pros safety quiz

Question 1

When using a Bunsen Burner, which of the following should you ensure?

a. plastic apron should not be worn
b. the bunsen pipe is securely connected to the gas tap
c. you are not wearing clinical gloves
d. flammable material / items are not in the vicinity

Answer 1

a, b and d

(you should wear clinical gloves)

Question 2

After completing 2nd imps for a CoCr RPD, what is the next clinical stage?

a. try-in
b. casting
c. re-try
d. finish

Answer 2

B - casting

Question 3

When adjusting a CoCr framework to fit in the mouth, what indicator should you use to identify tight spots?

a. PIP
b. occlude spray
c. articulating paper
d. toothpaste

Answer 3

B - occlude spray

Question 4

Upon examining the special tray within the patient’s mouth, you observe that the border of the tray is short in the sulcus and requires extending.
Which of the following material could be used?

a. isofunctional compound (pink stick)
b. green stick
c. ribbon wax
d. sticky wax

Answer 4

A &B - isofunctional wax and green stick.

Question 5

What information is required to be included on the prescription for the laboratory to complete the wax trial denture?

a. freeway space
b. pt address
c. shade
d. OVD

Answer 5

C - shade

Question 6

Whilst carrying out the try-in stage with your patient you discover the shade is incorrect.
What would be the subsequent lab stage?

a. re-try
b. casting
c. finish
d. second imps

Answer 6

A - re-try

Question 7

You are going to be using Isofunctional Compound (pink stick) to adjust the special tray extension.
What do you need to do this?

a. hot water
b. dental stone
c. cold water
d. bunsen burner

Question 8

After making alginate impressions, which of the following are you required to do before taking the impressions to the laboratory?

a. disinfect the impressions
b. complete the laboratory prescription for the next stage
c. package the imps in a damp napkin in a sealed polythene bag with the patient label sticker attached
d. place the impressions in an ultrasonic bath

Answer 8

A - disinfect the impressions
B - complete the laboratory prescription for the next stage
C - package the imps in a damp napkin in a sealed polythene bag

Question 9

Mrs Jones attends with a fractured denture that is easily repairable.
How long do you need to give the lab to complete the denture repair?

a. until 3pm the next day
b. one week
c. three days
d. two weeks

Answer 9

A & D - until 3pm the next day OR 2 weeks

Question 10

Mr Porter attends requiring a tooth adding to his existing denture.
Which of the following is required for the lab to carry out the procedure?

a. mould
b. in-situ impression
c. denture design
d. shade

Answer 10

B - in-situ impression

Question 11

Is the finished denture supplied disinfected from the lab?

Yes or No

Answer 11

No

Question 12

In the event of a fire, what number should be dialled on the hospital landline?

a. 2222
b. 3333
c. 4444
d. 1111

Answer 12

A - 2222

Question 13

After fitting the denture the patient should be offered?

a. copy of the statement of conformity
b. copy of the prescription card
c. articulating paper
d. denture cleaning solution

Answer 13

A - a copy of the statement of conformity

Question 14

What is the preferred articulator for denture manufacture at LUDH?

a. type three semi-adjustable articulator
b. type four fully adjustable articular
c. type one simple hinged articular
d. type two fixed average value articulator

Answer 14

D - type two fixed average value articulator

Question 15

What patient information must be included on the dental school prescription card?

a. pt address
b. pt phone number
c. pt age
d. pt name

Answer 15

D - name

Question 16

You have just made 1st impressions for Ms Cotton requiring CoCr upper and lower partial dentures and during an IO exam you notice the pt has no definitive ICP.
What is the next clinical stage?

a. registration
b. pre-registration
c. try-in
d. 2nd imps

Answer 16

B - pre-registration

Question 17

During Mrs Barlow’s denture review appointment she complains of soreness in the mouth. You inspect the soft tissues and notice a red line in the sulcus area.
What is the most likely cause?

a. anterior open bite
b. overextended flange
c. premature contact
d. increased overjet

Answer 17

B - overextended flange

Question 18

Mr Hesketh attends his appointment and complains of his 3 year old previously well-fitting denture becoming slightly loose.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate solution?

a. bridge
b. implants
c. indirect (lab) reline
d. new denture

Answer 18

C - indirect (lab) reline

Question 19

You need to take your lab work to the production lab.
Where is this located in the dental hospital?

a. 3rd floor
b. 2nd floor
c. 1st floor
d. ground

Answer 19

B - 2nd floor

Question 20

Mrs Bell has damaged her UR1 in a fall and requires an extraction and immediate denture. The pt has a definitive ICP and has no other missing teeth.
What is the most likely series of lab stages?

a. 1st imps, reg, finish
b. 1st imps, finish
c. 1st imps, 2nd imps, reg, try-in, finish

Answer 20

B - 1st imps and finish

Question 21

Your patient asks if their next clinical appointment for their denture fit can be done quicker than 2 weeks.
What should you do?

a. fill out the prescription for the dates the pt requests
b. ask the tutor for permission to have the lab work done quicker
c. ask the lab manager if it is possible to accommodate this request

Answer 21

C - ask the lab manager if it is possible to accommodate this request

Question 22

What is the purpose of the pre-reg stage?

a. to allow the lab to articulate U and L models so the lab can set teeth for a trial denture
b. to allow the lab to articulate U and L models so the clinician can complete a RPD denture design
c. to allow the lab to articulate U and L models so they can carry out the flasking process
d. to allow the lab to articulate U and L models so the clinician can complete a treatment plan

Answer 22

B - to allow the lab to articulate U and L models so the clinician can complete a RPD denture design.