Chapter 8 Wilkins preclinical

1. How should the patient chair be positioned when the patient first enters the operatory?

a) Trendelenburg position

b) Supine position

c) Upright position

d) Semi-supine position

C

2. Which of the following is the best order to introduce people?

a) Ladies are always introduced first and younger people are introduced to older people.

b) Older people are introduced to younger people, except when the older person is a member of the dental team.

c) A man is introduced to a lady and the dental team member is introduced to the patient first.

d) A lady is introduced to a man and a younger dental team member is introduced to the patient.

B

3. Which of the following is the best place for a patient's personal belongings, such as a handbag, to be placed?

a) People should hold their belongings on their lap.

b) They should be placed within the patient's view.

c) They should be placed in a closed cabinet.

d) They should be placed out of the way of the aerosol sprays.

B

4. Which of the following is a description of the Trendelenburg position?

a) Patient's back is positioned slightly back so the heart is lower than the head. b) Patient is flat with head and heart on the same level.

c) Patient is reclined back and down so the head is lower than the heart.

d) Patient is reclined so the feet are lower than the heart.

C

5. Which patient position is predominately used while treating a patient?

a) Trendelenburg position

b) Supine position

c) Upright position

d) Semi-supine position

B

6. At what level should the patient be in relationship to the clinician when the patient is in the supine position?

a) At shoulder level

b) At calf level

c) At chest level

d) At elbow level

D

7. Why should the patient remain seated in the upright position for a couple of minutes after being reclined?

a) To allow the patient to receive postoperative instructions

b) To allow all the patient's saliva to flow back into the mouth and be expectorated before the patient leaves the Operatory

c) To avoid possible postural hypotension d) There is no reason for the patient to remain seated after treatment.

C

8. Which of the following are conditions for which a patient should not be placed in the supine position?

a) Congestive heart failure, vertigo, or sinusitis

b) Sinusitis, strep throat, or HIV

c) Emphysema, asthma, or tuberculosis

d) Early pregnancy, laryngitis, or astigmatism

A

9. Which of the following is not a purpose for the clinician being in a neutral position?

a) To preserve the clinician's health and wellness

b) To contribute to ease and efficacy of clinician performance

c) To allow endurance for prolonged periods of peak efficiency

d) To allow the clinician to stretch and build muscle tone while treating the patient

D

10. Which of the following is not correct positioning for a clinician in neutral position?

a) Shoulders are relaxed and perpendicular with the hips and floor.

b) Elbows are held close to the body.

c) Forearms are maintained parallel with the floor.

d) Feet are flat on the floor, knees slightly apart, and weight evenly distributed.

A

11. What are loupes?

a) Safety glasses

b) Vision magnification eyewear

c) A nickname for an ear loop-style mask d) An external light source

B

12. A) With adequate light, efficiency increases, treatment time is increased, and patient cooperation increases. B) Advantages of the use of two clinic lights have been demonstrated with a supine patient position in a contoured chair.

a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true.

c) Both statements are true.

d) Both statements are false.

B

13. When considering cord management, which of the following is true?

a) Ultrasonics are unit power-driven equipment that doesn't require cords.

b) Efficient design of the cords can increase drag on hand.

c) Care is needed that cords can be sanitized.

d) Curly cords decrease the strain on hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder.

C

14. Which one of the following is not a factor to consideration for ergonomic practice?

a) Properly fitted gloves

b) Sharp instruments

c) Selective polishing

d) Offset balance of instruments

e) Lightweight handpiece

D

15. A) The NWP position of the clinician and the patient are independent. B) The clinician in NWP contributes to an inefficient procedure.

a) Statement A is true and statement B is false.

b) Statement A is false and statement B is true,

c) Both statements are true.

d) Both statements are false.

D

16. Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors. How should the patient chair be positioned when you leave the operatory to retrieve Mr. Reagin from the waiting area?

a) Supine

b) Semi-supine

c) Upright

d) Trendelenburg

C

17. Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors. How should you address and introduce yourself to Mr. Reagin when you enter the waiting area?

a) "Good morning, Mr. Reagin. I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist."

b) "Hi, I'm Delia, your dental hygienist, Mr. Reagin."

c) "Good afternoon, Scott; I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist."

d) "Good morning, I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist, Mr. Reagin."

A

18. Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors. In what working position would you place Mr. Reagin before you begin treatment?

a) Semi-supine

b) Trendelenburg

c) Upright

d) Supine

D

19. Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors. As Mr. Reagin hands you his bifocals, what should you do next?

a) Also take his dentures.

b) Hand him protective eyewear to wear during treatment.

c) Ask him if he is comfortable.

d) Ask him if you may call him Scott.

B

20. Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors. At the conclusion of dental hygiene treatment, why would you place Mr. Reagin in an upright position for a few minutes?

a) So he can easily get out of the chair

b) To avoid possible postural hypotension c) To give him time to retrieve his glasses d) To position him for the dentist to come and examine him

B

21. True or False? Work-related stress disorders are due to NWP.

False

22. Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a fall in blood pressure associated with ——-,syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.

Dizziness