Module 9 Quiz
Where is the injection site for the local anesthesia of the mylohyoid nerve?
At the apex of the mesial root of the mandibular first molar
There is more variation in the anatomy of the mandibular anesthetic landmarks than in similar maxillary structures. Lack of consistent success with the IA block injection is due in part to anatomic variations.
Both statements are true
There is no need for the clinician to shake or vibrate the tissue of the cheek to distract the patient. This action would move the needle and its bevel out of the correct pathway to the target area, causing less effective administration, possible trauma, and then pain to the patient.
Both statements are true
When administering the Gow-Gates block, initially the vertical location for the injection is just inferior to the mesiolingual cusp of the maxillary second molar; the needle is then placed distal to the maxillary second molar.
Both statements are true
Anesthesia of the lingual nerve requires a separate technique and/or injection.
False
When administering the buccal block and the tissue balloons up, the clinician should correct this by deeper penetration of the bevel of the needle.
False
What area should the clinician palpate in order to determine the location of the mental foramen?
From the mandibular first molar to the distal surface of the canine
The needle is advanced and gentle bone contact is made for which injection?
IA, Buccal, Gow-gates, ALL OPTIONS LISTED
Which of the following statements concerning appropriateness of topic selection is true?
If you are speaking to a culturally diverse audience, check to see what topics may be taboo for certain members.
Where should the injection site for an IA block be located if the clinician notices a double mandibular canal on dental images?
Inferior to the usual anatomic landmarks for the IA block
What is the most commonly cited error contributing to a missed IA block?
Injection being too inferior
Millie has decided to speak on antiques for her 6- to 8-minute informative classroom speech. In helping Millie make her topic manageable, what would be the best advice to give her?
It might be best to start dividing and subdividing your topic until you have something more specific than "antiques."
Where is the pterygomandibular fold located?
It turns superior to the junction of hard and soft palates.
Which of the following activities will help you develop the main points for your speech?
Select points that are most relevant to your audience.
After administering the IA block, which injection should the clinician consider administering if the central incisor fails to achieve pulpal anesthesia?
Supraperiosteal injection
Numbness or tingling of the lower lip is a reliable indicator that profound anesthesia has occurred. It is also an indicator that the inferior alveolar nerve has been initially anesthetized.
The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
What is a noticeable difference between the mental block and the incisive block?
There is pulpal anesthesia of the involved teeth with an incisive block
J.N. is giving a speech on bird watching. One of his points is about the equipment birdwatchers need. Which of the following would be the best way for J.N. to state this point using an active verb?
To have an enjoyable bird watching experience, choose the right equipment.
Charlotte notices that her audience is starting to fidget and a few have begun putting away their materials. Charlotte needs to make one more crucial point before she ends her presentation. Her best course of action to adapt to her audience is to __________.
acknowledge the audience's feedback and explain that she has one more important point to make that will be worth their time
When citing references in an oral presentation, you should __________.
err on the side of citing too much information about a source than too little
When administering the IA block, what other nerve may inadvertently be anesthetized if bone is not contacted?
facial nerve
Generally, speakers who maintain eye contact appear __________.
more trustworthy than those who do not
In considering how knowledgeable your audience is about your topic, you should __________.
not confuse lack of knowledge with lack of intelligence
In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor __________.
positive over negative sentences
The first step in preparing an effective public presentation is __________.
select a topic, purposes, and thesis
The thesis is __________.
the main idea that you want to convey to your audience
Once the thesis is formulated, questions about the thesis help to generate __________.
your main points
