DEN140 Quiz Week 2 (Quiz on 1/7/25)!

Question 1

Which of the following are daily routines to close the dental office?

a. Straighten the magazines in the reception area.
b. Review the daily patient schedule.
c. Turn off all master switches.
d. Post copies of patient schedules.

Answer 1

c. Turn off all master switches.

Question 2

After seating the patient, the dental assistant should position the face of the dental light approximately _______ inches above the patient.

a. 36
b. 12
c. 24
d. 48

Answer 2

a. 36

Question 3

A person with __________ does not produce insulin.

a. Type II diabetes
b. Type I diabetes
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Pre-Diabetic

Answer 3

b. Type I diabetes

Question 4

Fill in the blank:

___________ type of condition occurs when the heart suddenly stops.

Answer 4

Cardiac arrest

Question 5

Fill in the blank:

_____________ antibiotic medication is a common dental allergen.

Answer 5

Penicillin

Question 6

True or False:

All of the treatment rooms in a dental practice are organized alike.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False:

The saliva ejector has high volume suction.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

True or False:

The dental office design should include a climate-control system that remains a comfortable temperature throughout the year.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False:

The dental assistant should update every patient’s medical history form at every visit.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False:

Vasovagal syncope (possact) most commonly occurs when a patient stands up after lying back in the dental chair for an extended period of time.

Answer 10

False