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1
Ethics deal with:
A. Moral Conduct
D. A and C
B. Legal Issues
C. Right and Wrong
2
Critical Instruments include instruments that:
Come in contact with bone or tissue
Come in contact with mucous membrane but not bone or tissue
3
A bridge is described by the number of units involved.
True
False
4
The most common emergency that may occur in a dental office is:
Syncope
Neither
Cardiac Arrest
Both
5
Which is NOT a component of a financial record?
Ledger Card
Insurance Info
Health History
Payment Plans
6
When taking temperature under the tongue, the thermometer is placed for:
1 minute
2 minutes
3 minutes
4 minutes
7
Gingival retraction cord is left in place around the tooth for a maximum of:
6-8 mins
2-4 mins
5-7 mins
1-2 mins
8
The nucleus of the cell contains the:
DNA and RNA
Protein
Cytoplasm
Organelles
9
If restoring tooth 7.5 with a SS crown you would be working on which of the following:
LL second bicuspid
LR second molar
UL first molar
LL second molar
10
The scientific study of the shape and structure of the human body is:
Biology
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
11
The letter V would indicate which of the following?
Lingual
Buccal
Palatal
Distal
12
Which of the following may occur if excess cement isn't removed from the margin after placement
Fracture of cervical margin of the preparation
Lateral movement of adjacent tooth
Increased risk of gingival caries
Inflammation of gingival margin
13
The procedure is 34MOD, 36MOD, 37B. This would require:
2 matrix bands and 4 wedges
3 matrix bands and 4 wedges
3 matrix bands and 2 wedges
2 matrix bands and 2 wedges
14
Professionalism is important:
B. When communicating with other dental team members
D. A and B
A. When showing patience and compassion toward all patients
C. Only when talking to the Dentist
15
Which of the following allows for the positioning of the tubehead?
Extention Arm
PID
All of the above
Cathode
16
Latex exam gloves:
B. are not sterile
A. are sterile
C. serve only to protect the wearer
D. B and C
17
A post and core procedure is performed:
only on vital teeth
only on non-vital teeth
only on anterior teeth
on vital or non-vital teeth
18
When mixing alginate:
Water is added to powder
Powder is added to water
19
After all external material has been removed the acquired pellicle forms:
Within 1 hour
Within minutes
Within 12 hours
Within 2 days
20
Which instrument is used for the removal of gross fragments of pulp and vital pulp?
File
Broach
Reamer
Lentulo Spiral
21
A large air bubble in a local anesthetic cartridge is a sign the solution has:
been frozen
been contaminated
been exposed to sunlight
been sterilized
22
Local anesthetic must be administered to prepare abutment teeth for a partial denture.
True
False
23
Varnish is placed:
Over a liner
Under a liner
24
What is the preservative in developing solution?
Sodium Bircarbonate
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Sulfites
Potassium Bromide
25
Patients with _______ should be given short appointments.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rickets
Latex allergies
Heart murmur
26
Characteristics of down syndrome children may include:
Delayed eruption of primary teeth
All of the above
Periodontal problems as a result of malaligned teeth
Teeth that are small and pegged shape
27
A body standing erect, feet together, arms hanging at sides with palms facing forward is:
in Anatomical position
in Autopsy position
in Resting position
28
Tooth brushing method rec'd for patients with deep periodontal pockets and ging. inflammation
Bass
Modified Stillman
Charters
Fones
29
Developer has a basic PH.
False
True
30
How many systems does the body have?
5
12
8
10
31
Which is NOT an organ of the circulatory system?
Lung
Heart
Blood
Artery
32
The 2 major body cavities are:
Cranial and Ventral
Thoracic and Ventral
Thoracic and Dorsal
Dorsal and Ventral
33
Which are bacterial shapes?
Streptoccoci
All of the above
Staphyloccoci
Spirochetes
34
The letters TEAM stand for:
Treat Everyone As Members
Treat Everyone As Mentors
Together Everyone Accomplishes More
Take Everything As Money
35
Your patient has indicated they are allergic to penicillin. The dentist would prescribe:
Tetracycline
Amoxicillin
Erythromycin
36
Which of the following is considered a Noble metal?
All of the above
Gold and Platinum
Palladium and Platinum
Gold and Palladium
37
Opening of the mouth is accomplished by contraction of which muscle?
Mylohyoid
Digastrics
Geniohyoids
External Pterygoids
38
Symptoms that are often severe and short duration are considered:
Acute
Latent
Chronic
39
Which sterilizer does NOT cause corrosion of the instruments?
Chemiclave
Steam Autoclave
Dry Heat
40
The term used for total destruction of all microbial life including spores is:
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitation
41
The process in which a resin material is changed from a pliable to hardened state is known as:
Self-curing
Polymerization
Light curing
Auto-curing
42
How many surgical procedures are usually required to place an endosteal implant?
One
Two
Four
Three
43
In Alberta is it legal for an RDA to adjust the occlusion of a provisional restoration.
