Question 1

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.

Accepted Answer

A) Root elevator 
B) Straight elevator 
C) Periosteal elevator 
D) Luxating elevator 
E) Surgical curette 
A) Root elevator 
B) Straight elevator 
C) Periosteal elevator 
D) Luxating elevator 
E) Surgical curette C

Question 3

Name the instrument that grasps tissue or bone fragments.

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Suture needle holder 
D) All of the above 
A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Suture needle holder 
D) All of the above A

Question 4

A mouth gag should not be used with sedated patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Periosteal elevator 
D) Tissue forceps 
E) All of the above 
A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Periosteal elevator 
D) Tissue forceps 
E) All of the above

Question 6

Select the instrument that holds and retracts the tongue or cheek during surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth prop 
B) Mouth gag 
C) Hemostat 
D) Tongue and cheek retractor 
E) All of the above 
A) Mouth prop 
B) Mouth gag 
C) Hemostat 
D) Tongue and cheek retractor 
E) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?

Accepted Answer

A) Is commonly used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups 
B) Is commonly used in the oral photography procedures 
C) None of the above 
A) Is commonly used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups 
B) Is commonly used in the oral photography procedures 
C) None of the above

Question 8

The patient bites down on a _____ to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) mouth gag 
B) tongue and cheek retractor 
C) hemostat 
D) mouth prop 
E) none of the above 
A) mouth gag 
B) tongue and cheek retractor 
C) hemostat 
D) mouth prop 
E) none of the above

Question 9

What is the function of suture scissors?

Accepted Answer

A) To cut the sutures 
B) To slice the sutures 
A) To cut the sutures 
B) To slice the sutures

Question 10

Name the instrument that is always found in a surgical tray setup and that removes debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site.

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Surgical curette (Prichard) 
C) Luxating elevator 
D) Periosteal elevator 
E) Straight elevator 
A) Hemostat 
B) Surgical curette (Prichard) 
C) Luxating elevator 
D) Periosteal elevator 
E) Straight elevator

Question 11

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Tongue and cheek retractor 
C) Scalpel handle 
D) Mouth prop 
E) Periosteal elevator 
A) Hemostat 
B) Tongue and cheek retractor 
C) Scalpel handle 
D) Mouth prop 
E) Periosteal elevator

Question 12

Name the instrument(s) that aids in placing and holding the needle for sutures.

Accepted Answer

A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Suture needle holder 
D) All of the above 
A) Hemostat 
B) Suture scissors 
C) Suture needle holder 
D) All of the above

Question 13

A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A periosteal elevator is used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.

During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.

Name the instrument that grasps tissue or bone fragments.

A mouth gag should not be used with sedated patients.

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

Select the instrument that holds and retracts the tongue or cheek during surgery.

Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?

The patient bites down on a _____ to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure.

What is the function of suture scissors?

Name the instrument that is always found in a surgical tray setup and that removes debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site.

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

Name the instrument(s) that aids in placing and holding the needle for sutures.

A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.

A periosteal elevator is used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups.

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

Dental Dam Instruments

Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Composite Restorative Instruments

Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments

Endodontic Instruments

Hygiene Instruments

Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Orthodontic Instruments

Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments

Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Dental Materials Equipment

Dental Radiography Equipment

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Exam 15: Universal Surgical Instruments

A mouth gag locks the patient's mouth open during a dental procedure.

During a surgical procedure, the dentist uses this instrument to separate the tissue from the tooth or bone and to hold tissue away from the surgical site.

Name the instrument that grasps tissue or bone fragments.

A mouth gag should not be used with sedated patients.

Which instrument has a working end of either serrated or rat tooth tips?

Select the instrument that holds and retracts the tongue or cheek during surgery.

Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?

The patient bites down on a _____ to hold the mouth open during a dental procedure.

What is the function of suture scissors?

Name the instrument that is always found in a surgical tray setup and that removes debris, cysts, and granulation tissue from the surgical site.

Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?

Name the instrument(s) that aids in placing and holding the needle for sutures.

A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.

A periosteal elevator is used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups.

Basic Dental Instruments

Enamel Cutting Instruments

Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components

Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and Dental Unit

Dental Handpieces

Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces

Dental Dam Instruments

Amalgam Restorative Instruments

Composite Restorative Instruments

Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments

Endodontic Instruments

Hygiene Instruments

Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays

Orthodontic Instruments

Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments

Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Dental Materials Equipment

Dental Radiography Equipment

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