Question 1

When the high-speed handpiece is positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #14,where would the assistant position the HVE?

Accepted Answer

A) Buccal surface of #15 
B) Buccal surface of #13 
C) Lower left buccal vestibule 
D) Lingual surface of #14 
A) Buccal surface of #15 
B) Buccal surface of #13 
C) Lower left buccal vestibule 
D) Lingual surface of #14

Question 2

The purpose of inverting the dental dam into the gingival sulcus is to:

Accepted Answer

A) stabilize the dam. 
B) gain better visibility. 
C) prevent saliva leakage. 
D) provide patient protection. 
A) stabilize the dam. 
B) gain better visibility. 
C) prevent saliva leakage. 
D) provide patient protection.

Question 3

The isolation of anterior teeth is usually:

Accepted Answer

A) only on the tooth being restored. 
B) on the tooth being restored and one tooth on each side. 
C) from canine to canine. 
D) on the quadrant in which the tooth to be restored is located. 
A) only on the tooth being restored. 
B) on the tooth being restored and one tooth on each side. 
C) from canine to canine. 
D) on the quadrant in which the tooth to be restored is located.

Question 4

Which of the following does not describe dry-angle isolation?

Accepted Answer

A) Triangular absorbent pad 
B) Isolates posterior areas of maxillary/mandibular arches 
C) Tightly rolled absorbent cotton 
D) Blocks the flow of saliva and protects tissues in the area 
A) Triangular absorbent pad 
B) Isolates posterior areas of maxillary/mandibular arches 
C) Tightly rolled absorbent cotton 
D) Blocks the flow of saliva and protects tissues in the area

Question 5

All of the following are indications for using the saliva ejector except:

Accepted Answer

A) control saliva and moisture accumulation. 
B) cementation of crown. 
C) removal of solid debris. 
D) fluoride treatments. 
A) control saliva and moisture accumulation. 
B) cementation of crown. 
C) removal of solid debris. 
D) fluoride treatments.

Question 6

In which method of dental dam placement does one place the clamp and then stretch the dental dam over it?

Accepted Answer

A) One-step method 
B) Two-step method 
C) Clamp method 
D) Frame method 
A) One-step method 
B) Two-step method 
C) Clamp method 
D) Frame method

Question 7

All of the following are specific guidelines for positioning the HVE except:

Accepted Answer

A) position the bevel to be parallel to the tooth surface. 
B) place the HVE after the dentist positions the handpiece and mirror. 
C) position the HVE tip on the surface of the operative tooth closest to the dental assistant. 
D) keep the HVE tip edge even with or slightly beyond the occlusal or incisal surface. 
A) position the bevel to be parallel to the tooth surface. 
B) place the HVE after the dentist positions the handpiece and mirror. 
C) position the HVE tip on the surface of the operative tooth closest to the dental assistant. 
D) keep the HVE tip edge even with or slightly beyond the occlusal or incisal surface.

Question 8

Surgical suction tips are:

Accepted Answer

A) smaller in circumference. 
B) used to remove large amounts of water and fluid. 
C) used to remove blood, tissue, and debris. 
D) both a andc 
A) smaller in circumference. 
B) used to remove large amounts of water and fluid. 
C) used to remove blood, tissue, and debris. 
D) both a andc

Question 9

The high-volume evacuator (HVE)is able to take up water and debris because a _____ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _____ pressure to create a strong suction.

Accepted Answer

A) high; high 
B) high; low 
C) low; high 
D) low; low 
A) high; high 
B) high; low 
C) low; high 
D) low; low

Question 10

Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaws.The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the:

Accepted Answer

A) anterior of the mouth. 
B) distal aspect of the tooth. 
C) posterior of the mouth. 
D) Both b and c are correct. 
A) anterior of the mouth. 
B) distal aspect of the tooth. 
C) posterior of the mouth. 
D) Both b and c are correct.

Question 11

After it is used,an HVE tip is:

Accepted Answer

A) thrown away. 
B) disinfected. 
C) sterilized. 
D) either a or c 
A) thrown away. 
B) disinfected. 
C) sterilized. 
D) either a or c

Question 12

The part of the dental dam clamp that encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp is the:

Accepted Answer

A) jaws. 
B) bow. 
C) wings. 
D) forceps holes. 
A) jaws. 
B) bow. 
C) wings. 
D) forceps holes.

