DA Course Homework

DA Course Homework

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8 Hour Infection Control
California Dental Practice Act
Coronal Polish
Radiation Safety - X-Ray (This test is for certification)
AHA CPR/AED Training
CAD/CAM Booklet
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WIOA

8 Hour Infection Control
California Dental Practice Act
Coronal Polish
Radiation Safety - X-Ray (This test is for certification)
AHA CPR/AED Training
CAD/CAM Booklet

8 Hour Infection Control

Welcome to your 8 Hour Infection Control Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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The average risk of HIV infection after a needle stick exposure to HIV-infected blood is:

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

What must be right after exposure?

All patients must be treated equally regardless of physical condition. A patient with a communicable disease is treated with more caution.

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?

Gloves must be worn when there is the potential for contacting:

What is the water temperature that should be used when washing hands?

When should face masks be changed?

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

Handwashing is not necessary when taking intra-oral dental radiographs because gloves are always worn.

Which of the following statements is true?

Universal precautions are strategies used to _____________ the risk of transmission of pathogens in the health-care setting.

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

Semi-critical instruments:

Counter tops and unit surfaces should be cleaned using 2×2 or 4×4 soaked in disinfectant and decontaminant cleaner, wipe all counter tops using “spray, wipe, spray technique” , never allow the gauze to go back over a previously cleared area.

When using universal precautions, _____________ infection control procedures are used for all patients.

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

The letters CDC stand for:

The greatest risk of infection from a needle stick is from:

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

Dental unit waterlines will be flushed for how long between patients?

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

Clean and disinfect all dental impressions immediately after removal from the patient’s mouth.

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

Face shields may be worn:

California Dental Practice Act

Welcome to your California Dental Practice Act Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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If a license has been expired for more than 5 years it is automatically cancelled and cannot be renewed.

Which of the following are mandated reporters?

The Board may revoke a dental professional’s license if they are found to be abusing drugs or alcohol.

A dental material fact sheet must be provided to every new patient and to patients of record prior to the performance of restorative dental treatment.

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

General supervision means that the dentist orders the auxiliary to perform certain functions that they are licensed to do. The dentist does not need to be physically present in the facility at the time of the function.

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

Which of the following is not a permissible function of an RDA?

All licenses must be renewed every _______ year(s) or they will expire.

An additional permit is required for an RDA to perform orthodontic functions.

Special permits are required for the administration of general anesthesia or conscious sedation.

The registered dental hygienist in California can administer local anesthetic with permit.

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

The Dental Board of California requires Dental Assistants to obtain a license prior to working in a dental office.

The Dental Board has the authority to create new regulations relating to the practice of dentistry.

Coronal Polish

Welcome to your Coronal Polish Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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This type of stain is associated primarily with plaque formation and poor oral hygiene.

Polishing agents produce:

Place the pad of the _________ finger on a stable tooth surface.

This is the best method to use when holding a handpiece to accomplish this grasp

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

Coronal polishing is a task designated by the California Dental Practice Act to the:

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

All new patients should fill out a health history:

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

Pressure helps control the rate of abrasion, firmer pressure results in:

Disclosing agents are generally made from the same dye used in food coloring:

As food is moved across the occlusal surfaces of the teeth:

If a patient has HIV, Hepatitis, and/or Herpes:

Orange line stain:

Dilantin is a drug that may cause gingival hyperplasia (tissue overgrowth) and is associated with:

Green stain is usually associated with:

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

Radiation Safety - X-Ray

Welcome to your Radiation Safety – X-Ray Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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Reading Material

When exposing and processing radiographs, it is essential as with any dental treatment that infection control procedures are carefully followed.

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

The______________ is rectangular lead disk that is placed over the opening of the

When taking dental radiographs, the area with potential to cause most cross contamination is?

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

Avoid exposing pregnant women in their first trimester. Avoid retaking more than 3 radiographs on any patient when doing a full FMX.

Chemical that works on the crystal to produce the image on the film.

