OSCE AI Flashcards
What is the rotation speed of handpieces during training?
4000-6000 rotations/second
What should be checked before using a handpiece?
Checklist:
* Backcap secure
* Insert bur
* Bur spins freely
* Bur doesn’t wobble
* Sounds OK
What does DR ABC stand for in Basic Life Support?
1) Check for Dangers
2) Call for assistance
3) Assess consciousness
4) Get help
5) Chest compressions
How should you open the airways during Basic Life Support?
Remove foreign body with finger sweep. Open airways with head tilt
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions in Basic Life Support?
100-120 per minute
What instruments are used for viewing intra-orally?
Mirrors
What is the purpose of a CPITN Probe?
For BPE; features one black band 3.5mm-5.5mm with a ball end 0.5mm wide
What are the characteristics of primary teeth compared to permanent teeth?
- Smaller in crown & root proportions
- Wider mesio-distally
- More bulbous crowns
- Usually whiter in color
What is the typical age range for the closure of the anterior fontanelle in infants?
98% closed by age of 2
What are the types of Gracey Curettes and their uses?
- Gracey Grey - Anterior teeth
- Gracey Green - Buccal/lingual surfaces of posterior
- Gracey Orange - Mesial surfaces of posterior
- Gracey Blue - Distal surfaces of posteriors
Fill in the blank: The maxillary tuberosity is a bulge behind the _______.
[maxillary 2nd molars]
What is the purpose of surveying in the context of RPD?
Determines guide planes and marks survey lines for fabrication of RPD
What are the principles for using Gracey Curettes?
- Determine larger, outer cutting edge
- Confirm correct edge with terminal shank parallel
- Use fulcrum & finger rest
What is the age range for the eruption of all permanent teeth?
By age 12 years
What are the components of an RPD design?
- Support rests
- Retention
- Connector plate/bar
- Minor connector
What should be done before beginning to assemble a syringe?
Check patient’s medical history & check injection site
How long should a flexible splint be used for avulsion?
2 weeks
What is the typical eruption sequence for primary teeth?
- Lower Central: 4-6 months
- Lateral Incisor: 7-9 months
- 1st Molar: 12-14 months
- Canine: 16-18 months
- 2nd Molar: 20-24 months
What is the role of the vibrating line in oral landmarks?
Where hard & soft palate meet
What is the correct way to check the cutting edge of a Gracey Curette?
Adapt it to the tooth with the terminal shank parallel to the surface to be scaled
True or False: The path of insertion for a denture is the same as the path of withdrawal.
False
What is the significance of the metopic suture in child development?
Usually disappears by age 6
What is the purpose of the buccal shelf in oral landmarks?
Area between buccal frenum & anterior border of masseter
What are some key features of primary molars?
- Wider mesio-distally
- More bulbous crowns
- Usually whiter in color
What is the purpose of the labial frenum?
Connective tissue structure in the oral cavity
What is the sequence of events in the RPD prescription process?
- Selection of stock trays
- Disinfect & seal impressions
- Survey to path of insertion
- Secondary impressions
- Jaw registration
What are the key steps in hand washing?
- Before touching a patient
- Before a clean/aseptic procedure
- After bodily fluid exposure risk
- After touching the patient
- After touching patient surroundings
What are the 6 steps of social hand wash?
- Before touching a patient
- Before a clean/aseptic procedure
- After bodily fluid exposure risk
- After touching the patient
- After touching patient surroundings
These steps are crucial for preventing infections in healthcare settings.
What type of soap should be used for social hand washing?
Liquid antimicrobial soap with hot water
Alcohol gel can be used when hands are not visibly soiled.
When should hygienic hand hygiene be performed?
When hands are visibly soiled
This is essential for effective cleaning before any aseptic procedures.
What is the recommended method for hand washing before aseptic procedures?
Wash with an antiseptic scrub (chlorohexidine), hot water, and soap, then use an alcohol-based gel
This method ensures a high level of cleanliness before procedures.
What is the purpose of a surgical scrub?
To prepare hands before invasive procedures
This is a more rigorous hand hygiene practice compared to social hand washing.
Fill in the blank: Social hand wash consists of _____ steps at 5 moments.
6
True or False: Alcohol gel can be used for hand washing even when hands are visibly soiled.
False
Alcohol gel is only effective when hands are not visibly soiled.
