Question 1

Patients who require hospitalization for dental treatment include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  trauma victims 
B)  only patients with excellent hospitalization insurance 
C)  patients who require extensive surgical procedures 
D)  both a and c 
A)  trauma victims 
B)  only patients with excellent hospitalization insurance 
C)  patients who require extensive surgical procedures 
D)  both a and c

Question 2

Forceps designed to remove the tooth from the socket are the ____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Only with hospital authorization can patients who have less complicated oral surgeries have them performed in the oral surgeon's office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The oral surgery office is at a higher risk of cross-contamination because of the increased possibility of blood contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is called a "smear biopsy"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incisional 
B)  Excisional 
C)  Exfoliative cytology 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Incisional 
B)  Excisional 
C)  Exfoliative cytology 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Three-dimensional imaging has improved the diagnosis and treatments in orofacial trauma cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Place the steps of a routine extraction in order.
1) Postoperative instructions
2) Use of a straight elevator
3) Debridement of the socket
4) Use of extraction forceps
5) Anesthesia

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 2, 4, 3, 1 
B)  5, 3, 2, 4, 1 
C)  5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
D)  5, 2, 3, 4, 1 
A)  5, 2, 4, 3, 1 
B)  5, 3, 2, 4, 1 
C)  5, 4, 3, 2, 1 
D)  5, 2, 3, 4, 1

Question 8

If dentists wanted to loosen a tooth or remove root fragments, they would ask for a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraction forceps 
B)  oeriosteal elevator 
C)  elevator 
D)  root tip pick 
A)  extraction forceps 
B)  oeriosteal elevator 
C)  elevator 
D)  root tip pick

Question 9

Which of the following crackling sounds signals a sign/symptom of TMJ disease/disorder/dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tinnitus 
B)  Crepitus 
C)  Trismus 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Tinnitus 
B)  Crepitus 
C)  Trismus 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

The dry socket is packed with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 x 2 gauze 
B)  absorbent paper points 
C)  iodoform gauze 
D)  none of the above 
A)  2 x 2 gauze 
B)  absorbent paper points 
C)  iodoform gauze 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

Alveolitis, or dry socket, is the most common complication following an extraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When deciding whether the forceps are to be used on a maxillary or mandibular tooth, check the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  curve of the shank 
B)  number of the forceps 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  curve of the shank 
B)  number of the forceps 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 13

After the tooth has been removed from the socket, it is examined for ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  broken restorations 
B)  fractured root tips 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  broken restorations 
B)  fractured root tips 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 14

How soon after a biopsy is the patient rescheduled for an appointment to return to the office for results of the biopsy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Place the steps of suture removal in order.
1) Count the sutures removed
2) Gently lift the suture away from the tissue
3) Cut the thread below the knot close to the tissue
4) Remove the suture
5) Debride the suture site

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 5, 3, 2, 4 
C)  5, 2, 3, 4, 1 
D)  2, 3, 5, 4, 1 
A)  5, 1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 5, 3, 2, 4 
C)  5, 2, 3, 4, 1 
D)  2, 3, 5, 4, 1

Question 16

For surgical procedures, scalpels can be available as disposable scalpels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which instrument is used to extract tissue, remove small root tips, clamp off blood vessels, and grasp loose objects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouth gag 
B)  Retractor 
C)  Hemostat 
D)  Needle holder 
A)  Mouth gag 
B)  Retractor 
C)  Hemostat 
D)  Needle holder

Question 18

Oral surgeons can perform surgical procedures in a hospital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

After surgery, the patient is asked to refrain from:
1) brushing and flossing the teeth
2) rinsing the mouth
3) sleeping with the head elevated
4) sucking on a straw or smoking
5) spitting

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  1, 3 
C)  2, 4, 5 
D)  1, 2, 3 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  1, 3 
C)  2, 4, 5 
D)  1, 2, 3

Question 20

To smooth the edges of the alveolar bone after the tooth has been extracted, a __________ is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  bone file 
B)  rongeur 
C)  surgical chisel and mallet 
D)  none of the above 
A)  bone file 
B)  rongeur 
C)  surgical chisel and mallet 
D)  none of the above

Exam 25: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Patients who require hospitalization for dental treatment include ____________.

Forceps designed to remove the tooth from the socket are the ____________.

Only with hospital authorization can patients who have less complicated oral surgeries have them performed in the oral surgeon's office.

The oral surgery office is at a higher risk of cross-contamination because of the increased possibility of blood contact.

Which of the following is called a "smear biopsy"?

Three-dimensional imaging has improved the diagnosis and treatments in orofacial trauma cases.

Place the steps of a routine extraction in order. 1) Postoperative instructions 2) Use of a straight elevator 3) Debridement of the socket 4) Use of extraction forceps 5) Anesthesia

If dentists wanted to loosen a tooth or remove root fragments, they would ask for a(n) ____________.

Which of the following crackling sounds signals a sign/symptom of TMJ disease/disorder/dysfunction?

The dry socket is packed with ____________.

Alveolitis, or dry socket, is the most common complication following an extraction.

When deciding whether the forceps are to be used on a maxillary or mandibular tooth, check the ____________.

After the tooth has been removed from the socket, it is examined for ____________.

How soon after a biopsy is the patient rescheduled for an appointment to return to the office for results of the biopsy?

Place the steps of suture removal in order. 1) Count the sutures removed 2) Gently lift the suture away from the tissue 3) Cut the thread below the knot close to the tissue 4) Remove the suture 5) Debride the suture site

For surgical procedures, scalpels can be available as disposable scalpels.

Which instrument is used to extract tissue, remove small root tips, clamp off blood vessels, and grasp loose objects?

Oral surgeons can perform surgical procedures in a hospital.

After surgery, the patient is asked to refrain from: 1) brushing and flossing the teeth 2) rinsing the mouth 3) sleeping with the head elevated 4) sucking on a straw or smoking 5) spitting

To smooth the edges of the alveolar bone after the tooth has been extracted, a __________ is used.

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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