Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The patient position in the dental chair in which the head is lower than the chest is called the _____ position.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Two features found on a dental assistant's stool but not on the operator's stool are the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The recommended floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

An instrument used to harden dental materials is a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The dental staff lounge should be used:

Accepted Answer

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 are correct. 
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 are correct.

Question 8

To make a patient's wait more comfortable,the reception area should have:

Accepted Answer

A) current reading material. 
B) adequate seating for all patients. 
C) proper lighting. 
D) all of the above. 
A) current reading material. 
B) adequate seating for all patients. 
C) proper lighting. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) upright 
B) supine 
C) subsupine 
D) Both a and b are correct. 
A) upright 
B) supine 
C) subsupine 
D) Both a and b are correct.

Question 10

The placement of the dental unit that keeps the dental instruments and handpieces out of the patient's sight is a _____ delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) side 
B) rear 
C) front 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) side 
B) rear 
C) front 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The foot-controlled device of a dental handpiece is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 32: The Dental Office

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

The patient position in the dental chair in which the head is lower than the chest is called the _____ position.

Two features found on a dental assistant's stool but not on the operator's stool are the:

The recommended floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas is:

An instrument used to harden dental materials is a(n):

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

The dental staff lounge should be used:

To make a patient's wait more comfortable,the reception area should have:

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

The placement of the dental unit that keeps the dental instruments and handpieces out of the patient's sight is a _____ delivery.

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

The foot-controlled device of a dental handpiece is called a(n):

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

Communication in the Dental Office

Business Operating Systems

Financial Management in the Dental Office

Marketing Your Skills

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