RDA Exam - Basic Chairside Questions
and Answers Latest written
four handed dentistry - ANSWER-one dentist and one assistant practicing in chair
HVE - ANSWER-high volume evacuation
instrument grasp - ANSWER-how the instrument is held by operator
know the right and left handed clock zone - ANSWER-operators zone - 7to12 right, 12-5
left
transfer zone- 4-7 right, 5-8 left
assistants zone- 2-4 right, 8-10 left
static zone - 12 to 2 right, 10-12 left
position of use - ANSWER-transferring of instrument positioned towards area where it
will be used
six handed dentistry - ANSWER-one dentist
2 assistants practicing in chair
subsupine - ANSWER-patients head is lower than their feet
uncomfortable
intended for emergency situations
supine - ANSWER-patient is lying flat on their back and patient is parallel to floor
majority of dental work is done in this position
the assistants stool should be how many inches higher than the operator and why? -
ANSWER-4-6 inches
help gain access and visualization in patients mouth
transfer zone - ANSWER-area where instruments are exchanged between the dentist
and assistant
upright - ANSWER-90 degree position of the chair
used when patient enters or exits chair
exposing X-rays
taking alginate impressions
what are routine maintenance duties for the dental assistant? - ANSWER--changing
traps
-care of overhead light
-flushing dental lines
and Answers Latest written
four handed dentistry - ANSWER-one dentist and one assistant practicing in chair
HVE - ANSWER-high volume evacuation
instrument grasp - ANSWER-how the instrument is held by operator
know the right and left handed clock zone - ANSWER-operators zone - 7to12 right, 12-5
left
transfer zone- 4-7 right, 5-8 left
assistants zone- 2-4 right, 8-10 left
static zone - 12 to 2 right, 10-12 left
position of use - ANSWER-transferring of instrument positioned towards area where it
will be used
six handed dentistry - ANSWER-one dentist
2 assistants practicing in chair
subsupine - ANSWER-patients head is lower than their feet
uncomfortable
intended for emergency situations
supine - ANSWER-patient is lying flat on their back and patient is parallel to floor
majority of dental work is done in this position
the assistants stool should be how many inches higher than the operator and why? -
ANSWER-4-6 inches
help gain access and visualization in patients mouth
transfer zone - ANSWER-area where instruments are exchanged between the dentist
and assistant
upright - ANSWER-90 degree position of the chair
used when patient enters or exits chair
exposing X-rays
taking alginate impressions
what are routine maintenance duties for the dental assistant? - ANSWER--changing
traps
-care of overhead light
-flushing dental lines
