Question 1

The curette is used during treatment of an impacted third molar to accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  debride the socket 
B)  remove the follicle 
C)  remove the sac of thickened membrane 
D)  all of the above 
A)  debride the socket 
B)  remove the follicle 
C)  remove the sac of thickened membrane 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Immediately after surgery, __________ is placed on the face over the extraction site.

Accepted Answer

A)  heat 
B)  nothing 
C)  ice 
D)  moist heat 
A)  heat 
B)  nothing 
C)  ice 
D)  moist heat

Question 3

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

Question 4

Surgical scalpels are used and ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sterilized with heat 
B)  disposed of in the biohazard trash 
C)  disposed of in the sharps container 
D)  none of the above 
A)  sterilized with heat 
B)  disposed of in the biohazard trash 
C)  disposed of in the sharps container 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

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

Question 6

Silk sutures are removed ____ days after placement.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  14 
A)  2 
B)  7 
C)  10 
D)  14

Question 7

There are several new devices on the market that improve the ability to find and treat oral cancers and other tissue abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which instrument is used to detach the periosteum from the outer bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevator 
B)  Surgical chisel 
C)  Periosteal elevator 
D)  Surgical curette 
A)  Elevator 
B)  Surgical chisel 
C)  Periosteal elevator 
D)  Surgical curette

Question 9

The failure of a blood clot to form, or when the clot is lost, is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoplasty 
B)  alveolitis 
C)  dry socket 
D)  either a or c 
A)  alveoplasty 
B)  alveolitis 
C)  dry socket 
D)  either a or c

Question 10

The best way to control bleeding is by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sutures 
B)  lying down 
C)  pressure 
D)  elevating the head 
A)  sutures 
B)  lying down 
C)  pressure 
D)  elevating the head

Exam 25: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

The curette is used during treatment of an impacted third molar to accomplish which of the following?

Immediately after surgery, __________ is placed on the face over the extraction site.

Identify the instrument in the photo.

Surgical scalpels are used and ____________.

Identify the instrument in the photo.

Silk sutures are removed ____ days after placement.

There are several new devices on the market that improve the ability to find and treat oral cancers and other tissue abnormalities.

Which instrument is used to detach the periosteum from the outer bone?

The failure of a blood clot to form, or when the clot is lost, is called ____________.

The best way to control bleeding is by ____________.

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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