True
False
44
How many systems does the body have?
10
8
12
5
45
____ is the cause of gingival inflammation and most other forms of perio disease.
Caries
Calculus
Plaque
All of the above
46
Which of the following should be disposed of in a sharps container?
C. Used amalgam capsules
D. A and B
A. Orthodontic Wires
B. Scalpel blades
47
Which is use to provide tactile info about the rough/smooth feel of a tooth during a perio exam
Scaler
Explorer
Curette
Probe
48
Glass ionomer can be used as a permanent:
Class I restoration
Class V restoration
Class II restoration
Class IV restoration
49
The coronoid process belongs to which bone in the head?
Sphenoid
Mandible
Occipital
Maxillary
50
Through the use of fixed appliances, a tooth can be moved in:
4 directions
6 directions
3 directions
5 directions
51
Copal varnish can be placed under amalgam restorations.
True
False
52
Maxillary first bicuspids typically have how many roots?
2
3
1
4
53
A horizontal plane divides the body into:
Dorsal and Ventral
Medial and Lateral
Superior and Inferior
None of the above
54
The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek is:
Ethmoid bone
Zygomatic bone
Sphenoid bone
Maxillary bone
55
The submandibular gland carries saliva to the oral cavity via:
None of the above
Stensen's Duct
Bartholin's Duct
Wharton's Duct
56
How does a Dental Assistant become certified as an RDA?
Graduate from a dental program
Work for 2 years in a dental office
Pass the NDEAB
57
Personal ethics are learned from:
Parents
Religion
Teachers
All of the above
58
Composites which contain the largest filler particles and provide the greatest strength are:
Hybrid
Microfilled
Midfilled
Macrofilled
59
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 major microorganisms
Virus
Fungi
Protozoa
Pathogens
60
Which is used to prevent or arrest the growth of microorganisms on living tissue:
Disinfectants
Antiseptics
61
Frankel scale is used to measure the patients:
Mental age
Chronological age
Behaviour
Emotional age
62
The appendicular skeleton includes which of the following?
A. Upper and lower extremities
B. Pelvic Region
Both A and B
C. Torso region
63
Calculus must be present for gingivitis to occur:
True
False
64
If the blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, the result is:
Arteriosclerosis
Myocardial infraction
None of the above
Stroke
65
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?
126
137
143
120
66
The two reference regions of the body are the:
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic
Axial and Appendicular
Dorsal and Ventral
Anterior and Posterior
67
The imaginary lines that divide the body into sections are called:
Units
Planes
Divisions
Fields
68
Normal adult pulse is:
90-120 bpm
50-80 bpm
60-100 bpm
40-60 bpm
69
The nitrous oxide tank is always coloured:
Yellow
Red
Blue
Green
70
One of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to restore esthetic appearance is:
Veneers
Bleaching
Crowns
Composite fillings
71
Which of the following is true of Steam Autoclaves:
121 C, 20 psi, 20-30 minutes
121 C, 15 psi, 20-30 minutes
72
The 2nd phase in mouth opening consists of gliding movement by the condyle and meniscus along ?
Capsular ligament
Articular eminence
Articular disc
Mental protuberance
73
Two retraction cords may be required around a crown prep on tooth 3.7 because:
the gingival tissue is thinner
all of the above
the sulcus may be wider and deeper
the tooth is very large
74
Immunity developed throughout a person's life is:
Inherited Immunity
Acquired Immunity
75
The largest of the 3 salivary glands is the:
Sublingual
Parotid
Submandibular
76
Ortho wax is added to the side of an alginate tray to improve the fit.
False
True
77
Articulation means:
Bones of the face
Bone fracture
Where 2 bones meet
Speech delivery
78
After plaque has been removed it takes _____ to form again:
48 hours
24 hours
30 hours
40 hours
79
A surgical stent is used to _______ :
Stabilize the bone
Help the surgeon place the implant in position
Stabilize the teeth
Hold the sutures in place following surgery
80
The bone that forms that back and base of the cranium is known as the:
Temporal
Frontal
Occipital
Parietal
81
Cells associated with bone formation are known as:
Odontoclasts
Odontoblasts
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
82
A closed sac or pouch lined with epithelium and containing fluid or semisolid material is a:
Cyst
Lesion
Blister
Abcess
83
Basic units of structure in the body are:
Systems
Organs
Cells
Tissues
84
Resto materials applied to teeth while the material can be adapted, carved and finished are:
None of the above
Indirect restorations
Direct restorations
Crowns/bridges
85
A class _____ fracture includes a fracture of the enamel and dentin:
Class 3
Class 4
Class 1
Class 2
86
The proper international code notation for the primary maxillary left central incisor would be:
1-1
B
5-1
6-1
87
Law which deals with patient confidentiality is:
PIIPA
PCA
HIPAA
OSHA
88
______ is the lack of occlusal or incisal contact.
Openbite
Open contact
Crossbite
Overbite
89
How many RPM can the high-speed reach?
