Chairside Assisting Quiz with Complete Solutions
4 Zones - ANSWER-Static Zone (instruments, nitrous oxide located) Transfer Zone
(around patient's chin area, 4-7) Dental Assistant Zone, Operator Zone
Class I movement - ANSWER-fingers
Class II movement - ANSWER-fingers & wrist
Class III movement - ANSWER-fingers, wrist, & elbow
Class IV movement - ANSWER-fingers, wrist, elbow, & shoulder
Class V movement - ANSWER-whole upper body/torso
DANB first established in - ANSWER-1948
DANB in charge of - ANSWER-credentialing
Dental Assistant must be how much higher than operator? - ANSWER-4-6 inches
higher
Dental Assistant Zone - ANSWER-2-4 on R. Handed Operator/ 8-10 on L. Handed
Operator
Infiltration anesthesia involves: - ANSWER-injecting anesthetic into tissue near apices
of the tooth
Materials found on an anesthetic tray - ANSWER-topical anesthetic, cotton-tip
applicator, syringe set-up, 2x2 gauze
Operator Zone - ANSWER-7-12 for R. Handed/ 5-12 for L. Handed
the anesthetic carpule is cloudy when - ANSWER-it is contaminated
the first dentist to use inhalation anesthesia - ANSWER-dr. horace wells
the higher the gauge of the needle - ANSWER-the smaller the diameter of the needle
the most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry - ANSWER-epinephrine
what does aspiration during local anesthesia administration determine? - ANSWER-if
the lumen of the needle is in a blood vessel
what should you do to the area before applying topical anesthetic - ANSWER-wipe with
dry gauze
4 Zones - ANSWER-Static Zone (instruments, nitrous oxide located) Transfer Zone
(around patient's chin area, 4-7) Dental Assistant Zone, Operator Zone
Class I movement - ANSWER-fingers
Class II movement - ANSWER-fingers & wrist
Class III movement - ANSWER-fingers, wrist, & elbow
Class IV movement - ANSWER-fingers, wrist, elbow, & shoulder
Class V movement - ANSWER-whole upper body/torso
DANB first established in - ANSWER-1948
DANB in charge of - ANSWER-credentialing
Dental Assistant must be how much higher than operator? - ANSWER-4-6 inches
higher
Dental Assistant Zone - ANSWER-2-4 on R. Handed Operator/ 8-10 on L. Handed
Operator
Infiltration anesthesia involves: - ANSWER-injecting anesthetic into tissue near apices
of the tooth
Materials found on an anesthetic tray - ANSWER-topical anesthetic, cotton-tip
applicator, syringe set-up, 2x2 gauze
Operator Zone - ANSWER-7-12 for R. Handed/ 5-12 for L. Handed
the anesthetic carpule is cloudy when - ANSWER-it is contaminated
the first dentist to use inhalation anesthesia - ANSWER-dr. horace wells
the higher the gauge of the needle - ANSWER-the smaller the diameter of the needle
the most common vasoconstrictor used in dentistry - ANSWER-epinephrine
what does aspiration during local anesthesia administration determine? - ANSWER-if
the lumen of the needle is in a blood vessel
what should you do to the area before applying topical anesthetic - ANSWER-wipe with
dry gauze
