Question 1

Posterior teeth are the most commonly fractured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The examination of a child is different from that of an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The oral habit of thumb sucking can lead to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abnormal muscle function 
B)  Distorted growth of the jaw 
C)  Malocclusion 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Abnormal muscle function 
B)  Distorted growth of the jaw 
C)  Malocclusion 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

General anesthesia is never an option for dental patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dental burs used for pediatric patients differ in the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  size of the head 
B)  type 
C)  length of the shank 
D)  no difference 
A)  size of the head 
B)  type 
C)  length of the shank 
D)  no difference

Question 6

Usually a dentist will not begin some form of treatment for thumb sucking until age _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  none of the above 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  10 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

One of the methods to keep the area dry and reduce the flow of saliva is the use of Dri-Angles®.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pediatric dentistry usually treats children from ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 12 
B)  birth to 12 
C)  birth to 18 
D)  birth to 21 
A)  2 to 12 
B)  birth to 12 
C)  birth to 18 
D)  birth to 21

Question 9

During transport to the dental office, an avulsed tooth should be kept in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  saline solution 
C)  water 
D)  any of the above 
A)  milk 
B)  saline solution 
C)  water 
D)  any of the above

Question 10

Which behavior management technique(s) reduce(s) the child's anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  conscious sedation 
B)  nitrous oxide 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  conscious sedation 
B)  nitrous oxide 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 11

Fear based on the child's experiences is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  terminal 
D)  none of the above 
A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  terminal 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Fluoride varnish is painted on the surfaces of the teeth after they are isolated and dried.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fear based on something that was said to the child is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  terminal 
D)  none of the above 
A)  subjective 
B)  objective 
C)  terminal 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Spot-welded matrix bands are custom-made bands used for Class _____ restorations.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  V 
C)  II 
D)  VI 
A)  I 
B)  V 
C)  II 
D)  VI

Question 15

Leaving a thin layer of sound or carious dentin with no evidence of pulp exposure is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect pulp treatment 
B)  direct pulp treatment 
C)  pulpotomy 
D)  none of the above 
A)  indirect pulp treatment 
B)  direct pulp treatment 
C)  pulpotomy 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Before replacement of the avulsed tooth, the blood clot in the socket is removed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ occurs when the teeth are forcibly driven into the alveolus so that only a portion of the crown is visible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avulsion 
B)  Displacement 
C)  Traumatic intrusion 
D)  Ankylosis 
A)  Avulsion 
B)  Displacement 
C)  Traumatic intrusion 
D)  Ankylosis

Question 18

In selecting the proper size of a stainless steel crown, what must fit without cutting away any of the steel crown?

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  mesial 
C)  distal 
D)  both b and c 
A)  height 
B)  mesial 
C)  distal 
D)  both b and c

Question 19

Preventive procedures for pediatric patients is an ultimate concern. This type of polishing is performed with a rubber cup and can remove plaque and some stains.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronal 
B)  Amalgam 
C)  Composite 
D)  Gold 
A)  Coronal 
B)  Amalgam 
C)  Composite 
D)  Gold

Question 20

Some dental practices may use the presence of parents as a way to help control behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Pediatric Dentistry

Posterior teeth are the most commonly fractured.

The examination of a child is different from that of an adult.

The oral habit of thumb sucking can lead to which of the following?

General anesthesia is never an option for dental patients.

Dental burs used for pediatric patients differ in the ____________.

Usually a dentist will not begin some form of treatment for thumb sucking until age _____.

One of the methods to keep the area dry and reduce the flow of saliva is the use of Dri-Angles®.

Pediatric dentistry usually treats children from ________ years.

During transport to the dental office, an avulsed tooth should be kept in ____________.

Which behavior management technique(s) reduce(s) the child's anxiety?

Fear based on the child's experiences is ____________.

Fluoride varnish is painted on the surfaces of the teeth after they are isolated and dried.

Fear based on something that was said to the child is ____________.

Spot-welded matrix bands are custom-made bands used for Class _____ restorations.

Leaving a thin layer of sound or carious dentin with no evidence of pulp exposure is ____________.

Before replacement of the avulsed tooth, the blood clot in the socket is removed.

__________ occurs when the teeth are forcibly driven into the alveolus so that only a portion of the crown is visible.

In selecting the proper size of a stainless steel crown, what must fit without cutting away any of the steel crown?

Preventive procedures for pediatric patients is an ultimate concern. This type of polishing is performed with a rubber cup and can remove plaque and some stains.

Some dental practices may use the presence of parents as a way to help control behavior.

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

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

Filters