How Does the Surgeon Determine the Level of Anesthesia Before

question 3

Multiple Choice

How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure?

• A)The surgeon asks the patient if they are numb.
• B)The surgeon taps on the tooth.
• C)The surgeon probes the area with an explorer.
• D)If the dentist has given the patient enough local anesthetic, it will be numb.

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

Specific actions or reactions that are sought after in individuals, often in the context of a professional or educational setting, to meet certain standards or goals.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in which rewards or consequences are administered at predetermined time intervals.

Reinforced

Made stronger or more pronounced through additional support or material.

Interval Schedules

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement strategy based on the passage of time between reinforcements.