CDA REVIEW #1

The set up for a pit & fissure sealant procedure must include

A fistula is

Preventative orthodontics include

The Greek prefix “ortho” means

The condition which refers to the depressed state of the various body functions is called shock

Cephalometry is

Insulin shock is due to

For post operative dental pain the most commonly dispensed drug is

Treatment recommended at the onset of respiratory arrest is

Full coverage of a deciduous molar best indicates use of

Mixed dentition consists of

Removal of purple fibers from a necrotic tooth is done by using

The following condition frequently accompanies an epileptic seizure

A drug that is given to alleviate angina pectoris pain is called

Over packing the autoclave may

The purpose of the periodontium is

A item that must be included on a set up for a study model impression is

Displacement of a rubber dam clamp may be prevented by

Cause of malocclusion may be

Debridement is

During pulpotomy procedures the dental instrument frequently used is

One advantage of using fixed (not removable) orthodontic appliances is

During a root canal irrigation is done with

One result of orthodontic treatment may be

Angles classification of malocclusion is based on

The hepatitis vaccine

The assistants Eye level when seated is below the dentist

An important function of the dental assistant in an orthodontic practice is

Following Perio surgery a common post surgical complication is

The abbreviation q.i.d. Means

A tray set up for crown and bridge cementation includes

Periodontal pockets are eliminated with the __ technique

A person in the state of shock will show the following signs

Instrument used to remove the purple fibers of an abscessed tooth

When checking respiration rate breathing will appear

Direct eye contact with a light curing source by the assistant should be limited to

Rubber dams are used during endodontia to

The term endodontist refers to a person who limits their practice to

A bleeding victim will show no harmful effect with the loss __ blood

Anaphylactic shock is

A function of the bridge is to

The assistant gently applies pressure to a patient’s arm during the local anesthetic injection

The medication being taken by the patient that could create the most serious issues during oral surgery is

A chemical bond is formed between the tooth surface in the cement during the setting process when using

An indication that a patient requires CPR is

Alcohol is not an acceptable disinfecting solution because

The first step in a primary survey of an unconscious patient is

An Alginet impression taken on a child patient should be

To achieve proper adaptation of matrix band materials it is necessary to

An instrument used to cut and remove the carious dentin of a tooth

Periodontics is defined as limited to the treatment of

The average adult will have normal body temperature reading of __ when using a glass thermometer

For diagnosis and treatment planning a root canal therapy it is necessary to have

Prognathic is

The normal respiration range for an adult is

In most dental offices of patient’s pulse is obtained from the pressure point at which artery

After the extraction of the tooth the patient is instructed to

Exfoliation of a primary tooth occurs by

Placement of the high velocity evacuator tip is determined by

If a patient faints the correct procedure for the assistant to do is

Periodontosis is

When a patient has an a Kerlick or gold crown lodged in his or her throat the first thing you should do is

A patient scheduled for surgery using local anesthetic is cautioned against using __ before survey

An antidote is a

The dentist established the working length at the root tip during root canal therapy by

A patient walking to the treatment room suddenly collapses, there’s no pulse or breathing you should

Apicoectomy is a surgical procedure involving radical removal of the

The appliance used to maintain the space of a second primary molar is

To protect the eyes from foreign objects such as amalgam pieces, you should

A preventative measure which the assistant can do for the patient who is in an epileptic seizure is

Surgical patient experiencing a post operative upset stomach should

An anesthetic carpule is considered “safe” to use if the

Biopsy is

The arch wire is located on which surface(s)

Topical anesthetic is effective on

Knowledge of the patients dental & medical health history may affect

Once orthodontic treatment is finished this appliances used to stabilize teeth

The hepatitis B vaccine should be administered

Epinephrine impregnated cord is used to

A technique to attach buccal tubes to molar bands is

Orthodontic treatment frequently requires extraction of

The substance produced by the body in response to hepatitis B vaccine is

A class II cavity involves __ tooth surfaces

To construct a mouth guard the dental assistant must

The first aid treatment in an emergency is

With abdominal thrusts what part of the fist is placed against the patient

Determining the condition of the pulp of the tooth is done by

An instrument included in the set up for periodontal surgery is

When taking the blood pressure on the adult male the normal range of systolic will fall between

A mounting device used to hold abrasive disc’s in the handpiece is a

After topical application of fluoride a patient is told not to eat, drink, or rinse the mouth for__ minutes

The etiology pertaining to orthodontics is the science of finding the cause of

Cervical anchorage (headgear) is an

The dental assistant giving post operative surgical instructions should include information about

Result of malocclusion may be

When taking an oral temperature using a glass thermometer the thermometer is left in the patient’s mouth for

In one rescuer CPR, The rate of compressions to breaths are

Syncope refers to a lack of blood to the brain

Attachment of anterior plastic brackets directly to the teeth is done by

Topical anesthetic application is done by