Dental Exam Module 1-3

Fill in the blank: A dentist may delegate tasks to a licensed hygienist as long as the supervising dentist examines the patient at the time of the procedure and during the past _______ months.

• 6

• 12

• 18

• 24

Fill in the blank: A dentist does not have to be in the office when the delegated task is performed as long as ________.

• The patient agrees

• The task is reversible

• The supervising dentist examines the patient during the past 12 months

• The hygienist is experienced.

What must a dental privilege signed consent include under HIPPA?

• Patient's address

• Expiration date

• Dentist's signature

• Insurance policy

Which factor determines the amount of x-rays emitted?

• Milliamps (mA)

• Kilovolts (kV)

• Exposure time

• Anode

What is the purpose of critical instruments in dental procedures?

• To clean surfaces

• To penetrate soft tissue or bone

• To measure temperature

• To apply medication

Which of the following is NOT included in dental records?

• A) Treatment plans

• B) Informed consent statements

• C) Study models, casts, and impressions

• D) Travel itinerary.

What is a cause of under developing?

• Fresh developing solution

• Not processing long enough

• Proper temperature

• Correct exposure settings

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

• handwashing
• sterilization
• cleaning surfaces
• nutrition

What is the Texas Administrative Code chapter that applies to dental assistants?

• 112

• 113

• 114

• 115

What is the central ray in radiography?

• A beam of x-rays going directly through the center

• A beam of light used for alignment

• A reference point for measuring bone density

• A tool for cleaning teeth