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Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What organization regulates state and federal health and safety laws for employees? | OSHA |
| What term means the absence of pathogenic microbes? | Aseptic technique |
| What barrier precautions must be applied the same way, every day, for every client, for the care of all clients? | Standard Precautions |
| Name 4 modes of disease transmission | 1.Direct contact 2. Indirect (cross contamination) 3. Droplet (spatter; ex. sneeze) 4.Inhalation (ex.microbes that remain suspended in the air) |
| T of F: Anything within 3 ft of the client's mouth is considered contaminated. | True |
| This is the most important thing we can do to prevent the transmission of disease | Hand washing |
| Defn: Microbes on inanimate object | Fomite |
| Defn: asymptomatic, but pathogens are still transmittable | Carrier |
| Defn: A disease producing microbe | Pathogen |
| Defn: The percentage of invasiveness of a pathogen | Virulence |
| What does Isonozide treat? | Tuberculosis |
| Name some diseases that are a major concern for a health care worker. | HIV, TB, Hep C, Herpes |
| What is the term for the reduction of bioburden? | Disinfection |
| What temp is the autoclave set at? | 250 degrees F |
| How long should an object be sterilized for in an autoclave? | 15-20 min |
| Give an example of a Critical instrument. | Scaler, ultrasonic inserts, probe |
| Give an example of a Semi-critical instrument. | Mirror, impression tray, ultrasonic handpiece |
| Give an example of a noncritical instrument. | light handles, client chair, radiology unit |
| What are the 3 basic parts of an instrument? | The handle, shank and working end |
| What is the zone of operation for the left/right handed clinician? | Right- 2:00-8:00, Left- 10:00-4:00 |
| How should client be positioned when working on the mandibular arch? | Semi supine, so the chin is facing down |
| How should the client be positioned when working on the maxillary arch? | In a supine position. |
| T or F: When working on a client, it's ok to be bent down close to the client's mouth and for the arms to be flared out. | False! Arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle and close to the sides. Head should be 14-16 inches from the mouth and back is straight. |
| What are contraindications for client in supine position? | Last trimester of pregnancy, Extreme obesity, Back problems, Breathing problems (asthma) |
| What is the average body temperature for an adult? | 98.6 F |
| What is the range for pulse in an adult? | 60-100 BPM |
| Where do you check the pulse in an adult? | Radial artery |
| What does Pyrexia mean? | The person has a fever |
| What are the normal range for respirations? a. 20-40 b. >80 c. 12-24 d.8-12 or e.none of the above | C. 12-24 RPM |
| When taking blood pressure, what is the ideal range? | <120/<80 mmHg |
| What is the range for prehypertension? | 120-139/80-89 mmHg |
| What is the rage for Stage I Hypertension? | 140-159/90-99 mmHg |
| What is the range for Stage II Hypertension? | 160-179/100-109 mmHg |
| What is the range for Stage III Hypertension? | 180-209/110-119 mmHg |
| What is the range for Stage IV Hypertension? | >210/>120 mmHg |
| What is the top # of blood pressure reading? | Systolic (ventricular closing) |
| What is the bottom # of blood pressure reading? | Diastolic (ventricular opening) |
| Which number is more important when looking at blood pressure? | Whatever # is highest...it may put the client into a different category. ex. 110/89 puts the client in prehypertension. Although 110 is "normal" 89 puts the client into a different category of prehypertension |
| What are some factors that can effect a blood pressure reading? | White coat syndrome, crossed feet, talking, position of the client, Age of client. |
| What artery are you listening to when you take blood pressure? | Brachial artery |
| T or F: 90% of all emergencies can be avoided by a complete, accurate, and updated medical history. | True |
| What are the methods used when attaining a medical history? | Interview and Questionnaire |
| What premeditations are typically used? and what is the dose? | 1. 2G Amoxicillin or 2. 600mg Clindamycin |
| When would a client need to be premeditated? | Joint replacement, Heart valve replacement, (MVP) Mitral Valve prolapse, Bacterial endocarditis |
| How long before treatment should a client have taken a premedication? | 1 hour before treatment |
| WAG stands for ______ and is calculated by________. | Width of Attached Gingiva; (FGM to MGJ)- Probe depth |
| GM to JE is what measurement? | Probe depth |
| How is recession measured? | from CEJ to Gingival Margin |
| When you have attachment loss, CAL is measured when you add ________. | GM to JE (probe depth) + CEJ to GM (recession) |
| When the Gingival Margin covers the CEJ, CAL is measured when you subtract _______. | GM to JE (probe depth) - GM to CEJ |
| FGG (Free Gingival Groove) is the same as what? | the base of the sulcus |