Question 1

The goal in designing the dental treatment area is to achieve:

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A)  comfort and mobility for the dental team.
B)  privacy and comfort for the dental patient.
C)  setup of the dental equipment in the least amount of space possible.
D)   both a and b.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Dental handpieces are controlled by a foot-controlled device called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  central vacuum.
B)  curing light.
C)  rheostat.
D)  air-water syringe.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

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

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A)  upright
B)  supine
C)  subsupine
D)  both a and bE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The patient is positioned in the dental chair so that the head is lower than the chest.This position is called:

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A)  supine.
B)  upright.
C)  subsupine.
D)  recovery.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which form of delivery provides the dentist with the easiest access to the dental handpieces without twisting his or her body?

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A)  Front
B)  Right-side
C)  Left-side
D)  RearE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

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

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A)  15
B)  60
C)  10
D)  30E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The administrative area is separate from the reception area and the clinical area to:

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A)  be HIPAA compliant.
B)  provide adequate patient privacy.
C)  keep patient charts and information where other patients do not have access.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which placement of the dental unit keeps the dental instruments and handpieces out of the patient's sight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Side delivery
B)  Rear delivery
C)  Front delivery
D)  None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What item(s)  are important to have in the reception area for patients to make their wait more comfortable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current reading material
B)  Adequate seating for all patients
C)  Proper lighting
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

A device used to triturate dental materials is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  curing light.
B)  dental unit.
C)  handpiece.
D)  amalgamator.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In what room would a dentist discuss the diagnosis and treatment plans with a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reception
B)  Dentist's private office
C)  Dental laboratory
D)  ConsultationE) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 12

A dental assistant's stool has two items not found on the operator's stool.These items are:

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

Question 13

Infection control of dental chairs is required after every patient.Dental chair design should include which of the following to ease the infection control process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smooth, seamless surface
B)  Flat, smooth control buttons
C)  Foot controls
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 14

Morning and evening routines for clinical areas are:

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A)  performed with the goal of leaving the office as soon as patient treatment is completed for the day
B)  performed with the goal of leaving the office ready for patient care in the morning
C)  the responsibility of the dentist to perform, in most practices
D)  the responsibility of the business office staff to perform, in most practicesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Patient dental chairs:

Accepted Answer

A)  are only available for adult sized patients; however, booster seats may be purchased.
B)  come with many visible mechanical parts, to facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
C)  have finger- or foot-operated control systems to adjust the chair for dental treatment.
D)  have fixed chair arms to provide a secure feeling to the patient.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The design of the dentist office should have _____ floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardwood
B)  linoleum
C)  carpet
D)  concreteE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The upright position is used for the following except:

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A)  patient arrival and dismissal.
B)  taking of radiographs.
C)  taking of impressions.
D)  filling of cavities.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Model trimming,model pouring,and making bleaching trays are all procedures that take place in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  operatory.
B)  sterilization area.
C)  laboratory.
D)  dental staff lounge.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What part of a dental assistant's stool helps the assistant avoid lower back pain caused from leaning over during dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Backrest
B)  Abdominal arm
C)  Footrest
D)  Wheel coastersE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Oral evacuation systems have filter traps to catch debris that could clog the system.The system is flushed daily and the disposable traps should be changed:

Accepted Answer

A)  biweekly.
B)  monthly.
C)  weekly.
D)  daily.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 32: The Dental Office

The goal in designing the dental treatment area is to achieve:

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Dental handpieces are controlled by a foot-controlled device called a(n) :

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

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The patient is positioned in the dental chair so that the head is lower than the chest.This position is called:

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Which form of delivery provides the dentist with the easiest access to the dental handpieces without twisting his or her body?

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

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The administrative area is separate from the reception area and the clinical area to:

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Which placement of the dental unit keeps the dental instruments and handpieces out of the patient's sight?

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What item(s) are important to have in the reception area for patients to make their wait more comfortable?

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A device used to triturate dental materials is called a(n) :

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In what room would a dentist discuss the diagnosis and treatment plans with a patient?

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A dental assistant's stool has two items not found on the operator's stool.These items are:

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Infection control of dental chairs is required after every patient.Dental chair design should include which of the following to ease the infection control process?

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Morning and evening routines for clinical areas are:

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Patient dental chairs:

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The design of the dentist office should have _____ floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas.

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The upright position is used for the following except:

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Model trimming,model pouring,and making bleaching trays are all procedures that take place in the:

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What part of a dental assistant's stool helps the assistant avoid lower back pain caused from leaning over during dental procedures?

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Oral evacuation systems have filter traps to catch debris that could clog the system.The system is flushed daily and the disposable traps should be changed:

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