RDA 3

If epinephrine is found in the office emergency kit, it is commonly used for what purpose

Allergic reaction

_ is a surgical procedure involving the removal of the tip of the root

Apicoectomy

Universal/Recyclable waste is defined as

Batteries and fluorescent lamps

which of the following is an example of regulated medical waste

Biopsy tissue

what is the main effective ingredient in tooth whitening material

Carbamide peroxide

_ must precede any disinfection or sterilization process.

Cleaning

What type of moisture control is recommended for root canal therapy?

Dental dam

who can perform a dental prophylaxis?

Dentist/ dental hygienist

_ is the benchmarks microorganism that classifies a disinfectant as an intermediate

M. tuberculosis var bovis

what piece of lab equipment is used to grind away plaster or stone

Model trimmer

a scavenger unit is used for respiratory protection during the use of?

Nitrous Oxide

what surface of the posterior tooth would the dentist enter with a rotary bur when opening a canal for root canal therapy?

Occlusal

the material placed in a denture that will pinpoint sore-spots is called

PIP paste

_ is a removable prosthesis that replaces one or several teeth

Partial

zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) is what type of cement

Permanent and temporary

what is the more common term for a dental prophylaxis?

Prophy

according to state law, who is legally allowed to remove excess cement with a hand instrument?

RDA

Photochemical waste is defined as

Radiographic lead foil and fixer

according to OSHA, safety measures that should be taken when taking dental materials with potentially hazardous chemicals must be found in a

Safety Data Sheet

once a permanent restoration is cemented in place with a permanent cement the only way to remove it is with

a hand-piece and bur

the chair side assistant should routinely scan the patient during treatment from their head to their feet. if there is a problem with the patient that the assistant can observe, it is said to be:

a sign

solutions used for cooling and irrigating during oral surgical procedures must be delivered through

a sterile delivery device

what is a luting agent

an adhesive, like a cement, that holds two structures together

when should impervious barriers used in dental operatory be changed

after every patient

the A in CAB of basic life support stands for airway

airway

an effective product from the office emergency kit when needing to treat a patient experiencing a fainting episode is

ammonia inhalant

another term used to describe a systemic allergic reaction is _ and is a life-threatening condition

anaphylaxis

a/an _ is a substance that causes an immune response

antigen

Torn gloves should be replaced

as soon as possible

an automated external defibrillator AED is used for all except to

automatically perform CPR for 15 min

for a right handed dentists, where is the assistants zone is located

between 8 and 10 o'clock

_ is the measurement of how hard the heart must work to pump blood through the body

blood pressure

what is a contraindication for a patient when a procedure calls for gingival retraction cord impregnated with epinephrine

cardiovascular disease

in performing cardiovascular resuscitation on an adult patient, the first important step to perform is

checking the patient for responsiveness

_ gloves are to be used when the dental operatory is broken down, stripped of its barriers and a surface disinfected using a germicidal agent.

chemical resistant utility gloves

what is the proper management for work surfaces that become contaminated with blood

clean and then disinfect

hazard communication labeling (SDS) is required when using secondary containers for products/materials used in the dental office . the purpose of labeling is to

communicate the hazardous chemicals in the product/communicate the location of the safety data sheet in the SDS binder/communicate the level of risk of flammability, health reaction and PPE to be used around the product

instruments with greatest risk of transmitting infection are

critical instruments

Fixed prosthodontics is commonly referred to as

crown and bridge

the _ are used to trim around the margin of a stainless- steel crown

crown and bridge scissors

which technique is used by the operator to prevent injury to the patient if the operator's hand or the instrument slips while in use during treatment

fulcrum

of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency where a patient experiences a bad mood, anxiety and appears sweaty is

hypoglycemia

The use of nitrous oxide and oxygen gases together is known as what?

inhalation sedation

What damage can result from using the prophy angle at high speed?

it can cause frictional heat

the _ grasp is when the instrument is held in the palm of the operators hand

palm grasp

What oral conditions contraindicate the use of an ultrasonic scaler?

patients with demineralization/ narrow periodontal pockets/exposed dentin

according the regulation, protective eye-wear, surgical masks, gloves, and gowns or lab coats are

personal protective equipment

what could be contraindication to a patient receiving fixed prosthodontics?

poor oral hygiene

_ is a specific area on a partial denture that may press or rub against the underlying soft tissue.

pressure point

_ is another type of vital sign that measures the concentration of oxygen in the blood

pulse oximetry

the required hand protection when processing instruments in preparation of sterilization is

puncture resistant utility gloves

a dental assistants responsibility in any emergency situation is to

recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint/provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures

if the patient experiences an asthma attack while being treated, the dental team should

remove all materials from the patients mouth/place the patient in an upright seated position/hand the patient their bronchodilator

The correct steps to take when a glove rips or tears during a procedure are

remove the glove, wash and dry hands, and don new gloves

the purpose of dating packages of sterilized instruments is to

retrieve packs in the event of a sterilization failure

a percutaneous sharps injury refers to a

sharp injury that does penetrate the skin and requires reporting

which of the following best describes the appropriate container for biopsy specimen

single use leak proof containers with a bio-hazard symbol

of the common medical emergencies in a dental setting, the emergency where a patient experiences, nausea, heart-pounding, and feeling warm

syncope

which of the following is recommended for managing contamination of digital radio-graphic sensors that cannot be heat sterilized

the use of impervious barriers followed by the cleaning and disinfection

to reduce the risk of disease transmission in the dental office, it is recommended to

use disposable items whenever possible

the first step in addressing (treating) an accidental exposure injury should be

wash the exposed skin with soap and water

according to dental board regulations, biological monitors for assessing the effectiveness of a sterilizer are to be used_ for each sterilizer used in the dental office

weekly

using traditional radio graphic materials

xray control panel