All of the Statements Concerning Local Anesthetic Cartridges Are True

question 33

Multiple Choice

All of the statements concerning local anesthetic cartridges are true EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A)The glass dental cartridge should not be autoclaved
• B)No alcohol should be present around the cartridges when they are stored outside the packaging container
• C)The rubber plunger is treated with silicone to decrease the incidence of "sticky stoppers"
• D)Cartridges exposed to extended periods of direct sunlight may have their contents undergo accelerated destruction
• E)Manufacturers recommend freezing cartridges so that they may be used beyond the posted expiration date

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological concept indicating the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate personality-based explanations for others' behavior while underestimating situational explanations.

Dispositional Cause

Cause of behavior attributed to internal factors such as personality or character.

Situational Cause

Cause of behavior attributed to external factors, such as delays, the action of others, or some other aspect of the situation.