Test Review for Dental Instruments and Equipment Exam
New Update 2023 Actual Test with complete solution
What instruments are included in a basic set up?
mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
Know examples of semi-critical instruments.
rubberdam forceps, x ray film holders, amalgam carriers, plastic handled brushes.
Know examples of of critical instruments.
Surgical forceps, scalpels, bone chisels and burs
Know examples of non critical instruments.
lead apron, curing light
What are the 3 specific parts to a hand instrument?
the handle, the shank, the working end.
Which hand piece can be run forwards and backwards, and use a variety off
attachments?
low speed
What are some examples of chisels?
in-angle, straight, wedelstaedt
True or False? A monitoring service will immediately communicate a failure of
sterilization via telephone call to the office?
True
True or False? Ultrasonic cleaning solutions can be used in many ways?
False, They are specially formulated for use in only the ultrasonic
The ideal instrument-processing area should be dedicated only to instrument
processing. True or False?
True
What is the ultrasonic hand piece used for?
For scaling the teeth during a prophylaxis appointment.
What is a holding solution used for?
It is used for instruments that cannot be cleaned immediately, to prevent the drying of
blood, and debris on the instruments.
How can you prevent instruments from rusting?
use a lubrication and by completely drying of the instrument
What type of burs are used in a high speed hand piece?
Friction grip
What is the least desirable method for precleaning dental instruments?
hand scrubbing.
Which bur is used to remove decay?
Round
What is the best way to determine whether sterilization has occurred?
Biologic monitors
The high speed hand piece operates at what rpm?
450,000 rpm
What are cement spatulas used for?
mix cements, liners, bases and can be plastic or metal
New Update 2023 Actual Test with complete solution
What instruments are included in a basic set up?
mouth mirror, explorer, cotton pliers
Know examples of semi-critical instruments.
rubberdam forceps, x ray film holders, amalgam carriers, plastic handled brushes.
Know examples of of critical instruments.
Surgical forceps, scalpels, bone chisels and burs
Know examples of non critical instruments.
lead apron, curing light
What are the 3 specific parts to a hand instrument?
the handle, the shank, the working end.
Which hand piece can be run forwards and backwards, and use a variety off
attachments?
low speed
What are some examples of chisels?
in-angle, straight, wedelstaedt
True or False? A monitoring service will immediately communicate a failure of
sterilization via telephone call to the office?
True
True or False? Ultrasonic cleaning solutions can be used in many ways?
False, They are specially formulated for use in only the ultrasonic
The ideal instrument-processing area should be dedicated only to instrument
processing. True or False?
True
What is the ultrasonic hand piece used for?
For scaling the teeth during a prophylaxis appointment.
What is a holding solution used for?
It is used for instruments that cannot be cleaned immediately, to prevent the drying of
blood, and debris on the instruments.
How can you prevent instruments from rusting?
use a lubrication and by completely drying of the instrument
What type of burs are used in a high speed hand piece?
Friction grip
What is the least desirable method for precleaning dental instruments?
hand scrubbing.
Which bur is used to remove decay?
Round
What is the best way to determine whether sterilization has occurred?
Biologic monitors
The high speed hand piece operates at what rpm?
450,000 rpm
What are cement spatulas used for?
mix cements, liners, bases and can be plastic or metal
