Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The part of a dental assistant's stool designed to help the user avoid lower back pain caused from leaning over during dental procedures is the:

Accepted Answer

A) backrest. 
B) abdominal arm. 
C) footrest. 
D) wheel coasters. 
A) backrest. 
B) abdominal arm. 
C) footrest. 
D) wheel coasters. B

Question 3

A rheostat is used to control the _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) dental chair 
B) curing light 
C) handpieces 
D) All of the above 
A) dental chair 
B) curing light 
C) handpieces 
D) All of the above C

Question 4

The upright position is used for all the following except:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The two work zones in a centralized sterilization area are:

Accepted Answer

A) storage and clean. 
B) contaminated and clean. 
C) sterilized and clean. 
D) dirty and storage. 
A) storage and clean. 
B) contaminated and clean. 
C) sterilized and clean. 
D) dirty and storage.

Question 6

The room in which a dentist discusses the diagnosis and treatment plans with a patient is the:

Accepted Answer

A) reception room. 
B) dentist's private office. 
C) dental laboratory. 
D) consultation room. 
A) reception room. 
B) dentist's private office. 
C) dental laboratory. 
D) consultation room.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

To facilitate the infection control process,a dental chair design should include:

Accepted Answer

A) a smooth, seamless surface. 
B) flat, smooth control buttons. 
C) foot controls. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a smooth, seamless surface. 
B) flat, smooth control buttons. 
C) foot controls. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 11

Patient dental chairs:

Accepted Answer

A) are available only for adult-sized patients; however, booster seats can 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. 
A) are available only for adult-sized patients; however, booster seats can 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 12

All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the:

Accepted Answer

A) administrative/business area. 
B) clinical treatment areas. 
C) sterilization center. 
D) dentist's private office. 
A) administrative/business area. 
B) clinical treatment areas. 
C) sterilization center. 
D) dentist's private office.

Question 13

An oral evacuation system should be flushed:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A patient who is having a radiograph exposed should be in the ___________ position.

Accepted Answer

A) supine 
B) upright 
C) subsupine 
D) None of the above 
A) supine 
B) upright 
C) subsupine 
D) None of the above

Question 17

The room most likely to be used as a dental consultation is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Water is removed from the patient's mouth by:

Accepted Answer

A) having the patient spit into a cuspidor. 
B) using the saliva ejector. 
C) using the high-volume evacuator. 
D) both b and c 
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 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The goal of morning and evening routines for clinical areas in a dental practice are:

Accepted Answer

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 members to perform, in most practices. 
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 members to perform, in most practices.

Exam 32: The Dental Office

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

The part of a dental assistant's stool designed to help the user avoid lower back pain caused from leaning over during dental procedures is the:

A rheostat is used to control the _____________________.

The upright position is used for all the following except:

The two work zones in a centralized sterilization area are:

The room in which a dentist discusses the diagnosis and treatment plans with a patient is the:

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

To facilitate the infection control process,a dental chair design should include:

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

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

Patient dental chairs:

All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the:

An oral evacuation system should be flushed:

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

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

A patient who is having a radiograph exposed should be in the ___________ position.

The room most likely to be used as a dental consultation is the:

Water is removed from the patient's mouth by:

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

The goal of morning and evening routines for clinical areas in a dental practice are:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics