How many teeth are in the primary dentition
20
True or False? During the mixed dentition period, children have both primary and permanent teeth?
True
How many succedaneous teeth are there?
20
The permanent dentition period begins at about 12 years of age when..?
The last primary tooth is lost
The human mouth is divided into two sections or arches called the?
Maxillary Mandibular
The mouth can be divided into four sections called:
Quadrants
The anterior teeth include:
Incisors Canines
The four types of teeth are:
Incisors canines premolars molars
what teeth are the longest teeth in the human dentition and are used for cutting and tearing?
canines
what teeth are used for chewing and grinding food?
molars premolars
every tooth in the mouth has five surfaces, which are called the:
mesial distal facial lingual masticatory (occlusal or incisal)
the general principle concerning the countours of the teeth is true for all teeth: The crown of the tooth _________ toward the cervical line.
Narrows
the area where the mesial or distal surfaces of the tooth touch the adjacent tooth in the arch is the:
Contact area
the relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the jaws are in a fully closed position is:
occlusion
The jaw position that produces maximal stable contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth is:
centric occlusion
The key to angle's classification system for occlusion and maloclussion is:
The permanent maxillary first molars
which tooth-numbering system is used most often in the US?
Universal numbering system
The permanent teeth are ____________ in the Universal numbering system?
numbered 1 to 32
True or False? The ISO/FDI numbering system uses at two-digit numbering system based on quadrants.
True
True or False? The Palmer notation system (PNS) is based on quadrants using tooth brackets and letters for the permanent dentition.
False
The general categories of communication are:
Verbal and nonverbal
Why is voice quality important for a dental assistant?
A. It makes up more than one-third of the impact of the total message.
B. It is important to cultivate a pleasant voice tone.
C. It is important to keep your voice calm so that you do not scare patien
D
Factors that influence the patient's reactions in the dental office can include:
A. Previous dental experiences.
B. Anxiety and fear of pain.
C. Attitudes and beliefs
D. All of the above.
D
True or False? Having a Dental Hygienist is necessary to ensure that the dental team meets the patient's restorative needs.
False
Participating in health fairs, and making presentations to school children, and working with senior citizens on dental care are examples of what kind of marketing?
External marketing
True or false? Taking patients out to eat is an example of internal marketing?
False
The central key to a successful work environment in the dental office is:
teamwork
Causes of stress in the dental office include:
A. Appointment overbooking
B. Lack of good communication
C. Multiple tasks that need to be done simultaneously.
D. All of the above.
D
place the following in the correct order of the five steps of dealing with problems in the office:
2 - Select a solution to try
1 - Evaluate
4 - Voice the problem
5 - Eliminate the solutions you know won't work
3 - List possible solutions
4
3
2
5
1
The classifications of patient care items include what?
Critical
semicritical
noncritical
What is the process that kills microorganisms, including bacterial spores?
Sterilization
When performing instrument processing, the dental assistant must wear what?
PPE
While transporting and processing contaminated patient care items, the dental assistant can be exposed to microorganisms through:
A. Contaminated instruments
B. Percutaneous injury
C. Contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth.
D. All o
D
The ideal instrument area should be dedicated only to:
instrument processing
These are areas of the instrument processing area that govern the workflow pattern. The processing should flow in a single loop from:
Dirty to clean to sterile to storage
what is the purpose of a holding solution?
to prevent the drying of blood and debris on instruments
The least desirable method of pre-cleaning dental instruments is:
hand scrubbing
the ultra-sonic cleaner cleans dirty instruments using sound waves, which cause what?
Cavitations and implosion
Holding solution and ultrasonic cleaning units should:
A. have lids
B. Be labeled with a chemical label
C. Be labeled with a biohazard label
D. All of the above
D
The ultrasonic cleaner should be cleaned and disinfected how often?
At least once a day
After instruments have been through the cleaning cycle of the ultrasonic cleaner, they should be:
rinsed with clear water
Why are the instruments bagged before sterilization?
A. To protect them from becoming contaminated after sterilization.
B. To allow them to be grouped into special set-ups by procedure.
C. To keep them from rusting.
D. Both A and B
D
A method of sterilizing unwrapped patient care items for immediate use is:
Flash sterilization
Sterilization monitoring may be accomplished using which process?
A. Physical monitoring
B. Chemical monitoring
C. Biologic monitoring
D. All of the above.
D
Process indicators that change color are useful for:
A. Monitoring sterilization
B. Identifying instrument packs that have been exposed to a certain temperature.
C. Determining whether a instrument package has been processed.
D. B and C
D
The best way to determine the sterilization has actually occurred is to use:
Biologic monitors
which of the following are among the most common methods of heat sterilization used in the dental office?
A. Steam sterilization
B. Chemical vapor sterilization
C. Dry-heat sterilization
D. All of the above
D
Manufactures of sterilizers (Autoclaves) set them to reach a maximum steam temperature of __________ degrees Fahrenheit and pressure of __________ pounds per square inch (psi)
250 and 15 to 30
What are the 3 autoclave cycles:
Heat up, sterilization, depressurization
The advantages of using chemical vapor sterilization include which of the following?
A. It does not rust, dull or corrode dry metal instruments.
B. It requires a short cycle of time.
C. Instruments are dry after the cycle.
D. All of the above
D
Instruments must be absolutely dry or they will not rust when using which type of sterilization process?
Chemical Vapor
Which type of sterilization used in the dental office requires the highest temperature?
Dry heat sterilization
What can cause the sterilization process to fail?
A. Improper instrument cleaning
B. Improper packaging
C. Sterilizer malfunction
D. All of the above
D
Chemical liquid sterilization requires at least ______ of contact time for sterilization to occur.
10 hours
recommended methods for sterilizing dental handpeices include which of the following?
A. Chemical liquid sterilization
B. Steam sterilization
C. Chemical vapor sterilization
D. both B and C
D
The rectangular area between the two ridges running under the nose to the midline of the upper lip is the?
Philtrum
What part of the mandible forms the chin?
Mental protuberance
The angle at the corner of the mouth is called the:
Labial commissure
What is the space between the teeth and the inner mucosal lining of the lips and cheeks?
Vestibule
What is the white ridge of raised tissue on the buccal mucosa that extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together?
Linea alba
A _________ is a narrow band of tissue that connects two structures.
Frenum
The _________ frenum passes from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the ventral border of the tongue.
Lingual
True or False? The masticatory mucosa that covers the alveolar process and surrounds the necks of the teeth is the gingiva?
True
Normal gingival tissue has which of the following characteristics?
A. Surrounds the tooth in collar-like fashion
B. Self-cleansing
C. Firm, resistant, tightly adapted to tooth and bone
D. All of the above
D
What type of gingiva forms the soft wall of the gingival sulcus?
A. Unattached
B. Free
C. Marginal
D. All of the above
D
What is the pear-shaped pad of tissue located behind the maxillary central incisors?
Incisive papilla
The U-shaped projection of tissue at the posterior area of the soft palate is the?
Uvula
Which of the following is a function of the tongue?
A. Positioning food while eating
B. Tasting and tactile sensations
C. Cleansing the oral cavity
D. All of the above
D
Where are the taste buds located?
A. on the fungiform papillae
B. on the filiform papillae
C. In the trough of the vallate papillae
D. Both a and c
D
What provides the sense of touch of the tongue?
Filiform papillae
The human skull is divided into what two sections?
Cranium and face
The eight bones that cover and protect the brain are collectively called what?
Cranium
The cranial bones include:
A. frontal and sphenoid bones
B. Ethmoid and occipital bones
C. Paired parietal and temporal bones
D. All of the above
D
What forms the prominence of the cheek?
Zygomatic bones
What forms the upper jaw?
Maxillae
What is the strongest, longest, and only movable bone of the face?
Mandible
What is the second phase in mouth opening and movement of the temporomandibular joint?
Gliding
The TMJ is made up of what bony parts?
A. Glenoid fossa
B. Articular eminence
C. Condyloid process
D. All of the above
D
symptoms of TMD can include:
A. Pain
B. joint sounds
C. Limitations of movement
D. All of the above
D
Which of the cervical muscles can be palpated in the neck?
A. Trapezius
B. Masseter
C. Sternocleidomastoid
D. both A and C
D
Which group of muscles work with the TMJ to make all the movements of the mandible possible?
Muscles of mastication
What salivary glands are located just below and in front of each ear?
Parotid
Which artery supplies the major blood supply for the face and mouth?
External carotid
Which artery supplies blood to the mandibular teeth?
Inferior alveolar artery
How many pairs of cranial nerves are all connected to the brain?
12
Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral cavity?
Trigeminal
Which nerve innervates the maxillary central, lateral, and canine teeth?
Anterior superior alveolar
The lymph node sites of the body include which of the following?
A. Inguinal
B. Axillary
C. Cervical
D. All of the above
D
The functions of the paranasal sinuses include:
A. Producing mucus
B. Making the bones of the skull lighter
C. Providing resonance to help produce sound
D. All of the above
D
The only bone in the human body that does not articulate with another bone is the:
Hyoid
Which environmental surfaces must be cleaned and decontaminated more rigorously?
Clinical contact surfaces
The current infection-control guidelines of the office safety and asepsis procedures research foundation (OSAP) recommend that clinical surfaces be classified and maintained under the categories of:
A. Splash, spatter, and droplet
B. Touch
C. Transfer
D.
D
The method of dealing with surface contamination is:
A. Using a surface barrier to prevent the surface from becoming contaminated
B. Precleaning and disinfecting the surface between patients
C. Wiping the surface with alcohol
D. A and B
D
True or false? All of the following may be used as a surface barrier material:
A plastic bag, Plastic wrap, Sticky tape
True
The purpose of precleaning a surface is:
A. To reduce the number of microbes
B. To remove blood, saliva, and other body fluids
C. A and B
D. None of the above; precleaning is not necessary if your are disinfecting the surface
C
Precleaning can be accomplished by using:
A. a disinfectant that cleans as well as disinfects
B. Regular soap and water
C. Alcohol and gauze
D. both A and B
D
Chemicals that destroy or inactivate most species of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces are called what?
Disinfectants
Disinfectants used in dentistry must:
A. Be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
B. Be registered as hospital disinfectants with tuberculocidal claims
C. Kill all spores
D. both A and B
D
Which of the following may be used as a surface disinfectant in the dental office?
A. Iodophors
B. Ethyl Alcohol
C. Isopropyl Alcohol
D. Ammonia
A
True or False? The PPE that should be used when cleaning and disinfecting a dental treatment room includes all of the following: A mask, utility gloves, protective eyewear.
True
Precautions that should be followed when using glutaraldehyde include:
A. Avoiding the fumes
B. Always rinsing instruments thoroughly before using them on patients
C. Wearing PPE to protect the eyes, skin, and lungs
D. All of the above
D
What is the high-level disinfectant with very little odor that does not require activation or mixing is:
A. Chlorine dioxide
B. Glutaraldehyde
C. Ortho-phthalaldehyed )OPA)
D. Sodium hypochlorite
C
The CDC recommendations for environmental infection control concerning clinical contact surfaces suggest:
A. Using surface barriers to protect clinical contact surfaces
B. Using bariers on difficult-to clean surfaces
C. Changing barriers between patients
D
The chain of infection consists of four parts including:
A. Virulence and number of microrganisms
B. Susceptible host and bacterial strength
C. Portal of entry and susceptible host
D A and C
D
The strength of an organism is its ability to produce disease is:
Virulence
An infection that is short in duration is:
Acute
A disease that can be transmitted in some way form one host to another is:
A. An infectious disease
B. A communicable disease
C. A contagious disease
D. All of the above
D
Transmission of a disease to a susceptible person by handling contaminated instruments by touching contaminated surfaces is a form of:
Indirect transmission
Another name for airborne transmission is:
Droplet infection
Pathogens that are carried in the blood and body fluids of infected individuals and that can be transmitted to others are referred to as:
Bloodborne
It is _____________ that allows the body to resist disease and prevent foreign bodies from causing infection.
Immunity
When immunity is present at birth, it is called:
Inherited Immunity
In the dental office, disease transmission can occur in a variety of ways, including:
A. patient to dental team
B. dental office to community
C. patient to patient
D. All of the above
D
The most common route of disease transmission in the dental office is through:
A. Droplet infection
B. direct contact with the patients blood or saliva
C. indirect contact with surfaces
D. not wearing PPE
b
The regulatory agency whose role is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the US is:
OSHA
The guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings-2003, which is now the standard of care, was released by what agency?
CDC
The law designed to protect employees against occupational exposure to bloodborne disease-causing organisms such as HBV, HIV, and HCV is:
OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard
The written exposure control plan that describes how the dental office complies with the bloodborne pathogens standard must be reviewed and updated how often?
Annually
The CDC term standard precautions applies to contact with:
A. Blood
B. Non-intact skin
C. All body fluids, secretions, and excretions
D. All of the above
D
The OSHA bloodborne pathogens (BBP) standard has how many categories of occupational exposure for employees working in the dental office?
3
The steps of first aid after an exposure incident include:
A. Applying antiseptic to the area infected
B. Making the area bleed
C. Washing your hands with antimicrobial soap
D. All of the above
D
True or false? The CDC recommends a routing booster of the HBV vaccine.
False
Dental personnel should wash their hands:
A. before putting on gloves
B. after removing gloves
C. when contaminated objects are touched with bare hands
D. All of the above
D
True or False? Alcohol-based hand rubs are more effective at reducing microbial flora than plain soap or antimicrobial handwashes.
True
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment that the employer should provide free of charge to the employee?
A. disposable patient treatment gloves
B. shoes
C. TB skin test
D. all of the above
A
The bloodborne pathogen standard states that contaminated protective clothing:
A. may be taken home and laundered
B. can be laundered in the dental office
C. can be picked up by a laundry service.
D. both B and C
D
The correct order of removing PPE is to first remove the what?
Gloves
protective eyewear worn during dental treatment includes:
A. glasses with protective side shields
B. Chin length face shields
C. eyewear for the patient
D. all of the above
D
Exam gloves used during dental treatment can be made of:
A. latex
B. vinyl
C. clear plastic
D. both A and B
D
The most serious type of latex allergy, one that can even result in death, is called:
A. Type I allergic reaction (anaphylactic)
B. Type II allergic reaction
C. Type IV sensitivity
D. Irritant dermatiits
A
The best time to clean and disinfect dental prostheses or impressions that will be handled in the in-office laboratory is:
A. after they have had time to dry
B. As soon as possible after removal from the patient's mouth
C. After they are in the laboratory
B
The CDC guidelines recommends that ________ not be worn at work because of the possiblilty of puncturing examination gloves and because of microorganisms that throve around the cuticles.
A. Rings
B. Fingernail polish
C. Artificial nails
D. All of the abov
D
How many systems does the human body have?
10
The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?
A. Upper and lower extremities
B. Pelvic area
C. Shoulder area
D. All of the above
D
True or false? The periosteum is necessary for bone to be capable of repairing itself when injured.
True
The cells associated with bone formation are know as what?
osteoblasts
The outer layer of hard, dense, and very strong bone is knows as what?
compact bone
The basic types of joints are:
A. Fibrous
B. Cartilaginous
C. Synovial
D. All of the above
D
What are the three types of muscles that make up the muscular system?
Striated
smooth
cardiac
The more fixed attachment of the muscle that is toward the midline is referred to as the what?
origin
which body system has the job of transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
circulatory
arteries, veins, and capillaries are major types of what?
blood vessels
Lymph nodes are small, round, or oval structures that fight disease by producing antibodies, which are part of the immune system?
lymphatic
Which body system is the communications system of the body?
nervous
The primary center for regulating and coordinating body activities and functions is the what?
brain
The body system that delivers oxygen to the cells and transports waste carbon dioxide out of the body is the what?
respiratory
True or False? The steps of the digestive process are ingestion, digestion, movement, absorption, and elimination.
true
The stomach is part of what body system?
digestive
The endocrine system used chemical messengers called __________ that move through the bloodstream.
hormones
What important functions does the Integumentary system provide?
A. regulates body temperature
B. provides a barrier against bacteria from entering the body
C. Excretes liquids and salts
D. All of the above
D
Osteoporosis is an age-related disease of which body system?
skeletal
Epilepsy is a disorder of which body system?
nervous
Tuberculosis is a disease associated with which body system?
respiratory
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of which body system
endocrine
___________ is a disorder associated with the Integumentary system.
A. Renal failure
B. Heart attack
C. Migraine headaches
D. Acne
D
Toxic shock syndrome is a common disorder of which body system?
Female reproductive
Embryology is the study of what?
prenatal development
The study of the structure and function of the tissues on a microscopic level is:
histology
What are the three stages of prenatal development?
preimplantation, embryonic, fetal periods
When are the first signs of tooth development found in the anterior mandibular region of the developing embryo?
when the embryo is 5 to 6 weeks old
Developmental disturbances can be caused by:
A. genetic factors
B. Environmental factors
C. A and B
D. None of the above
C
The process of laying down new bone is called ___________; it is accomplished by cells called ___________.
deposition, osteoblasts
What are the three primary periods of odontogenesis?
Growth, calcification, eruption
___________ are enamel-forming cells.
Ameloblasts
The movement of the teeth into their functional positions in the oral cavity is known as what?
eruption
The term ______________ is used for a permanent tooth that replaces a primary tooth.
succedaneous
The portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel is the?
anatomic crown
Every tooth is divided into the what?
crown and root
The tissues of the tooth include what?
enamel, dentin, cementum
_________ is the living tissue of the tooth made of blood vessels and nerves.
pulp
The functions of the pulp of the tooth include:
A. Transmitting pain stimuli
B. Supplying nutrients and moisture
C. Providing defense against bacteria invasion
D. All of the above.
D
Which tissues make up the periodontium?
A. cementum
B. alveolar bone
C. periodontal ligaments
D. All of the above
D
The extensions of the bone of the mandible and the maxilla that support the teeth in their functional positions in the jaws are called what?
alveolar processes
The embedded positions of the periodontal ligament fibers that connect the cementum of the tooth and the bone are called what?
sharpey's fibers
Which of these tissues make(s) up the oral mucosa?
A. lining mucosa
b. masticatory mucosa
c. specialized mucosa
d. all of the above
d
Tissue that covers the inside of the cheeks, vestibule, lips soft palate, and ventral surface of the tongue is called what?
lining mucosa
The tough, light pink, keratinized tissue that covers the hard palate and includes that attached gingiva is what?
masticatory mucosa
True or false? Lucy B. Hobbs Taylor was he first woman to graduate from a recognized dental college.
true
who is known as the "father of modern medicine"?
hippocrates
The Hippocratic oath is the basis for:
A. modern-day medical and dental law.
B. obligation to treat patients to the best of one's ability
C. The code of ethics for the medical and dental profession
D. both B and C
D
Who originated the title of "surgeon dentist" and dispelled the theory that tooth decay was caused by tooth worms?
Pierre fauchard
which early American dentist is credited with beginning the science of forensic dentistry?
paul revere
who is the "Grand old man of dentistry" ?
gv black
who was the physicist who discovered x-rays in 1895?
A. paul revere
B. Wilhelm Conrad roentgen
C. gv black
D. pierre fauchard
B
what important medical discovery did Horace wells make in 1844?
inhalation anesthesia
In some dental schools today, women represent almost _____% of dental students.
50
True or False? C. Edmund Kells was the first dentist to employee a dental assistant.
True
True or False? The commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association is responsible for Evaluating and accrediting dental education programs.
True
Where is the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National museum of dentistry located?
baltimore
The scientific study of the shape and structure of the human body is:
anatomy
The scientific study of how the body functions is:
physiology
The body standing erect with the feet together and arms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is:
anatomic position
The three imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections are called:
planes
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves is the:
sagittal plane
The basic units of structure of the human body are:
cells
The nucleus of the cell contains the what?
Dna and rna
The four levels of organization in the human body arranged from smallest to largest are:
cell, tissue, organ, body system
The four main types of tissue found in the human body are:
nerve, connective, epithelial, muscle
The two major body cavities are the:
dorsal, ventral
The two reference regions of the body are the:
axial and appendicular
A horizontal plane divides the body into:
superior and inferior
It is important for the dental assistant to have a foundation in microbiology in order to:
A. Understand the nature of pathogens
B. Cure disease
C. Know how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office
D. both A and C
D
Microorganisms that produce disease in humans are known as:
pathogens
How many major groups of microorganisms are there?
5
Bacteria can be identified by shape. Which of the following is a shape of bacteria?
A. Spherical (cocci)
B. Rod (bacilli)
C. Spiral (spirochetes)
D. All of the above
D
The variety of bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called:
aerobes
The most resistant form of life known is:
spore
A large group of one-cell organisms found in fresh water and marine habitats and moist soil are:
protozoa
Oral Candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by:
yeast
What is the name of a new and separate class of disease-producing molecules that convert normal protein molecules into dangerous ones?
prions
currently all prion diseases found in human effect the what?
brain
what type of microorganism can live and multiply only inside an appropriate host cell?
virus
A virus that prefers a particular cell type in order to replicate is said to have:
specificity
Antibiotics are ineffective in treating disease caused by:
viral infections
Viral diseases are transmitted by:
A. Insects
B. Blood transfusions
C. Contaminated food or water
D. All of the above
d
Which of the following viral diseases is (are) of concern in dentistry?
