Microbiology
What is considered the best method for preventing the spread of disease?
Handwashing
Lucy's temperature has been measured at 97.8 Degrees Fahrenheit. This reading is:
Within the normal limits
When fabricating a temporary crown or bridge, articulating paper is used to establish the proper:
Occlusion
When an appliance fits too tightly in the mouth and rubs against the tissue, the patient develops:
Sore Spots
The State Dental Practice Act is:
A body of laws protecting the patient from being mistreated by licensed dental personnel
An organism that does NOT need air/oxygen to survive is referred to as:
Anaerobic
What does a sustained rise in temperature indicate?
Infection
What consistency should the dental assistant mix Zinc Oxide Eugenol when it will be used to “temporarily” cement a crown or bridge?
A thin consistency
A patient must not remove an immediate denture when first placed for ____ hours or the swelling will interfere with the fit of the denture.
24
The section of HIPAA which concerns dentistry, and ensures that private health information is disclosed only when necessary, only to the extent necessary, and only to those who need the information in order to provide healthcare to the patient is called the:
Privacy Rule
The hair-like projections, that some forms of microorganisms have, which allow for mobility (movement) are called:
Flagella
Emma has a baseline respiration of 29 breaths per minute, Emma is a/an:
Child
When using a triple tray to fabricate a custom temporary crown, the tray is made:
Before the doctor preps the tooth
Edentulous patients will have what type of prosthetic made?
A Full Denture
Performing a treatment to which the patient has not yet consented is?
Malpractice
What type of microorganism causes AIDS?
Virus
In a medical emergency, what is Nitroglycerin used for?
Angina Pectoris
What does IRM stand for?
Intermediate Restorative Material
A bridge Pontic is:
The replacement for the missing tooth
What type of supervision is needed for a dental assistant to place (non aerosol) topical anesthetic?
Direct Supervision
A type of bacteria that form irregular clusters and are of major concern to hospitals is:
Staphlococci
Which respiration characteristic refers to the breathing pattern?
Rhythm
Which cement is the most acidic and irritating to the pulp?
Zinc Phosphate
Who does the soft reline?
Who does the hard reline?
Dental Assistant/Doctor
Lab Technician/Doctor
Which are the six areas of concern for the legal practice of dentistry?
Consent, contracts, fraud, license to practice, malpractice and standard of care