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

When should face masks be changed?

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

Face shields may be worn:

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 letters CDC stand for:

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

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

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

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?

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

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

What must be right after exposure?

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

Semi-critical instruments:

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.

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

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

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

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

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

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 is considered child abuse?

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

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

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

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

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

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

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.

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

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

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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All new patients should fill out a health history:

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

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

Orange line stain:

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

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

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

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

Green stain is usually associated with:

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

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

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

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

Polishing agents produce:

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

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

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

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The best film sizes to use on a child are

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

Rem determines the_______________

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

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

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 maxillary occlusal exposure is

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

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 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

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

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

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

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

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

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

PID stands for

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?

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

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

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

Which of the following statements is true?

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.

Face shields may be worn:

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

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

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

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

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

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

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

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

When should face masks be changed?

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

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

Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment?

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

The letters CDC stand for:

Semi-critical instruments:

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

What must be right after exposure?

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

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

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

California Dental Practice Act (WIOA & MyCAA)

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

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Reading Material

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.

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

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

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

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 not a permissible function of an RDA?

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

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

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

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

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.

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

Which of the following are mandated reporters?

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

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

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

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

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

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

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

All new patients should fill out a health history:

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

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

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

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

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

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

Polishing agents produce:

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

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

Orange line stain:

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

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

Green stain is usually 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:

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Video Material

Reading Material

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

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

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

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

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

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

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.

Rem determines the_______________

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

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

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

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

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

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

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

The best film sizes to use on a child are

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

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.

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

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

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

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

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

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

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

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

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
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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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