Question 1

The basic instrument grasps include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Pen grasp 
B) Palm grasp 
C) Palm-thumb grasp 
D) All of the above 
A) Pen grasp 
B) Palm grasp 
C) Palm-thumb grasp 
D) All of the above

Question 2

What is indirect vision?

Accepted Answer

A) "Straight on" visual effect 
B) Viewing an object through the use of a mirror 
C) The object is viewed in reverse 
D) Both b and c 
A) "Straight on" visual effect 
B) Viewing an object through the use of a mirror 
C) The object is viewed in reverse 
D) Both b and c

Question 3

Which of the following is not a goal of team dentistry,also known as four-handed dentistry?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated and should include:

Accepted Answer

A) disinfecting the room with the patient present so he or she is assured that everything has been cleaned properly. 
B) having the patient's record, radiographs, and laboratory case in place. 
C) opening the sterile preset tray or autobag before the patient enters the treatment room so patients can see all the instruments out and ready when they arrive. 
D) placing a cup filled with water out before the patient enters the treatment room for the patient to use when rinsing his or her mouth. 
A) disinfecting the room with the patient present so he or she is assured that everything has been cleaned properly. 
B) having the patient's record, radiographs, and laboratory case in place. 
C) opening the sterile preset tray or autobag before the patient enters the treatment room so patients can see all the instruments out and ready when they arrive. 
D) placing a cup filled with water out before the patient enters the treatment room for the patient to use when rinsing his or her mouth.

Question 5

Instruments with hinges are:

Accepted Answer

A) transferred with the handles in the assistant's palm. 
B) transferred by directing the handles into the dentist's palm. 
C) held by the working end by the assistant during instrument transfer. 
D) both b and c. 
A) transferred with the handles in the assistant's palm. 
B) transferred by directing the handles into the dentist's palm. 
C) held by the working end by the assistant during instrument transfer. 
D) both b and c.

Question 6

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

Question 7

Which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument?

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse palm-thumb grasp 
B) Palm grasp 
C) Pen grasp 
D) Palm-thumb grasp 
A) Reverse palm-thumb grasp 
B) Palm grasp 
C) Pen grasp 
D) Palm-thumb grasp

Question 8

What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

Accepted Answer

A) A finger rest 
B) Stabilizes the hand 
C) Reduces possibility of slipping or traumatizing tissues of the mouth 
D) All of the above 
A) A finger rest 
B) Stabilizes the hand 
C) Reduces possibility of slipping or traumatizing tissues of the mouth 
D) All of the above

Question 9

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 10

Which of the following factors does not influence the manner in which the operator grasps and holds an instrument for use?

Accepted Answer

A) The type of instrument 
B) The height of the operator 
C) How the instrument is used 
D) Which area of the mouth is being treated 
A) The type of instrument 
B) The height of the operator 
C) How the instrument is used 
D) Which area of the mouth is being treated

Question 11

The most common position for the patient in the dental chair for most dental procedures is:

Accepted Answer

A) upright. 
B) subsupine. 
C) supine. 
D) all of the above. 
A) upright. 
B) subsupine. 
C) supine. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

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

Question 13

Which of the classification of motions should only be used with single-handed transfer?

Accepted Answer

A) Class I, Class IV, Class V 
B) Class I, Class III, Class V 
C) Class I, Class II, Class III 
D) Class I, Class II, Class V 
A) Class I, Class IV, Class V 
B) Class I, Class III, Class V 
C) Class I, Class II, Class III 
D) Class I, Class II, Class V

Question 14

Based on the "clock concept" of operating zones,the patient's face would represent what area?

Accepted Answer

A) The center of the clock with the top of the head at the 12 o'clock position 
B) The right of the clock with the head at the 3 o'clock position 
C) The left of the clock with the head at the 9 o'clock position 
D) None of the above 
A) The center of the clock with the top of the head at the 12 o'clock position 
B) The right of the clock with the head at the 3 o'clock position 
C) The left of the clock with the head at the 9 o'clock position 
D) None of the above

Question 15

One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

Accepted Answer

A) initiate conversation with the patient. 
B) ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment. 
C) give the patient a magazine and leave him or her alone. 
D)  both a and b. 
A) initiate conversation with the patient. 
B) ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment. 
C) give the patient a magazine and leave him or her alone. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 16

Team dentistry is described as:

Accepted Answer

A) four-handed dentistry. 
B) being taught to dentists and dental assistant students for the past 40 years. 
C) the way the dentist and the dental assistant work together to perform clinical procedures. 
D) all of the above. 
A) four-handed dentistry. 
B) being taught to dentists and dental assistant students for the past 40 years. 
C) the way the dentist and the dental assistant work together to perform clinical procedures. 
D) all of the above.

Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

The basic instrument grasps include which of the following?

What is indirect vision?

Which of the following is not a goal of team dentistry,also known as four-handed dentistry?

A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated and should include:

Instruments with hinges are:

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

Which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument?

What is the purpose of a fulcrum?

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:

Which of the following factors does not influence the manner in which the operator grasps and holds an instrument for use?

The most common position for the patient in the dental chair for most dental procedures is:

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

Which of the classification of motions should only be used with single-handed transfer?

Based on the "clock concept" of operating zones,the patient's face would represent what area?

One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

Team dentistry is described as:

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

Communication in the Dental Office

Business Operating Systems

Financial Management in the Dental Office

Marketing Your Skills