Trainee Nursing Flashcards

1
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What does HTM 01-05 stand for?

A

Health Technical Memorandum 01-05

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2
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What are the stages of decontamination?

A

Cleaning, Disinfection, Inspection and Sterilisation

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3
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What is a helix test used for on an autoclave?

A

To check steam penetration

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4
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How long should clinical hand washing take?

A

Between 15 and 30 seconds

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5
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How long should surgical hand washing take?

A

2 Minutes

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6
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What is the correct terminology for tooth formation?

A

Odontogenis

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7
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How many teeth are there in the deciduous set?

A

20

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8
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How many teeth are there in the permanent set?

A

32

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9
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What is furcation?

A

When there is a gap inbetween the roots of a tooth

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10
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What is exfoliation?

A

The shedding of the crown to leave room for permanent teeth. (losing baby teeth)

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11
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What two acts of parliament govern the whole dental profession?

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The Dentists’ Act 1984 (Amendment Order 2005) and The Health and Social Care Act 2008.

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12
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What classes as a dental emergency?

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Severe dental pain, swelling and/or bleeding (mainly uncrolled)

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13
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What is the GDC?

A

General Dental Council

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14
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What is informed consent?

A

This is when the patient is given full information about the treatment offered and is able to make an informed decision on whether they wish to proceed or not.

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15
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What is the Trigeminal Nerve?

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It is the fifth cranial nerve

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16
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What is the name of the x-ray which is taken once every two years?

A

Bitewings

17
Q

What is the name of the x-ray that is taken to look at the root of the tooth?

A

Periapical

18
Q

What is needed for a composite filling?

A

Fillings pack, high speed handpiece, etch gel, bond, composite (either flowable or non), cotton wool rolls, articulating paper,