X-ray and light are are forms of radiation that can be directed in a specific direction.

Within the x-ray tube there are two electrodes, the positive electrode is the________

A Collimator contains a hole that limits the size of the primary beam to no more than_______ inches in diameter at the skin of the patient.

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

The ________ setting regulates the speed and penetrating power of the x-ray

Processing utilizing an automatic film processing system is a faster more effective method of film processing?

Rem determines the_______________

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

Which protects the surrounding tissue from unnecessary exposure by absorbing the x-ray?

The most sensitive cells to X-rays are those that are more specialized and reproduced more quickly are?

What is commonly used to assist in taking good dental x-rays?

When an excessive vertical angle is used when taking x-rays the resulting image will be

This concept endorses the use of the lowest possible exposure to the patient and operator to x-ray exposure

Which film is considered the best for caries detection by the dentist?

The best film sizes to use on a child are

The bitewings are usually taken as part of the FMX and is also used as a separate technique when an FMX is not indicated

During the processing technique, the chemical solutions convert the latent x-ray film image into a visible one.

This small film is worn whenever you are in the office and measures any radiation that you might receive as an operator or when performing other office tasks.

___________ is an invisible high energy wave that can penetrate solid objects.

PID stands for

The setting that regulates the quantity of x-ray produced during an exposure

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

AHA CPR/AED Training

Welcome to your AHA CPR/AED Training Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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What compression-to-ventilation ratio should be used for infant 1-rescuer CPR?

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who is submerged in water?

A 9-year-old child suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, you determine that the child is in cardiac arrest, you shout for nearby help, and you activate the emergency response system by using your mobile device. You immediately begin performing high-quality CPR. A second rescuer arrives to help. What should you do next?

A 9-year-old child suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, you determine that the child is in cardiac arrest, you shout for nearby help, and you activate the emergency response system by using your mobile device. You immediately begin performing high-quality CPR. The second rescuer returned with the AED. One shock was delivered, and the AED prompted you to immediately resume CPR. What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for child 2-rescuer CPR?

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear agonal gasps, and there is no pulse. You call 911. What should you do next?

Defibrillation is a link in the Chain of Survival. Why is early defibrillation important to survival?

A 53-year-old woman collapses at a sporting event. She is unresponsive, so you shout for help. She is not breathing and does not have a pulse. You start CPR, and emergency responders arrive with an AED. What is the first step you should take when using the AED?

A 53-year-old woman collapses at a sporting event. She is unresponsive, so you shout for help. She is not breathing and does not have a pulse. You start CPR, and emergency responders arrive with an AED. After the AED pads are attached to the patient, the AED detects a shockable rhythm. You hear the AED prompt that a shock is advised. What should you do next?

“The team functions well when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

A person with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What should you do first?

When performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

Which action is most likely to positively impact the survival of a person with sudden cardiac arrest?

You and another rescuer just switched roles, and you notice that your partner’s chest compression rate is inconsistent. What could you say to ensure that your partner performs high-quality CPR?

Which of the following actions represents the Recognition and Emergency Activation link in the Chain of Survival?

What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when they are using an AED?

Which person requires high-quality CPR?

What is the correct depth of chest compressions for high-quality CPR on a child?

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when you are performing high-quality CPR?

When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person who you know is choking, what modification should you incorporate?

An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. After a moment, the infant is unable to make any noise but is responsive. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant has a severe airway obstruction. What should you do next?

An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. After a moment, the infant is unable to make any noise but is responsive. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant becomes unresponsive. What should you do next?

A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse in his hospital bed. You activate the emergency response system and send someone to get the AED. You begin chest compressions, and a second rescuer prepares to give ventilations with a bag-mask device. When should you switch Compressor and Airway roles during high-quality CPR?

A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse in his hospital bed. You activate the emergency response system and send someone to get the AED. You begin chest compressions, and a second rescuer prepares to give ventilations with a bag-mask device. You switched roles, and you notice that the second rescuer is not allowing for complete chest recoil while giving compressions. What is your next course of action?

