Question 1

What is placed between files that displays the letters or numbers of the patient records that follow it?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronologic file 
B) File guide 
C) Ledger 
D) Outguide 
A) Chronologic file 
B) File guide 
C) Ledger 
D) Outguide

Question 2

A time that is reserved each day for scheduling emergency patients is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) buffer period. 
B) matrix. 
C) emergency block. 
D) bracket time. 
A) buffer period. 
B) matrix. 
C) emergency block. 
D) bracket time.

Question 3

Which file system would be most appropriate for the patient recall system?

Accepted Answer

A) Alphabetic 
B) Color-coded 
C) Chronologic 
D) Numeric 
A) Alphabetic 
B) Color-coded 
C) Chronologic 
D) Numeric

Question 4

Buffer time in the appointment book:

Accepted Answer

A) should always be either right before lunch or right before leaving for the day. 
B) can be used for short appointments, such as a denture adjustment, if not used for an emergency. 
C) should be at least three units of time. 
D) should be reserved to work someone in for a routine appointment, such as a cleaning. 
A) should always be either right before lunch or right before leaving for the day. 
B) can be used for short appointments, such as a denture adjustment, if not used for an emergency. 
C) should be at least three units of time. 
D) should be reserved to work someone in for a routine appointment, such as a cleaning.

Question 5

A call list is used in the dental office for:

Accepted Answer

A) emergency numbers. 
B) frequently called numbers. 
C) scheduling patients on short notice. 
D) confirming patient appointments. 
A) emergency numbers. 
B) frequently called numbers. 
C) scheduling patients on short notice. 
D) confirming patient appointments.

Question 6

The computer consists of two main components,which are ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

A) memory; input device 
B) CPU; mass storage device 
C) hardware; software 
D) input device; output device 
A) memory; input device 
B) CPU; mass storage device 
C) hardware; software 
D) input device; output device

Question 7

Items that are disposable or used up in a relatively short time are called:

Accepted Answer

A) expendables. 
B) consumables. 
C) nonexpendables. 
D) both a and b. 
A) expendables. 
B) consumables. 
C) nonexpendables. 
D) both a and b.

Question 8

Files for those patients who have been recently seen (in the past two to three years),which are maintained in the areas of easiest accessibility,are called _____ files.

Accepted Answer

A) inactive 
B) active 
C) current patient 
A) inactive 
B) active 
C) current patient

Question 9

The continuing care program of regularly scheduled preventive care is also called:

Accepted Answer

A) preventive scheduling. 
B) a preventive treatment plan. 
C) a preventive recall program. 
D) a hygiene program. 
A) preventive scheduling. 
B) a preventive treatment plan. 
C) a preventive recall program. 
D) a hygiene program.

Question 10

Which statement is true concerning appointment books?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether using a manual or electronic appointment system, it is important to outline each day. 
B) The most efficient format is the "week-at-a-glance," allowing a view of all days of the week at once. 
C) Units of 10-, 15-, or 30-minute intervals should be used. 
D) The appointment book format should be suited to the dental practice. 
A) Whether using a manual or electronic appointment system, it is important to outline each day. 
B) The most efficient format is the "week-at-a-glance," allowing a view of all days of the week at once. 
C) Units of 10-, 15-, or 30-minute intervals should be used. 
D) The appointment book format should be suited to the dental practice.

Question 11

A patient _____ contains all of the financial information for each patient or family.

Accepted Answer

A) outguide 
B) ledger 
C) clinical record 
D) requisition 
A) outguide 
B) ledger 
C) clinical record 
D) requisition

Exam 62: Business Operating Systems

What is placed between files that displays the letters or numbers of the patient records that follow it?

A time that is reserved each day for scheduling emergency patients is called a(n):

Which file system would be most appropriate for the patient recall system?

Buffer time in the appointment book:

A call list is used in the dental office for:

The computer consists of two main components,which are ______ and ______.

Items that are disposable or used up in a relatively short time are called:

Files for those patients who have been recently seen (in the past two to three years),which are maintained in the areas of easiest accessibility,are called _____ files.

The continuing care program of regularly scheduled preventive care is also called:

Which statement is true concerning appointment books?

A patient _____ contains all of the financial information for each patient or family.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

Communication in the Dental Office

Financial Management in the Dental Office

Marketing Your Skills

Filters

The computer consists of two main components,which are and .