DA Course Homework

DA Course Homework

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8 Hour Infection Control
California Dental Practice Act
Coronal Polish
Radiation Safety - This test is for certification
AHA CPR
CAD/CAM Booklet
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WIOA & MyCAA

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

8 Hour Infection Control

Welcome to your 8 Hour Infection Control Exam.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

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

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

What must be right after exposure?

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

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

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

The letters CDC stand for:

Face shields may be worn:

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

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

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

When should face masks be changed?

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

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Semi-critical instruments:

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

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

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

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.

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

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

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

California Dental Practice Act

Welcome to your California Practice Act Exam.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
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.

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

Which of the following are mandated reporters?

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.

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

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.

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

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.

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

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

Coronal Polish

Welcome to your Coronal Polish Exam.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
Green stain is usually associated with:

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

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

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

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

All new patients should fill out a health history:

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

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

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

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

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

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

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

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

Polishing agents produce:

Orange line stain:

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

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

Radiation Safety

Welcome to your X-Ray Safety Exam.

Reading Material Video Material

Name
Email
Phone
Chemical that works on the crystal to produce the image on the film.

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

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

Rem determines the_______________

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

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

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

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

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

Which protects the surrounding tissue from unnecessary exposure by absorbing 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?

PID stands for

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

The best film sizes to use on a child are

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

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

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

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

AHA CPR

Welcome to your AHA CPR Exam.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
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.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
Which of the following statements is true?

Semi-critical instruments:

Steam sterilization under pressure can be achieved with:

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

Handwashing technique includes the use of:

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

The guidelines for infection control standard are set by:

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

When recapping an anesthetic needle, it is BEST to:

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

When should face masks be changed?

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

What must be right after exposure?

Instruments should be packaged before sterilization to:

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.

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

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

Face shields may be worn:

What is the most important means of preventing disease transmission?

Disinfecting agents for environmental surfaces should:

Dental personnel are potentially exposed to:

The letters CDC stand for:

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:

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

Proper spore testing verification can be accomplished by:

California Practice Act (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your California Practice Act Exam.

Reading Material

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

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

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 not a permissible function of an RDA?

Direct supervision by the dentist means:

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

Which of the following is considered child abuse?

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

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

Which of the following are unlicensed DA duties?

Coronal Polish (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your Coronal Polish Exam.

Reading Material

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

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:

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

Tetracycline stain color may range from:

All new patients should fill out a health history:

Never use Iodine solution on a ________________ patient.

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

This stain cannot be removed by polishing:

Orange line stain:

Which types of polishing agent is used on a denture?

Green stain is usually associated with:

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

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

Polishing agents produce:

It is best to establish a fulcrum:

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

Which of the following is not an extrinsic stain?

Plaque needs to be removed from the tooth surface every:

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

Radiation Safety (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your X-Ray Safety Exam.

Reading Material Video Material

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

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

The best film sizes to use on a child are

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

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

Scattered radiation can be controlled by?

What is considered an extra-oral x-ray?

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

Who is responsible for ordering radiographs?

One of the signs of over exposure to radiation is

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

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

Rem determines the_______________

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.

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

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.

PID stands for

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?

A maxillary occlusal exposure is

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

A child requires___________________ when taking x-rays?

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

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________

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.

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

AHA CPR (WIOA & MyCAA)

Welcome to your AHA CPR Exam.

Reading Material

Name
Email
Phone
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?