Question 1

A fractured tooth should be color-coded in the patient's chart,in ______,to indicate a condition that requires treatment.

Accepted Answer

red

Question 2

Prophylactic treatment includes:

Accepted Answer

A) replacing missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth. 
B) restoring the function of posterior teeth. 
C) providing thin coverage on facial surfaces. 
D) removing stains and deposits and polishing teeth. 
A) replacing missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth. 
B) restoring the function of posterior teeth. 
C) providing thin coverage on facial surfaces. 
D) removing stains and deposits and polishing teeth. D

Question 3

Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:

Accepted Answer

A) pulp chamber. 
B) apical foramen. 
C) mandibular arch. 
D) pulp cavity. 
A) pulp chamber. 
B) apical foramen. 
C) mandibular arch. 
D) pulp cavity. B

Question 4

OSHA has mandated that scrubs or uniforms worn during dental treatment cannot be worn outside the dental office.The dental assistant is responsible for bringing the contaminated clothing home to have it laundered.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Business office 
B) Consultation area 
C) Staff room 
D) Sterilization area 
A) Business office 
B) Consultation area 
C) Staff room 
D) Sterilization area

Question 6

Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with OSHA regulations.The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an area of potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?

Accepted Answer

A) Category I 
B) Category II 
C) Categories I and II 
D) Category III 
A) Category I 
B) Category II 
C) Categories I and II 
D) Category III

Question 7

Dental decay that has spread from the flat chewing surface of a posterior tooth to the surface that touches the cheek would be charted as:

Accepted Answer

A) bucco-occlusal. 
B) distoincisal. 
C) linguo-occlusal. 
D) mesio-occlusodistal. 
A) bucco-occlusal. 
B) distoincisal. 
C) linguo-occlusal. 
D) mesio-occlusodistal.

Question 8

The lining type of oral mucosa:

Accepted Answer

A) is thick and not easily injured. 
B) covers the cheeks,lips,and soft palate. 
C) is thick and dense. 
D) is attached tightly to the bone. 
A) is thick and not easily injured. 
B) covers the cheeks,lips,and soft palate. 
C) is thick and dense. 
D) is attached tightly to the bone.

Question 9

Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) Primary dentition 
B) Permanent dentition 
C) Mixed dentition 
D) Amalgamation dentition 
A) Primary dentition 
B) Permanent dentition 
C) Mixed dentition 
D) Amalgamation dentition

Question 10

In which of the following rooms (or areas)are contaminated instruments cleaned,packaged,and prepared for reuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Treatment room 
B) Dark room 
C) Laboratory area 
D) Sterilization area 
A) Treatment room 
B) Dark room 
C) Laboratory area 
D) Sterilization area

Question 11

The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Universal Numbering System. 
B) ISO Numbering System. 
C) FDI Numbering System. 
D) Palmer System. 
A) Universal Numbering System. 
B) ISO Numbering System. 
C) FDI Numbering System. 
D) Palmer System.

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
The beginning of the digestive system
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet

Accepted Answer

The Answer of frenum and cranium and rugae and buccal is...

Question 13

The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal.You know that the dental term for this procedure is:

Accepted Answer

A) surgical extraction. 
B) endodontic treatment. 
C) cast crown restoration. 
D) pontic. 
A) surgical extraction. 
B) endodontic treatment. 
C) cast crown restoration. 
D) pontic.

Question 14

Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease (destruction of bone and tissue)and eventually,tooth loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a restorative procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Fluoride treatment 
B) Cast crown 
C) Amalgam filling 
D) Inlay 
A) Fluoride treatment 
B) Cast crown 
C) Amalgam filling 
D) Inlay

Question 16

The oral mucosa that covers the soft palate is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) lining mucosa 
B) masticatory mucosa 
C) gingival mucosa 
D) both b and c. 
A) lining mucosa 
B) masticatory mucosa 
C) gingival mucosa 
D) both b and c.

Question 17

Compared with traditional dental x-rays,digital technology can reduce the amount of radiation exposure by as much as _______.