A. Hepatitis
B. HIV
C. Herpes
D. All of the above
D
SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by a corona virus and spread by:
A. Droplets when a person coughs or sneezes
B. Close person-to-person contact
C. Both A and B
D. none of the above
C
Which infectious disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and is risk for healthcare workers?
tuberculosis
Dental assistants should be immunized for:
Hepatitis b and tetanus
The benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant is the "kill time" for:
tuberculosis
The disease that breaks down the body's immune system and that is transmitted through bloodborne contact is:
HIV
The sexually transmitted disease that can be transmitted through contact with oral lesions is:
herpes simplex type 1
Professionalism is important:
A. when showing patience and compassion toward all patients.
B. in everything an assistant does in and out of the dental office.
C. when communicating with other dental team members
D. All of the above
D
The essential aspects of professional appearance are:
A. long fingernails, clean uniform, white shoes
B. good health, good grooming, appropriate dress
C. Appropriate dress, good hair cut, clean skin
D. scrubs, white shoes, safety glasses
B
Teamwork in the dental office is very important. The letters TEAM stand for:
together, everyone, accomplishes more
which of the following characteristics is (Are) essential in the professional dental assistant?
A. teamwork
B. good attitude
C. dedication, responsibility, and initiative
D. all of the above
D
What is a set of federal privacy laws for all healthcare providers to ensure patient privacy? Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996.
HIPPA
True or False? A dental assistant should be a good listener.
True
The organization that represents the dental assisting profession is:
ADAA
What agency issues the certified dental assistant (CDA) credential?
DANB
How does a dental assistant become certified s a CDA?
take and pass the DANB exam
which of the following may be delegated in some states as an expanded functions?
A. placing dental sealants
B. placing retraction cord
C. taking impressions
D. all of the above
D
what are the degrees awarded when a dentist graduates from a dental university?
DDS and DMD
the ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?
9
The dental team member who assesses the patient's oral health needs and who is legally responsible for the care of the patient is the:
dentist
which member of the dental team manages patient record, payroll, insurance billing, and financial arrangements?
business assistant
which type of technique do the dentist and the chairside assistant use when they work together?
four handed dentistry
the sterilization assistant is responsible for:
A. processing all instruments
B. managing biohazard waste
C. both A and B
D. vacuuming the carpets
C
what is required before a dental laboratory technician can perform a task?
a prescription from the dentist
personal ethics are learned from:
A. parents
B. teachers
C. religion
D. all of the above
d
ethics deal with:
A. legal issues
B. moral conduct
C. right and wrong
D. both B and C
d
the four basic principles of ethics for healthcare providers are:
A. autonomy,nonmleficence, beneficence, and truth.
B. regard for self-determination, doing no harm, promotion of well-being, and regard for justice.
C. autonomy, doing no harm, regard for j
B
The right to privacy, freedom of choice, and the acceptance of responsibility for one's actions are examples of which ethical principle?
regard for self determination
the dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the oral and maxillofacial regions is:
oral and maxillofacial surgery
the dental specialty that involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of malocclusion is:
orthodontics
which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?
oral and maxillofacial radiology
the law that deals with patient confidentiality is:
HIPPA
why is a written code of ethics established by the ADAA?
A. To guide its members in making informed ethical decisions
B. To make good legal decisions
C. To establish a standard for professional judgment and conduct
D. Both A and C
D
you know someone who lost his or her textbook, and you find it. By returning it to the owner, you are applying which principle of ethics?
principle of justice
what is involved in an ethical dilemma?
two ethical principles are in conflict
the steps for solving and ethical dilemma include:
A. identifying the alternatives
B. determining the professional implications
C. calling your attorney
D. A and B
D
True or False? Criminal law involves crimes against and individual.
false
the type of statutory law that seeks to punish the offender is:
civil law
not doing something that should have been done is an act of:
omission
true or false? The purpose of a state dental practice act is to offer laws to protect the public from incompetent dental healthcare providers
true
who interprets and implements the state dental practice act regulations?
the state board of dentistry
what is the name of the doctrine in which the employer is responsible for any harm caused by the actions of the employee while he or she is carrying out the business?
respondeat superior (let the master answer)
the following are requirements of what level of supervision?
The dentist must examine the patient before delegating the procedure. The dentist must examine the procedure after it is completed. The dental assistant must be legally qualified.
