Chapter 32
For a left-handed operator, the assistant is sitting in this zone based on the clock concept:
8:00-10:00
Using the single-handed technique, the assistant should grasp the instrument from the tray setup by:
at the end of the handle opposite the working end
Most practices will have a Minimum of treatment rooms."
2
Vital signs consist of what:
Pulse, respiration, temp, and BP
This form increases the dentist's chance of defense against allegations from a pt that he/she was not fully informed about a procedure.
Informed consent form
Should the dental assistant rest their feet on the floor when sitting chairside:
No, rest on the foot ring.
When using the mouth mirror in the mouth, it should be placed __ to the working surface
Parallel
The main goal in the evening routine is to:
Leave the office ready for pt care in the morning
All of the following should be noted in pt. chart when taking respiration
Rhythm, depth and rate
Who may give consent to an emergency treatment or any treatment for a child?"
The parent of the child or legal guardian
What are three ideal fulcrum positions
fulcrum on the same arch that is being worked on
Fulcrum in the same quadrant
fulcrum is as close to the working area as possible
A device used to triturate dental materials:
Amalgamator
The geometric diagram represents the tooth surfaces by:
circles with the surfaces within the circle.
What is the normal BP for an adult pt:
120/80
What is a patient of record:
Someone who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist
For what procedure should you not use the upright position:
for restoring a cavity
When the pt. head is lower than the chest and feet:
Subsupine position
This color represents treatment done, and this color represents treatment that needs to be done
blue/red
What device is used to check the pt oxygen saturation:
Pulse oximeter
The overall quality of care the patient receives is the:
Patient record
This type of furcation is when it can be entered from one aspect with a probe or explorer, but is not able to penetrate through to the other side:
Class II
What is done to detect periodontal disease?"
periodontal probing
When checking the cheek, mucosa, lips, palate, tonsil area, tongue, and floor of the mouth, it is called what type of examination?
Soft tissue
Where should you place the tip of the thermometer in the pt mouth:
Under the tongue
The health, medical, and dental history form should have minimal information:
True