films are processed.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.

Question 17

Compressed air is provided to the unit to run the handpieces and suction from a:

A) Circuit breaker
B) Fuse box
C) Compressor
D) Centralized air conditioning unit
E) Utility company

Question 18

Sterilized instruments are wrapped in preset trays to allow storage near the contaminated processing area.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct,and they are related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct,but they are not related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.