What type of precautions should be made with all patients?

Isolation techniques.

Universal precautions.

Barriers.

Standard precautions.

Explanation:
Correct Answer:
Universal precautions.

Universal precautions treat every patient as though infectious. Universal precautions are included in standard
precautions.
Stochastic effects of radiation show up in an individual within:
Minutes.
Hours.
Months.
Years.

Explanation:
Correct answer: Years Stochastic effects of radiation include cancer and genetic mutations. These effects do no manifest
in individuals in minutes or even months. Stochastic effects usually take years to finally appear.
When packaging instruments, the dental assistant used gauze pads. What did she most likely use them
for?
Seal nylon plastic instrument packaging tubing.

Seal wrapped cassettes.

Place in cassettes before heat processing.

Monitor sterilizer and make sure it is functioning properly.

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Explanation:
Correct answer:
Place in cassettes before heat processing
Heat sealers are used to seal nylon plastic instrument packaging tubing. Heat-resistant tape seals wrapped cassettes.
Spore tests are used to monitor sterilizers and make sure they are functioning properly.
Hard replicas of the teeth and soft tissues of the oral cavity, made of gypsum products, are known as
which of the following?
Dies.

Impressions.

Casts.

Pontis.

Explanation:
Correct Answer:
Casts.

Casts are hard replicas of the patient's teeth and soft tissues. Casts are made of gypsum products such as plaster of
Paris.
One problem with disposal face masks when they get wet is that they:
Are more difficult to breathe through.
Enhance the movement of bacteria.
Form a tighter seal.

Fit better.

Explanation:
Correct answer: Enhance the movement of bacteria Disposal face masks become ineffective when they get wet.
Excessive splatter and moisture from breathing can buildup and make the mask become wet. When this happens, the
mask actually enhances the movement of bacteria.
Which of the following would you use to keep impression material from flowing into the back of the
patient's throat?
Sticky wax.
Bite registration wax.
Dental dam.
Utility wax.

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Explanation:
Correct Answer: Utility wax Utility wax is pliable at room temperature. It can be used to prevent the flow of impression
material into the back of the throat, and to protect soft tissues from damage.
What oral landmark proves most beneficial when mounting a radiograph of the posterior maxillary part of
the mouth?
Anterior nasal spine.
Alveolar canals.

Floor of the maxillary sinus.

Internal oblique ridge.

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Explanation:
Correct answer:
Floor of the maxillary sinus
The floor of the maxillary sinus is formed by the alveolar process of the maxilla, and is on a level with the floor of the
nasal cavity. When viewing the posterior area of the maxilla, the floor is highly visible and serves as a helpful landmark
as guidance.
n unseen image that is on the film from exposure time to the time the image appears on the film is
known as the:
Lateral image.
Direct image.
Latent image.
Indirect image.

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Explanation:
Correct answer: Latent image A latent image is unseen on the film from exposure time to the time the image appears on
the film. The invisible image is produced when X-ray radiation contained in the X-ray tube strike the silver halide crystals
on the film.
After an injection has been administered, all but which of the following are appropriate next steps?
Grasp the syringe.

Cap the needle while the operator holds the syringe firmly.

Remove the syringe from the operator's hand by lifting.

Cap the needle with a mechanical capping device after receiving it from the operator.

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Explanation:
Correct Answer:
Cap the needle while the operator holds the syringe firmly.

Never cap a needle while it is in the operator's hand. This poses risk of injury to you and the operator. Instead, grasp the
syringe firmly and lift it from the operator's hand. Cap it with a mechanical device if necessary.
Dental assistants use radiation to
Clean teeth.

Produce an actual photograph.

Produce x-ray films.

Disinfect dental tools.

Explanation:
Correct Answer:
Produce x-ray films
Radiation is used to create an x-ray film of teeth and surrounding structures, if needed. Radiation is dangerous, and
precautions must be taken to prevent biological damage to anyone in the surrounding area.