Question 1

The assistant should be seated with feet on the platform near the base of the stool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The dental unit is usually located in which zone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Static
B)   Operator's
C)   Assistant's
D)   TransferE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) A

Question 3

The manner in which the dentist holds an instrument is termed the _____________.

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The answer of The manner in which the dentist holds...

Question 4

Zone locations are not influenced by whether the operator is right-handed or left-handed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What determines the position of the dental chair?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient's size
B)   Length of the clinician's arms and hands
C)   Area of the mouth being treated and the type of procedure being done
D)   Type or style of dental chairE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A right-handed assistant operates in which location?

Accepted Answer

A)   10:00 to 12:00
B)   12:00 to 2:00
C)   2:00 to 4:00
D)   4:00 to 7:00E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

When transferring instruments during a procedure, a specific _______________-handed technique is most efficient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When transferring instruments during a procedure, a...

Question 8

Operating _____________ are based on a "clock concept" to position the dental team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Operating _____________ are based on a "clock...

Question 9

Which piece of equipment has an adjustable headrest for patient comfort?

Accepted Answer

A)   Operator's stool
B)   Assistant's stool
C)   Dental chair
D)   Dental unitE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 10

The most common patient position for dental procedures is the _____________ position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common patient position for dental...

Question 11

The "zone clock" is divided into ____________ zones. (Use numeric characters only in your answer.)

Accepted Answer

4

Question 12

The clinical assistant should be 2 to 3 inches higher than the operator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Training for expanded functions can take place in each location, EXCEPT a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)   dental assisting program
B)   program approved by the dental board
C)   state-approved continuing education course
D)   in-office, one-on-one training with the dentistE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When transferring an instrument, motion should be restricted with the:

Accepted Answer

A)   fingers
B)   fingers and wrist
C)   fingers, wrist, and elbow
D)   fingers, wrist, elbow, and shoulderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The transfer zone is located directly over the patient's:

Accepted Answer

A)   forehead
B)   chest
C)   neck
D)   faceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The operator is seated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   a flat back and relaxed shoulders
B)   feet suspended above the floor
C)   knees slightly higher than hip level
D)   elbows lifted away from the bodyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Most instruments have two ends and are referred to as ____________-ended instruments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most instruments have two ends and are...

Question 18

The clinical assistant delivers the mirror and explorer simultaneously, using a _____-handed exchange.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The clinical assistant delivers the mirror and...

Question 19

Which piece of dental equipment triturates encapsulated dental materials?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amalgamator
B)   Curing light
C)   Rheostat
D)   Operating lightE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Always greet the patient using his or her:

Accepted Answer

A)   first name
B)   nickname
C)   middle name
D)   last nameE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Clinical Dentistry

The assistant should be seated with feet on the platform near the base of the stool.

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The dental unit is usually located in which zone?

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The manner in which the dentist holds an instrument is termed the _____________.

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Zone locations are not influenced by whether the operator is right-handed or left-handed.

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What determines the position of the dental chair?

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A right-handed assistant operates in which location?

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When transferring instruments during a procedure, a specific _______________-handed technique is most efficient.

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Operating _____________ are based on a "clock concept" to position the dental team.

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Which piece of equipment has an adjustable headrest for patient comfort?

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The most common patient position for dental procedures is the _____________ position.

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The "zone clock" is divided into ____________ zones. (Use numeric characters only in your answer.)

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The clinical assistant should be 2 to 3 inches higher than the operator.

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Training for expanded functions can take place in each location, EXCEPT a/an:

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When transferring an instrument, motion should be restricted with the:

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The transfer zone is located directly over the patient's:

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The operator is seated with:

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Most instruments have two ends and are referred to as ____________-ended instruments.

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The clinical assistant delivers the mirror and explorer simultaneously, using a _____-handed exchange.

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Which piece of dental equipment triturates encapsulated dental materials?

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Always greet the patient using his or her:

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