Question 1

During instrument transfer, the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dentist will reach for an instrument from the tray 
B)  assistant will bring the instrument to the operator 
C)  operator will not move his or her hand from the fulcrum 
D)  both b and c 
A)  dentist will reach for an instrument from the tray 
B)  assistant will bring the instrument to the operator 
C)  operator will not move his or her hand from the fulcrum 
D)  both b and c

Question 2

The jaws of the dental dam clamp fit around the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  occlusal/incisal one-third of the tooth 
B)  middle one-third of the tooth 
C)  gingival one-third of the tooth 
D)  It does not matter. 
A)  occlusal/incisal one-third of the tooth 
B)  middle one-third of the tooth 
C)  gingival one-third of the tooth 
D)  It does not matter.

Question 3

Usually the anchor tooth is the tooth ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being treated 
B)  one or two mesial to the tooth being treated 
C)  one or two distal to the tooth being treated 
D)  any tooth exposed 
A)  being treated 
B)  one or two mesial to the tooth being treated 
C)  one or two distal to the tooth being treated 
D)  any tooth exposed

Question 4

While the handpiece or instrument is being used, the HVE is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moved in unison with the handpiece or instrument 
B)  kept still 
C)  kept out of the mouth while the handpiece or instrument is used 
D)  none of the above 
A)  moved in unison with the handpiece or instrument 
B)  kept still 
C)  kept out of the mouth while the handpiece or instrument is used 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

The dental dam that slides between the teeth is called the septum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ grasp is used with instruments having straight shank and blades such as the straight chisel.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reverse palm-thumb 
B)  Palm-thumb 
C)  Pen 
D)  Thumb-to-nose 
A)  Reverse palm-thumb 
B)  Palm-thumb 
C)  Pen 
D)  Thumb-to-nose

Question 7

The ________ grasp is used with the evacuation tip when working on the posterior teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  modified pen 
C)  palm 
D)  thumb-to-nose 
A)  pen 
B)  modified pen 
C)  palm 
D)  thumb-to-nose

Question 8

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm 
A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm

Question 9

Maintaining the operating field is accomplished by:
1) use of the rubber dam
2) use of HVE and air-water syringe
3) retraction of oral tissues

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  1 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  2 only 
A)  1, 2, 3 
B)  1 only 
C)  3 only 
D)  2 only

Question 10

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm 
A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm

Question 11

The Stensen's duct is on the buccal mucosa, second bicuspid area. To help control the moisture flow of saliva and to protect the cheek, which of the following absorbent material is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gauze 2 × 2 
B)  Dry aids 
C)  Cotton rolls 
D)  Saliva ejector 
A)  Gauze 2 × 2 
B)  Dry aids 
C)  Cotton rolls 
D)  Saliva ejector

Question 12

In the return transfer of the air-water syringe, the assistant receives the syringe by covering the nozzle and tip with the palm of the hand, and it is accomplished with both the one- and two-handed exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With which hand does an assistant perform instrument transfer when assisting a right-handed operator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right 
B)  Left 
A)  Right 
B)  Left

Question 14

The assistant should hold the instrument to be transferred ________ to the instrument held by the operator.

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  at a right angle 
C)  end-to-end 
D)  none of the above 
A)  parallel 
B)  at a right angle 
C)  end-to-end 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Instrument transfer for angled-shank instruments are when the primary working end is placed toward the assistant on the tray.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Place the steps of placing the dental dam in order.
1) Punch the holes in the dental dam
2) Inform the patient about the procedure, verify any allergies to latex
3) Place the dental dam material
4) Place the clamp on the anchor tooth
5) Invert the dental dam material

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1, 4, 3, 5 
C)  2, 4, 1, 3, 5 
D)  2, 1, 3, 4, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1, 4, 3, 5 
C)  2, 4, 1, 3, 5 
D)  2, 1, 3, 4, 5

Question 17

During indirect vision, keep the mirror surface dry and free from debris by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  directing air across the surface of the mirror from the air-water syringe 
B)  rinsing the mirror in the sink 
C)  There is no way the mirror can be kept dry and clean. 
D)  the dentist using the water from the handpiece. 
A)  directing air across the surface of the mirror from the air-water syringe 
B)  rinsing the mirror in the sink 
C)  There is no way the mirror can be kept dry and clean. 
D)  the dentist using the water from the handpiece.

Question 18

Which item is placed first?

Accepted Answer

A)  HVE tip 
B)  Handpiece 
C)  Instrument 
D)  It does not matter which is placed first. 
A)  HVE tip 
B)  Handpiece 
C)  Instrument 
D)  It does not matter which is placed first.

Question 19

The Quickdam can be used with or without a dental dam clamp.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Requirements of maintaining the operating field are determined by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type of procedure 
B)  The tooth 
C)  Oral anatomy of the patient 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Type of procedure 
B)  The tooth 
C)  Oral anatomy of the patient 
D)  All of the above

Exam 19: Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

During instrument transfer, the ____________.

The jaws of the dental dam clamp fit around the ____________.

Usually the anchor tooth is the tooth ____________.

While the handpiece or instrument is being used, the HVE is ____________.

The dental dam that slides between the teeth is called the septum.

________ grasp is used with instruments having straight shank and blades such as the straight chisel.

The ________ grasp is used with the evacuation tip when working on the posterior teeth.

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

Maintaining the operating field is accomplished by: 1) use of the rubber dam 2) use of HVE and air-water syringe 3) retraction of oral tissues

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

The Stensen's duct is on the buccal mucosa, second bicuspid area. To help control the moisture flow of saliva and to protect the cheek, which of the following absorbent material is recommended?

In the return transfer of the air-water syringe, the assistant receives the syringe by covering the nozzle and tip with the palm of the hand, and it is accomplished with both the one- and two-handed exchange.

With which hand does an assistant perform instrument transfer when assisting a right-handed operator?

The assistant should hold the instrument to be transferred ________ to the instrument held by the operator.

Instrument transfer for angled-shank instruments are when the primary working end is placed toward the assistant on the tray.

Place the steps of placing the dental dam in order. 1) Punch the holes in the dental dam 2) Inform the patient about the procedure, verify any allergies to latex 3) Place the dental dam material 4) Place the clamp on the anchor tooth 5) Invert the dental dam material

During indirect vision, keep the mirror surface dry and free from debris by ____________.

Which item is placed first?

The Quickdam can be used with or without a dental dam clamp.

Requirements of maintaining the operating field are determined by which of the following?

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

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Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

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Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

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Endodontics

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