The best way to extend the life of your handpieces is to
call the repairman to service the handpiece every six months.
purchase a warranty for each of the handpieces.
rely on the dentist to perform the maintenance when needed.
properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use.
properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use.
Rationale: properly clean, inspect, sterilize, and lubricate after each use – It is the responsibility of the assistant to maintain the equipment in the office, with the exception of repairing it. Most equipment, if maintained properly, can last years without being repaired.
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a. B b. D c. A d. X
An alert and oriented patient has had a portion of his hand amputated by a table saw. Assessment reveals the patient to be in great pain, with a moderate amount of dark red blood still coming from the injury site. His airway is open and his breathing is fast, but adequate. The radial pulse is rapid and strong, and his skin is warm and dry. The patient's amputated hand has been placed in a bag of ice by coworkers. What should the EMT do immediately?
A) Insert a nasopharyngeal airway B) Remove the amputated part from the ice C) Control the bleeding with direct pressure D) Obtain a full set of vital signs