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DA Chapter 17 Intro to the dental office FINAL

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In which areas would a dental unit be located?   The treatment room or operatory  
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When seating a dental patient, where does the dental assistant place the patient's personal items?   Within sight of the patient  
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The ultrasonic would be located in which area?   The sterilization area  
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The patient is in the supine position when...   the nose and knees are at the same height  
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The front delivery systems are positioned...   over the patients chest  
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The function of the rheostat is to...   Control the speed of the hand pieces  
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The saliva ejector is used for what?   Slow removal of saliva and fluid from the mouth  
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Describe a dental assistants chair   must be adjustable, have a footrest and arm for support  
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Tungsten halogen, argon plasma arc and light emitting diodes are what?   Curing lights  
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The light is raised and the beam is directed downward when working on the...   mandibular teeth  
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T/F....the sterilization area of the dental office should be near the treatment room   True  
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T/F....Dental treatment rooms are also called operatories   True  
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T/F....A recline position with the nose and knees on the same plane may be called a supine position   True  
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The decor of which room should be changed as often as needed to keep the atmosphere friendly and positive for patients as they enter the dental office?   The reception area  
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The dental business office may include what?   Appointment schedules, Filing systems, patient charts, toothbrushing center and a computer  
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The assistant should arrive early to open the office and prepare for the day's schedule. What should she do?   check schedules, sterilize and prepare the office for the day  
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The________should be well ventilated because of chemical fumes and exhaust from equipment.   The sterilization area  
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Dental stools for staff should be made available that provide and meet what needs?   Must be comfortable and provide good support  
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One characteristic of good assistant position would be?   Positioned 4-6 inches above the operator  
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The special needs patient is described as...   anyone who needs special care...pregnant, elderly, handicapped, vision or hearing impaired  
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The sterilization area should accomplish and provide what?   Sink, good ventilation, an ultrasonic and sterilizer  
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The reception room is to be kept tidy by the dental staff, what tasks are required to maintain this look?   Must be cleaned, have current decor and updated reading material  
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In the dental office design plan, this room must provide occupational safety from ionizing radiation   The x-ray room  
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In selecting a dental unit,________is not considered one of the basic modes of delivery.   The mobile cart  
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The assistants cart is usually set up with instumentation except for________   The 3 dental handpieces  
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The air water syringe provides what....   air, water and air/water spray  
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The ultrasonic unit is used to remove______   hard deposits  
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Classification of motion I is...   finger movement  
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Classification of motion II is...   Fingers and wrist  
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Classification of motion III is...   Fingers, wrist and elbow  
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Classification of motion IV is...   entire arm and shoulder  
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Classification of motion V is...   movement of the arm and twisting of the body  
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In the activity zone, name the 4 zones   Static, assistant, Transfer and operator  
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What are the clock #s for the static zone?   12-2  
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What are the clock #s for the operators zone?   7-12  
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What are the clock #s for the transfer zone?   4-7  
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What are the clock #s for the assistants zone?   2-4  
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