Accepted Answer

A) 97% 
B) 90% 
C) 50% 
D) 25% 
A) 97% 
B) 90% 
C) 50% 
D) 25%

Question 18

You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that more teaching is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A) "Tooth decay should be stopped before it reaches the pulp and the condition becomes reversible and the tooth dies." 
B) "The problem can be corrected by removing the decay and replacing it with a filling." 
C) "Tooth decay is caused by bacteria,which need to be treated with antibiotics." 
D) "Tooth decay is a progressive disease that can invade the enamel of the tooth." 
A) "Tooth decay should be stopped before it reaches the pulp and the condition becomes reversible and the tooth dies." 
B) "The problem can be corrected by removing the decay and replacing it with a filling." 
C) "Tooth decay is caused by bacteria,which need to be treated with antibiotics." 
D) "Tooth decay is a progressive disease that can invade the enamel of the tooth."

Question 19

What type of tissue forms the gingivae,hard palate,and dorsum of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A) Masticatory mucosa 
B) Smooth muscle 
C) Palatine raphe 
D) Incisive papilla 
A) Masticatory mucosa 
B) Smooth muscle 
C) Palatine raphe 
D) Incisive papilla

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as they are placed on trays in the "clean area." 
B) Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the patient. 
C) Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as an unfolded patient napkin covers the instruments. 
D) Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the dentist. 
A) Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as they are placed on trays in the "clean area." 
B) Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the patient. 
C) Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as an unfolded patient napkin covers the instruments. 
D) Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the dentist.

A fractured tooth should be color-coded in the patient's chart,in ______,to indicate a condition that requires treatment.

Prophylactic treatment includes:

Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:

OSHA has mandated that scrubs or uniforms worn during dental treatment cannot be worn outside the dental office.The dental assistant is responsible for bringing the contaminated clothing home to have it laundered.

Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?

Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with OSHA regulations.The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an area of potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?

Dental decay that has spread from the flat chewing surface of a posterior tooth to the surface that touches the cheek would be charted as:

The lining type of oral mucosa:

Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?

In which of the following rooms (or areas)are contaminated instruments cleaned,packaged,and prepared for reuse?

The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry is the:

The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal.You know that the dental term for this procedure is:

Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease (destruction of bone and tissue)and eventually,tooth loss.

Which of the following is not a restorative procedure?

The oral mucosa that covers the soft palate is _______.

Compared with traditional dental x-rays,digital technology can reduce the amount of radiation exposure by as much as _______.

You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that more teaching is necessary?

What type of tissue forms the gingivae,hard palate,and dorsum of the tongue?

Which of the following statements is true?

Orientation to the Dental Profession

Communication Skills and Telephone Techniques

Written Correspondence

Patient Relations

Dental Healthcare Team Communications

Computerized Dental Practice

Patient Clinical Records

Information Management

Dental Patient Scheduling

Recall Systems

Inventory Management

Dental Office Equipment

Financial Arrangements and Collection Procedures

Dental Insurance Processing

Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable

Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable

Employment Strategies

Filters

Exam 2: Dental Basics

A fractured tooth should be color-coded in the patient's chart,in ______,to indicate a condition that requires treatment.

Prophylactic treatment includes:

Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:

OSHA has mandated that scrubs or uniforms worn during dental treatment cannot be worn outside the dental office.The dental assistant is responsible for bringing the contaminated clothing home to have it laundered.

Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?

Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with OSHA regulations.The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an area of potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?

Dental decay that has spread from the flat chewing surface of a posterior tooth to the surface that touches the cheek would be charted as:

The lining type of oral mucosa:

Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?

In which of the following rooms (or areas)are contaminated instruments cleaned,packaged,and prepared for reuse?

The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry is the:

The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal.You know that the dental term for this procedure is:

Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease (destruction of bone and tissue)and eventually,tooth loss.

Which of the following is not a restorative procedure?

The oral mucosa that covers the soft palate is _______.

Compared with traditional dental x-rays,digital technology can reduce the amount of radiation exposure by as much as _______.

You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that more teaching is necessary?

What type of tissue forms the gingivae,hard palate,and dorsum of the tongue?

Which of the following statements is true?

Orientation to the Dental Profession

Communication Skills and Telephone Techniques

Written Correspondence

Patient Relations

Dental Healthcare Team Communications

Computerized Dental Practice

Patient Clinical Records

Information Management

Dental Patient Scheduling

Recall Systems

Inventory Management

Dental Office Equipment

Financial Arrangements and Collection Procedures

Dental Insurance Processing

Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Payable

Bookkeeping Procedures: Accounts Receivable

Employment Strategies

Filters