Direct
True or False? A dental assistant who performs a function that is not delegated under the dental practice act of the state in which he or she practices is performing an illegal act, practicing dentistry without a license, and performing a criminal act.
true
True or False? The concept of duty of care or standard of care is A legal concept that provides general boundaries and the customary practice of reputable dentists who have similar training.
true
True or false? The duty of care owed by a dentist to a patient includes being licensed and using reasonable skill, care, and judgment.
true
____________ refers to discontinuation of care after treatment has begun, but before it has been completed and without giving the patient proper notice.
abandonment
what are the four D's that must be present for a malpractice suit against a dentist to be successful?
duty, derelict, direct cause, damages
risk management includes which of the following major areas?
A. doing everything possible to maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence.
B. gaining informed consent
C. maintaining accurate and complete records
D. All of the above
d
true or false? the best defenses against a malpractice suit are prevention and good communication with the patient.
true
Informed consent involves:
A. face-to-face discussion between the dentist and the patient
B. benefits and alternatives of the treatment
C. the patient, the dentist, and a witness signing the form
D. all of the above
d
True or False? The patient record includes patient financial records, examination records, and radiographs.
true
true or false? when correcting a chart entry, a dental assistant must use white out or other correction fluid to cover up the old entry.
false
who owns the patients original dental records?
the dentist
True or False? In states that identify dental professionals as mandated reporters, dental assistants must report suspected child abuse if they observe signs of abuse or if they suspect abuse.
true
an agency that issues rules and regulations with which dental offices must comply is a ________________ agency.
regulatory
True or False? The organization for safety and asepsis procedures (OSAP) is dentistry's resource for infection control and safety.
true
The leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad is the:
CDC
True or False? The guidelines for infection control in dental-health-care settings 2003 issued by the CDC are the laws for infection control procedures practiced in dentistry today.
false
The food and drug administration regulates the manufacturing and labeling of medical devices. In dentistry, what does the FDA not regulate?
xray equipment
The governmental regulatory agency that ensures the safety and effectiveness of disinfectants associated with dentistry is the:
EPA
the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety and health of Americas workers and setting and enforcing protective standards that employers must follow is the:
OSHA
True or False? OSHA standards related to dentistry include bloodborne pathogens standard and hazard communication standard.
true
the only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury is the:
NIOSH
any chemical that can cause either a physical or health hazard is:
a hazardous chemical
what are the three methods for chemical exposure?
inhalation, skin contact, ingestion
a victim who feels the effects of a chemical spill immediately, with symptoms of dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting, is experiencing what kind of chemical toxicity?
acute
repeated exposures to chemicals at lower levels for extended periods of time can result in liver disease or brain disorders that would be examples of what kind of chemical toxicity?
chronic
wastes are classified as hazardous if they are:
ignitable
_____________is considered regulated waste and requires special disposal.
human tissue
all waste containers that hold potentially infectious materials must be labeled with the _____________ symbol.
biohazard
true or false? scrap dental amalgam should be collected and stored in a designated, dry, airtight container.
true
true or false? lead foil form the radiographic film should be recycled as scrap metal or recycled through Eastman Kodak.
true
which government agency enforces the disposal of regulated waste?
EPA
__________ is a type of "plaque" that develops inside DUWL's and consist of bacterial cells and other microbes that adhere to surfaces and form a protective slime layer.
biofilm
factors that can contribute to the growth of biofilm in dental unit waterlines include which of the following?
A. water heaters in the dental unit.
B. Intermittent stagnation of the water inside the units
C. The maze of waterlines in the dental unit
D. Al
d
the level of bacterial contamination in waterlines can be reduced by:
A. chemical treatment regimens
B. self-contained water reservoirs
C. microfiltration
D. All of the above
d
True or false? the two advantages of self-contained water reservoirs include dental personnel can select the quality of water used and maintenance of the water system is under the control of the dental staff.
true
disposable in-line microfiltration cartridges should be replaced...
daily
true or false? backflow can occur when the pressure in the patient's mouth is less than the pressure in the evacuator; therefore saliva ejectors should not be used.
false
the size, shape, color, and position of the _________ teeth directly relate to how a person looks.
anterior
the rounded enamel extensions on the incisal ridge of newly erupted central and lateral incisors are called:
mamelons
the third molars and the _________ vary in form more than any other teeth in the mouth.
maxillary lateral incisors
the smallest teeth in the permanent dentition are the...
mandibular central incisors
what teeth are the longest in the permanent dentition and are known as the cornerstone of the dental arches?
canines
a _______ is a pinpoint depression in the occlusal surface of a posterior tooth where two or more grooves meet.
pit