450,000
150,000
250,000
350,000
90
Surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as:
Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy
Alveoplasty
Alveolitis
91
p.r.n is the Latin abbreviation for:
By mouth
as necessary
before meals/food
4 times a day
92
The type of implant placed directly into the bone is:
Subperiosteal
Periosteal
Supraperiosteal
Endosteal
93
Hazardous waste examples include:
All of the above
Lead foil from film wrappers
Spent fixer and developer
Scrap amalgam
94
A patient has called the office requesting pre-medication, the office administrator should:
Refer the patient to the dentist
Advise the patient to call their family doctor
Fax an rx to the pharmacy
95
When the pancreas does not produce sufficient amount of insulin the result is:
Stomach Ulcers
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
96
Which would not be necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning for a pediatric patient?
Pocket probing
Disclose for plaque
Clinical Exam
Radiographs
97
Eligibility requirement is defined as:
A way to reduce risk of patients taking advantage of program
A program where insured must attend selected dental offices
Age requirement for insurance to be in affect
98
Calcium Hydroxide is the most frequently used cavity liner because:
All of the above
Protects the pulp from chemical irritation
Stimulates production of reparative or secondary dentin
Compatible with all restorative materials
99
_____ are designed to promote the expansion of an arch.
Activator
Positioner
Retainer
Passive appliance
100
Safelight protocol, you must be ? feet away and the light has no more than ? watts and ? filter
3 feet, 9 watts, red filter
4 feet, 7 watts, red filter
5 feet, 8 watts, orange filter
6 feet, 12 watts, orange filter
101
The outer layer of hard, dense and very strong bone is known as:
Compact bone
Periosteum
Bone marrow
Cancellous bone
102
A sulcus depth of ____ is considered to be a periodontal pocket.
5mm
3mm
4mm
6mm
103
To aid in extraction of a tooth it is ___ in the socket to compress the bone and enlarge socket
Rotated
Aspirated
Elevated
Luxated
104
When cementing a SS crown ______ cement is commonly selected.
ZOE
IRM
Calcium hydroxide
Polycarboxylate
105
The condition knows as "tooth within a tooth" is:
Dens in dente
Fusion
Microdontia
Gemination
106
Which of the following will occlusal trauma generally NOT cause:
Bone destruction
Perio pockets
TMJ pain
Mobility
107
What is the correct way to load a maxillary impression tray?
From the side
Back to front
Front to back
108
The vitamin responsible for blood clotting is:
Vit C
Vit K
Vit B12
Vit D
109
Arteries, Capillaries and Veins are major types of:
Muscle tissue
Blood vessels
Nerve tissue
Blood cells
110
The type of drugs that can be obtained without a written rx are referred to as:
Oral drugs
Patent drugs
Brand name drugs
Local action drugs
111
Dental unit waterlines must be flushed between each patient for:
90 seconds
30 seconds
60 seconds
112
All tables of benefits are the same for each insurance plan.
True
False
113
The drug of choice for the treatment of epilepsy is:
none of the above
Antihistamines
Antibiotics
Analgesics
114
A deficiency of Vitamin C may result in:
Scurvy
Rickets
Angina
Anemia
115
A small prep is made at the apex and is sealed with a filling material during a _____ procedure
Pulpectomy
Root amputation
Pulpotomy
Retrograde
116
Advantages of Glass Ionomer include which of the following?
B. Release of Fluoride after final setting
A. Ability to bind chemically to teeth
D. A and B only
C. Has a long shelf life
117
Etched enamel should appear glossy.
False
True
118
A short acting local anesthetic lasts:
3 hours
30 minutes
2 hours
1 hour
119
Which impression should be taken first?
Mandibular
Maxillary
120
An ________ is the surgical removal of the apical portion of the root.
Obturation
Hemisection
Apicoectomy
Apical curettage
121
Rubber dam is not suitable for children because:
it's difficult to place
it causes fear
causes gagging
none of the above
122
What is used to provide force for movement and used between the maxillary and mandibular arches
Elastics
Headgear
Ligature wire
Archwire
123
According to Maslow's, it is possible to achieve self-actualization without safety and security
True
False
124
Your patient has a high palatal vault. You can change your technique by?
Altering the horizontal angle
Decreasing the vertical angle
Increasing the vertical angle
125
The shallow groove running down the facial midline from the base of the nose to the upper lip:
Pyterygoid
Nasolabial groove
Nasocanal
Philtrum
126
A day sheet in each treatment room will show:
Procedure to be performed and appointment length
Any serious problems related to payment or no show history
Number of visits in a series
127
External opening of a canal is called a:
Meatus
Tubercle
Process
Joint
128
Scientific study of the shape and structure of the human body is:
Psychology
Biology
Anatomy
Physiology
129
Intermediate level disinfectants kill:
D. Only B and C
A. Spores
C. Some bacteria and viruses
B. Tuberculosis
130
Leukoplakia is a term that means:
Linear patch
White patch
Rough patch
Red patch