Question 1

Which type of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  plastic incise 
B)  thyroid 
C)  pediatric laparotomy 
D)  U-drape 
A)  plastic incise 
B)  thyroid 
C)  pediatric laparotomy 
D)  U-drape

Question 2

The hard palate is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  floor of the mouth 
B)  protrusion of the chin 
C)  roof of the mouth 
D)  separation of the nostrils 
A)  floor of the mouth 
B)  protrusion of the chin 
C)  roof of the mouth 
D)  separation of the nostrils

Question 3

How many craniofacial bones make up the orbit?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  nine 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 4

Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontalis 
B)  platysma 
C)  temporalis 
D)  sternocleidomastoid 
A)  frontalis 
B)  platysma 
C)  temporalis 
D)  sternocleidomastoid

Question 5

A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures to reduce risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  airway fire 
B)  aspiration 
C)  hyperthermia 
D)  obstruction 
A)  airway fire 
B)  aspiration 
C)  hyperthermia 
D)  obstruction

Question 6

Match each term below with its description.
-Thickened ridge of bone that contains the sockets that bear the teeth of the upper and lower jaw

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars 
A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars

Question 7

Which procedure is performed for removal of impacted wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  enucleation 
B)  extraction 
C)  mandibulectomy 
D)  odontectomy 
A)  enucleation 
B)  extraction 
C)  mandibulectomy 
D)  odontectomy

Question 8

Which bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  mandible 
B)  nasal 
C)  vomer 
D)  zygomatic 
A)  mandible 
B)  nasal 
C)  vomer 
D)  zygomatic

Question 9

Which type of nonabsorbable maxillofacial implant used in fracture fixation is lightweight, noncorrosive, and strong?

Accepted Answer

A)  copper 
B)  plastic 
C)  titanium 
D)  tungsten 
A)  copper 
B)  plastic 
C)  titanium 
D)  tungsten

Question 10

Which diameter fixation screw would MOST likely be used for a fracture of the mandible?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 mm 
B)  2.0 mm 
C)  3.0 mm 
D)  4.0 mm 
A)  1.0 mm 
B)  2.0 mm 
C)  3.0 mm 
D)  4.0 mm

Question 11

Match each term below with its description.
-Flat-topped teeth located posteriorly in the jaw, which break up food

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars 
A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars

Question 12

Match each term below with its description.
-Portion of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars 
A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars

Question 13

Match each term below with its description.
-Any degree of irregular contact between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws; includes overbite or underbite

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars 
A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars

Question 14

Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  bicuspids 
B)  cuspids 
C)  incisors 
D)  molars 
A)  bicuspids 
B)  cuspids 
C)  incisors 
D)  molars

Question 15

Match each term below with its description.
-AP projection x-ray that shows the hard palate, nasal septum, orbital floor, and zygoma

Accepted Answer

A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars 
A) Gingiva 
B) Enophthalmos 
C) Panoramic 
D) Pulp 
E) Alveolar process
F)Weider
G)Dentin
H)Caldwell
I)Malocclusion
J)Molars

Question 16

Odontectomy procedures are given a wound classification of Class II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What other role is the surgical technologist often required to fill during oral and maxillofacial procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  anesthesia provider 
B)  assistant 
C)  circulator 
D)  radiology tech 
A)  anesthesia provider 
B)  assistant 
C)  circulator 
D)  radiology tech

Question 18

Which sequence of steps for plate fixation is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drill all holes, place plate, tap, measure with depth gauge, and insert screws. 
B)  Drill all holes, place plate, measure with depth gauge, tap, and insert screws. 
C)  Place plate, drill one hole at a time, tap, measure with depth gauge, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. 
D)  Place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. 
A)  Drill all holes, place plate, tap, measure with depth gauge, and insert screws. 
B)  Drill all holes, place plate, measure with depth gauge, tap, and insert screws. 
C)  Place plate, drill one hole at a time, tap, measure with depth gauge, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. 
D)  Place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes.

Question 19

What is the name of the narrow, double-angle retractor frequently used in oral procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minnesota 
B)  mouth prop 
C)  plastic cheek 
D)  Senn 
A)  Minnesota 
B)  mouth prop 
C)  plastic cheek 
D)  Senn

Question 20

What is the MOST common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  supine with arms on armboards 
B)  supine with arms tucked in at sides 
C)  Trendelenberg with arms on armboards 
D)  Trendelenberg with arms tucked in at sides 
A)  supine with arms on armboards 
B)  supine with arms tucked in at sides 
C)  Trendelenberg with arms on armboards 
D)  Trendelenberg with arms tucked in at sides

Exam 18: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Which type of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures?

The hard palate is the:

How many craniofacial bones make up the orbit?

Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus?

A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures to reduce risk of:

Match each term below with its description. -Thickened ridge of bone that contains the sockets that bear the teeth of the upper and lower jaw

Which procedure is performed for removal of impacted wisdom teeth?

Which bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks?

Which type of nonabsorbable maxillofacial implant used in fracture fixation is lightweight, noncorrosive, and strong?

Which diameter fixation screw would MOST likely be used for a fracture of the mandible?

Match each term below with its description. -Flat-topped teeth located posteriorly in the jaw, which break up food

Match each term below with its description. -Portion of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue

Match each term below with its description. -Any degree of irregular contact between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws; includes overbite or underbite

Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth?

Match each term below with its description. -AP projection x-ray that shows the hard palate, nasal septum, orbital floor, and zygoma

Odontectomy procedures are given a wound classification of Class II.

What other role is the surgical technologist often required to fill during oral and maxillofacial procedures?

Which sequence of steps for plate fixation is CORRECT?

What is the name of the narrow, double-angle retractor frequently used in oral procedures?

What is the MOST common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures?

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