CDC 4Y051O (Dentistry) VOLUME 1-4 DENTAL
ASSISSTANT JOURNEY MAN FREQUENTLY
TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Why is being alert one of the major principles of safety?
Correct Answer -Avoids accidents
Being distracted is an example of not being
Correct Answer -alert
by keeping floors, countertops, instruments and equipment clean, you are
practicing
Correct Answer -environmental safety
The best example of preoperational planning is to know the
Correct Answer -nature and difficulty of the tasks to be accomplished
Making sure you have all necessary protective items available prior to
doing a task is an example of
Correct Answer -preoperational planning
Why should you take time to study MSDSs?
Correct Answer -Contain information on safe handling of each product
Acid soaked items should always be handled
Correct Answer -with forceps or gloves
When sanitizing amalgam, what is the next step after flushing the lines?
Correct Answer -Remove lid to allow air through
,Which is the best example for storing scrap amalgam?
Correct Answer -Dry in a sealed, air tight container
When should a small Mercury spill be cleaned up?
Correct Answer -immediately
If a chemical reaction of combustion takes place, then what is present?
Correct Answer -Oxygen, heat, and fuel
Which one of the following examples is used to prevent projectile injuries?
Correct Answer -use of rubber dams, and wear of protective eyeglasses by
patients and staff members
What example prevents occupational hearing loss?
Correct Answer -Maintenance of equipment and use of protective ear
devices
What are your first concerns when you witness or are involved in an
accident?
Correct Answer -Remove the victims from hazardous situations and render
emergency first aid
Clinical, community, and children's phases are an example of what
program?
Correct Answer -Preventive Dentistry
Once a member is identified as needing a periodic dental exam, what is
the next step?
Correct Answer -Forward roster to each unit health monitor
,What is the second step when performing a dental prophylaxis?
Correct Answer -Polish teeth, if needed
Which is a part of the community phase of the USAF Preventive Dentistry
Program?
Correct Answer -Fluoridation of the water supply
Where do you find the eligibility criteria for participation in the family
member children's phase?
Correct Answer -AFI 41-115
Under what condition is pit and fissure sealants applied?
Correct Answer -When needed, if staffing and workload permit
When do family member children receive definitive dental treatment?
Correct Answer -If the patient is located where dental care for family
members is authorized
What is the key to success for any presentation?
Correct Answer -organization
What is the first step in developing a presentation?
Correct Answer -Establishing objectives
You use training aids to
Correct Answer -supplement your instruction
, During your presentation, you can keep your voice interesting by
Correct Answer -varying the pitch, rate, and force
What can you do during your presentation to show your audience that you
are interested in them and to check for signs of doubt, confusion, or
boredom?
Correct Answer -Use direct eye contact
If your patient has had radiographs taken since the previous oral
prophylaxis, evaluate them for
Correct Answer -subgingival calculus and overhanging margins
What must be performed before you seat your patient?
Correct Answer -Evaluate record and perform infection control
How far do you keep the dental unit light above or in front of the patient?
Correct Answer -At arms' length
During the screening exam, what phase and step are the lips and labial
inspected?
Correct Answer -Phase 1, step 2
As a general rule, which method is most practical for locating calculus in
the periodontal pocket?
Correct Answer -Locate deposits by inserting an explorer or fine curette
into the pocket area and feel the rough texture
After you locate calculus, your next step is to
Correct Answer -insert explorer or curette into pocket
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