Question 1

Which instrument is designed to split teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Bi-bevel chisel 
B) Single-bevel chisel 
C) Bi-bevel mallet 
D) Single-bevel mallet 
A) Bi-bevel chisel 
B) Single-bevel chisel 
C) Bi-bevel mallet 
D) Single-bevel mallet A

Question 2

Which statement is incorrect about sutures?

Accepted Answer

A) Generally, if a scalpel is used, sutures are indicated. 
B) Absorbable sutures should be removed 5 to 7 days after the procedure. 
C) Suture removal can be an expanded function of a dental assistant. 
D) The type of surgery performed will determine the type of suture technique used. 
A) Generally, if a scalpel is used, sutures are indicated. 
B) Absorbable sutures should be removed 5 to 7 days after the procedure. 
C) Suture removal can be an expanded function of a dental assistant. 
D) The type of surgery performed will determine the type of suture technique used. B

Question 3

How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) The surgeon asks the patient if they are numb. 
B) The surgeon taps on the tooth. 
C) The surgeon probes the area with an explorer. 
D) If the dentist has given the patient enough local anesthetic, it will be numb. 
A) The surgeon asks the patient if they are numb. 
B) The surgeon taps on the tooth. 
C) The surgeon probes the area with an explorer. 
D) If the dentist has given the patient enough local anesthetic, it will be numb. C

Question 4

Which statement is incorrect about mouth props?

Accepted Answer

A) A mouth prop allows the patient to relax and rest the jaw muscles. 
B) The mouth prop prevents to the patient from closing the mouth. 
C) The mouth prop is placed close to the area being treated. 
D) The mouth prop is also known as a bite-block. 
A) A mouth prop allows the patient to relax and rest the jaw muscles. 
B) The mouth prop prevents to the patient from closing the mouth. 
C) The mouth prop is placed close to the area being treated. 
D) The mouth prop is also known as a bite-block.

Question 5

Which statement is incorrect regarding a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

A) The healing process of a dry socket may take as long as 2 weeks. 
B) The patient will need to return daily for a dressing change until the socket begins to heal. 
C) Women taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are more susceptible to a dry socket. 
D) Dry sockets do not hurt and occur immediately after tooth removal. 
A) The healing process of a dry socket may take as long as 2 weeks. 
B) The patient will need to return daily for a dressing change until the socket begins to heal. 
C) Women taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are more susceptible to a dry socket. 
D) Dry sockets do not hurt and occur immediately after tooth removal.

Question 6

Which biopsy procedure involves removal of adjacent tissue in addition to removal of the entire lesion?

Accepted Answer

A) Incisional 
B) Excisional 
C) Exfoliative 
D) Punch 
A) Incisional 
B) Excisional 
C) Exfoliative 
D) Punch

Question 7

Which type of extraction,such as an impacted third molar,requires additional skill,knowledge,and instrumentation to remove a tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Complex 
B) Simple 
C) Surgical 
D) Forceps 
A) Complex 
B) Simple 
C) Surgical 
D) Forceps

Question 8

Which instrument is used to remove a tooth in one piece,with the crown and root intact?

Accepted Answer

A) Periosteal elevator 
B) Surgical forceps 
C) Surgical curette 
D) Rongeur 
A) Periosteal elevator 
B) Surgical forceps 
C) Surgical curette 
D) Rongeur

Question 9

Which instrument is used after an extraction to scrape the inside of the socket to remove diseased tissue or abscesses?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical curette 
B) Forceps 
C) Root tip picks 
D) Elevators 
A) Surgical curette 
B) Forceps 
C) Root tip picks 
D) Elevators

Question 10

In which location will the surgical team perform oral surgery procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Hospital operating room or outpatient surgical suite 
B) General dentist's office 
C) Private dental office 
D) Both a and c 
A) Hospital operating room or outpatient surgical suite 
B) General dentist's office 
C) Private dental office 
D) Both a and c

Question 11

Immediately after an extraction,a sterile 2 * 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding.How long is the patient instructed to keep the pack in place?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 2 hours 
D) 4 hours 
A) 5 minutes 
B) 30 minutes 
C) 2 hours 
D) 4 hours

Question 12

Dislodgement of the clot from the socket or an infection in the socket can facilitate which condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Alveolitis 
B) Dry socket 
C) Severe bleeding 
D) Both a and b 
A) Alveolitis 
B) Dry socket 
C) Severe bleeding 
D) Both a and b

Question 13

What is the purpose in luxating a tooth prior to extraction?

