VTA 170 FINAL REVIEW Questions and Answers
1. of adult dogs, of adult cats have dental
disease.-
: 80%, 70%
2. What part of the tooth contains the blood supply and nerve system?: Pulp Chamber
3. What helps hold the tooth in place in the jaw?: Periodontium
4. Brachycephalic animals have a maxilla and a mandible.:
Shortened, Longer
5. In Mesocephalic animals, both maxilla and mandible are the same
.: Length
6. Dolichocephalic animals will have very long
.: Muzzle
7. Canine teeth always end up in what number?: 4
8. The first molar always ends in what number?: 109
9. What instrument is used to cut or weaken the periodontal ligament that holds the tooth in
the alveolar bone?: Luxator
10.What instrument is designed to remove calculus and debris from under the gingiva?: Curette
11. must be constantly pumped through the handpiece to not only keep it
cool, but to cool the patient's tooth: Water
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12.List the PPE for a dental prophylaxis.: Caps, gloves, masks, goggles or face shield
13.What does VOHC stand for?: Veterinary Oral Health Council
14.What is an esophageal stethoscope used for?: Emits heartbeat sounds
15.Where are the EKG leads placed on the patient?: Placed on the limbs
16.What is the 'trick' for placing EKG leads correctly?: White on right smoke over fire
17.What does a pulse oximeter measure?: Measures the oxygen saturation within the blood
and any changes in the blood volume
18.What does the ultrasonic doppler monitor?: Measures the heart rate and rhythm by detecting
flow of blood through small arteries.
19.What 3 things does the oscillometric BP monitor tell us?: Measures systolic pressure, diastolic
pressure, and mean arterial pressure
20.Instruments that are placed in an ultrasonic cleaner should have their ratchets and box
locks open or closed?: Open
21.What is the name of the gas that can be used for equipment that cannot withstand the heat
of a steam autoclave?: Ethylene Oxide
22.What should be done with instruments once they have undergone the appropriate immersion
time in cold chemical sterilization?: Rinsed with distilled water
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1. of adult dogs, of adult cats have dental
disease.-
: 80%, 70%
2. What part of the tooth contains the blood supply and nerve system?: Pulp Chamber
3. What helps hold the tooth in place in the jaw?: Periodontium
4. Brachycephalic animals have a maxilla and a mandible.:
Shortened, Longer
5. In Mesocephalic animals, both maxilla and mandible are the same
.: Length
6. Dolichocephalic animals will have very long
.: Muzzle
7. Canine teeth always end up in what number?: 4
8. The first molar always ends in what number?: 109
9. What instrument is used to cut or weaken the periodontal ligament that holds the tooth in
the alveolar bone?: Luxator
10.What instrument is designed to remove calculus and debris from under the gingiva?: Curette
11. must be constantly pumped through the handpiece to not only keep it
cool, but to cool the patient's tooth: Water
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, VTA 170 FINAL REVIEW Questions and Answers
12.List the PPE for a dental prophylaxis.: Caps, gloves, masks, goggles or face shield
13.What does VOHC stand for?: Veterinary Oral Health Council
14.What is an esophageal stethoscope used for?: Emits heartbeat sounds
15.Where are the EKG leads placed on the patient?: Placed on the limbs
16.What is the 'trick' for placing EKG leads correctly?: White on right smoke over fire
17.What does a pulse oximeter measure?: Measures the oxygen saturation within the blood
and any changes in the blood volume
18.What does the ultrasonic doppler monitor?: Measures the heart rate and rhythm by detecting
flow of blood through small arteries.
19.What 3 things does the oscillometric BP monitor tell us?: Measures systolic pressure, diastolic
pressure, and mean arterial pressure
20.Instruments that are placed in an ultrasonic cleaner should have their ratchets and box
locks open or closed?: Open
21.What is the name of the gas that can be used for equipment that cannot withstand the heat
of a steam autoclave?: Ethylene Oxide
22.What should be done with instruments once they have undergone the appropriate immersion
time in cold chemical sterilization?: Rinsed with distilled water
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