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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the dentist and the dental assistant try to eliminate or reduce class ___ movements to reduce stress and body fatigue | IV and V |
| an example of class IV motion is | operating an xray unit |
| when turning on the dental over a patient seated and positioned on the supine position, the dental light is directed | on the patient's chest |
| which instrument grasp holds the instrument in the palm of the hand and uses the thumb to stabilize and guide the instrument | palm-thumb grasp |
| the position of the dental assistant during chairside procedures includes all of the following except | feet resting on the floor |
| all the following are goals of team dentistry, or four-handed dentistry, except to | cause back pain and muscle aches |
| when passing a dental instrument, the dental assistant should grasp the instrument | at the end of the handle, opposite the working end |
| one way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to | initiate conversation with the patient, ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment |
| viewing an object with a mirror is called ____ vision | indirect |
| a preset sterile tray should be taken to the treatment area | before seating the patient |
| the three specific parts of hand instruments are the | handle, shank, and working end |
| which of the following is the best way to organize hand instruments and be prepared for a procedure | preset cassettes |
| the types of instruments that allow the operator to inspect the health status of the oral cavity thoroughly are ____ instruments | examination |
| a wedelstaedt is an example of which of the following type of hand (manual) cutting instruments | chisel |
| a woodson (FP-1) is a | double-ended instrument with a nib on one end and a paddle on the other end |
| one of the most convenient and efficient ways to organize instruments and supplies for a specific procedure is the use of | a color-coding system |
| which number represents the length of the blade according to G.V. Black's instrument formula | second |