Unit 1 Mod G Review
The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal. You know that the denal term for this procedure is:
Endodontic treatment.
Written Privacy Procedures include description of staff members who have access to PHI, how PHI will be used and when it may be disclosed, and which of the following?
Insuring that any bussiness associates who have access to PHI agree to the same limitations.
What type of tissur form the gingivae, hard palate, and dorsum of the toungue.?
Masticatory mucosa.
Which of the follwing charting symbols indicates a completed amalgam restoration?
Outline and dotted.
The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodintic dentistry is the:
Palmar system.
What dental specialty deals treaing gum disease?
Periodontics.
All the following duties of the administrative dental assistant require communication with correct dental terminology, except what?
Processing and evaluating radiographs.
Several types of administrative assistants work i the dental office. Which of the following is responsible for ensuring compliance wit industry standars?
Records Manager.
Which of the following documents outlines the duties that may be perfomed by dental auxiliaries?
State Dental Practic Act.
Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?
Sterilization area.
The patients bill of rights proviedes for what provision when a patient is receiving treatment from a dental hygenist?
The patient has the right to see the dentist for treatment.
You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate more teaching is necessary?
Tooth decay.
The skull is made up of 22 bones. Which facial bones form the orbit (eye socket)?
Zygomatic, Lacrimal
Prophylactic treatment includes;
removes stains and polishes teeth.
Diciduous teeth or primary dentition is usually completely replaces with permanent teeth by what age?
9-11 years old.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA): The title of the act contains two major sections, Portablity and Accountability. The Pertability section of the Act guarantees that:
A person covered by health insurance provided by an employer can obtain health insurance through a second employer should he or she change jobs.
Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:
Apical Foramen.
Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with Osha regulations. The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an are of potential exposure would be classified as which category?
Category 3
Teeth are charecterized by their shape and funtion. Which of the follwing classifications may be describes as very strong with sharp points, designed for grasping and tearing food?
Cuspids.
The live cellular substance of the tooth is known as:
Dentin.