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WorksheetsDental Assisting Final Exam Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A breach of ______ can ruin the reputation of the practice and result in legal action?
Patient confidentiality
Hygiene
Empathy
Tactfulness
Which dental specialty focuses on preventing and controlling dental disease through community-wide efforts?
Endodontics
Dental public health
Dentofacial orthopedics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
A patient's agreement to a treatment after being educated is called which of the following?
Informed consent
Duty of care
Reciprocity
Res gestae
The process of chewing is known as which of the following?
Metabolism
Chyme
Osteogenesis
Mastication
Which muscle (pair) raises the mandible and closes the jaw during mastication?
Mentalis
Buccinator
Masseter
Digastric
What is the white outer surface of the anatomic crown?
Dentin
Pulp
Enamel
Cementum
Which type of tooth cuts food, supports the lips, and aids in producing sounds?
Canines
Molars
Incisors
Premolars
Deposits on teeth, composed mainly of bacteria and acids, are known as what?
Plaque
Caries
Lactobacilli
Incipient lesion
Halitosis is another name for which of the following?
Inflamed gums
Dry mouth
Tooth loss
Bad breath
Which of the following is the most abundant mineral in the body?
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Phosphorus
Which condition is commonly referred to as a cold sore or fever blister?
Herpes simplex lesion
Aphthous ulcer
Herpes zoster
Nodule
Which bacterial infection involves the inflammation of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord?
Meningitis
Tuberculosis
Tetanus
Diphtheria
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable protective barrier for the eyes?
Eyeglasses with side shields
Eyeglasses alone
Face shields
Goggles
Which of the following is designed to educate workers about the risks of infectious diseases carried by objects and fluids potentially contaminated with blood?
Hazard Communication Standard
Material Safety Data Sheet
National Fire Protection Association Labels
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Which class of drugs treats infection?
Antacids
Antibiotics
Bronchodilators
Insulin
Normal blood pressure is which of the following (systolic/diastolic)?
<130/90 mm Hg
<120/80 mm Hg
<125/85 mm Hg
<110/70 mm Hg
Which device or method delivers an electrical shock to the heart to restart it or normalize an erratic heartbeat?
AED
CPR
Sphygmomanometer
Stethoscope
Which of the following is an example of poor posture when sitting?
Straight back
Sitting on the edge of the chair
Feet flat on the floor
Lower back pressed against the back of the chair
An explorer is a dental instrument used for which of the following?
To detect imperfections in the enamel that may indicate the start of caries
To measure the depth of the furrow between the gingiva and teeth
To examine areas within the mouth that lie out of sight
To display live video of an oral examination on a monitor
The question, "Do you have any allergies, including latex allergies?" would be included in which portion of the patient record?
Dental history
Clinical examination form
Medical history
Consent form
Xerostomia, a condition often found in older adults, is which of the following?
Dry mouth
Bone resorption
Brittle teeth
Stained teeth
Which of the following nonverbal cues is most likely to communicate anger or boredom?
Eye contact
Nodding
Crossed arms
Smiling
In which room in the dental office would an impression be poured?
Sterilization area
Dental laboratory
Treatment room
Business area
Which of the following should you NOT do when greeting and seating the patient?
Greet the patient by name
Walk faster than the patient
Tell the patient where the treatment room is that he or she will be in
Point out where personal items may be placed
Which dental instrument resembles large tweezers and is used to grab and hold?
Explorer
Periodontal probe
Chisel
Cotton pliers
Which of the following tasks is a dental assistant NOT called on to do during a procedure?
Transfer instruments to the operator's hands
Keep the operating field free of fluid and debris
Keep the working lines clear
Clean out debris from a cavity using an excavator
In which of the following situations is local anesthesia indicated?
For a pregnant patient
For a patient with severe liver or kidney function
For a patient with an allergy to the anesthetic
For a procedure involving scaling in areas with probing depths of 4 mm or greater
X-ray operators should stand at least how far away from the x-ray unit to minimize exposure to radiation?
6 feet
3 feet
1 foot
12 feet
Which of the following is the preferred technique for most radiographs?
Bisecting technique
Parallel technique
Occlusal technique
Endodontic technique
Not having the Frankfort plane parallel to the floor is an example of which kind of error during panoramic radiography?
Film cassette error
Exposure and processing error
Patient positioning
Patient preparation and cooperation error
A dental material used for permanent cementing of crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays is which of the following?
Cement base
Composite resin
Calcium hydroxide
Luting agent
In which situation should amalgams not be used?
For restorations in posterior teeth
For restorations in cases of severe tooth destruction
In cases of poor patient oral hygiene
For restorations in anterior teeth that are visible
Which of the following is the first step in preparing for a restoration?
Removing the tooth structure, old restorative material, or decay
Creating an optimal space for the restoration
Adding liners, cements, bases, and other materials
Cleaning the cavity to remove debris
Which dental procedure is designed only to remove stains and discolorations from the visible surfaces of the teeth?
Coronal polishing
Tooth whitening
Applying dental sealants
Placing a dental dam
Which retention technique involves placing a device directly into the bone or gingival tissue to provide stability for a crown, bridge or other restoration?
Core buildup
Post and core
Implant
Retention pin
Which of the following is true of home denture care?
Patients should store their unworn dentures in water or a moist, airtight container.
Patients should brush their dentures with regular toothpaste.
Patients should soak their dentures in hot water daily.
Patients should use an electric toothbrush on their dentures.
Which of the following conditions involves the death of pulp tissue?
Irreversible pulpitis
Reversible pulpitis
Pulp necrosis
Apical periodontitis
Which instrument is used to measure periodontal pockets, bleeding, and recession?
Periodontal scaler
Periodontal probe
Curette
Pocket marker
Which tool is used to extract a tooth from its socket after the tooth has been loosened?
Surgical curette
Forceps
Rongeur
Surgical bur
Which procedure involves removing the coronal pulp?
Pulpotomy
Indirect pulp treatment
Direct pulp capping
Pediatric matrix
Which of the following items is NOT typically included on a tray setup for polishing?
Prophy angle
Dental floss
Curette
Air-water syringe tip
Which appliance is typically fitted for patients who have just had a permanent appliance removed, to prevent their teeth from drifting with time?
Retainer
Palatal separator
Band
Buccal tube
Which procedure would be used to change the shape of a tooth?
Whitening
Straightening
Oral piercing
Contouring
Which of the following should you NOT do when answering or talking on the phone with patients?
Answer promptly
Chew gum
Identify yourself
Speak clearly
Which of the following is an example of a nonexpendable supply?
Cotton rolls
Local anesthetics
Dental handpiece
Disposable syringes
Which of the following is the common fee for a treatment by dentists in a particular region?
Usual fee
Reasonable fee
Late fee
Customary fee
The person who holds an insurance policy is known as which of the following?
Dependent
Carrier
Operator
Subscriber
Which of the following is true of private insurance compared with group insurance?
Higher premiums
Greater benefits
Provided by employer
Offered by professional association
What is the best form of marketing?
Print advertising
Word of mouth
Television advertising
Websites
Which of the following methods significantly whitens teeth in about an hour?
In-office whitening
At-home whitening
Nonvital whitening
Over-the-counter whitening