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective ventilations when using a bag-mask device?

8 Hour Infection Control (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your 8 Hour Infection Control Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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Reading Material

The average risk of HIV infection after a needle stick exposure to HIV-infected blood is:

Which of the following statements is true?

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

Clean and disinfect all dental impressions immediately after removal from the patient’s mouth.

Face shields may be worn:

The letters CDC stand for:

Dental unit waterlines will be flushed for how long between patients?

Semi-critical instruments:

What is the water temperature that should be used when washing hands?

Gloves must be worn when there is the potential for contacting:

When should face masks be changed?

Handwashing is not necessary when taking intra-oral dental radiographs because gloves are always worn.

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

When using universal precautions, _____________ infection control procedures are used for all patients.

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

Counter tops and unit surfaces should be cleaned using 2×2 or 4×4 soaked in disinfectant and decontaminant cleaner, wipe all counter tops using “spray, wipe, spray technique” , never allow the gauze to go back over a previously cleared area.

The greatest risk of infection from a needle stick is from:

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

Universal precautions are strategies used to _____________ the risk of transmission of pathogens in the health-care setting.

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

All patients must be treated equally regardless of physical condition. A patient with a communicable disease is treated with more caution.

What must be right after exposure?

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

California Dental Practice Act (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your California Dental Practice Act Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

Audio - California Practice Act
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Reading Material

General supervision means that the dentist orders the auxiliary to perform certain functions that they are licensed to do. The dentist does not need to be physically present in the facility at the time of the function.

Which of the following are mandated reporters?

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

All licenses must be renewed every _______ year(s) or they will expire.

The Dental Board of California requires Dental Assistants to obtain a license prior to working in a dental office.

Special permits are required for the administration of general anesthesia or conscious sedation.

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

If a license has been expired for more than 5 years it is automatically cancelled and cannot be renewed.

Which of the following is not a permissible function of an RDA?

The Dental Board has the authority to create new regulations relating to the practice of dentistry.

The Board may revoke a dental professional’s license if they are found to be abusing drugs or alcohol.

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

An additional permit is required for an RDA to perform orthodontic functions.

A dental material fact sheet must be provided to every new patient and to patients of record prior to the performance of restorative dental treatment.

The registered dental hygienist in California can administer local anesthetic with permit.

Coronal Polish (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your Coronal Polish Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

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Reading Material

As food is moved across the occlusal surfaces of the teeth:

Orange line stain:

Coronal polishing is a task designated by the California Dental Practice Act to the:

Disclosing agents are generally made from the same dye used in food coloring:

If a patient has HIV, Hepatitis, and/or Herpes:

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

Polishing agents produce:

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

This type of stain is associated primarily with plaque formation and poor oral hygiene.

Dilantin is a drug that may cause gingival hyperplasia (tissue overgrowth) and is associated with:

Place the pad of the _________ finger on a stable tooth surface.

Green stain is usually associated with:

This is the best method to use when holding a handpiece to accomplish this grasp

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

All new patients should fill out a health history:

Pressure helps control the rate of abrasion, firmer pressure results in:

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

Radiation Safety - X-Ray (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your Radiation Safety – X-Ray Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

Audio - Radiation Safety
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Video Material

Reading Material

Processing utilizing an automatic film processing system is a faster more effective method of film processing?

During the processing technique, the chemical solutions convert the latent x-ray film image into a visible one.

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

When taking dental radiographs, the area with potential to cause most cross contamination is?

The most sensitive cells to X-rays are those that are more specialized and reproduced more quickly are?

A Collimator contains a hole that limits the size of the primary beam to no more than_______ inches in diameter at the skin of the patient.

When exposing and processing radiographs, it is essential as with any dental treatment that infection control procedures are carefully followed.

___________ is an invisible high energy wave that can penetrate solid objects.

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

The______________ is rectangular lead disk that is placed over the opening of the

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

The bitewings are usually taken as part of the FMX and is also used as a separate technique when an FMX is not indicated

Within the x-ray tube there are two electrodes, the positive electrode is the________

Which protects the surrounding tissue from unnecessary exposure by absorbing the x-ray?

