Chapter 8- Patient Reception and Ergonomic Practice

Question 1

How should you greet the patient

Answer 1

Patients name proceeds the dental personnel, and if the patient is older then you should use mr or mr. Last name

Question 2

The initial position when the patient is seated

Answer 2

Upright

Question 3

Position when the back of the chair is reclined at approximately 45 degree angle

Answer 3

Semi upright

Question 4

Position where the chair is in a flat position and the brain is level with the heart

Answer 4

Supine

Question 5

Position when they are 10-15 degrees lower than the supine position

Answer 5

Trendelenburg

Question 6

After an appointment you should request the patient remain seated for a few minutes to avoid

Answer 6

Postural hypotension

Question 7

Contraindications for the supine position

Answer 7

Congestive heart failure, vertigo, cervical ,spondylosis, emphysema or severe asthma, late pregnancy

Question 8

The distance from the clinicians eyes to the oral cavity is __-___ inches

Answer 8

15-22

Question 9

Light position when treating the maxillary arch

Answer 9

Between 60-45 degrees angle to the floor

Question 10

Light position when treating the mandibular arch

Answer 10

Perpendicular to the floor

Question 11

Painful disorder of the fingers, hand, and or wrist from compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder

Answer 11

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 12

Inflammation of the bursa

Answer 12

Bursitis

Question 13

Painful inflammation of the wrist resulting in strain

Answer 13

Tendonitis

Question 14

Displacement of the nucleus of the disk itch resultant pressure on the spinal cord or peripheral nerves

Answer 14

Disk herniation

Question 15

Ergonomic risk factor where the body postures that deviate from the normal resting or neutral positions

Answer 15

Prolonged awkward position

Question 16

Ergonomic risk factor which is assuming and holding any position for long periods

Answer 16

Static positions

Question 17

Ergonomic risk factor which is performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently

Answer 17

Repetition

Question 18

Ergonomic risk factor which is physical effort needed to lift, push, pull, grasp, and pinch items

Answer 18

Force/grasp

Question 19

Ergonomic risk factor that is the physical exposure to rapidly oscillating tools or machinery

Answer 19

Vibration

Question 20

Ergonomic risk factor that is performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently without recovery time

Answer 20

Insufficient rest

Question 21

Ergonomic risk factor where decreased capacity for body to resist the negative consequences of physical demands of hygiene practice

Answer 21

Poor physical fitness