Question 1

What part of the dental dam clamp encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp?

Accepted Answer

A) Jaws 
B) Bow 
C) Wings 
D) Forceps holes 
A) Jaws 
B) Bow 
C) Wings 
D) Forceps holes

Question 2

The dental assistant grasps the evacuator in the _____ hand when assisting a right-handed dentist.

Accepted Answer

A) right 
B) left 
C) either a or b 
A) right 
B) left 
C) either a or b

Question 3

What piece of dental dam equipment stabilizes and stretches the dam away from the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Clamp 
B) Bow 
C) Punch 
D) Frame 
A) Clamp 
B) Bow 
C) Punch 
D) Frame

Question 4

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. 
A) ligature. 
B) bow. 
C) jaws. 
D) none of the above.

Question 5

When holes are punched in the dental dam,they are spaced _____ mm between the edges of the holes.

Accepted Answer

A) 2.0 to 2.5 
B) 3.0 to 3.5 
C) 3.5 to 4.0 
D) none of the above 
A) 2.0 to 2.5 
B) 3.0 to 3.5 
C) 3.5 to 4.0 
D) none of the above

Question 6

Which is(are) used most throughout a restorative dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Saliva ejector 
B) High-volume evacuator 
C) Spittoon 
D) Both a and b 
A) Saliva ejector 
B) High-volume evacuator 
C) Spittoon 
D) Both a and b

Question 7

The purpose of a limited-area rinsing of the patient's oral cavity is to:

Accepted Answer

A) frequently remove debris as it accumulates during a procedure. 
B) rinse the patient's entire mouth when it needs refreshing. 
C) rinse after the dental prophylaxis. 
D) provide fresh breath. 
A) frequently remove debris as it accumulates during a procedure. 
B) rinse the patient's entire mouth when it needs refreshing. 
C) rinse after the dental prophylaxis. 
D) provide fresh breath.

Question 8

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 9

A cotton roll holder is designed to hold multiple cotton rolls in a more secure manner for the _____ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A) mandibular 
B) maxillary 
C) both a and b 
A) mandibular 
B) maxillary 
C) both a and b

Question 10

Which of the following is not an indication for using the saliva ejector?

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 11

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 located towards the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The evacuation system hoses should be flushed _____ with an antimicrobial solution.

Accepted Answer

A) weekly 
B) daily 
C) monthly 
D) every other day 
A) weekly 
B) daily 
C) monthly 
D) every other day

Question 13

Which of the following is not an advantage of using cotton rolls for isolation?

Accepted Answer

A) Easy application 
B) Limited retraction 
C) No additional equipment 
D) Flexible for easy adaptability to areas of the mouth 
A) Easy application 
B) Limited retraction 
C) No additional equipment 
D) Flexible for easy adaptability to areas of the mouth

Question 14

A dry-angle isolator is a triangular absorbent pad that is placed on the _____ to block the flow of saliva and to protect the tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) floor of the mouth under the tongue 
B) hard palate 
C) buccal mucosa over the Stensen's duct 
D) tongue 
A) floor of the mouth under the tongue 
B) hard palate 
C) buccal mucosa over the Stensen's duct 
D) tongue

Question 15

Maintenance of the evacuation system should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Flush the hoses at the end of the day with antimicrobial solution. 
B) Check disposable traps weekly, replace if needed. 
C) Open saliva ejector hoses, clean or replace screens. 
D) All of the above should be included. 
A) Flush the hoses at the end of the day with antimicrobial solution. 
B) Check disposable traps weekly, replace if needed. 
C) Open saliva ejector hoses, clean or replace screens. 
D) All of the above should be included.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The _____ is not strong enough to remove solid debris from the mouth.

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 19

The HVE has three main purposes: 1) retract tongue and cheek; 2) keep mouth free of saliva,blood,debris,and water; and 3) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce the bacterial aerosol spray caused by the high-speed handpiece 
B) keep the patient's mouth fresh 
C) keep oral tissues from dehydrating 
D) none of the above 
A) reduce the bacterial aerosol spray caused by the high-speed handpiece 
B) keep the patient's mouth fresh 
C) keep oral tissues from dehydrating 
D) none of the above

Question 20

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.

Exam 36: Moisture Control

What part of the dental dam clamp encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp?

The dental assistant grasps the evacuator in the _____ hand when assisting a right-handed dentist.

What piece of dental dam equipment stabilizes and stretches the dam away from the tooth?

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

When holes are punched in the dental dam,they are spaced _____ mm between the edges of the holes.

Which is(are) used most throughout a restorative dental procedure?

The purpose of a limited-area rinsing of the patient's oral cavity is to:

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

A cotton roll holder is designed to hold multiple cotton rolls in a more secure manner for the _____ quadrant.

Which of the following is not an indication for using the saliva ejector?

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 located towards the:

The evacuation system hoses should be flushed _____ with an antimicrobial solution.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using cotton rolls for isolation?

A dry-angle isolator is a triangular absorbent pad that is placed on the _____ to block the flow of saliva and to protect the tissues.

Maintenance of the evacuation system should include which of the following?

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

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

The _____ is not strong enough to remove solid debris from the mouth.

The HVE has three main purposes: 1) retract tongue and cheek; 2) keep mouth free of saliva,blood,debris,and water; and 3) _____.

After it is used,an HVE tip is:

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

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

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

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Dental Implants

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

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