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General Chair Side
DANB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ___ between patients | 30 seconds |
| A developmental abnormality characterized by the complete bonding of two adjacent teeth caused by irregular growth is: | fusion |
| Consent is: | a voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by another person |
| A ten-year-old patient would likely have which of the following teeth? | permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent mandibular canines and permanent first molars |
| The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has ___ before treatment is begun. | completed and updated medical history |
| Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentist's office? | implied consent |
| Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? | transfer zone |
| The distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity should be approximately ___ inches. | 16 |
| The leading cause of a heart attack is: | coronary artery disease |
| An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of the teeth is: | bruxism |
| The HVE is used: | to remove large volumes of fluid and debris from the mouth |
| Which of the following instruments might be used to invert the rubber dam? | spoon excavator |
| For dental professionals, the safest allowable amount of N2O is ___ parts per million. | 50 |
| What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident? | itching erythema hives |
| Which of the following instruments would be used to measure the depth of a gingival sulcus? | periodontal probe |
| When placing an amalgam into the preapartion for a 31 DO restoration, the first increment should be placed into the: | proximal box |
| While positioned in the dental assisting stool, the dental assistant should rest his or her feet: | on the tubular bar on the base of the stool |
| Which of the following would be found on a prophylaxis tray setup? | scaler |
| When placing a composite restoration on a buccal cervical of tooth #30, which is the best choice of matrix? | class V composite matrix |
| Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; many manifest in rapid, shallow breating, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, and a panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by having the patient breate into a paper bag or cupped hands? | hyperventilation |
| In dentistry, the acronymn HVE represents: | high volume evacuation |
| If treatment is to be performed on tooth # 13, the rubber dam clamp is placed on which tooth? | #14 |
| The lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is: | physiological |
| The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for: | compressions airway breathing |
| What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? | 97.6 F - 99.5 F |
| In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications of motion? | five |
| The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is: | glucose |
| The portion of a bridge that replaces the missing tooth is called a(n): | pontic |
| Motion economy is the concept that encourages the dental healthcare worker to: | decrease the number and length of motions at chairside |
| An abbreviation used in the progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusalbuccal restoration is: | MOB |
| The most common form of anesthesia used in operative dentistry is: | local |
| Which of the following instruments is used to scale an area specific deep periodontal pocket? | gracey currette |
| The air/water syringe should be flushed for ___ at the beginning and end of each day. | 2 |
| While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy, the patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient be repositioned in the dental chair? | titled to the left side |
| What type of matrix is used for an anterior esthet restoration? | celluloid strip |
| One of the functions of the paranasal sinues is to: | warm inspired air |
| A patient's chart that denotes a congenital absence of some or all of the teeth wound indicate: | andontia |
| Which of the following medical conditions is considered a contraindication for nitrous oxide analgesia? | severe emotional disturbances |
| What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia? | hunger, seating, and mood changes |
| To ensure a medical emergency is observed immediately, it is important fo the dental assistant to: | be alert and continuously observe the patient to note any potential problems |
| Which of the following insturments would be used to grasp tissue or bone fragments during a surgical procedure? | hemostat |
| The exmaination technique in which the examiner uses his or her fingers to feel the size, texture, and consistency of hard and soft tissue is called: | palpation |
| The tooth-numbering system that begins with the maxillary right third molar as tooth #1 and ends with the mandibular right third molar as tooth #32 is the ___ system. | universal |
| A(n) ___ tooth is any tooth that is prevented from reaching its normal position in the mouth by tissue, bone, or another tooth. | impacted |
| Which of the following should be done if the patient has thick, heavy saliva that adheres to the prophylaxis cup during the polishing procedure? | keep the HVE as close as possible to the polishing cup |
| The cells associated with bone formation are known as: | osteoblasts |
| A horizontal or transverse plane divides the body into: | superior inferior portions |
| Plaster of Paris and dental stone are examples of: | gypsum products |
| The position of the body standing erect with the feet together and the harms hanging at the sides with the palms facing forward is referred to as the ____ position. | anatomic |
| Which of the follwoing is the correct statment regarding the seating positon of the operator? | operators thighs should be parallel to the floor |
| To control swelling ager a surgical procedure, the patient should be instructed to: | place a cold pack in a cycle of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for the first 24 hours |
