Question 1

Which statement is incorrect regarding stainless steel crowns?

Accepted Answer

A) They are durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt. 
B) They are indicated when there are rampant caries. 
C) They are used to restore a fractured tooth. 
D) They are esthetically acceptable. 
A) They are durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt. 
B) They are indicated when there are rampant caries. 
C) They are used to restore a fractured tooth. 
D) They are esthetically acceptable. D

Question 2

What is the term for a tooth that has been completely knocked out of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Avulsed 
B) Extruded 
C) Exfoliated 
D) Luxated 
A) Avulsed 
B) Extruded 
C) Exfoliated 
D) Luxated A

Question 3

What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist?

Accepted Answer

A) Show, do, tell. 
B) Show, tell, do. 
C) Tell, show, do. 
D) Tell, do, show. 
A) Show, do, tell. 
B) Show, tell, do. 
C) Tell, show, do. 
D) Tell, do, show. C

Question 4

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least _____ for most children.

Accepted Answer

A) once every 3 months 
B) twice a year 
C) once a year 
D) once every 2 years 
A) once every 3 months 
B) twice a year 
C) once a year 
D) once every 2 years

Question 5

How is mental age determined?

Accepted Answer

A) The child's actual age in terms of years and months 
B) The child's level of intellectual capacity and development 
C) The child's level of emotional maturity 
D) Not used to characterize patients less than 18 years of age 
A) The child's actual age in terms of years and months 
B) The child's level of intellectual capacity and development 
C) The child's level of emotional maturity 
D) Not used to characterize patients less than 18 years of age

Question 6

Where is a stainless steel crown contoured?

Accepted Answer

A) Mesial only 
B) Distal only 
C) Cervical margin 
D) Mesial-distal contact areas 
A) Mesial only 
B) Distal only 
C) Cervical margin 
D) Mesial-distal contact areas

Question 7

What appliances are recommended for participants in contact sports?

Accepted Answer

A) Bite planes 
B) Mouth guards 
C) Splints 
D) Retainers 
A) Bite planes 
B) Mouth guards 
C) Splints 
D) Retainers

Question 8

Traumatic _____ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.

Accepted Answer

A) avulsion 
B) extrusion 
C) intrusion 
D) luxation 
A) avulsion 
B) extrusion 
C) intrusion 
D) luxation

Question 9

Which of the following are designed to hold open space when a primary tooth has been lost prematurely?

Accepted Answer

A) Bite-blocks 
B) Bite planes 
C) Mouth guards 
D) Space maintainers 
A) Bite-blocks 
B) Bite planes 
C) Mouth guards 
D) Space maintainers

Question 10

Which information for diagnosis and treatment planning for a pediatric patient would not be necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) Radiographs 
B) Clinical examination 
C) Pocket probing 
D) Disclose for plaque 
A) Radiographs 
B) Clinical examination 
C) Pocket probing 
D) Disclose for plaque

Question 11

Which services would not be routinely provided in a pediatric dental office?

Accepted Answer

A) Preventive procedures 
B) Restorative procedures 
C) Interceptive orthodontics 
D) Third molar extractions 
A) Preventive procedures 
B) Restorative procedures 
C) Interceptive orthodontics 
D) Third molar extractions

Question 12

Until what age is it easier to have the parent be with the child for examination?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 3 years 
D) 5 years 
A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 3 years 
D) 5 years

Question 13

Which teeth are injured most frequently in a child's mouth?

Accepted Answer

A) Mandibular anterior 
B) Mandibular posterior 
C) Maxillary anterior 
D) Maxillary posterior 
A) Mandibular anterior 
B) Mandibular posterior 
C) Maxillary anterior 
D) Maxillary posterior

Question 14

Which item is not used in the pulpotomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Rubber dam 
B) High-speed handpiece 
C) ZOE base 
D) Slow-speed handpiece 
A) Rubber dam 
B) High-speed handpiece 
C) ZOE base 
D) Slow-speed handpiece

Question 15

Parents should be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk,formula,or juice.If a bottle is required at bedtime,it should be filled with water.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are correct. 
B) Both statements are incorrect. 
C) The first statement is correct; the second is incorrect. 
D) The first statement is incorrect; the second is correct. 
A) Both statements are correct. 
B) Both statements are incorrect. 
C) The first statement is correct; the second is incorrect. 
D) The first statement is incorrect; the second is correct.

Question 16

If a child is 10 years old and acts as though he is 8,you are describing his _____ age.

Accepted Answer

A) chronologic 
B) mental 
C) emotional 
D) None of the above is correct. 
A) chronologic 
B) mental 
C) emotional 
D) None of the above is correct.

Question 17

Which type of restoration would be used for full coverage of a primary tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Custom provisional 
B) Acrylic crown 
C) Stainless steel crown 
D) Amalgam core 
A) Custom provisional 
B) Acrylic crown 
C) Stainless steel crown 
D) Amalgam core

Question 18

Which type of restraint should be avoided for children with behavior problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Papoose board 
B) Holding their hand 
C) Sedative drugs 
D) Having the parent physically hold them 
A) Papoose board 
B) Holding their hand 
C) Sedative drugs 
D) Having the parent physically hold them

Question 19

Which of the techniques listed should not be used to alleviate a child's fear of dental treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Permitting the child to participate 
B) Threatening the child 
C) Rewarding for good behavior 
D) Giving the child some control 
A) Permitting the child to participate 
B) Threatening the child 
C) Rewarding for good behavior 
D) Giving the child some control

Question 20

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the design of most pediatric offices?

Accepted Answer

A) They have an open bay concept. 
B) Children are separated in individual operatories. 
C) Computer and video equipment with programs for education and entertainment are widely used. 
D) Quiet rooms are used for children with behavior problems. 
A) They have an open bay concept. 
B) Children are separated in individual operatories. 
C) Computer and video equipment with programs for education and entertainment are widely used. 
D) Quiet rooms are used for children with behavior problems.

Exam 57: Pediatric Dentistry

Which statement is incorrect regarding stainless steel crowns?

What is the term for a tooth that has been completely knocked out of the mouth?

What are the guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist?

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least _____ for most children.

How is mental age determined?

Where is a stainless steel crown contoured?

What appliances are recommended for participants in contact sports?

Traumatic _____ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.

Which of the following are designed to hold open space when a primary tooth has been lost prematurely?

Which information for diagnosis and treatment planning for a pediatric patient would not be necessary?

Which services would not be routinely provided in a pediatric dental office?

Until what age is it easier to have the parent be with the child for examination?

Which teeth are injured most frequently in a child's mouth?

Which item is not used in the pulpotomy procedure?

Parents should be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk,formula,or juice.If a bottle is required at bedtime,it should be filled with water.

If a child is 10 years old and acts as though he is 8,you are describing his _____ age.

Which type of restoration would be used for full coverage of a primary tooth?

Which type of restraint should be avoided for children with behavior problems?

Which of the techniques listed should not be used to alleviate a child's fear of dental treatment?

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the design of most pediatric offices?

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics