IODA 102 - Def Test #1

Question 1

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Answer 1

Pain with continued flexion & extension of the wrist

Question 2

Ergonomics

Answer 2

Adaptation of work environment & tasks to the human body

Question 3

Dental Operatory

Answer 3

Dental treatment room & control centre of the clinical area

Question 4

Rheostat

Answer 4

Foot-controlled device used to operate dental handpieces

Question 5

Subsupine Position

Answer 5

Lying-down position where the head is lower than the feet

Question 6

Supine Position

Answer 6

Lying-down with head, chest & knees at the same level

Question 7

Upright Position

Answer 7

Vertical, seated position at a 90 degree angle

Question 8

Triturate

Answer 8

Mechanically mixing a material, as to create dental amalgam

Question 9

Delegate

Answer 9

To authorize or entrust another person to perform a skill or procedure

Question 10

Fulcrum

Answer 10

Finger rest used when holding an instrument or handpiece

Question 11

Indirect Vision

Answer 11

Viewing an object with the use of a mirror

Question 12

Operating Zones

Answer 12

Concept by which the face of a clock is used to position the dental team, equipment, & supplies

Question 13

Handle

Answer 13

Part of a dental instrument that the operator grasps

Question 14

Serrated

Answer 14

Having notch like projections that extend from a flat surface

Question 15

Shank

Answer 15

Part of an instrument where the handle attaches to the working end

Question 16

Tactile

Answer 16

Having a sense of touch or feeling

Question 17

Working End

Answer 17

Part of an instrument that is used on the tooth or when dental materials are mixed

Question 18

Bur

Answer 18

A steel or tungsten carbide rotary cutting instrument

Question 19

Dental Handpiece

Answer 19

An electrical instrument used to hold rotary instruments

Question 20

Flutes

Answer 20

Blades on the working end of a finishing rotary instrument

Question 21

Mandrel

Answer 21

Metal shaft on which a sandpaper disc or other abrasive materials are mounted

Question 22

Rotary

Answer 22

Part or device that rotates around an axis

Question 23

Torque

Answer 23

Twisting or turning force

Question 24

Ultrasonic

Answer 24

Mechanical radiant energy of water & sound vibrations used to break down material or tissue

Question 25

Console

Answer 25

Free standing cabinet that holds contents or control devices