Question 1

What is the most common technique error associated with supraperiosteal,ASA,and MSA injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorrect fulcrum 
B)  Incorrect angulation of the syringe barrel and the needle 
C)  Incorrect target site and solution deposition 
D)  Incorrect aspiration 
A)  Incorrect fulcrum 
B)  Incorrect angulation of the syringe barrel and the needle 
C)  Incorrect target site and solution deposition 
D)  Incorrect aspiration

Question 2

What is an important post-infraorbital injection procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The clinician should check for a hematoma across the lower eyelid. 
B)  Maintain pressure and massage the solution into the infraorbital foramen for approximately 2 minutes to enhance anesthetic diffusion. 
C)  Maintain finger pressure on the infraorbital foramen during the injection to help keep the syringe toward the foramen. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The clinician should check for a hematoma across the lower eyelid. 
B)  Maintain pressure and massage the solution into the infraorbital foramen for approximately 2 minutes to enhance anesthetic diffusion. 
C)  Maintain finger pressure on the infraorbital foramen during the injection to help keep the syringe toward the foramen. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 3

In which order would you administer the maxillary injections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater palatine, PSA 
B)  Infraorbital, PSA 
C)  PSA, MSA, ASA 
D)  Order of anesthetic is at the discretion of the clinician 
A)  Greater palatine, PSA 
B)  Infraorbital, PSA 
C)  PSA, MSA, ASA 
D)  Order of anesthetic is at the discretion of the clinician

Question 4

What is the name of the type of injection that anesthetizes a larger area than the local infiltration because the local anesthetic agent is deposited near large nerve trunks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nerve block 
B)  Supraperiosteal 
C)  Topical 
D)  Palatine injections 
A)  Nerve block 
B)  Supraperiosteal 
C)  Topical 
D)  Palatine injections

Question 5

What should the clinician do if she notices excessive blanching of the palatal tissue during the AMSA block administration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow down the deposition of anesthetic solution 
B)  Stop the deposition of anesthetic solution for a few seconds 
C)  Discontinue the administration of this block injection 
D)  a and b 
A)  Slow down the deposition of anesthetic solution 
B)  Stop the deposition of anesthetic solution for a few seconds 
C)  Discontinue the administration of this block injection 
D)  a and b

Question 6

Which of the following are best practices for the maxillary injection technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bevel orientation of the needle should be away from the bone. 
B)  The needle should be inserted parallel with the long axis of the tooth. 
C)  The needle tip is placed inferior to the apex of the selected tooth. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The bevel orientation of the needle should be away from the bone. 
B)  The needle should be inserted parallel with the long axis of the tooth. 
C)  The needle tip is placed inferior to the apex of the selected tooth. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Which injection is commonly used when performing cosmetic dentistry on the maxillary anterior teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASA block 
B)  MSA block 
C)  AMSA block 
D)  Greater palatine block 
A)  ASA block 
B)  MSA block 
C)  AMSA block 
D)  Greater palatine block

Question 8

Best practices for increasing patient comfort during the administration of maxillary injections include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needle should not be moved within the tissue. 
B)  The patient's upper lip should be slightly jiggled for distraction. 
C)  There is no bony contact of the overlying sensitive periosteum with the needle. 
D)  a and c 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  The needle should not be moved within the tissue. 
B)  The patient's upper lip should be slightly jiggled for distraction. 
C)  There is no bony contact of the overlying sensitive periosteum with the needle. 
D)  a and c 
E)  All of the above.

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once.
-Bone overlying incisors,canine,premolars,and sometimes mesiobuccal root of the first molar,as well as upper lip,lower eyelid,and lateral aspect of the nose

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine 
A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine

Question 10

How can the clinician correct the problem of hitting bone while administering the PSA injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needle needs to be bent slightly in order to accomplish the necessary needle angulation. 
B)  The syringe needs to be farther away from the occlusal plane, thereby increasing the angle to more than 45 degrees. 
C)  The syringe needs to be closer to the occlusal plane, thereby reducing the angle to less than 45 degrees. 
D)  The patient most likely has a larger size skull, so a long needle should be utilized for patient comfort. 
A)  The needle needs to be bent slightly in order to accomplish the necessary needle angulation. 
B)  The syringe needs to be farther away from the occlusal plane, thereby increasing the angle to more than 45 degrees. 
C)  The syringe needs to be closer to the occlusal plane, thereby reducing the angle to less than 45 degrees. 
D)  The patient most likely has a larger size skull, so a long needle should be utilized for patient comfort.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once.
-Pulpal anesthesia of first and second maxillary premolars in a small percentage of the population

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine 
A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine

Question 12

What technique is best when administering the AMSA block?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disposable syringe 
B)  Nonaspirating syringe 
C)  Computer-controlled delivery device 
D)  Topical anesthetic and aspirating syringe 
A)  Disposable syringe 
B)  Nonaspirating syringe 
C)  Computer-controlled delivery device 
D)  Topical anesthetic and aspirating syringe

Question 13

MATCHING
Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once.
-Pulpal anesthesia of the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine 
A) Anterior superior alveolar injection 
B) Middle superior alveolar injection 
C) Posterior superior alveolar injection 
D) Infraorbital 
E) Nasopalatine
F)Greater palatine

What is the most common technique error associated with supraperiosteal,ASA,and MSA injections?

What is an important post-infraorbital injection procedure?

In which order would you administer the maxillary injections?

What is the name of the type of injection that anesthetizes a larger area than the local infiltration because the local anesthetic agent is deposited near large nerve trunks?

What should the clinician do if she notices excessive blanching of the palatal tissue during the AMSA block administration?

Which of the following are best practices for the maxillary injection technique?

Which injection is commonly used when performing cosmetic dentistry on the maxillary anterior teeth?

Best practices for increasing patient comfort during the administration of maxillary injections include which of the following?

How can the clinician correct the problem of hitting bone while administering the PSA injection?

MATCHING Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once. -Pulpal anesthesia of first and second maxillary premolars in a small percentage of the population

What technique is best when administering the AMSA block?

MATCHING Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once. -Pulpal anesthesia of the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

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Exam 12: Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia

What is the most common technique error associated with supraperiosteal,ASA,and MSA injections?

What is an important post-infraorbital injection procedure?

In which order would you administer the maxillary injections?

What is the name of the type of injection that anesthetizes a larger area than the local infiltration because the local anesthetic agent is deposited near large nerve trunks?

What should the clinician do if she notices excessive blanching of the palatal tissue during the AMSA block administration?

Which of the following are best practices for the maxillary injection technique?

Which injection is commonly used when performing cosmetic dentistry on the maxillary anterior teeth?

Best practices for increasing patient comfort during the administration of maxillary injections include which of the following?

How can the clinician correct the problem of hitting bone while administering the PSA injection?

MATCHING Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once. -Pulpal anesthesia of first and second maxillary premolars in a small percentage of the population

What technique is best when administering the AMSA block?

MATCHING Match the name of the maxillary injection to the landmarks of the injection site and/or the area that receives the anesthesia. Names of injections may be used more than once. -Pulpal anesthesia of the distobuccal root of the maxillary first molar

Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: an Introduction

Neurophysiology

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents

Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors

Local Anesthetic Agents

Topical Anesthetic Agents

Preanesthetic Assessment

Determining Drug Doses

Armamentariumsyringe Preparation

Anatomic Considerations for the Administration of Local Anesthesia

Basic Injection Techniques

Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia

Local Anesthetic Complications

Legal Considerations and Risk Management

Filters