Chairside Assisting & Patient Management Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the role of the EFDA during a four-handed dentistry procedure?
Answer: Anticipating the dentist's needs and passing instruments efficiently
Four-handed dentistry centers on the assistant anticipating needs and maintaining a smooth workflow with efficient instrument transfer.
Cotton rolls used for moisture control should be placed:
Answer: In the mucobuccal fold and near the Stensen's duct for mandibular procedures
For mandibular procedures, cotton rolls in the mucobuccal fold and near Stensen's duct control parotid salivary flow effectively.
When a patient expresses dental anxiety before a procedure, the EFDA should:
Answer: Acknowledge their feelings, explain each step simply, and offer a signal to pause if needed
Acknowledging anxiety, offering simple explanations, and establishing a stop signal empowers the patient and builds trust.
The zone directly in front of the patient's mouth (12 o'clock position) is called the:
Answer: Static zone
The static zone (12 o'clock) is used for the mobile cart, delivery unit, and materials, keeping it clear of the operator and assistant.
When taking vital signs before a dental procedure, a blood pressure reading of 160/100 mmHg in an adult patient should prompt the EFDA to:
Answer: Document the reading and immediately notify the dentist before treatment begins
A BP of 160/100 (Stage 2 hypertension) must be reported to the dentist who will determine whether treatment should proceed.
Dental dam application in EFDA scope primarily serves to:
Answer: Isolate the operative field, prevent aspiration, and improve visibility
Dental dam isolates the tooth, protects the airway from debris, and provides a dry, visible field for restorative work.
During an amalgam procedure, trituration refers to:
Answer: Mechanically mixing alloy powder and mercury in an amalgamator
Trituration is the mechanical mixing of amalgam alloy powder with mercury in an amalgamator to produce a workable plastic mass.