| During a dental procdure, the dental assistant's stootl is ___ the operator's stool. | higher than |
| The natural rubber material used to obturate the pulp canal after treatment is completed is called: | gutta percha |
| Addition of cold water to an alginate mix will cause the setting time to be: | increased |
| When there is not enough tooth structure to hold a prosthetic crown, a ___ is used to aid in retention. | core buildup |
| Whic of the following is a rotary device used with discs or wheels? | madrel |
| When describing a superficial infection caused by a yeast-like fungus to a patient, what would you call this condition? | candidiasis |
| Which is a capital item of the dental office? | xray units |
| According to recent studies, periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of developing which of the following condidtions? | cardiovascular disease |
| If a light-bodied impression catalyst is mixed with a heavy-bodied impression base, the resultant mix might: | set improperly |
| Nitrous oxide oxygen administration always begins and ends with: | the patient breathing 100% oxygen |
| Which of the following medical emergencies would be treated with a bronchodilator? | asthma attack |
| The ___ is an instrument that resembles a large spoon and is used to debride the interior of the socket to remove diseased tissue and abscesses. | surgical currette |
| The incisional periodontal surgical procedure that does not remove tissues but pushes away the underlying tooth roots and alveolar bone is known as: | flap surgery |
| A ___ is an orthodontic ___ that is a custom appliance made of rubber or pliable acrylic that fits over the patient's dentition after orthodontic treatment. | Hawley retatiner, positioner |
| ___ is frequently used on the mandibular teeth and is injected near a major nerve that anethetizes the entire area served by that nerve branch. | block anesthesia |
| Which of the following medical conditions is a contraindication to using a vasoconstrictor in the local anesthesia during operative treatment? | recent heart attack |
| ___ is the amount the dental assistnat takes home after all deductions are made. | net pay |
| One of the characteristics that allows gold to be one of the most compatible restorative materails in the oral environment is the ability to: | resist tarnishing |
| Gingival retraction cord is placed ___ the crown preparation is completed and is removed___ the final impression is taken. | after, before |
| Which form of gypsom product is commonly used for making diagnostic models? | plaster |
| The first step in placing dental sealants is to ___ the surface. | clean |
| Which of these is an expendable item used in the dental office? | latex gloves |
| The purpose of calcium hydroxide in a cavity preparation is to: | help the formation of reparative dentin |
| When a tooth is avulsed, it has: | come out |
| A dental restorative materail that is applied to a tooth or teeth while the material is pliable and can be adapted, carved, and finished is classified as: | direct restorations |
| Financial arrangements for dental treatment should be made: | before treatment has started |
| An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used for what medical emergency? | sudden cardiac arrest |
| A custom tray is constructed to fit the mouth of a specific patient and is used to ___,___, and___. | adapt to the patient's mouth, fit around any anomoalies, reuced the amount of impression material needed |
| Select two terms that describe the purpose and consistency of a dental cement used for the final seating of a procelain fused-to-metal crown. | cmentation and primary consistency |
| Which of the following instruments is used to cut soft tissue during a tooth extraction? | scalpel |
| ___ is another name for the Social Security funds deducted form and employee's pay. | FICA |
| Which of these would have the least dimensional stability? | alginate hydrocoilloid |
| It may take ___ to complete a dental implant procedure. | 3-9 months |
| The advantage of using a glass ionomer as a restorative material is that it: | release fluoride after its final setting |
| What terms are used to classify stain by location? | intrinsic and extrinsic |
| The painful condition that can result from the premature loss of a blood clot after a tooth extraction is known as: | alveolitis |
| A common solution used for irrigation during the debridement proceduree in endodontic treatment is: | sodium hypocholorite |
| A(n) ___ is used to provide interproximal space for inserting an orthodontic band. | separator |
| When instructing a patient about treatment for angular cheilitis, where would the dental assistant tell the patient to place the topical antibiotic? | commisure of the lips |
| Which of the following insturments would be used to remove a metal matrix band after carving an amalgam resotration? | cotton forceps |
| When taking an impression, the next step after seating the patient and placing the patient napkin is to: | explain procedure to the patient |
| The purpose of using disclosing solution is to ___ | visualize plaque |
| Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being: | chalky |
| Which of the following is a noble metal? | palladium |
| The isolation of multiple anterior teeth, including the canine, requires the dental dam be placed ____. | from premolar to premolar |
| The conventional or traditional composites, which contain the largest filler particles and provide the greatest strength, are known as: | macrofilled composites |
| A metal frame that is placed under the periosteum and on top of the bone is called a(n): | subperiostal implant |
| Vital information on a registration form includes the ___ of the person responsible for the account. | name address and phone number |
| Coronal polsihing is a technique used to remove ___ from tooth surfaces. | plaque |
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