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Chairside Quiz 1
Module 1-5
Term | Definition |
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Of the two types of suction systems, the ____________ is the less powerful. | saliva ejector |
In the ____________ position, the heart is below the head. | subsupine |
To mechanically mix something is to ____________. | triturate |
The ____________ provides the necessary electrical power, water, and air to the high-speed handpiece | dental unit |
The ____________ provides compacted air to the dental unit | compressor |
The ____________ is a means of delivering air and water to the oral cavity | air/water syringe |
A ____________ is a type of meeting held to discuss a diagnosis or treatment | consultation |
When the physical state of matter changes from water vapor to liquid | condensation |
A patient is sitting in the ____________ position when their head and chest are vertical | upright |
____________ is used to remove fluid and debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure | HVE |
A room designed for the treatment of dentistry is referred to as the ____________ | dental operatory |
A foot-controlled device used to operate the dental handpiece is a ____________ | rheostat |
A ____________ is an electrical machine used to mechanically mix encapsulated dental materials | amalgamator |
When a a patient is in the ____________ position, the head, chest, and knees are at the same level | supine |
The ideal temperature for the reception area of a dental practice is | 72 degrees F |
What type of flooring would be most suitable for the clinic area? | Tile/Linoleum |
Where do transactions take place in an office? | Administration area |
Another term for operatory | treatment area |
What additions to a dental stool are different than an operators' stool? | Abdominal Bar Footrest |
HVE stands for... | High-volume evacuator |
Where are dental materials placed to be triturated? | In the amalgamator |
The dentist is to provide ____________ when he or she is physically in the same treatment area overseeing an expanded-function procedure | Direct supervision |
The dental team uses four ____________ of position when implementing four-handed dentistry | operating zones |
____________ is the method of viewing a tooth using a mirror | Indirect vision |
The ____________ comprises the five categories that describe the range of movement by the clinical assistant when they are assisting | classifications of motions |
An ____________ is a procedure that is delegated to the DA by the dentist that requires additional skill | Expanded function |
A ____________ is a finger rest used to stabilize a dental instrument or handpiece | fulcum |
The process by which a skilled dental assistant and dentist work together as a team to perform clinical tasks is | four handed dentistry |
A ____________ is the way a specific instrument or handpiece is held | grasp |
The dentist provides ____________ when they are present in the immediate area to oversee the DA's expand functions | Indirect vision |
To ____________ is when the dentist assigns or entrust a specific procedure to the DA | delegate |
Static zone location | 12-2 o'clock (right) 10-12 o'clock (left) |
Instruments are to be exchanged in what zone | transfer zone |
A type of drug used in dentistry that produces a temporary loss of feeling or sensation is a | anesthetics |
____________ is a method to determine the measurement of the oxygen concentration in the blood | oximetry |
The time from induction of anesthetic to its complete reversal is | duration |
The ____________ is the standard dimension or measurement of the thickness of an injection needle | guage |
The ____________ is a measurement of the amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath during N2O sedation | tidal volume |
____________ is a temporary loss of feeling or sensation | anesthesia |
A ____________ is a type of drug to prolong anesthetic action and constrict blood vessels | vasoconstrictor |
To spread of flow throughout | permeate |
____________ is determining the exact amount of drug to use to achieve a desired level of sedation | titrate |
something that is ____________ will have openings to allow gas or fluid to pass through | porous |
____________ is the supply or distribution of nerves to the jaw or a specific body part | innervation |
hollow center of needle | lumen |
Time from injection to the point at which anesthesia takes effect | induction |
absence of feeling pain without being unconscious | analgesia |
Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry for | numbing surface tissue |
Most frequently used pain control in dentistry | local anesthesia |
Most common needle sizes | 1 inch 1 5/8 inch |
First dentist to use N2O/O2 | Horace Wells |
What does a patient recieve at the beginning and end of every N2O sedation procedure | oxygen |
A type of drug used in dentistry that produces a temporary loss of feeling or sensation is a __________ | anesthesia |
__________ is a method to determine the measurement of the oxygen concentration in the blood | oximetry |
The time from induction of an anesthetic to its complete reversal is its __________ | duration |
The __________ is the standard dimension or measurement of the thickness of an injection needle | gauge |
The __________ is a measurement of the amount of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath during nitrous/oxygen sedation | tidal volume |
__________ is a temporary loss of feeling or sensation | anesthetic |
A __________ is a type of drug to prolong anesthetic action and constrict blood vessel | vasoconstrictor |
