Question 1

Identify the instrument in the photo.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cryers elevator 
B)  Periosteal elevator 
C)  Surgical bone file 
D)  Surgical rongeurs 
A)  Cryers elevator 
B)  Periosteal elevator 
C)  Surgical bone file 
D)  Surgical rongeurs B

Question 2

Which of the following are causes of TMJ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accidents 
B)  Clenching the teeth 
C)  Grinding the teeth 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Accidents 
B)  Clenching the teeth 
C)  Grinding the teeth 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

In regard to a surgical aspirating tip versus the HVE tip, the surgical aspirating tip is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no different in size or shape 
B)  more slender or tapers to a smaller opening 
C)  larger than the HVE tip 
D)  shorter than the HVE tip 
A)  no different in size or shape 
B)  more slender or tapers to a smaller opening 
C)  larger than the HVE tip 
D)  shorter than the HVE tip B

Question 4

The oral surgery office is at a(n) __________ level of risk for cross-contamination due to the possibility of contact with blood.

Accepted Answer

A)  equal 
B)  decreased 
C)  increased 
D)  none of the above 
A)  equal 
B)  decreased 
C)  increased 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

The most frequent site for a dry socket to occur is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  maxillary third molars 
B)  maxillary first molars 
C)  any primary tooth socket 
D)  mandibular third molars 
A)  maxillary third molars 
B)  maxillary first molars 
C)  any primary tooth socket 
D)  mandibular third molars

Question 6

Alveolitis usually occurs __________ after surgery.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 days 
B)  3 to 5 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 weeks 
A)  1 to 2 days 
B)  3 to 5 days 
C)  1 week 
D)  2 weeks

Question 7

Usually the patient gives the oral surgeon __________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal 
B)  general 
C)  informed 
D)  signed informed 
A)  verbal 
B)  general 
C)  informed 
D)  signed informed

Question 8

What does it mean to debride the suture site?

Accepted Answer

A)  To cleanse 
B)  To take sutures out 
C)  To count the number of sutures placed 
D)  None of the above 
A)  To cleanse 
B)  To take sutures out 
C)  To count the number of sutures placed 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Suture removal is usually done how long after placement?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 7 hours 
B)  3 days 
C)  5 to 7 days 
D)  10 days 
A)  5 to 7 hours 
B)  3 days 
C)  5 to 7 days 
D)  10 days

Question 10

To luxate means to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  move or dislocate 
B)  suture 
C)  remove the tooth 
D)  debride 
A)  move or dislocate 
B)  suture 
C)  remove the tooth 
D)  debride

Question 11

The instrument of choice to debride the tooth socket is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explorer 
B)  chisel 
C)  elevator 
D)  surgical curette 
A)  explorer 
B)  chisel 
C)  elevator 
D)  surgical curette

Question 12

Irrigation of the joint to treat TMJ disease is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  arthroscopy 
B)  arthrocentesis 
C)  arthroplasty 
D)  articular eminence recontouring 
A)  arthroscopy 
B)  arthrocentesis 
C)  arthroplasty 
D)  articular eminence recontouring

Question 13

A wet tea bag placed over the socket will help the clotting process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When the muscles, bones, and joints of the jaw do not work correctly, which of the following are affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chewing 
B)  Speaking 
C)  Swallowing without discomfort 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chewing 
B)  Speaking 
C)  Swallowing without discomfort 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Bleeding or oozing may occur for the first 12 to 24 hours after oral surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A hinged instrument that is used to trim and shape the alveolar bone after extraction is a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraction forceps 
B)  bone file 
C)  rongeur 
D)  none of the above 
A)  extraction forceps 
B)  bone file 
C)  rongeur 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

The most common sedation used for removal of impacted third molars is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  local anesthetic 
B)  oral sedation 
C)  intravenous IV 
D)  none of the above 
A)  local anesthetic 
B)  oral sedation 
C)  intravenous IV 
D)  none of the above

Question 18

TMJ diagnosis is an important step in the success of treatment. Which of the following diagnostic procedures are included in the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete dental history 
B)  Complete medical history 
C)  Tomography 
D)  Study models 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Complete dental history 
B)  Complete medical history 
C)  Tomography 
D)  Study models 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

Postoperative instructions should be ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  written 
B)  verbally reviewed 
C)  reviewed with the escort of the patient 
D)  all of the above 
A)  written 
B)  verbally reviewed 
C)  reviewed with the escort of the patient 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Which instrument is used to deflect tissue from the surgical site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteal elevator 
B)  Scalpel 
C)  Retractor 
D)  Mouth prop 
A)  Periosteal elevator 
B)  Scalpel 
C)  Retractor 
D)  Mouth prop

Exam 25: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Identify the instrument in the photo.

Which of the following are causes of TMJ?

In regard to a surgical aspirating tip versus the HVE tip, the surgical aspirating tip is ____________.

The oral surgery office is at a(n) __________ level of risk for cross-contamination due to the possibility of contact with blood.

The most frequent site for a dry socket to occur is the ____________.

Alveolitis usually occurs __________ after surgery.

Usually the patient gives the oral surgeon __________ consent.

What does it mean to debride the suture site?

Suture removal is usually done how long after placement?

To luxate means to ____________.

The instrument of choice to debride the tooth socket is the ____________.

Irrigation of the joint to treat TMJ disease is called ____________.

A wet tea bag placed over the socket will help the clotting process.

When the muscles, bones, and joints of the jaw do not work correctly, which of the following are affected?

Bleeding or oozing may occur for the first 12 to 24 hours after oral surgery.

A hinged instrument that is used to trim and shape the alveolar bone after extraction is a(n) ____________.

The most common sedation used for removal of impacted third molars is ____________.

TMJ diagnosis is an important step in the success of treatment. Which of the following diagnostic procedures are included in the diagnosis?

Postoperative instructions should be ____________.

Which instrument is used to deflect tissue from the surgical site?

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

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

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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