Chairside Assisting & Patient Management Flashcards
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When seating a patient in the dental chair, which position is most appropriate for routine restorative procedures?
Answer: Supine with feet slightly elevated
The supine position with feet slightly elevated is standard for most restorative procedures, providing optimal access and patient comfort.
A patient reports feeling lightheaded after the local anesthetic injection. The EFDA's first action should be to:
Answer: Lower the chair back and elevate the patient's legs
Lowering the chair and elevating the legs increases cerebral blood flow and is the first response to signs of syncope.
Which instrument is used to retract the cheek and provide indirect vision during mandibular procedures?
Answer: Mouth mirror
The mouth mirror provides indirect vision and tissue retraction, making it essential during chairside assisting.
The EFDA is assisting during a procedure when the patient begins coughing persistently. The most appropriate action is to:
Answer: Pause the procedure and lower the patient's head
Pausing and lowering the head helps prevent aspiration and allows the patient to clear their airway safely.
During a restorative procedure, the HVE tip should be placed:
Answer: Adjacent to the tooth being treated to evacuate water and debris
Placing the HVE adjacent to the treatment site quickly removes water, aerosols, and debris without obstructing the dentist's access.
When transferring instruments using the two-handed technique, the used instrument is received in the:
Answer: Little finger and ring finger of the hand holding the new instrument
In two-handed transfer, the little and ring fingers of the instrument-passing hand receive the used instrument while delivering the new one.
A patient with a documented latex allergy is scheduled. The EFDA should ensure:
Answer: All latex-containing items are removed from the treatment room before the patient arrives
All latex products must be removed from the treatment area prior to the patient's arrival to prevent an allergic reaction.