Chapter 32 Quizs

At Mason's medical office, there are separate areas at the front desk for patients to check in and check out. Why is this setup recommended?

• So that the patient is less likely to run into someone he or she knows while arriving or leaving the office.

• So that patients do not interrupt staff members who are on the phone with other patients.

During a dental procedure, Olivia is assisting Noah, who is the dentist. For better visibility, Olivia’s stool is positioned ______ Noah’s stool.

• higher than

• lower than

• at an equivalent height to

• behind

Michael is setting up his new dental clinic and wants to ensure he meets the standard requirements. Most dental practices will have a minimum of how many treatment rooms for the dentist?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Michael is replacing an old treatment room light with a new halogen bulb. Why is it important for him to avoid touching the new bulb with his bare fingers?

• It will reduce the intensity of the light output.

• It will change the color spectrum of the light, which will hinder shade matching for ceramic restorations.

• The glass on the surface of the bulb is fibrous and will pierce bare fingers.

• The oil from the fingers will cause the bulb to overheat and break.

Michael is training to become a dental assistant. During his training, he learns about the different chair positions used in the dental office. The instructor asks: The upright chair position is used for all of the following except

• patient arrival and dismissal.

• taking of radiographs.

• taking of impressions.

• restoration of cavities.

While preparing for a dental procedure, Ethan notices that the high-volume evacuator is not working. Which master switch is it most likely that Ethan forgot to turn on?

• The central air compressor

• The central vacuum compressor

• The dental unit

• The radiographic unit

Priya is preparing the dental operatory for the next patient. She wonders how often the tip of the air-water syringe should be replaced to ensure proper infection control. What should Priya do?

• Between each patient

• At the beginning of every day

• At the end of every day

• When it becomes clogged or doesn’t work properly

Michael is responsible for maintaining the dental clinic's equipment. How often should he flush the oral evacuation system?

• biweekly.

• monthly.

• weekly.

• daily.

While setting up a new dental clinic, Aria is comparing the features of the dental assistant’s stool and the operator’s stool. She notices that two features are found on the dental assistant’s stool but not on the operator’s stool. Which are they?

• armrest and headrest.

• light switch and food control device.

• footrest and abdominal bar.

• back cushion and abdominal bar.

Benjamin is setting up a new dental office and wants to design the perfect reception area. He lists several goals for the space. Each of the following is a goal for the dental office reception area EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• Makes patients feel at home.

• Relaxes patients.

• Prepares patients for treatment.

• A good waiting area.