End Of Program Flashcards
Tooth loss is a normal part of aging and cannot be prevented
false
Malpractice is mistreatment of a patient through ignorance, careless, neglect, or criminal.
true
Laws tell you what you should do; ethical principles tell you what you must do.
false
Because patient records are acceptable in court, they must be accurate and complete.
true
The ADA stands for American Dental Assessment.
false
A patient’s agreement to a treatment after being educated is called written consent.
false
Process and dosage indicators determine whether sterilization has taken place.
false
Eyeglasses can double as protective eye wear.
false
Handwashing only needs to take place at the beginning and end of the work day.
false
Gloves should never be removed throughout the day.
false
Nonverbal communication makes up 2% of the message you communicate.
false
When communicating with a patient, professionalism is even more important than kindness.
true
EFDA stands for Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
true
Maintain constant eye contact with your patients to show that you are trustworthy.
false
Dental Assistants are professionals who possess a specialized body of knowledge and specific skills.
true
An early female dental assistant was also known as “lady assistant”.
true
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
true
Medical histories do not fall under HIPAA protection.
false
As far as the statute of limitations is concerned, most dentists keep their records
indefintiley
The laws that govern dentistry are
Dental Jurisprudence
False or malicious spoken words is called
slander
A(n) ____contract is implemented by actions, not words
implied
Dentifrice is the same as
toothpaste
What is the term for a Dental Assistant who passed state requirements and is allowed to perform their skills in other states?
reciprosity
An oral hygiene aid that would show the presence of plaque by staining it is called
disclosing agent
Failure to complete standard care is defined as
noncompliance
The sticky mass that grows on teeth and contains bacteria is
plaque
When directing floss between two teeth, use a gentle ______ motion
sawing motion
Topical fluoride is available in the forms of
gels, foams, rinses
Interdental aids include which of the following
Floss threaders
Wooden interdental stimulators
Interproximal brushes
Patients who get fluoride treatments must wait ___ to eat, drink, or rinse.
30 minutes
The delegated functions that require increased responsibility and skill are
expanded functions
Where is the labeling and waste disposal information found for a product?
MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
Antimicrobial means..
Growth inhibitor
After a procedure, gloves that were not torn or ripped should be
removed and thrown away
When are food handlers gloves are used in a dental procedure?
to retrieve something inside of a drawer
A mask is worn by dental team members to
protect the mucous membrane of the nose and mouth