Accepted Answer

A) To sever the periodontal ligaments 
B) To compress the bone and enlarge the socket, making it easier to remove the tooth 
C) To ensure that the dentist can grip it well with the elevators 
D) To pull the tissue away from the surgical site 
A) To sever the periodontal ligaments 
B) To compress the bone and enlarge the socket, making it easier to remove the tooth 
C) To ensure that the dentist can grip it well with the elevators 
D) To pull the tissue away from the surgical site

Question 14

Which term means to dislocate,as in a tooth from its socket?

Accepted Answer

A) Alveolitis 
B) Luxate 
C) Exfoliate 
D) Curettage 
A) Alveolitis 
B) Luxate 
C) Exfoliate 
D) Curettage

Question 15

Which item is an absorbable suture material?

Accepted Answer

A) Silk 
B) Polyester fiber 
C) Plain catgut 
D) Nylon 
A) Silk 
B) Polyester fiber 
C) Plain catgut 
D) Nylon

Question 16

Which statement is correct regarding a forceps extraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Not considered to be a surgical procedure 
B) Performed on teeth that are affected 
C) Performed on a tooth that has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with forceps 
D) Requires placement of sutures 
A) Not considered to be a surgical procedure 
B) Performed on teeth that are affected 
C) Performed on a tooth that has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with forceps 
D) Requires placement of sutures

Question 17

If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for ____ minutes on and ____ minutes off.

Accepted Answer

A) 10; 10 
B) 20; 10 
C) 20; 20 
D) 10; 20 
A) 10; 10 
B) 20; 10 
C) 20; 20 
D) 10; 20

Question 18

An incisional biopsy is indicated when the lesion is what size?

Accepted Answer

A) Larger than 1 mm in all dimensions 
B) Larger than 1 cm in all dimensions 
C) Located in an area that would be cosmetically or functionally impaired by surgery 
D) Both b and c 
A) Larger than 1 mm in all dimensions 
B) Larger than 1 cm in all dimensions 
C) Located in an area that would be cosmetically or functionally impaired by surgery 
D) Both b and c

Question 19

A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue.Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed?

Accepted Answer

A) Exfoliative 
B) Excisional 
C) Incisional 
D) No biopsy is done because the biopsy would cause a functional problem with the tongue. 
A) Exfoliative 
B) Excisional 
C) Incisional 
D) No biopsy is done because the biopsy would cause a functional problem with the tongue.

Question 20

Which statement is incorrect concerning forceps extractions?

Accepted Answer

A) A "simple" forceps extraction is not considered a surgical procedure. 
B) Most routine extractions do not require placement of sutures. 
C) A forceps extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted. 
D) A forceps extraction is performed using extensive instrumentation. 
A) A "simple" forceps extraction is not considered a surgical procedure. 
B) Most routine extractions do not require placement of sutures. 
C) A forceps extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted. 
D) A forceps extraction is performed using extensive instrumentation.

Exam 56: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Which instrument is designed to split teeth?

Which statement is incorrect about sutures?

How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure?

Which statement is incorrect about mouth props?

Which statement is incorrect regarding a dry socket?

Which biopsy procedure involves removal of adjacent tissue in addition to removal of the entire lesion?

Which type of extraction,such as an impacted third molar,requires additional skill,knowledge,and instrumentation to remove a tooth?

Which instrument is used to remove a tooth in one piece,with the crown and root intact?

Which instrument is used after an extraction to scrape the inside of the socket to remove diseased tissue or abscesses?

In which location will the surgical team perform oral surgery procedures?

Immediately after an extraction,a sterile 2 * 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding.How long is the patient instructed to keep the pack in place?

Dislodgement of the clot from the socket or an infection in the socket can facilitate which condition?

What is the purpose in luxating a tooth prior to extraction?

Which term means to dislocate,as in a tooth from its socket?

Which item is an absorbable suture material?

Which statement is correct regarding a forceps extraction?

If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for ____ minutes on and ____ minutes off.

An incisional biopsy is indicated when the lesion is what size?

A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue.Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed?

Which statement is incorrect concerning forceps extractions?

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

Ergonomics

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

Moisture Control

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

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics

If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for minutes on and minutes off.