Question 1

The control center of the clinical area in the dental practice is the dental treatment area,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 2

The _______ is most likely to be used as a consultation room.

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 3

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 4

The central sterilization area is used for maintaining dental instruments.The area is divided into the _____ area and _____ area.

Accepted Answer

A) storage; clean 
B) contaminated; clean 
C) sterilized; clean 
D) dirty; storage 
A) storage; clean 
B) contaminated; clean 
C) sterilized; clean 
D) dirty; storage

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which one of the following specific areas of a dental office does not require privacy?

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 8

An instrument used to harden dental materials is the:

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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. 
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.

Question 11

The design of a dental chair utilizes a headrest that stabilizes and supports the head and neck.The headrest supports what area of the skull and neck?

Accepted Answer

A) Occipital and cervical 
B) Frontal and lumbar 
C) Temporal and spine 
D) Parietal and cervical 
A) Occipital and cervical 
B) Frontal and lumbar 
C) Temporal and spine 
D) Parietal and cervical

Question 12

The dental assistant's stool is positioned ______ inches higher than the operator's stool,allowing the dental assistant to have better visibility.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 5 
B) 6 to 8 
C) 4 to 6 
D) 1 to 2 
A) 2 to 5 
B) 6 to 8 
C) 4 to 6 
D) 1 to 2

Exam 32: The Dental Office

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

The _______ is most likely to be used as a consultation room.

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

The central sterilization area is used for maintaining dental instruments.The area is divided into the _____ area and _____ area.

Water is removed from the patient's mouth by:

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

Which one of the following specific areas of a dental office does not require privacy?

An instrument used to harden dental materials is the:

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

The dental staff lounge should be used:

The design of a dental chair utilizes a headrest that stabilizes and supports the head and neck.The headrest supports what area of the skull and neck?

The dental assistant's stool is positioned ______ inches higher than the operator's stool,allowing the dental assistant to have better visibility.

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

Filters

The central sterilization area is used for maintaining dental instruments.The area is divided into the _ area and _ area.