Question 13

A _______ is used to remove solid debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) high-volume evacuator (HV
E)  
B) saliva ejector 
C) cuspidor 
D) surgical suction 
A) high-volume evacuator (HV
E)  
B) saliva ejector 
C) cuspidor 
D) surgical suction

Question 14

All the following are guidelines for using the air-water syringe except:

Accepted Answer

A) using air on the mouth mirror when indirect vision is involved. 
B) directing the syringe tip toward the tooth being treated. 
C) directing the syringe tip toward the patient's nose and lips. 
D) keeping a close distance between the tooth and syringe tip. 
A) using air on the mouth mirror when indirect vision is involved. 
B) directing the syringe tip toward the tooth being treated. 
C) directing the syringe tip toward the patient's nose and lips. 
D) keeping a close distance between the tooth and syringe tip.

Question 15

The dental dam material between the holes of the punched dam is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) ligature. 
B) bow. 
C) jaws. 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) ligature. 
B) bow. 
C) jaws. 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 16

The three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include:

Accepted Answer

A) mouth prop, index and middle fingers, and gauze square. 
B) cotton rolls, dry angles, and the dental dam. 
C) cotton roll, dental dam, and index and middle fingers. 
D) mouth prop, gauze squares, and cotton rolls. 
A) mouth prop, index and middle fingers, and gauze square. 
B) cotton rolls, dry angles, and the dental dam. 
C) cotton roll, dental dam, and index and middle fingers. 
D) mouth prop, gauze squares, and cotton rolls.

Question 17

The dental dam is placed _____ the local anesthetic is administered.

Accepted Answer

A) before 
B) after 
C) before or after 
A) before 
B) after 
C) before or after

Question 18

During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _____ the tongue on the _____ where the dentist is working.

Accepted Answer

A) over; same side 
B) over; opposite side from 
C) under; same side 
D) under; opposite side from 
A) over; same side 
B) over; opposite side from 
C) under; same side 
D) under; opposite side from

Question 19

The _____ is punched as the largest size hole (#5)to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _____ tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) anchor hole; keyhole 
B) keypunch hole; anchor 
C) septum hole; restorative 
D) anterior hole; most anterior 
A) anchor hole; keyhole 
B) keypunch hole; anchor 
C) septum hole; restorative 
D) anterior hole; most anterior

Question 20

Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure:

Accepted Answer

A) 4 × 4 inches. 
B) 5 ×5 inches. 
C) 6 ×6 inches. 
D) both b and c 
A) 4 × 4 inches. 
B) 5 ×5 inches. 
C) 6 ×6 inches. 
D) both b and c

Exam 36: Moisture Control

When the high-speed handpiece is positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #14,where would the assistant position the HVE?

The purpose of inverting the dental dam into the gingival sulcus is to:

The isolation of anterior teeth is usually:

Which of the following does not describe dry-angle isolation?

All of the following are indications for using the saliva ejector except:

In which method of dental dam placement does one place the clamp and then stretch the dental dam over it?

All of the following are specific guidelines for positioning the HVE except:

Surgical suction tips are:

The high-volume evacuator (HVE)is able to take up water and debris because a _____ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _____ pressure to create a strong suction.

Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaws.The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the:

After it is used,an HVE tip is:

The part of the dental dam clamp that encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp is the:

A _______ is used to remove solid debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure.

All the following are guidelines for using the air-water syringe except:

The dental dam material between the holes of the punched dam is called the:

The three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include:

The dental dam is placed _____ the local anesthetic is administered.

During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _____ the tongue on the _____ where the dentist is working.

The _____ is punched as the largest size hole (#5)to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _____ tooth.

Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

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The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

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Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

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Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

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Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

The high-volume evacuator (HVE)is able to take up water and debris because a _ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _ pressure to create a strong suction.

During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _ the tongue on the _ where the dentist is working.

The _ is punched as the largest size hole (#5)to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _ tooth.