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51 Cards in this Set
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the Hippocratic oath is an obligation to:
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refrain from wrongdoing and to treat patients to the best of one's ability
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Which early American dentist is credited with developing the principle of extension for prevention
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G.V. Black
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what important medial discovery did Wilhelm Conrad roentgen make in 1895?
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x-rays
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Wilhelm Conrad roentgen contributed which of the following to dentistry?
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discovery of x-rays
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the essential aspects of professional appearance includes:
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good health, good grooming, and appropriate dress
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health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) laws ensure that:
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patient privacy is protected
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the duties that an expanded-function dental assistant (EFDA) can perform will vary according to the state or provincial
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dental practice act
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which of the following is not true of certification by the dental assisting national board (DANB)?
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it is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
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the ADA recognize how many dental specialties?
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nine
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requirements for a registered dental hygienist (RDH) include:
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passing the written national or regional board examinations and the clinical state board examination.
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a(n)______ dental assistant who has received additional training is legally allowed to provide certain intraoral patient care procedure.
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expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA)
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what is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?
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a prescription from a dentist
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if a patient does not respond to the root canal treatment in your dental office, he or she most likely will be referred to an:
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endodontist
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which of the following duties cannot be delegated to a dental hygienist?
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providing endodontic treatment
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dental public health dentists treat the ______ rather than the individual.
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community
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which specialty of dentistry performs biopsies and works closely with oral surgeons to provide a diagnosis?
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oral pathologist
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the dental assistant grasps the evacuator in the _______ hand(s) when assisting a right-handed dentist.
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left.
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the HVE suction tip should be positioned
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so that the edge of the suction tip is even with or slightly beyond the occlusal
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frequent removal of debris as it accumulates during a procedure is called:
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limited-area rinse
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the three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include:
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cotton rolls, dry angles, and the dental dam.
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to provide optimal effectiveness, an ointment type of topical anesthetic should remain on the site of injection for a minimum of:
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15 to 30 seconds
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the most frequently used form of pain control in dentistry is:
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local anesthesia
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_______is added to a local anesthetic agent to slow down the intake of the agent and increase the duration of action
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a vasoconstrictor
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injecting the anesthetic solution directly into the tissue at the site of the dental procedure, generally used on the maxillary teeth, is called a(n):
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infiltration anesthesia
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_______anesthesia is frequently used on the mandibular teeth and is injected near a major nerve that numbs that entire area served by that nerve branch.
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block
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the part of the anesthetic syringe that locks the rubber stopper of the anesthetic cartridge so that the stopper can be retracted by pulling back on the piston rod is the:
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harpoon
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the lengths of the needle used in dentistry are:
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1 inch and 1 5/8 inch
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during the loading of an anesthetic syringe, the ____is loaded first.
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anesthetic cartridge
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to be certain that the anesthetic solution is not injected into a blood vessel, the dentist:
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uses an aspirating syringe and always aspirates before depositing any solution
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local anesthetic agents are not effective when injected into an area where a tooth or soft tissue is infected because:
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an increase of lymphocytes, in the area to combat the infection, will interfere with the effectiveness of the anesthetic solution
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the condition in which numbness remains after the effects of the local anesthetic solutions should have worn off is:
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paresthesia
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one advantage of nitrous oxide use in a dental setting is that:
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the services of an anesthetist or other special personnel are not necessary
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nitrous oxide oxygen administration always begins and ends with:
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the patient breathing 100% oxygen
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intravenous sedation:
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may be monitored by a certified dental assistant in some states after completion of a board-certified course
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most surgical procedures are scheduled in the early morning, because:
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patients must not eat or drink for 8 to 12 hours before receiving general
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to have optimal effectiveness of the topical anesthetic ointment type, it must remain on the site of the injection for:
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1 to 2 minutes
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what nerve is anesthetized for tooth #31
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anterior superior alveolar nerve
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which of the following ratios of vasoconstrictors to local anesthetic would contain the highest level of vasoconstrictors?
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1:20,000
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which tissue surround the root of the tooth?
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periradicular
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which factors can cause pulpal nerve damage?
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physical irritation and trauma
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when the pulp displays symptoms of lingering pain and the clinical diagnostic findings show that the pulp is incapable of healing, what treatment is warranted?
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root canal therapy
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what class of symptoms is described by the patient?
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subjective
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what are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist?
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tell, show, do
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pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by ____year(s) of
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1 year
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how often does the American academy of pediatric dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay
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6 months
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which government agencies should be contacted in suspected child abuse?
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child protective services agency
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what are the general categories of communication?
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verbal and nonverbal
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which of the following is the key to a successful work environment in the dental office?
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teamwork
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which factors can affect human behavior?
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a person's attitudes, personal ethics, and authority
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which statement is not true concerning social attitudes?
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social attitudes have no influence on a person's behavior
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