Ergonomics
What is the goal of ergonomics
help people stay healthy while performing their work more effectively
What is referred to as team dentistry
4 handed dentistry
What part of the patients record includes the demographic and financial records
registration form
When taking the patients pulse what artery is used
brachial artery
When an examiner uses their hands to feel for the size and consistency of the hard or soft tissue what term would be used
palpation
What is considered the most frequently used drug in a medical emergency
Oxygen
What can be used to to relieve stressed in back, neck, and shoulders
Full back release
Define the two parts of the oral evacuation system
High volume suction- more powerful suction to provide excess water
Saliva ejector- less powerful suction used to remove saliva
What is part of the clinical exam
patients chief complaint, charting existing restorations, charting periodontal conditions, occlusal evaluation, and TMJ evaluation
What is an adult patient's normal vital signs
Temperature: 97.6-99
Pulse: 60-100 bpm
Respiration: 12-20 bpm
Blood Pressure: 120/80
what are the two colors used when paper charting and when are they used
Blue/Black- Existing or completed work
Red- Works that needs to be completed
What is another name for fainting
syncope
How many carpel bones are in the area of the wrist
8
What is called a finger rest
Fulcrum
When is it required for a patient to sign an informed consent
invasive or extensive treatment is required
if a patient is considered bradypnea how many breaths would they take per a min
less than 12 bpm
mesio-occluso-distal restoration would be abbreviated as
MOD
What part of the prescription includes the instructions for the patient on how to take the medication
signature
When using ambidextrous gloves what area of the hand does they place excessive tension on
Thenar eminence
What is the operation zone for a right handed assistant
2-4
What information must be present in a progress note
Date, tooth number, treatment, and communication with the patient
What phase in the Korotkoff sounds gives you the systolic and diastolic of a patient's blood pressure
systolic- phase 1
diastolic- phase 5
What instrument is used to examine the periodontal sulcus
periodontal probe
patient has a fruity smell to their breath
What are the risk factors that contribute to MDS
What are the only two instruments that are handled at the same time
Explore and mouth mirror
how often should the patients medical and dental history be updated
every time that patient comes into the office
When should the operator take the pulse in the carotid artery instead of the radial artery
when the patient is in need of CPR
Which classification includes the interproximal surfaces of posterior teeth
Class 2
What type of drugs prevents the formation of blood clots
anticoagulants
operator- 12-14 inches away from the patient face
assistant- 4-6 inches away above the operator face
When entering data in the patients chart if an error is made how would you correct it
place a line thru the the data, initial and date the entry
Which thermometer is used when you take the patients temperature in the patient's ear
tympanic thermometer
Which Classifications are used for anterior teeth
Class 3 and 4
What route of a drug is considered the slowest
oral absorption