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MO BASICS DENTAL ASSISTING
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MO BASICS DENTAL ASSISTINGIn the positioning of the dental assistant for four-handed dentistry, which of the following
is not recommended? - Answers -Legs are together, seating position is close to the
back of the stool, feet planted firmly on the floor
Nitrous Oxide is administered by: - Answers -Inhalation
Which of the following statements would be the most effective in communicating with an
apprehensive patient? - Answers -We are preparing the tooth for restoration.
A full-mouth survey generally includes: - Answers -14 periapical views and 4-6
bitewings
When identifying anatomical structures and dental materials on radiograph, which of the
following is TRUE? - Answers -The dentin is not as radiopaque as enamel
What is the maximum permissible dose (MPD) of radiation for a dental assistant? -
Answers -5 rem/year
A thorough dental exam is comprised of: - Answers -- Medical/dental history with
accompanying patient data.
- Vital signs.
-Intra and extraoral exam.
Periodontal disease may cause: - Answers -Gums to recede.
If excess water is mixed with alginate powder, the final set impression will be: - Answers
-Weakened
What should be done with pumice after polishing in the lab? - Answers -Dispose of it.
An accurate dental impression provides the operator with a ________ reproduction of
the dentition, quadrant, or tooth. - Answers -Negative
Hard surface areas in the dental office are disinfected with: - Answers -Disinfectant
wipes
Hard replicas of the teeth and soft tissues of the oral cavity, made of gypsum products,
are known as which of the following? - Answers -Casts
Irreversible hydrocolloids are made of which of the following? - Answers -Alginate.
Which drug should be on hand for emergencies involving convulsions? - Answers -
Diazepam
, The chair side assistant is responsible for: - Answers -- Patient safety
- Maintaining a clean environment
- Instrument transfer
You are preparing an instrument tray for an amalgam procedure. Which of the following
is NOT part of the instruments and materials needed? - Answers -Surgical Knife
Which of the following is the most infectious bloodborne pathogen likely to be
encountered in the dental workplace? - Answers -Hepatitis B
Which tooth is designated number 1 in the Universal Numbering System? - Answers -
Right maxillary third molar
When preparing a working cast that will need to withstand the stresses of fabricating a
prosthesis, which of the following should you choose? - Answers -Dental Stone
Another name for an oral yeast infection is: - Answers -Candidiasis
Systems that are used to bond cast restorations to dentin are known as which of the
following? - Answers -Dentin bonding systems.
Syncope is the medical name for: - Answers -Fainting
Disposable needles and scalpel blades are discarded by placing them in a: - Answers -
Puncture-proof container
Which of the following is the most common complication in dental procedures? -
Answers -Syncope
Long term effects of radiation can cause all of the following, except: - Answers -Firmer
skin
In a concave arrangement of radiographs being prepared for mounting, the dots are
oriented in the same direction either: - Answers -Down or in
Which of the following is a clinical contact surface? - Answers -Radiographic equipment
What color is NOT used for a general waste container? - Answers -Red
Exam gloves are considered _____. - Answers -Non sterile
The skeletal system includes the axial skeleton and the: - Answers -Appendicular
skeleton
Which of the following lines the oral cavity? - Answers -Mucous membrane
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