Question 1

Which of the following incidents could result in a false negative aspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  A needle that is butted up against the blood vessel wall 
B)  A needle within a blood vessel 
C)  A small amount of blood entering the anesthetic cartridge 
D)  Failing to aspirate twice 
A)  A needle that is butted up against the blood vessel wall 
B)  A needle within a blood vessel 
C)  A small amount of blood entering the anesthetic cartridge 
D)  Failing to aspirate twice

Question 2

What should the clinician do while waiting for local anesthetic to take effect for her patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clean the other operatory 
B)  Bag instruments in the sterilization area 
C)  Take a much-needed break 
D)  Observe the patient for possible signs of an adverse reaction 
A)  Clean the other operatory 
B)  Bag instruments in the sterilization area 
C)  Take a much-needed break 
D)  Observe the patient for possible signs of an adverse reaction

Question 3

What term describes the injection site where the bevel of the needle is covered with tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depth of needle penetration 
B)  Needle insertion point 
C)  Deposit location 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Depth of needle penetration 
B)  Needle insertion point 
C)  Deposit location 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

A child can grant informed consent for dental work.The written agreement of the care plan becomes a legal contract between the patient and the dental hygienist.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 5

List the specific local anesthetic information that should be included in the chart documentation.

Accepted Answer

Drug used and concentration,va

Question 6

Nerve block anesthesia provides profound anesthesia over a larger area with fewer injections needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Needles should be carefully bent before disposing of them in the sharps container.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If two quadrants are to be completed in a single visit,anesthesia should be administered to the upper right and left quadrants or to the lower right and left quadrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Local anesthesia is best administered by quadrants or sextants.It is an effective patient management strategy.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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

If the blood of a positive aspiration does not completely fill the cartridge,the clinician can slightly reposition the needle and attempt a second aspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Successful delivery of local anesthetic agents depends on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective patient management 
B)  Safe administration of the drug 
C)  Patient assessment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Effective patient management 
B)  Safe administration of the drug 
C)  Patient assessment 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Why is the pterygoid venous plexus an area of concern when administering the PSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is located so far distally 
B)  It is a highly vascular area 
C)  It has major nerve innervations 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It is located so far distally 
B)  It is a highly vascular area 
C)  It has major nerve innervations 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Why is the aspiration a necessary part of administering local anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure that the needle has not entered a blood vessel 
B)  To dramatically decrease the incidence of an intravascular injection 
C)  a and b 
D)  For patient comfort 
A)  To ensure that the needle has not entered a blood vessel 
B)  To dramatically decrease the incidence of an intravascular injection 
C)  a and b 
D)  For patient comfort

Which of the following incidents could result in a false negative aspiration?

What should the clinician do while waiting for local anesthetic to take effect for her patient?

What term describes the injection site where the bevel of the needle is covered with tissue?

A child can grant informed consent for dental work.The written agreement of the care plan becomes a legal contract between the patient and the dental hygienist.

List the specific local anesthetic information that should be included in the chart documentation.

Nerve block anesthesia provides profound anesthesia over a larger area with fewer injections needed.

Needles should be carefully bent before disposing of them in the sharps container.

If two quadrants are to be completed in a single visit,anesthesia should be administered to the upper right and left quadrants or to the lower right and left quadrants.

Local anesthesia is best administered by quadrants or sextants.It is an effective patient management strategy.

If the blood of a positive aspiration does not completely fill the cartridge,the clinician can slightly reposition the needle and attempt a second aspiration.

Successful delivery of local anesthetic agents depends on which of the following?

Why is the pterygoid venous plexus an area of concern when administering the PSA?

Why is the aspiration a necessary part of administering local anesthesia?

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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Exam 11: Basic Injection Techniques

Which of the following incidents could result in a false negative aspiration?

What should the clinician do while waiting for local anesthetic to take effect for her patient?

What term describes the injection site where the bevel of the needle is covered with tissue?

A child can grant informed consent for dental work.The written agreement of the care plan becomes a legal contract between the patient and the dental hygienist.

List the specific local anesthetic information that should be included in the chart documentation.

Nerve block anesthesia provides profound anesthesia over a larger area with fewer injections needed.

Needles should be carefully bent before disposing of them in the sharps container.

If two quadrants are to be completed in a single visit,anesthesia should be administered to the upper right and left quadrants or to the lower right and left quadrants.

Local anesthesia is best administered by quadrants or sextants.It is an effective patient management strategy.

If the blood of a positive aspiration does not completely fill the cartridge,the clinician can slightly reposition the needle and attempt a second aspiration.

Successful delivery of local anesthetic agents depends on which of the following?

Why is the pterygoid venous plexus an area of concern when administering the PSA?

Why is the aspiration a necessary part of administering local anesthesia?

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

Filters