Question 1

The 5 x 5 dental dam is used for which of the following procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endodontics 
B)  Anterior on adults 
C)  Children 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Endodontics 
B)  Anterior on adults 
C)  Children 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above C

Question 2

Any time the operator passes an instrument or material back to the assistant with blood on the working end, the assistant should have a gauze ready to place over the working end as the instrument is received.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm 
A)  pen 
B)  modified 
C)  palm-thumb 
D)  palm D

Question 4

What allows dentists to know instrument exchange has taken place?

Accepted Answer

A)  They will stop and look in their hands. 
B)  They will feel the instruments in their hands. 
C)  The assistants will tell them. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  They will stop and look in their hands. 
B)  They will feel the instruments in their hands. 
C)  The assistants will tell them. 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Points
Jaws
Forceps holes
Bow

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Dam forceps attach to the clamp and is...

Question 6

Modifications are required of both the assistant and the operator when transferring scissors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With pen grasp instruments, the assistant will pick up the instrument from the tray near the end closest to the assistant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the instrument is picked up from the tray by the assistant, it is picked up ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  near the working end 
B)  by the end opposite from the working end 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  near the working end 
B)  by the end opposite from the working end 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 9

The holes punched forward are about ____ mm apart.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  1.5 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  1 
B)  1.5 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 10

Vaseline is used to lubricate the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  underside of the dental dam material 
B)  patient's lips 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  underside of the dental dam material 
B)  patient's lips 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 11

To increase the field of vision in the oral cavity, which of the following tissues can be retracted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tongue 
B)  Cheeks 
C)  Lips 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Tongue 
B)  Cheeks 
C)  Lips 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Class V restoration placement
Malpositioned teeth
Bridgework placement

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Punches are made for the abutment teeth is...

Question 13

Rubber dam hole punch placement for the child patient is  ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same as for an adult 
B)  closer together than for an adult 
C)  one hole 
D)  full arch 
A)  the same as for an adult 
B)  closer together than for an adult 
C)  one hole 
D)  full arch

Question 14

Which grasp is used when using the HVE for the posterior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modified pen 
B)  Pen 
C)  Thumb-to-nose 
D)  Either a or b 
A)  Modified pen 
B)  Pen 
C)  Thumb-to-nose 
D)  Either a or b

Question 15

The retrieval of an instrument is done by the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  left hand 
B)  little finger 
C)  right hand 
D)  both a and b 
A)  left hand 
B)  little finger 
C)  right hand 
D)  both a and b

Question 16

The tooth that the dental dam clamp is placed on is called the anchor tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ________ grasp is used with the evacuator tip when working on the anterior maxillary.

Accepted Answer

A)  pen 
B)  reverse-pen 
C)  thumb-to-nose 
D)  all of the above 
A)  pen 
B)  reverse-pen 
C)  thumb-to-nose 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

The __________ clamp has extra projections for better retraction.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical 
B)  winged 
C)  wingless 
D)  both a and c 
A)  cervical 
B)  winged 
C)  wingless 
D)  both a and c

Question 19

When assisting a left-handed operator, the assistant will hold the evacuator (HVE) in his or her right hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The edge of the dental dam material is inverted to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keep moisture from leaking from the hole 
B)  make it look more attractive 
C)  help keep the dental dam material in place 
D)  none of the above 
A)  keep moisture from leaking from the hole 
B)  make it look more attractive 
C)  help keep the dental dam material in place 
D)  none of the above

Exam 19: Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

The 5 x 5 dental dam is used for which of the following procedures?

Any time the operator passes an instrument or material back to the assistant with blood on the working end, the assistant should have a gauze ready to place over the working end as the instrument is received.

The instrument grasp shown above is the ________ grasp.

What allows dentists to know instrument exchange has taken place?

Modifications are required of both the assistant and the operator when transferring scissors.

With pen grasp instruments, the assistant will pick up the instrument from the tray near the end closest to the assistant.

When the instrument is picked up from the tray by the assistant, it is picked up ____________.

The holes punched forward are about ____ mm apart.

Vaseline is used to lubricate the ____________.

To increase the field of vision in the oral cavity, which of the following tissues can be retracted?

Rubber dam hole punch placement for the child patient is ____________.

Which grasp is used when using the HVE for the posterior?

The retrieval of an instrument is done by the ____________.

The tooth that the dental dam clamp is placed on is called the anchor tooth.

The ________ grasp is used with the evacuator tip when working on the anterior maxillary.

The __________ clamp has extra projections for better retraction.

When assisting a left-handed operator, the assistant will hold the evacuator (HVE) in his or her right hand.

The edge of the dental dam material is inverted to ____________.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

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