To spread or flow throughout is to __________ | permeate |
__________ is determining the exact amount of drug to use to achieve a desired level of sedation | Titrate |
Something that is __________ will have openings to allow gas or fluid to pass through | porous |
__________ is the supply or distribution of nerves to the jaw or a specific body part | Innervation |
The __________ is the hollow center of the injection needle | lumen |
The time from injection to the point at which anesthesia takes effect is the | induction |
__________ is the absence of feeling pain without being unconscious | analgesia |
Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry for __________ | numbing surface tissues |
The most frequently selected form of pain control in dentistry is | local anesthesia |
Local anesthetics are injected near __________ to create a numbing effect | a nerve |
What is added to a local anesthetic solution to prolong its physiological effect? | Epinephrine |
What type of injection technique would the dentist most frequently use for a small area of maxillary teeth? | Infiltration |
What needle sized are most commonly used in dentistry | 1 inch 1 5/8 inch |
Is it common for a patient with an acute infection to feel the numbing sensation of local anesthesia | no |
What type of condition is paresthesia | numbness that lasts longer than normal |
First dentist to use N2O/O2 | Horace Wells |
A patient would receive what at the beginning and end of N2O/O2 procedure? | Oxygen |
At what level of stage of anesthesia would a patient reach if he or she is relaxed and fully conscious | Analgesia |
What stage of consciousness should a patient reach during general anesthesia | stage 3 |
General anesthesia is best provided in what type of environment to be most safely administered | Hospital or surgical center |
A tan of __________ is always green | oxygen |
Anesthetic cartridges should be | enclosed in their packaging before use |
__________ anesthesia is achieved by injecting the anesthetic into the posterior superior alveolar nerve | block |
a __________ size needle is used for infiltration injections | 1 inch |
The recommended for of topical anesthetic for controlling a gag reflex is | spray |
A used or contaminated needle is to be discarded in the | sharps container |
What dental instruments are more commonly referred to by a number than by their name? | pliers |
What part of the instrument is located between the handle and the working end? | Shank |
Instruments of what classification are used to manually remove decay from prepared tooth structure? | Hand cutting |
Besides indirect vision, mouth mirror is used for | retratction |
The main characteristic of the working end of an explorer is that it is | pointed |
Basic set up? | Cotton pliers, explorer, mirror |
Measure the sulcus of a tooth | Periodontal probe |
Which instrument is similar to the spoon excavator in appearance and use? | Black spoon |
Which instrument is used to carve the interproximal portion of the amalgam restoration? | Hollenback (carver) |
Which instrument is used to pack restorative material into the tooth preparation | Condenser |
Discoid-cleoid is what type of instrument? | carver |
What type of scissors would commonly be seen on a restorative tray setup | Crown and bridge |
Howe pliers are also called | 110 pliers |
Newly triturated amalgam is places in the __________ before it is packed in the amalgam carrier | amalgam well |
On which tooth surfaces would the Hollenback carver be used to carve a restorative material | Distal |
How did the first dental handpiece operate? | Driven by a belt |
Most versatile dental handpiece | low speed |
low speed rotation rate | 10,000-30,000 rpm |
What attachment on the low speed handpiece motor is used to hold a latch type bur | contra-angle |
high speed rotation rate | 450,000 rpm |
During cavity prep, how does the high-speed handpiece keep the tooth at a proper temperature and free of debris | water coolant |
A bur is held in place in the high speed handpiece using a | friction grip |
On the high-speed handpiece the __________ helps illuminate the working field | fiber optic light |
What type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster | air abrasion |
A __________ shank bur fits into the lab handpiece | long |
Restorative burs are commonly manufactured from what material? | Tungsten carbide |
What design of bur is a 33 1/2? | Inverted cone |
__________ is an advantage of a diamond bur | Cutting ability |
A finishing bur is commonly used for what type of restorative material? | Composite Resin Esthetic materials |
The low-speed handpiece would be equipped with a __________ to hold a sandpaper disc | Mandrel |
What specific information must the dental team receive from the patient before it can provide dental treatment? | Patient Registration Medical History Informed Consent |
Which term describes the collection of date to help the dentist make a correct diagnosis? | Assesment |
The patient record is a permanent document for whom? | Dentist |
Quality assurance is an important asset of a practice because __________ | it describes the type of care a patient is receiving |
The patient should be instructed to enter their name on the registration form as | first name, last name, middle initial |
a medical-dental history form is not complete until the __________ is entered | signature and date |
The dental history section of health history form provides the dental team with information concerning __________ | previous dental treatment and type of received |
What dental form would a patient review and sign if referred to a specialist for an extensive procedure? | Informed consent |