Question 1

Which organization requires employers to provide a hazard-free work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Dental Association (AD
A)  
B)   Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A)  
C)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
D)   Dental Assistant National Board (DAN
B)  E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 2

Patients or staff may be affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . A direct consequence of SAD can be winter depression or sleep disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

When seated at a computer workstation, an ergonomically correct body position should include all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   The thighs should be parallel to the floor.
B)   When using the keyboard, the arms should be positioned so that the forearms are at a 30-degree angle.
C)   The back and neck should be erect.
D)   The buttocks should be well supported with the seat base of the chair about 16 to 19 inches from the floor.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Ergonomics is the science that studies the relationship between people and their work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

To help prevent wrist discomfort or overuse of the wrist, the administrative assistant should:

Accepted Answer

A)   not bend the wrists.
B)   use an ergonomic keyboard.
C)   use the computer no more than 2 hours in each half-day.D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 6

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following are considered to be a requirement for dental offices?

Accepted Answer

A)   Designating handicapped parking areas
B)   Installing grab bars
C)   Widening doors and doorways to accommodate wheelchairs and other devices
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In 1970, the ___ Act was passed to ensure dental healthcare workers have a safe working environment.

Accepted Answer

A)   OSHA
B)   ADA
C)   DANB
D)   CDCE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following agencies or acts affects the physical design of the dental office?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Dental Association
B)   Environmental Protection Agency
C)   Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
D)   Federal Architectural AgencyE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Work zones within the work triangle are designed for different tasks to be completed without collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The "work triangle" in a business office consists of the reception zone, the work area zone, and the ___ zone.

Accepted Answer

A)   intraoffice communication
B)   multioffice communication
C)   printing
D)   patientE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Which classification of motion requires use of the fingers, wrist, and elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)   Class I
B)   Class II
C)   Class III
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Most dental offices prefer to use couches in the reception room because it makes the room seem more comfortable and it is easier to talk to people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are examples of how to reduce fatigue and eyestrain when working on the computer except:

Accepted Answer

A)   using good posture.
B)   using an ergonomically designed chair.
C)   purchase of reading glasses.
D)   standing up every half-hour.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above C

Exam 6: Office Design and Equipment Placement

Which organization requires employers to provide a hazard-free work environment?

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Patients or staff may be affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . A direct consequence of SAD can be winter depression or sleep disorders.

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When seated at a computer workstation, an ergonomically correct body position should include all except which of the following?

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Ergonomics is the science that studies the relationship between people and their work environment.

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To help prevent wrist discomfort or overuse of the wrist, the administrative assistant should:

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following are considered to be a requirement for dental offices?

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In 1970, the ___ Act was passed to ensure dental healthcare workers have a safe working environment.

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Which of the following agencies or acts affects the physical design of the dental office?

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Work zones within the work triangle are designed for different tasks to be completed without collisions.

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The "work triangle" in a business office consists of the reception zone, the work area zone, and the ___ zone.

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Which classification of motion requires use of the fingers, wrist, and elbow?

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Most dental offices prefer to use couches in the reception room because it makes the room seem more comfortable and it is easier to talk to people.

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All of the following are examples of how to reduce fatigue and eyestrain when working on the computer except:

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When seated at a computer workstation, an ergonomically correct body position should include all except which of the following?

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Ergonomics is the science that studies the relationship between people and their work environment.

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To help prevent wrist discomfort or overuse of the wrist, the administrative assistant should:

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which of the following are considered to be a requirement for dental offices?

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In 1970, the ___ Act was passed to ensure dental healthcare workers have a safe working environment.

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Which of the following agencies or acts affects the physical design of the dental office?

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Work zones within the work triangle are designed for different tasks to be completed without collisions.

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The "work triangle" in a business office consists of the reception zone, the work area zone, and the ___ zone.

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Which classification of motion requires use of the fingers, wrist, and elbow?

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Most dental offices prefer to use couches in the reception room because it makes the room seem more comfortable and it is easier to talk to people.

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All of the following are examples of how to reduce fatigue and eyestrain when working on the computer except:

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