In Managing an Instrument Tip Breakage, the Dental Hygienist Must

Multiple Choice

In managing an instrument tip breakage, the dental hygienist must immediately stop instrumentation if a small metal fragment breaks off and inform the client. Low-speed or high-speed aspiration (suction) should be continued to prevent the client from swallowing the metal foreign object.

A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.