Question 1

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

Question 2

The finger rest that stabilizes the hand so that there is less possibility of slipping or traumatizing the tissue in the mouth is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  base rest.
B)  fulcrum.
C)  leverage point.
D)  pivot point.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

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

Question 5

When turning on the dental light over a patient seated and positioned in the supine position,the dental light is directed:

Accepted Answer

A)  at the patient's face.
B)  over the operator's head.
C)  in the patient's mouth.
D)  on the patient's chest.

Question 6

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

A treatment room checklist should be completed before the patient is seated.This checklist 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 that patients can see all the instruments out and ready when they arrive.
D)  setting out a cup filled with water before the patient enters the treatment room for the patient to use when rinsing his or her mouth.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

Using the operating zones based on the "clock concept," the assistant's zone for a right-handed operator is:

Accepted Answer

A)  8:00 to 10:00.
B)  2:00 to 4:00.
C)  10:00 to 12:00.
D)  6:00 to 4:00.

Question 12

What term describes when a dentist assigns or entrusts a specific procedure to a dental assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orders
B)  Commands
C)  Delegates
D)  "It's your job."

Question 13

Which zone is the area where the instruments and dental materials are exchanged between the dental assistant and the dentist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Static zone
B)  Assistant's zone
C)  Transfer zone
D)  Operator's zone

Question 14

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)  do both a and b

Question 15

When the mouth mirror is used intraorally,the mirror must be positioned _____ to the tooth surface.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular
B)  parallel
C)  skewed mesially
D)  skewed distally

Question 16

An example of class IV motion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  picking up a pen to write.
B)  using a computer mouse.
C)  operating an x-ray unit.
D)  transferring an instrument.

Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

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

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

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Which zone is the area where the instruments and dental materials are exchanged between the dental assistant and the dentist?

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An example of class IV motion is:

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What term describes when a dentist assigns or entrusts a specific procedure to a dental assistant?

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Using the operating zones based on the "clock concept," the assistant's zone for a right-handed operator is:

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When the mouth mirror is used intraorally,the mirror must be positioned _____ to the tooth surface.

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When turning on the dental light over a patient seated and positioned in the supine position,the dental light is directed:

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The finger rest that stabilizes the hand so that there is less possibility of slipping or traumatizing the tissue in the mouth is called a:

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

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

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Instruments with hinges are:

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Team dentistry is described as:

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

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

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

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Exam 33: Delivering Dental Care

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

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

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Which zone is the area where the instruments and dental materials are exchanged between the dental assistant and the dentist?

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An example of class IV motion is:

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What term describes when a dentist assigns or entrusts a specific procedure to a dental assistant?

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Using the operating zones based on the "clock concept," the assistant's zone for a right-handed operator is:

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When the mouth mirror is used intraorally,the mirror must be positioned _____ to the tooth surface.

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When turning on the dental light over a patient seated and positioned in the supine position,the dental light is directed:

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The finger rest that stabilizes the hand so that there is less possibility of slipping or traumatizing the tissue in the mouth is called a:

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

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

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Instruments with hinges are:

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Team dentistry is described as:

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

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

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

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