Question 1

Troubleshooting is the ability to critically assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies in order to provide comfortable patient care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Local anesthetics have been available in dentistry since

Accepted Answer

A)  1971 
B)  1948 
C)  1906 
D)  1884 
A)  1971 
B)  1948 
C)  1906 
D)  1884 D

Question 3

Troubleshooting anesthesia inadequacies always requires referral to a dental specialist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was Washington in 1971.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fundamentals of pain management include

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering drugs that provide the shortest period of anesthesia possible 
B)  Patient safety 
C)  Integrating evidence based knowledge in clinical decisions 
D)  Knowledge in a wide variety of techniques 
A)  Administering drugs that provide the shortest period of anesthesia possible 
B)  Patient safety 
C)  Integrating evidence based knowledge in clinical decisions 
D)  Knowledge in a wide variety of techniques

Question 6

Dentists are the only providers of local anesthesia in dentistry in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the responsibility of local anesthesia providers.

Accepted Answer

Providing safe, effective, and appropria

Question 8

Dentists have been able to deliver local anesthetic drugs in cartridge form since 1884.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss a provider's responsibility for troubleshooting local anesthesia inadequacies.

Accepted Answer

Every provider of local anesthesia shoul

Question 10

Discuss the fundamentals of pain management.

Accepted Answer

The fundamentals of pain management incl

Question 11

Which situations best demonstrate the fundamentals of pain management?

Accepted Answer

A)  A clinician assesses the patient, including taking vital signs. The patient receives the same dose of drug that has always been effective. Today the patient is not adequately numb and he is asked to reschedule an appointment for another day. 
B)  A clinician assesses the patient and determines there is no physical reason the patient could not receive anesthesia for periodontal maintenance. The patient reports she always has difficulty getting numb therefore the patient is referred to a periodontist for treatment. 
C)  A clinician assesses the patient and readies the patient for treatment. The patient mentions that he was not numb enough at his last appointment. It is decided that another drug and technique will be tried at this appointment. 
D)  A clinician asks the patient if she has had any difficulty with anesthesia in the past. The patient indicates she has never had any problem and always gets really numb; therefore treatment is provided without difficulty. 
A)  A clinician assesses the patient, including taking vital signs. The patient receives the same dose of drug that has always been effective. Today the patient is not adequately numb and he is asked to reschedule an appointment for another day. 
B)  A clinician assesses the patient and determines there is no physical reason the patient could not receive anesthesia for periodontal maintenance. The patient reports she always has difficulty getting numb therefore the patient is referred to a periodontist for treatment. 
C)  A clinician assesses the patient and readies the patient for treatment. The patient mentions that he was not numb enough at his last appointment. It is decided that another drug and technique will be tried at this appointment. 
D)  A clinician asks the patient if she has had any difficulty with anesthesia in the past. The patient indicates she has never had any problem and always gets really numb; therefore treatment is provided without difficulty.

Question 12

Only a dentist can assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mastering a wide variety of techniques is critical to safe and effective pain control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The fundamentals of pain management include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Comprehensive assessment 
B)  Knowledge of drug effects 
C)  Periodontal assessment 
D)  Mastering multiple injection techniques 
A)  Comprehensive assessment 
B)  Knowledge of drug effects 
C)  Periodontal assessment 
D)  Mastering multiple injection techniques

Question 15

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was California in 1975.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dental hygienists and mid-level providers in all states and provinces receive the same education, and require the same level of supervision for administering local anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Troubleshooting is the ability to critically assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies in order to provide comfortable patient care.

Local anesthetics have been available in dentistry since

Troubleshooting anesthesia inadequacies always requires referral to a dental specialist.

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was Washington in 1971.

The fundamentals of pain management include

Dentists are the only providers of local anesthesia in dentistry in North America.

Discuss the responsibility of local anesthesia providers.

Dentists have been able to deliver local anesthetic drugs in cartridge form since 1884.

Discuss a provider's responsibility for troubleshooting local anesthesia inadequacies.

Discuss the fundamentals of pain management.

Which situations best demonstrate the fundamentals of pain management?

Only a dentist can assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies.

Mastering a wide variety of techniques is critical to safe and effective pain control.

The fundamentals of pain management include all of the following except

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was California in 1975.

Dental hygienists and mid-level providers in all states and provinces receive the same education, and require the same level of supervision for administering local anesthesia.

Fundamentals of Pain Management

The Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Pain Control

Pharmacology Basics

Dental Local Anesthetic Drugs

Vasoconstrictors in Dentistry

Dose Calculations for Local Anesthetic Solutions

Topical Anesthetics

Local Anesthetic Delivery Devices

Patient Assessment for Local Anesthesia

Fundamentals for Administration of Local Anesthetic Agents

Injections for Maxillary Pain Control

Injections for Palatal Pain Control

Injections for Mandibular Pain Control

Supplemental Techniques and Adjunctive Strategies

Troubleshooting Inadequate Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia Complications and Management

Insights for the Fearful Patient

Insights From Pedodontics

Insights From Specialties: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Endodontics

Fundamentals for the Administration of N2O-Oxygen Sedation

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Exam 1: Perspectives on Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals

Troubleshooting is the ability to critically assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies in order to provide comfortable patient care.

Local anesthetics have been available in dentistry since

Troubleshooting anesthesia inadequacies always requires referral to a dental specialist.

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was Washington in 1971.

The fundamentals of pain management include

Dentists are the only providers of local anesthesia in dentistry in North America.

Discuss the responsibility of local anesthesia providers.

Dentists have been able to deliver local anesthetic drugs in cartridge form since 1884.

Discuss a provider's responsibility for troubleshooting local anesthesia inadequacies.

Discuss the fundamentals of pain management.

Which situations best demonstrate the fundamentals of pain management?

Only a dentist can assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies.

Mastering a wide variety of techniques is critical to safe and effective pain control.

The fundamentals of pain management include all of the following except

The first state to license dental hygienists to deliver local anesthetic agents was California in 1975.

Dental hygienists and mid-level providers in all states and provinces receive the same education, and require the same level of supervision for administering local anesthesia.

Fundamentals of Pain Management

The Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Pain Control

Pharmacology Basics

Dental Local Anesthetic Drugs

Vasoconstrictors in Dentistry

Dose Calculations for Local Anesthetic Solutions

Topical Anesthetics

Local Anesthetic Delivery Devices

Patient Assessment for Local Anesthesia

Fundamentals for Administration of Local Anesthetic Agents

Injections for Maxillary Pain Control

Injections for Palatal Pain Control

Injections for Mandibular Pain Control

Supplemental Techniques and Adjunctive Strategies

Troubleshooting Inadequate Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia Complications and Management

Insights for the Fearful Patient

Insights From Pedodontics

Insights From Specialties: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Endodontics

Fundamentals for the Administration of N2O-Oxygen Sedation

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