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Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene Final Review

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What organization regulates state and federal health and safety laws for employees?   OSHA  
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What term means the absence of pathogenic microbes?   Aseptic technique  
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What barrier precautions must be applied the same way, every day, for every client, for the care of all clients?   Standard Precautions  
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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)  
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T of F: Anything within 3 ft of the client's mouth is considered contaminated.   True  
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This is the most important thing we can do to prevent the transmission of disease   Hand washing  
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Defn: Microbes on inanimate object   Fomite  
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Defn: asymptomatic, but pathogens are still transmittable   Carrier  
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Defn: A disease producing microbe   Pathogen  
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Defn: The percentage of invasiveness of a pathogen   Virulence  
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What does Isonozide treat?   Tuberculosis  
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Name some diseases that are a major concern for a health care worker.   HIV, TB, Hep C, Herpes  
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What is the term for the reduction of bioburden?   Disinfection  
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What temp is the autoclave set at?   250 degrees F  
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How long should an object be sterilized for in an autoclave?   15-20 min  
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Give an example of a Critical instrument.   Scaler, ultrasonic inserts, probe  
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Give an example of a Semi-critical instrument.   Mirror, impression tray, ultrasonic handpiece  
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Give an example of a noncritical instrument.   light handles, client chair, radiology unit  
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What are the 3 basic parts of an instrument?   The handle, shank and working end  
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What is the zone of operation for the left/right handed clinician?   Right- 2:00-8:00, Left- 10:00-4:00  
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How should client be positioned when working on the mandibular arch?   Semi supine, so the chin is facing down  
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How should the client be positioned when working on the maxillary arch?   In a supine position.  
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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.  
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What are contraindications for client in supine position?   Last trimester of pregnancy, Extreme obesity, Back problems, Breathing problems (asthma)  
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What is the average body temperature for an adult?   98.6 F  
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What is the range for pulse in an adult?   60-100 BPM  
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Where do you check the pulse in an adult?   Radial artery  
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What does Pyrexia mean?   The person has a fever  
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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  
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When taking blood pressure, what is the ideal range?   <120/<80 mmHg  
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What is the range for prehypertension?   120-139/80-89 mmHg  
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What is the rage for Stage I Hypertension?   140-159/90-99 mmHg  
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What is the range for Stage II Hypertension?   160-179/100-109 mmHg  
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What is the range for Stage III Hypertension?   180-209/110-119 mmHg  
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What is the range for Stage IV Hypertension?   >210/>120 mmHg  
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What is the top # of blood pressure reading?   Systolic (ventricular closing)  
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What is the bottom # of blood pressure reading?   Diastolic (ventricular opening)  
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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  
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What are some factors that can effect a blood pressure reading?   White coat syndrome, crossed feet, talking, position of the client, Age of client.  
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What artery are you listening to when you take blood pressure?   Brachial artery  
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T or F: 90% of all emergencies can be avoided by a complete, accurate, and updated medical history.   True  
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What are the methods used when attaining a medical history?   Interview and Questionnaire  
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What premeditations are typically used? and what is the dose?   1. 2G Amoxicillin or 2. 600mg Clindamycin  
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When would a client need to be premeditated?   Joint replacement, Heart valve replacement, (MVP) Mitral Valve prolapse, Bacterial endocarditis  
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How long before treatment should a client have taken a premedication?   1 hour before treatment  
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WAG stands for ______ and is calculated by________.   Width of Attached Gingiva; (FGM to MGJ)- Probe depth  
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GM to JE is what measurement?   Probe depth  
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How is recession measured?   from CEJ to Gingival Margin  
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When you have attachment loss, CAL is measured when you add ________.   GM to JE (probe depth) + CEJ to GM (recession)  
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When the Gingival Margin covers the CEJ, CAL is measured when you subtract _______.   GM to JE (probe depth) - GM to CEJ  
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FGG (Free Gingival Groove) is the same as what?   the base of the sulcus  
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