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Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
1 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
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Sac
TEST BANK
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation
and Advanced Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Jill S. Gehrig, RDH, MA; Rebecca Sroda, RDH,
FAND; Darlene Saccuzzo, CDA, RDH, BASDH
ISBN:9781284019339
1 @@!@#FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTATION AND ADVANCED ROOT INSTRUMENTATION NINTH EDITION JILL S. GEHRIG, RDH, MA; REBECCA SRODA, RDH, FAND; DARLENE SACCUZZO!@!@!##!@!
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Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
2 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
Chapter 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
1. Which of the following would not contribute to the development of a musculoskeletal injury?
A. Engaging in highly repetitive tasks
B. Allowing time for sufficient rest
C. Making forceful movements
D. Maintaining an awkward posture
Answer: B
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
2. A painful musculoskeletal disorder of the fingers, hand, and/or wrists owing to the
compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder is termed
.
A. tenosynovitis
B. ulnar nerve entrapment
C. pronator syndrome
D. thoracic outlet syndrome
Answer: D
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
3. Which of the following is not likely to result in musculoskeletal pain?
A. Leaning forward slightly from the waist or hips
B. Bending the hand up or down repeatedly at the wrist
C. Forceful gripping with the fingers
D. Hunching the shoulders forward
Answer: A
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
4. Stabilize the low back curve by pulling the stomach muscles toward the spine. The upper arms
and elbows should be abducted (held out) away from the body.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
2 @@!@#FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTATION AND ADVANCED ROOT INSTRUMENTATION NINTH EDITION JILL S. GEHRIG, RDH, MA; REBECCA SRODA, RDH, FAND; DARLENE SACCUZZO!@!@!##!@!
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
2: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
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2026/2027
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Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
,A solutions
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
3 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
5. You observe a clinician who is experiencing musculoskeletal pain in his fingers and wrist.
Which of the following is the least likely cause of his pain?
A. Holding the dental instrument in a tight grasp
B. Holding his lower arms out away from his body
C. Maintaining his arms at waist level
D. Working with his wrist bent
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
3: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
Ninth Edition Jill
2026/2027
S. Gehrig,
Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
,A solutions
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
4 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
6. Which of the following does not describe correct neutral seated position for the clinician?
A. Shoulders lifted up toward the ears
B. Upper arms parallel to the long axis of the torso
C. Elbows at waist level
D. Forearms held parallel to the floor
Answer: A
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
7. Asking your patient to put his or her chin in a chin-down position would improve your view of
the mandibular teeth. To be correctly positioned, the patient's mouth should be approximately
level with the clinician's sternum.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
8. The backrest of the clinician's chair should be positioned to touch the lumbar region of the
back when the clinician is comfortably seated. The patient's heels should be slightly higher than
the tip of his or her nose when positioned in a supine position.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
mentation full
and2026/2027
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Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
4: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
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2026/2027
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MA; Rebecca S
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
1 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
TEST BANK
Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation
and Advanced Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Jill S. Gehrig, RDH, MA; Rebecca Sroda, RDH,
FAND; Darlene Saccuzzo, CDA, RDH, BASDH
ISBN:9781284019339
1 @@!@#FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTATION AND ADVANCED ROOT INSTRUMENTATION NINTH EDITION JILL S. GEHRIG, RDH, MA; REBECCA SRODA, RDH, FAND; DARLENE SACCUZZO!@!@!##!@!
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
1: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
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2026/2027
S. Gehrig,
Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
,A solutions
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
2 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
Chapter 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
1. Which of the following would not contribute to the development of a musculoskeletal injury?
A. Engaging in highly repetitive tasks
B. Allowing time for sufficient rest
C. Making forceful movements
D. Maintaining an awkward posture
Answer: B
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
2. A painful musculoskeletal disorder of the fingers, hand, and/or wrists owing to the
compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels between the neck and shoulder is termed
.
A. tenosynovitis
B. ulnar nerve entrapment
C. pronator syndrome
D. thoracic outlet syndrome
Answer: D
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
3. Which of the following is not likely to result in musculoskeletal pain?
A. Leaning forward slightly from the waist or hips
B. Bending the hand up or down repeatedly at the wrist
C. Forceful gripping with the fingers
D. Hunching the shoulders forward
Answer: A
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
4. Stabilize the low back curve by pulling the stomach muscles toward the spine. The upper arms
and elbows should be abducted (held out) away from the body.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
2 @@!@#FUNDAMENTALS OF PERIODONTAL INSTRUMENTATION AND ADVANCED ROOT INSTRUMENTATION NINTH EDITION JILL S. GEHRIG, RDH, MA; REBECCA SRODA, RDH, FAND; DARLENE SACCUZZO!@!@!##!@!
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
2: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
Ninth Edition Jill
2026/2027
S. Gehrig,
Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
,A solutions
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
3 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
5. You observe a clinician who is experiencing musculoskeletal pain in his fingers and wrist.
Which of the following is the least likely cause of his pain?
A. Holding the dental instrument in a tight grasp
B. Holding his lower arms out away from his body
C. Maintaining his arms at waist level
D. Working with his wrist bent
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
3: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
Ninth Edition Jill
2026/2027
S. Gehrig,
Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
,A solutions
Fundamentals
guideFundamentals
of Periodontal
of Periodontal
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
and Advanced
and Advanced
Root Instrumentation
Root Instrumentation
Ninth Edition
Ninth Jill
Edition
S. Gehrig,
Jill S. Gehrig,
RDH, MA;RDH,
Rebecca
MA;Page
Rebecca
Sroda,
4 Q&A
RDH,
Sroda,
solutions
FAND;
RDH,guide
FAND;
DarleneDarle
Sac
6. Which of the following does not describe correct neutral seated position for the clinician?
A. Shoulders lifted up toward the ears
B. Upper arms parallel to the long axis of the torso
C. Elbows at waist level
D. Forearms held parallel to the floor
Answer: A
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
7. Asking your patient to put his or her chin in a chin-down position would improve your view of
the mandibular teeth. To be correctly positioned, the patient's mouth should be approximately
level with the clinician's sternum.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D. The first statement is false; the second statement is true.
Answer: C
Subject: Module 01: Ergonomics and Periodontal Instrumentation
8. The backrest of the clinician's chair should be positioned to touch the lumbar region of the
back when the clinician is comfortably seated. The patient's heels should be slightly higher than
the tip of his or her nose when positioned in a supine position.
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
mentation full
and2026/2027
AdvancedQ&A
Rootsolutions
Instrumentation
for Fundamentals
Ninth Edition
of Periodontal
Jill S. Gehrig,
PageInstrumentation
RDH,
4: full 2026/2027
MA; Rebecca
andQ&A
Advanced
Sroda,
solutions
RDH,
RootFAND;
Instrumentation
Darlene Saccuzzo=full
Ninth Edition Jill
2026/2027
S. Gehrig,
Q&ARDH,
solutions
MA; Rebecca S
