Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
A. Topical anesthetic
B. Topical fluoride
C. Intravenous drugs
D. Cavity varnish Right Ans - C. Intravenous drugs
Which of the following functions can be performed by a licensed dental
assistant when the dentist is out of the office?
A. Dry root canals with paper points
B. Pre-select orthodontic bands
C. Take radiographs
D. Remove temporary restorations Right Ans - C. Take radiographs
Which of the following is/are acceptable for a fundamental activity in
professional development
A. General attendance at state conventions
B. CPR
C. Voluntary clinic work
D Restorative functions course
E. B and D Right Ans - CPR and Restorative functions course
b and d
Hand pieces and air/water syringes should be?
A. soaked in a chemical sterilization solution
B. sterilized by heat or steam methods
C. only sterilized when coming into contact with blood
D. all of the above
E. B and C Right Ans - B.sterilized by heat or steam methods
Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental hygienist when
the dentist is out of the office?
A. Administer local anesthesia
B. Monitor a patient induced into nitrous oxide relative analgesia
C. Take radiographs
, D. All of the above Right Ans - D. All of the above
A dental technician can fabricate a partial denture for a patient if the
technician has received which of the following?
A. A written request from the dentist
B. A verbal request from the dentist
C. A request from the patient
D. All of the above Right Ans - A. A written request from the dentist
Which of the following is/are true regarding waste disposal?
A. Disposable needles placed intact in puncture proof containers
B. Disposed of according to state and local guidelines
C. Contaminated solid waste should be placed in sturdy impervious bags
D. All of the above Right Ans - All of the above
A dentist may administer nitrous oxide relative analgesia in Minnesota if the
dentist __________________.
A. has been licensed in Texas and completed the requirements of that state
B. has completed a 12 hour course accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation
C. has an auxiliary assisting that is CPR certified
D. had previously registered with the board prior to January 1, 1993
E. B and D Right Ans - E. B and D
Which of the following are considered minimum number of hours for
professional development for a biennial cycle?
A. Dentist - 50
B. Hygienist - 30
C. Licensed Dental Assistant - 25
D. A and C
E. A, B, and C Right Ans - D. A and C
Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient
record?
A. erase the mistake
B. use white out to remove the mistake
C. write in pencil
D. place a single line through the mistake Right Ans - D. place a single line
through the mistake
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