Oral Exam and Hand Instruments QUIZ Flashcards
Under Washington state law, a licensed veterinary technician may perform a dental cleaning only under ____ supervision and an unregistered assistant my perform a dental cleaning only under ____ supervision.
1. immediate; immediate
2. direct; immediate
3. direct; indirect
4. indirect; direct
- direct; immediate
Proper PPE when performing a dental cleaning is
1. surgical mask
2. eye protection
3. lab coat/surgical gown
4. all choices are correct
5. gloves
- all choices are correct
This instrument is a(n)____. (it has a sharp point, but hook is rounded)
1. scaler
2. probe
3. explorer
4. currette
- explorer
T/F: When working with a dental hand instrument, the instrument movement should always be caused by the fingers.
False. Elbow movements!
The furcation exposure score on this dog is:
a. F 3
b. F 1
c. F 2
d. F 0
a. F 3
The normal gingival sulcus depth for an average size dog is
a. 3 mm or less
b. 3 mm or more
c. 2 mm or less
d. 1 mm or less
a. 3 mm or less
If a tooth has 1/2 of tooth surface covered by calculus, the Calculus Index (CI) is:
a. CI 1
b. CI 0
c. CI 2
d. CI 3
c. CI 2
The dental hand instrument that is used on both the crown and under the gingiva to clean the tooth is
1. scaler
2. calculus forceps
3. explorer
4. curette
- curette
How many locations should the vet tech probe on each tooth to evaluate for gingival pockets?
a. 1-2
b. 2-3
c. 4-6
d. 7-8
c. 4-6
When using a hand scaler, the technician should…
1. start under the gingival margin and pull toward the crown.
2. start at the gingival margin and pull toward the crown.
3. start at the crown and pull toward the gingival margin.
4. work from mesial to distal around the crown.
- start at the gingival margin and pull toward the crown.
List two reasons why it is important to chart the oral exam.
- We can show what we did during the dental procedure (to anyone who might be asking and the owner)
- Have a record on the patient’s dental history which can be helpful for any future dental procedures
When performing an oral exam on an anesthetized dog or cat, the technician should
1. evaluate the gingiva and each tooth individually
2. evaluate the cheeks, tongue and under the tongue
3. all choices are correct
4. evaluate head and face symmetry
- all choices are correct
Name two possible diseases (specific causative pathogen) that may be transferred by dental instruments that have not been sterilized.
Herpes & Rabies
- Pathogenic bacteria (ie Pasturella) could be moved from patient to patient.
- Other Possible answers: FeLV, FIV, Canine Papilloma Virus; Canine Influenza; Feline Herpes virus; Feline Calicvirus, etc
