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DA Chapter 17
DA Chapter 17 Intro to the dental office FINAL
Question | Answer |
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In which areas would a dental unit be located? | The treatment room or operatory |
When seating a dental patient, where does the dental assistant place the patient's personal items? | Within sight of the patient |
The ultrasonic would be located in which area? | The sterilization area |
The patient is in the supine position when... | the nose and knees are at the same height |
The front delivery systems are positioned... | over the patients chest |
The function of the rheostat is to... | Control the speed of the hand pieces |
The saliva ejector is used for what? | Slow removal of saliva and fluid from the mouth |
Describe a dental assistants chair | must be adjustable, have a footrest and arm for support |
Tungsten halogen, argon plasma arc and light emitting diodes are what? | Curing lights |
The light is raised and the beam is directed downward when working on the... | mandibular teeth |
T/F....the sterilization area of the dental office should be near the treatment room | True |
T/F....Dental treatment rooms are also called operatories | True |
T/F....A recline position with the nose and knees on the same plane may be called a supine position | True |
The decor of which room should be changed as often as needed to keep the atmosphere friendly and positive for patients as they enter the dental office? | The reception area |
The dental business office may include what? | Appointment schedules, Filing systems, patient charts, toothbrushing center and a computer |
The assistant should arrive early to open the office and prepare for the day's schedule. What should she do? | check schedules, sterilize and prepare the office for the day |
The________should be well ventilated because of chemical fumes and exhaust from equipment. | The sterilization area |
Dental stools for staff should be made available that provide and meet what needs? | Must be comfortable and provide good support |
One characteristic of good assistant position would be? | Positioned 4-6 inches above the operator |
The special needs patient is described as... | anyone who needs special care...pregnant, elderly, handicapped, vision or hearing impaired |
The sterilization area should accomplish and provide what? | Sink, good ventilation, an ultrasonic and sterilizer |
The reception room is to be kept tidy by the dental staff, what tasks are required to maintain this look? | Must be cleaned, have current decor and updated reading material |
In the dental office design plan, this room must provide occupational safety from ionizing radiation | The x-ray room |
In selecting a dental unit,________is not considered one of the basic modes of delivery. | The mobile cart |
The assistants cart is usually set up with instumentation except for________ | The 3 dental handpieces |
The air water syringe provides what.... | air, water and air/water spray |
The ultrasonic unit is used to remove______ | hard deposits |
Classification of motion I is... | finger movement |
Classification of motion II is... | Fingers and wrist |
Classification of motion III is... | Fingers, wrist and elbow |
Classification of motion IV is... | entire arm and shoulder |
Classification of motion V is... | movement of the arm and twisting of the body |
In the activity zone, name the 4 zones | Static, assistant, Transfer and operator |
What are the clock #s for the static zone? | 12-2 |
What are the clock #s for the operators zone? | 7-12 |
What are the clock #s for the transfer zone? | 4-7 |
What are the clock #s for the assistants zone? | 2-4 |