This small film is worn whenever you are in the office and measures any radiation that you might receive as an operator or when performing other office tasks.

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

X-ray and light are are forms of radiation that can be directed in a specific direction.

The setting that regulates the quantity of x-ray produced during an exposure

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

When an excessive vertical angle is used when taking x-rays the resulting image will be

Chemical that works on the crystal to produce the image on the film.

This concept endorses the use of the lowest possible exposure to the patient and operator to x-ray exposure

The ________ setting regulates the speed and penetrating power of the x-ray

What is commonly used to assist in taking good dental x-rays?

PID stands for

Rem determines the_______________

Which film is considered the best for caries detection by the dentist?

Avoid exposing pregnant women in their first trimester. Avoid retaking more than 3 radiographs on any patient when doing a full FMX.

The best film sizes to use on a child are

AHA CPR/AED Training (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your AHA CPR/AED Training Exam. You may read or listen to the reading material below:

Audio - CPR/Basic Life Support
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Video Material

Reading Material

What compression-to-ventilation ratio should be used for infant 1-rescuer CPR?

What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who is submerged in water?

A 9-year-old child suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, you determine that the child is in cardiac arrest, you shout for nearby help, and you activate the emergency response system by using your mobile device. You immediately begin performing high-quality CPR. A second rescuer arrives to help. What should you do next?

A 9-year-old child suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, you determine that the child is in cardiac arrest, you shout for nearby help, and you activate the emergency response system by using your mobile device. You immediately begin performing high-quality CPR. The second rescuer returned with the AED. One shock was delivered, and the AED prompted you to immediately resume CPR. What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for child 2-rescuer CPR?

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear agonal gasps, and there is no pulse. You call 911. What should you do next?

Defibrillation is a link in the Chain of Survival. Why is early defibrillation important to survival?

A 53-year-old woman collapses at a sporting event. She is unresponsive, so you shout for help. She is not breathing and does not have a pulse. You start CPR, and emergency responders arrive with an AED. What is the first step you should take when using the AED?

A 53-year-old woman collapses at a sporting event. She is unresponsive, so you shout for help. She is not breathing and does not have a pulse. You start CPR, and emergency responders arrive with an AED. After the AED pads are attached to the patient, the AED detects a shockable rhythm. You hear the AED prompt that a shock is advised. What should you do next?

“The team functions well when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

“Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.” Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.

A person with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What should you do first?

When performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?

Which action is most likely to positively impact the survival of a person with sudden cardiac arrest?

You and another rescuer just switched roles, and you notice that your partner’s chest compression rate is inconsistent. What could you say to ensure that your partner performs high-quality CPR?

Which of the following actions represents the Recognition and Emergency Activation link in the Chain of Survival?

What special circumstance should a rescuer consider when they are using an AED?

Which person requires high-quality CPR?

What is the correct depth of chest compressions for high-quality CPR on a child?

Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when you are performing high-quality CPR?

When you are performing CPR on an unresponsive person who you know is choking, what modification should you incorporate?

An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. After a moment, the infant is unable to make any noise but is responsive. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant has a severe airway obstruction. What should you do next?

An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. After a moment, the infant is unable to make any noise but is responsive. You pick up the infant and shout for help. The infant becomes unresponsive. What should you do next?

A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse in his hospital bed. You activate the emergency response system and send someone to get the AED. You begin chest compressions, and a second rescuer prepares to give ventilations with a bag-mask device. When should you switch Compressor and Airway roles during high-quality CPR?

A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse in his hospital bed. You activate the emergency response system and send someone to get the AED. You begin chest compressions, and a second rescuer prepares to give ventilations with a bag-mask device. You switched roles, and you notice that the second rescuer is not allowing for complete chest recoil while giving compressions. What is your next course of action?

How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective ventilations when using a bag-mask device?

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