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DAS110 FUNDAMENT ALS OF DENTAL ASSISTING EXAM 2024/2025
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ESTUDYDAS110 F U N D A M E N T A L S O F D E N T A L
ASSISTING EXAM 2024/2025
### 1. What are some key fundamentals of assisting in dental procedures?
- **A.** Work at a fast pace and keep all instruments away from the operator.
- **B.** Minimize movements between you and the operator, keep instruments close, and ensure the
patient is comfortable.
- **C.** Always work independently without the operator, and keep a separate set of instruments.
- **D.** Ensure treatment is done randomly and the patient is standing.
**Answer: B.** Minimize movements between you and the operator, keep instruments close, and
ensure the patient is comfortable.
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### 2. What is the usual sequence for positioning in dental ergonomics?
- **A.** Light, assistant, patient, operator.
- **B.** Assistant, patient, light, operator.
- **C.** Operator, patient, light, assistant.
- **D.** Patient, assistant, operator, light.
**Answer: C.** Operator, patient, light, assistant.
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### 3. What is the first step in establishing a preferred posture?
- **A.** Adjust the dental chair height.
- **B.** Sit in the operator’s chair and angle the seat slightly forward.
- **C.** Move upper body side to side.
- **D.** Start by closing your eyes.
**Answer: B.** Sit in the operator’s chair and angle the seat slightly forward.
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### 4. How should a patient be positioned for optimal dental work?
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- **A.** Ensure the patient is sitting upright.
- **B.** Keep the patient’s mouth at the operator’s heart level and head supported.
- **C.** Position the patient’s mouth at knee height.
- **D.** Keep the patient's head lower than their feet.
**Answer: B.** Keep the patient’s mouth at the operator’s heart level and head supported.
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### 5. In dental procedures, what does the term "wide open" usually refer to?
- **A.** The patient’s eyes should be wide open.
- **B.** The operatory door should be open for ventilation.
- **C.** The patient’s mouth should be wide open, though not always.
- **D.** All dental cabinets should be open.
**Answer: C.** The patient’s mouth should be wide open, though not always.
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### 6. How should the operator’s chair be adjusted for comfort and efficiency?
- **A.** The chair should always face the door.
- **B.** The seat should be up-down adjustable, with the backrest supporting arms below the heart
level.
- **C.** The chair should be fixed in one position.
- **D.** The chair should be reclined fully.
**Answer: B.** The seat should be up-down adjustable, with the backrest supporting arms below the
heart level.
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### 7. What is a danger of having a forward head posture?
- **A.** It makes you look more professional.
- **B.** It helps in reaching the patient easily.
- **C.** It can lead to musculoskeletal issues such as back and neck problems.
- **D.** It improves your balance while working.
**Answer: C.** It can lead to musculoskeletal issues such as back and neck problems.
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