Nocti 1 Flashcards by Dulce Unknown

A/An may require ___ pre-medication before dental treatment

Cyanotic congenital heart disease

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The dental office employee who handles routine complaints with regards to HIPPA is often called

Privacy officer

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Because of the Doctrine of Repondeat Superior, the member of the dental health care team MOST responsible for HIPPA compliance is the

Dentist

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Exposure control plans should be reviewed and updated

Annually

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Lubricate dental handpieces

According to manufacturer

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Disposable suction traps should be changed ___ to maintain proper vacuum strength

Weekly

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The dental assistant should wash hands with ___ before assisting

Antimicrobial soap

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The dental assistant should wear ___ gloves during routine patient care

Examination

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A high-level chemical disinfectant for instruments is

Glutaraldehyde

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The most reliable method of sterilization is

Autoclave

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Disinfect a removable prosthesis by ____ before sending to the lab

Spraying with EPA-registered disinfectant

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The term sharps, includes contaminated

Matrix retainers (if they’re used)

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A hazardous material used in dental practice is

Mercury (used for amalgam)

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The agency responsible for regulating medical waste disposal is the

Environmental protection agency (EPA)

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The term, impression, describes a

Negative reproduction of the teeth

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Alginate material is MOST often used for

Preliminary impressions (pre means before)

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To prevent air bubbles in a model or cast, use

A laboratory vibrator

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Reduce and shape the cast impressions by using a/an

Model trimmer

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Prior to seating the patient in the dental chair

Place the chair at knee level

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Systolic pressure is measured when the heart is

At work

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The patients pulse is commonly taken using the ___ artery

Radial

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The pulse is counted for

30 seconds multiplied by two

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Chart existing restoration in

Blue pencil

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Use a __ to chart pathologic conditions

Red pencil

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The MOST effective method for removing plaque from proximal tooth surface is

Flossing

The ratio of fluoride to water in water fluoridation is

1 part per million

When working with a right handed dentist on the lingual surface of tooth number 19, place the high-speed evacuation tip

Parallel to the buccal surface

When preparing the incisal edge of the tooth number 8, place the high-speed evacuation tip

On the lingual surface

High-speed evacuation will

Decrease the patients desire to rinse

The best way to decrease exposure to mercury vapor is to

Use pre-measured capsules

Use ___ acid when etching a tooth for a composite resin restoration

Phosphoric

Composite resins have better ___ than amalgam restorations

Aesthetic value

A wooden wedge is used to

Prevent marginal overhangs

Use ___ to evaluate the occlusal contact on a newly placed restoration

Articulating paper

The term, trituration, describes the process of

Combining alloy particles with mercury

The MOST commonly used restorative material for anterior teeth is

Composite

Place the rubber dam clamp on the

Anchor tooth

A ligature on a rubber dam clamp

Allows retrieval if swallowed

Use a rubber dam to

Isolate the working area

When mixing calcium hydroxide, it is important to

Use equal amounts of base and catalyst

When polycarboxylate cement is first mixed, it should appear

Glossy

Provisional coverage may be cemented with

Temporary cement

The ___ material stimulates the growth of secondary dentin

Calcium hydroxide

Zinc oxide-eugenol has a ___ consistency when used as a temporary filling

Putty-like

Zinc oxide-eugenol cement is

Used to prevent thermal sensitivity

Periodontal treatment includes

Root planning

A periodontal dressing is similar to

An oval bandage

The purpose of an endodontic file is to

Enlarge and smooth canals

A gingival retraction cord containing epinephrine is

Contraindicated for patients with cardiovascular disease

The forcep is designed for use in either quadrant in the same arch

Universal

The member of the dental health care team who is legally allowed to perform dental prophylaxis is the

Dental hygienist

The mission of the dental assisting national board is to

Provide credential info services to dental assistants

Primary teeth means that they are

Deciduous

Primary teeth means that they are

Deciduous

The largest salivary gland is the ___ gland

Mandibular

The duct or opening from the salivary system found in the floor of the mouth is called the ___ duct

Whartons

The ___ identifies the location of the nerve and blood supply for the upper front of the mouth

Incisive papilla

The ___ branch artery supplies blood to the face

Maxillary

The maxillary frenum is located in the

Vestibule

When taking radiographs, an important landmark of the face is the

Ala tragus

The acronym, TMJ, refers to

Temporomandibular joint

A diastema is

A space between teeth

A term which can be substituted for the word buccal is

Facial

Using the universal numbering system, the permanent maxillary left first molar is identified as

Using the universal numbering system, the mandibular right primary lateral incisor is identified as

The ___ tooth numbering system assigns a different number for each tooth

Universal

Last two fingers is when you’re transferring ___

Forceps

Lead time is

Ordering supplies, detachment of disease, to presentation of diagnosis

Mount bitewing radiograph

Curve of speed, upward to distal

Adosameter is when

It monitors radiation exposure of employees

Metal cylinder is called

Chuck

Chair position should be

Supine

Tissues sensitive to radiation is

The skin and oral mucosa

Whats most effected to radiation?

Thyroid

What does the Digital sensor do

Removes barrier and disinfect in order to clean it

If it’s a shallow palate

Use bisecting technique

Universal includes

Letters and alpha numeric #’s

Inability to produce insulin is

Diabetic

High blood pressure is

180/90

Juliette southard is the founder of the

American dental assistant association (ADAA)

MSDD must be maintained for all

Dental materials