Final Exam Questions Flashcards
(180 cards)
Where is the thumb placed in the modified pen grasp?
midway between the middle and index fingers on the opposite side of the handle
What are the types of grasps when dental assisting
modified-pen/pen grasp and palm thumb grasp
What things break down glove integrity
petroleum jelly/vaseline, alcohol based products (like hand sanitizer), washing with soap and water
What ASA classification is a patient with sever systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
ASA IV
the dental assistants chair should be positioned how heigh in comparison to the operator
4-6 in higher
Identify the condition that causes this to happen to the hands (a photo of the hand where it looks like it is sprinkling salt)
hyperventilation
carpal spasm (picture) is what?
hyperventilation
what is syncope
a transient loss of consciousness due to hypoperfusion of the brain
how is syncope characterized
by RAPID onset and SPONTANEOUS resolution
what are signs of syncope
pallor, nausea, sweating, bradycardia, and rapid fall in blood pressure
syncope is usually evoked by
by emotional stress associated with fear or pain
how long does complete recovery from syncope take
24 hrs
late syncope manifestations
yawning, difficulty breathing, pupillary dilation, cold hands and feet, dizziness, loss of consciousness, hypotension, bradycardia
what is the most common cause of syncope
vasovagal syncope
what arteries can you find the pulse with
brachial, radial, carotid
what is a common cause of syncope
orthostatic hypotension
Beating first heard (systolic) and beating stops (diastolic)
Korotkoff sound
what is the correct order of donning
gown, mask, glasses, gloves
In what region would you take blood pressure?
Antecubital fossa
what is the correct order of doffing
gloves, gown, glasses, mask
what are disadvantages of using chemical vapor as your sterilization method
-Adequate ventilation is needed; cannot use in a small room.
-Slight odor, which is rarely objectionable
“Reusable” impression trays would have what Spaulding classification?
semi-critical
what is the main cause of musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
what is theorized to be the primary cause of disability among dentists and best describes how injury develop in dentistry
CTDs