Each of the Following Is True Regarding Establishing a Fulcrum

question 17

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true regarding establishing a fulcrum while administering local anesthesia EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

• A) A fulcrum must always be used
• B) Use of the patient's arm to rest the syringe-holding arm is acceptable
• C) If finger placement is not possible,arm-to-body support is acceptable
• D) Extraoral fulcrums are acceptable

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