Test Question MARCH EXAM

Question 0

What method of sterilization is faster in heating loads of materials that are being sterilized?

Answer 0

Full heating of the loads is faster in the prevacuum sterilizer than in the gravity displacement sterilizer.

Question 1

How is the Bowie Dick test used?

Answer 1

The Bowie-Dick type test was developed for prevacuum sterilizers to determine if the air has been removed from the chamber during the prevacuum stage. Air must be removed so that steam can penetrate the load instantaneously. It must be understood that this is not a test for adequate exposure to heat in terms of time-at- temperature.

Question 2

What are the purpose of Internal Indicators?

Answer 2

When placed inside an instrument pack, they determine whether the conditions necessary for sterilization have been met.

Question 3

What phrase is used to help the dental assistant and dentist determine the proper position for treatment of a patient?

Answer 3

These positions are best understood by relating them to a clock. (Clock concepts)

Question 4

How many zones is the clock divided into?

Answer 4

The clock is divided into four zones of operation:
 Static zone
 Assistant’s zone
 Transfer zone
 Operator’s zone

Question 5

What is the zone for right handed dentist(Operator) seated on the right side of the patient?

Answer 5

the operator’s zone is between 8 and 11 o’clock

Question 6

When a member of the naval service is placed on the retired list or Fleet Reserve List where are the medical and dental records sent?

Answer 6

National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, St. Louis, Missouri.