Question 1

The transfer zone is the area where:

Accepted Answer

A) the patient is moved into the dental chair. 
B) the dental unit is located. 
C) instruments and dental materials are exchanged. 
D) rear delivery takes place. 
A) the patient is moved into the dental chair. 
B) the dental unit is located. 
C) instruments and dental materials are exchanged. 
D) rear delivery takes place. C

Question 2

The basic instrument grasps include a _____ grasp.

Accepted Answer

A) pen 
B) palm 
C) palm-thumb 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) pen 
B) palm 
C) palm-thumb 
D) All of the above are correct. D

Question 3

When performing a single-handed instrument transfer with a right-handed dentist,the dental assistant transfers the dental instrument with _____ hand.

Accepted Answer

A) the right 
B) the left 
C) either 
A) the right 
B) the left 
C) either B

Question 4

The ideal fulcrum position should be:

Accepted Answer

A) on the same arch that is being worked on. 
B) in the same quadrant that is being worked on. 
C) as close to the working area as possible. 
D) all of the above. 
A) on the same arch that is being worked on. 
B) in the same quadrant that is being worked on. 
C) as close to the working area as possible. 
D) all of the above.

Question 5

What is indirect vision?

Accepted Answer

A) "Straight on" visual effect 
B) Viewing an object with a mirror 
C) The object being viewed in reverse 
D) Both b and c 
A) "Straight on" visual effect 
B) Viewing an object with a mirror 
C) The object being viewed in reverse 
D) Both b and c

Question 6

Viewing an object with a mirror is called _____ vision.

Accepted Answer

A) direct 
B) reflective 
C) indirect 
D) inverted 
A) direct 
B) reflective 
C) indirect 
D) inverted

Question 7

One of the best ways to know your patients,and be better prepared for the day ahead,is to have a brief meeting or review:

Accepted Answer

A) as each patient arrives. 
B) in the morning, during lunch, and at the end of the day. 
C) each morning, before patients arrive. 
D) on the following day before heading home for the evening. 
A) as each patient arrives. 
B) in the morning, during lunch, and at the end of the day. 
C) each morning, before patients arrive. 
D) on the following day before heading home for the evening.

Question 8

When greeting and escorting the patient to the treatment room,a dental assistant should:

Accepted Answer

A) address patient using his or her title. 
B) establish eye contact and smile. 
C) introduce himself or herself. 
D) do all of the above. 
A) address patient using his or her title. 
B) establish eye contact and smile. 
C) introduce himself or herself. 
D) do all of the above.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

Accepted Answer

A) A finger rest 
B) To stabilizes the hand 
C) To reduce the possibility of slipping or traumatizing tissues of the mouth 
D) All of the above 
A) A finger rest 
B) To stabilizes the hand 
C) To reduce the possibility of slipping or traumatizing tissues of the mouth 
D) All of the above

Question 10

During four-handed dentistry,the operator must have:

Accepted Answer

A) easy access to the computer. 
B) easy access to instruments. 
C) easy access to the patient's oral cavity. 
D) a comfortable stool with a footrest. 
A) easy access to the computer. 
B) easy access to instruments. 
C) easy access to the patient's oral cavity. 
D) a comfortable stool with a footrest.

Question 11

When passing a dental instrument,the dental assistant should grasp the instrument:

Accepted Answer

A) at the working end. 
B) at the end of the handle. 
C) opposite the working end. 
D) Both b and c are correct. 
A) at the working end. 
B) at the end of the handle. 
C) opposite the working end. 
D) Both b and c are correct.

Question 12

All the following are goals of team dentistry,or four-handed dentistry,except to:

Accepted Answer

A) minimize stress and fatigue during dental procedures. 
B) cause back pain and muscle aches. 
C) follow motion economy during instrument transfer. 
D) use moisture control techniques to improve visibility of the work field. 
A) minimize stress and fatigue during dental procedures. 
B) cause back pain and muscle aches. 
C) follow motion economy during instrument transfer. 
D) use moisture control techniques to improve visibility of the work field.

Question 13

The instrument exchange used to transfer surgical instruments is a:

Accepted Answer

A) palm grasp. 
B) two-handed instrument exchange. 
C) single-handed instrument exchange. 
D) reverse palm-thumb grasp. 
A) palm grasp. 
B) two-handed instrument exchange. 
C) single-handed instrument exchange. 
D) reverse palm-thumb grasp.

Question 14

The position of the dental assistant during chairside procedures includes all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) feet resting on the floor. 
B) 4 to 6 inches above the operator. 
C) seated well back on stool. 
D) positioned as close as possible to the dental chair. 
A) feet resting on the floor. 
B) 4 to 6 inches above the operator. 
C) seated well back on stool. 
D) positioned as close as possible to the dental chair.

Question 15

What classification of motion is described as movement of fingers,wrist,and elbow?

Accepted Answer

A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class IV 
D) None of the above 
A) Class I 
B) Class II 
C) Class IV 
D) None of the above

Question 16

The correct positioning of the operator's stool should include:

Accepted Answer

A) feet on base. 
B) thighs elevated higher than hips. 
C) backrest positioned to support the upper portion of the back. 
D) none of the above. 
A) feet on base. 
B) thighs elevated higher than hips. 
C) backrest positioned to support the upper portion of the back. 
D) none of the above.

Question 17

The dentist and the dental assistant try to eliminate or reduce class _____ movements to reduce stress and body fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) IV and V 
B) III and IV 
C) II and III 
D) I and II 
A) IV and V 
B) III and IV 
C) II and III 
D) I and II

Question 18

Team dentistry is also referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) four-handed dentistry. 
B) six-handed dentistry. 
C) teamwork. 
D) expanded-function dentistry. 
A) four-handed dentistry. 
B) six-handed dentistry. 
C) teamwork. 
D) expanded-function dentistry.

Question 19

In the classification of motions,which classification involves the movement of fingers and the wrist?

Accepted Answer

A) I 
B) V 
C) II 
D) III 
A) I 
B) V 
C) II 
D) III

Question 20

The EFDA performs an expanded function while the dentist is in the same treatment area.The supervision under which this assistant works is:

Accepted Answer

A) direct. 
B) Indirect. 
C) Both a and b 
A) direct. 
B) Indirect. 
C) Both a and b

Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

The transfer zone is the area where:

The basic instrument grasps include a _____ grasp.

When performing a single-handed instrument transfer with a right-handed dentist,the dental assistant transfers the dental instrument with _____ hand.

The ideal fulcrum position should be:

What is indirect vision?

Viewing an object with a mirror is called _____ vision.

One of the best ways to know your patients,and be better prepared for the day ahead,is to have a brief meeting or review:

When greeting and escorting the patient to the treatment room,a dental assistant should:

What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

During four-handed dentistry,the operator must have:

When passing a dental instrument,the dental assistant should grasp the instrument:

All the following are goals of team dentistry,or four-handed dentistry,except to:

The instrument exchange used to transfer surgical instruments is a:

The position of the dental assistant during chairside procedures includes all the following except:

What classification of motion is described as movement of fingers,wrist,and elbow?

The correct positioning of the operator's stool should include:

The dentist and the dental assistant try to eliminate or reduce class _____ movements to reduce stress and body fatigue.

Team dentistry is also referred to as:

In the classification of motions,which classification involves the movement of fingers and the wrist?

The EFDA performs an expanded function while the dentist is in the same treatment area.The supervision under which this assistant works is:

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

The Dental Office

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