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| The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ___ between patients | 30 seconds
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| A developmental abnormality characterized by the complete bonding of two adjacent teeth caused by irregular growth is: | fusion
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| Consent is: | a voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by another person
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| 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
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| The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has ___ before treatment is begun. | completed and updated medical history
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| Which type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentist's office? | implied consent
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| Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? | transfer zone
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| The distance between the operator's face and the patient's oral cavity should be approximately ___ inches. | 16
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| The leading cause of a heart attack is: | coronary artery disease
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| An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of the teeth is: | bruxism
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| The HVE is used: | to remove large volumes of fluid and debris from the mouth
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| Which of the following instruments might be used to invert the rubber dam? | spoon excavator
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| For dental professionals, the safest allowable amount of N2O is ___ parts per million. | 50
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| What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident? | itching erythema hives
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| Which of the following instruments would be used to measure the depth of a gingival sulcus? | periodontal probe
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| When placing an amalgam into the preapartion for a 31 DO restoration, the first increment should be placed into the: | proximal box
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| 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
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| Which of the following would be found on a prophylaxis tray setup? | scaler
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| When placing a composite restoration on a buccal cervical of tooth #30, which is the best choice of matrix? | class V composite matrix
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| 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
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| In dentistry, the acronymn HVE represents: | high volume evacuation
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| If treatment is to be performed on tooth # 13, the rubber dam clamp is placed on which tooth? | #14
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| The lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is: | physiological
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| The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for: | compressions airway breathing
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| What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? | 97.6 F - 99.5 F
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| In relation to ergonomics in a dental business office, there are how many classifications of motion? | five
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| The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is: | glucose
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| The portion of a bridge that replaces the missing tooth is called a(n): | pontic
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| Motion economy is the concept that encourages the dental healthcare worker to: | decrease the number and length of motions at chairside
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| An abbreviation used in the progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusalbuccal restoration is: | MOB
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| The most common form of anesthesia used in operative dentistry is: | local
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| Which of the following instruments is used to scale an area specific deep periodontal pocket? | gracey currette
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| The air/water syringe should be flushed for ___ at the beginning and end of each day. | 2
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| 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
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| What type of matrix is used for an anterior esthet restoration? | celluloid strip
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| One of the functions of the paranasal sinues is to: | warm inspired air
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| A patient's chart that denotes a congenital absence of some or all of the teeth wound indicate: | andontia
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| Which of the following medical conditions is considered a contraindication for nitrous oxide analgesia? | severe emotional disturbances
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| What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing hypoglycemia? | hunger, seating, and mood changes
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| 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
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| Which of the following insturments would be used to grasp tissue or bone fragments during a surgical procedure? | hemostat
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| 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
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| 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
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| A(n) ___ tooth is any tooth that is prevented from reaching its normal position in the mouth by tissue, bone, or another tooth. | impacted
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| 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
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| The cells associated with bone formation are known as: | osteoblasts
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| A horizontal or transverse plane divides the body into: | superior inferior portions
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| Plaster of Paris and dental stone are examples of: | gypsum products
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| 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
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| Which of the follwoing is the correct statment regarding the seating positon of the operator? | operators thighs should be parallel to the floor
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| 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
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| During a dental procdure, the dental assistant's stootl is ___ the operator's stool. | higher than
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| The natural rubber material used to obturate the pulp canal after treatment is completed is called: | gutta percha
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| Addition of cold water to an alginate mix will cause the setting time to be: | increased
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| When there is not enough tooth structure to hold a prosthetic crown, a ___ is used to aid in retention. | core buildup
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| Whic of the following is a rotary device used with discs or wheels? | madrel
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| When describing a superficial infection caused by a yeast-like fungus to a patient, what would you call this condition? | candidiasis
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| Which is a capital item of the dental office? | xray units
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| According to recent studies, periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of developing which of the following condidtions? | cardiovascular disease
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| If a light-bodied impression catalyst is mixed with a heavy-bodied impression base, the resultant mix might: | set improperly
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| Nitrous oxide oxygen administration always begins and ends with: | the patient breathing 100% oxygen
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| Which of the following medical emergencies would be treated with a bronchodilator? | asthma attack
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| ___ 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
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| Which of the following medical conditions is a contraindication to using a vasoconstrictor in the local anesthesia during operative treatment? | recent heart attack
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| ___ is the amount the dental assistnat takes home after all deductions are made. | net pay
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| 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
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| Gingival retraction cord is placed ___ the crown preparation is completed and is removed___ the final impression is taken. | after, before
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| Which form of gypsom product is commonly used for making diagnostic models? | plaster
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| The first step in placing dental sealants is to ___ the surface. | clean
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| Which of these is an expendable item used in the dental office? | latex gloves
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| The purpose of calcium hydroxide in a cavity preparation is to: | help the formation of reparative dentin
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| When a tooth is avulsed, it has: | come out
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| 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
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| Financial arrangements for dental treatment should be made: | before treatment has started
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| An automated external defibrillator (AED) is used for what medical emergency? | sudden cardiac arrest
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| 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
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| 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
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| Which of the following instruments is used to cut soft tissue during a tooth extraction? | scalpel
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| ___ is another name for the Social Security funds deducted form and employee's pay. | FICA
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| Which of these would have the least dimensional stability? | alginate hydrocoilloid
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| It may take ___ to complete a dental implant procedure. | 3-9 months
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| The advantage of using a glass ionomer as a restorative material is that it: | release fluoride after its final setting
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| What terms are used to classify stain by location? | intrinsic and extrinsic
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| The painful condition that can result from the premature loss of a blood clot after a tooth extraction is known as: | alveolitis
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| A common solution used for irrigation during the debridement proceduree in endodontic treatment is: | sodium hypocholorite
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| A(n) ___ is used to provide interproximal space for inserting an orthodontic band. | separator
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| 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
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| Which of the following insturments would be used to remove a metal matrix band after carving an amalgam resotration? | cotton forceps
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| When taking an impression, the next step after seating the patient and placing the patient napkin is to: | explain procedure to the patient
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| The purpose of using disclosing solution is to ___ | visualize plaque
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| Enamel that has been etched has the appearance of being: | chalky
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| Which of the following is a noble metal? | palladium
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| The isolation of multiple anterior teeth, including the canine, requires the dental dam be placed ____. | from premolar to premolar
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| The conventional or traditional composites, which contain the largest filler particles and provide the greatest strength, are known as: | macrofilled composites
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| A metal frame that is placed under the periosteum and on top of the bone is called a(n): | subperiostal implant
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| Vital information on a registration form includes the ___ of the person responsible for the account. | name address and phone number
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| Coronal polsihing is a technique used to remove ___ from tooth surfaces. | plaque
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