Question | Answer |
What is an exam glove made out of? | Vinyl or latex |
What glove is used during disinfection procedures? | Utility gloves |
What glove may be placed over exam gloves during patient treatment to prevent cross-contamination? | Over gloves |
What type of glove is used during oral surgery procedures? | Surgical gloves |
What is the image produced by traditional film, a continuous spectrum of gray, black and white? | Analog image |
What is the image receptor found in the intraoral sensor called? | CCD or charge coupled device |
What is the number of of shades of gray visible in an image called? | Gray scale. |
What can convert an x-ray film image into a digital image that can be processed by a computer? | Digitizing |
What are some advantages of using digital radiography? | Less radiation exposure to patient, dentist has quick results on monitor, patient may view the x-rays quickly for discussion with dentist |
What should be checked in a child's mouth before placing x-rays? | Loose teeth, cold sores & canker sores |
Any eye-ware is appropriate during patient treatment. T/F | False, specific protective eye-ware |
Shortcuts should always be used in the area of asepsis. T/F | False, shortcuts should NEVER be used |
What is the recommended way of drying hands? | Using disposable towels |
What does the term "universal precautions" mean? | Treat everyone as if they are infectious |
What pathogen group includes hepatitis? | Viral pathogen group |
Should manufacturers instructions always be followed when sterilizing hand-pieces? | Yes |
What are bite-wing x-rays also known as? | Interproximal radiographs |
What is the fundamental principal of panoramic radiography based on? | The principal of tomography |
When should PPE be worn? | At all times when saliva or blood may be a potential hazard |
The ADA enforces that employers must protect their employees. T/F | False, OSHA |
Where can the waste disposal and labeling of a product be found? | MSDS or material safety data sheet |
How long does sanitizing spray need to be left on surfaces in the operatory to disinfect? | 10 minutes |
What is irritating to the eyes and skin, corrosive to metals, unstable, and has to be mixed daily? | Sodium hypochlorite |
Steam under pressure is the preferred method of sterilization for cutting instruments. T/F | Dry heat |
What could failure of sterilization in an autoclave occur from? | Overloading,improper bagging, improper time or temperature settings |