DA Course Homework

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8 Hour Infection Control

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

Audio - 8 Hour Infection Control
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When using universal precautions, _____________ infection control procedures are used for all patients.

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

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

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

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

The letters CDC stand for:

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

When should face masks be changed?

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

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

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

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

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

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

What must be right after exposure?

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

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

Semi-critical instruments:

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment? Thoroughly reviewed throughout pages

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:

Audio - California Practice Act
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Which of the following are mandated reporters?

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

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

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

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

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

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

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

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

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

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

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

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.

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

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

Audio - Coronal Polish
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Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

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

Green stain is usually associated with:

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

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

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

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

Orange line stain:

Polishing agents produce:

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

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

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

All new patients should fill out a health history:

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

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

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

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

Radiation Safety - X-Ray

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

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

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

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

PID stands for

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

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

The best film sizes to use on a child are

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

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

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

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

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

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

Rem determines the_______________

AHA CPR/AED Training

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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Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

"The team functions smoothly 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.

Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?

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

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

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

Why is defibrillation important?

Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?

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

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?

You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?

The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

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

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

Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?

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

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

"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.

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone the local emergency response number. What should you do next?

8 Hour Infection Control (WIOA & MyCAA)

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

Audio - 8 Hour Infection Control
Pause

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

The letters CDC stand for:

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

When should face masks be changed?

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

Semi-critical instruments:

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

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

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

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

Face shields may be worn:

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

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

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

What must be right after exposure?

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.

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? Thoroughly reviewed throughout pages

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

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

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

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
Pause

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

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

Which of the following are mandated reporters?

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.

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

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

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

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

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

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 are unlicensed DA duties?

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

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

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

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

Coronal Polish (WIOA & MyCAA)

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

Audio - Coronal Polish
Pause

Green stain is usually associated with:

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:

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

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

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

All new patients should fill out a health history:

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

Orange line stain:

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

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

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

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

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

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

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

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

Polishing agents produce:

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

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
Pause

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

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

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

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Rem determines the_______________

The best film sizes to use on a child are

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

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

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.

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

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

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

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

PID stands for

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
Pause

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

"The team functions smoothly 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.

Early defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival?

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

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?

After the AED pads are attached to the person, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. What is the next step when using an AED?

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

Why is defibrillation important?

Which adult victim requires high-quality CPR?

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

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A middle-aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is most likely to positively impact his survival?

You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate is slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: An 8-month-old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help. You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?

The infant becomes unresponsive. Which action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?

What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?

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

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

Which characteristics of chest compressions in high-quality CPR are given to a child?

Use this scenario to answer the next 2 questions: A 9-year-old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system by using his mobile device. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR. Two additional rescuers immediately arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?

Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?

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

A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?

"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.

You witness someone suddenly collapse. The person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. You phone the local emergency response number. What should you do next?

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