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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT DENTAL ASSISTING
EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question 1: What are the three parts of a dental hand piece
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handle shank and the blade
Question 2: The working end of the probe is calibrated in
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inches Question 3: Hand instruments are designed with three specific parts the three parts include the handle, shank and the
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working end Question 4: Because it comes into contact with blood saliva and tissue and must be sterilized before reuse the dental handpiece is identified as a
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Critical instrument
Question 5: What is an example of Class III motion
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picking up an instrument or single object Question 6: Which handpiece is considered the most versatile hand piece used in dentistry
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Laser handpiece Question 7: This is a small glass bowl with different sized wells on either side used to hold dental matierals
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amalgam well Question 8: Which handpiece is used by the dentist in every restorative procedure
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Hi speed handpiece Question 9: What does the third number of the G.V. Black instrument formula describe
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thickness of the blade
Question 10: Operator's zone
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- to 12 o'clock
Question 11: Which instruments are set up for every procedure and also called the exam set up
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mirror, probe, explorer Question 12: What is the suggested positioning for the right handed operator when treating the maxillary right buccal surfaces of the teeth
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10 to 12 o'clock position
Question 13: Which instrument is a restorative instrument containing two wells on either end to transport amalgam
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amalgam carrier
Question 14: what is the definition of the term mandrel
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metal shaft on which a sandpaper disk is mounted
Question 15: Class lll
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movement of finger ,wrist and elbows Question 16: Which handpiece uses a beam of light to caturize soft tissue or vaporize decayed tooth surface
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Laser handpiece
Question 17: Static zone
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12-2 o'clock
Question 18: What are 2 challenges associated with mirror vision
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being able to maintain posture and to complete specific functions Question 19: When the operator is positioned correctly the thighs are what to the floor
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parallel Question 20: What classification of motion is described as movement of fingers and wrist
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class II
Question 21: transfer's zone
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- to 7 o'clock
Question 22: What are the three levels of supervision with?
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direct, indirect, and general supervision
Question 23: Assistant's zone
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- to 4 o'clock
Question 24: Where is the dental light directed when positioning the light and turning it on prior to treatment
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over the patient's mouth Question 25: What type of supervision is described as the presence of the dentist in the dental office area but not, necessarily present in the same treatment room
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indirect supervision
Question 26: How many RPMs can the high-speed handpiece reach
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450,000 RPM
Question 27: Which term describes the design of the tip of the explorer
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thin wire like Question 28: What is the preparation of the dental treatment area for a patient's arrival
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Review the patient record, have knowledge of upcoming procedures have supplies and equipment ready to go