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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which type of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures? | U-drape |
| How many craniofacial bones make up the orbit? | seven |
| Patients treated for Le Fort type fractures may have extensive scarring and change in facial characteristics. | true |
| The mandible articulates with which part of the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? | glenoid fossa |
| Which bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks? | zygomatic |
| Strands of wire used to attach arch bars to the upper and lower jaw should be prestretched and cut to which length? | 10cm |
| What is the name of the narrow, double-angle retractor frequently used in oral procedures? | Minnesota |
| Which radiographic technique or view shows the alveolar processes, mandible, posterior maxillary sinuses, and the zygomas? | panoramic |
| Which of the following must accompany the patient to the PACU who has undergone maxillomandibular fixation? | wire cutters |
| Dental procedures require thorough cavity prepping due to possibility of surgical site infections. | false |
| Surgical treatment of which anatomical area might result in a postoperative complication of malocclusion? | jaw |
| Odontectomy procedures are given a wound classification of Class II. | true |
| Which of the following is the MOST common type of midfacial fracture and is also known as a transmaxillary fracture? | Le Fort I |
| Which of the following may be used as permanent support on top of the orbital floor following fixation of fracture? | silastic sheeting |
| Which diameter fixation screw would MOST likely be used for a fracture of the mandible? | 4.0 mm |
| What is the MOST common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures? | supine with arms tucked in at sides |
| What other role is the surgical technologist often required to fill during oral and maxillofacial procedures? | assistant |
| Which of the following statements regarding arch bars is CORRECT? | they are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible |
| Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth? | incisors |
| Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus? | temporalis |
| Irrigation and what other item is used anytime the dental drill is used during odontectomy? | suction |
| A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures to reduce risk of: | airway fire |
| Which of the following facial bones is the largest and strongest? | mandible |
| Which type of nonabsorbable maxillofacial implant used in fracture fixation is lightweight, noncorrosive, and strong? | titanium |
| Which bone contributes to the posterior and inferior portion of the nasal septum? | vomer |
| Which procedure is performed for removal of impacted wisdom teeth? | odontectomy |
| What should the surgical technologist do before handing a retractor to the surgeon for use in orbital floor fracture? | moisten it with saline |
| coral would be classified as what type of graft material? | xenograft |
| Craniofacial disjunction fractures are severe traumatic injuries categorized as Le Fort III fractures. | true |
| The hard palate is the: | roof of the mouth |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the three regions of a tooth? | socket |
| Which hemostatic agent is used during oral and maxillofacial procedures that requires advising the anesthesia provider of its use? | epinephrine |
| What is the term that describes the side of teeth closest to the cheek? | buccal |
| Which of the following involves the highest portion of the midface and presents the most extensive damage? | Le Fort III |
| Dental drills are always used to cut bone so that teeth can be extracted whole. | false |
| Which sequence of steps for plate fixation is CORRECT? | place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. |
| Care must be taken when preauricular and submandibular incisions are made to protect which cranial nerve? | seventh (VII) |
| Tapping of bone is done in fixation procedures to reduce: | torque pressure on screws |
| Which countable sponge is used in oral procedures to prevent bone or tooth fragments and other foreign matter from becoming lodged in the pharynx? | throat pack |
| All of the following are configurations of fixation plates for maxillofacial fracture reduction EXCEPT: | W |