Question 1

Which of the following complications can result from a greater palatine local anesthetic nerve block?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheek bite 
B)  Anesthesia of the upper lip 
C)  Stimulation of the gag reflex 
D)  Hematoma in the infratemporal fossa 
A)  Cheek bite 
B)  Anesthesia of the upper lip 
C)  Stimulation of the gag reflex 
D)  Hematoma in the infratemporal fossa

Question 2

Which of the following complications can occur during the administration of the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block, resulting in inability to close the eyelid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motor function of the abducens nerve 
B)  Motor function of the facial nerve 
C)  Motor function of the oculomotor nerve 
D)  Sensory function of the facial nerve 
A)  Motor function of the abducens nerve 
B)  Motor function of the facial nerve 
C)  Motor function of the oculomotor nerve 
D)  Sensory function of the facial nerve

Question 3

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks anesthetizes the buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary first molar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior alveolar nerve block 
B)  Anterior superior alveolar nerve block 
C)  Buccal nerve block 
D)  Posterior superior alveolar nerve block 
A)  Inferior alveolar nerve block 
B)  Anterior superior alveolar nerve block 
C)  Buccal nerve block 
D)  Posterior superior alveolar nerve block

Question 4

Orientation of the syringe for the anterior middle superior alveolar nerve block SHOULD be from the contralateral premolars. The angle of the needle SHOULD be placed at 45 degrees to the injection site.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 5

Which of the following locations is the injection site for the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial to the pterygomandibular fold 
B)  Lateral to the pterygomandibular fold 
C)  Superior to the pterygomandibular fold 
D)  Inferior to the pterygomandibular fold 
A)  Medial to the pterygomandibular fold 
B)  Lateral to the pterygomandibular fold 
C)  Superior to the pterygomandibular fold 
D)  Inferior to the pterygomandibular fold

Question 6

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks would provide the GREATEST area of anesthesia to a maxillary quadrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior superior alveolar, posterior superior alveolar, and greater palatine nerve blocks 
B)  Middle superior alveolar and greater palatine nerve blocks 
C)  Middle superior alveolar, posterior superior alveolar, and greater palatine nerve blocks 
D)  Anterior middle superior alveolar and posterior superior alveolar nerve blocks 
A)  Anterior superior alveolar, posterior superior alveolar, and greater palatine nerve blocks 
B)  Middle superior alveolar and greater palatine nerve blocks 
C)  Middle superior alveolar, posterior superior alveolar, and greater palatine nerve blocks 
D)  Anterior middle superior alveolar and posterior superior alveolar nerve blocks

Question 7

From the following list of complications involving the eyelid, nose, and upper lip, select the MOST common ones associated with the infraorbital nerve block.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma 
B)  Stimulation of the gag reflex 
C)  Tingling 
D)  Numbness 
A)  Hematoma 
B)  Stimulation of the gag reflex 
C)  Tingling 
D)  Numbness

Question 8

A patient is missing the mandibular right molars, and surgery is to be performed on the remaining mandibular teeth across the arch. Which combination of local anesthetic nerve blocks would MOST likely be administered and still be successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right mental and left inferior alveolar nerve blocks 
B)  Left inferior alveolar and right incisive nerve blocks 
C)  Right posterior superior alveolar and left inferior alveolar nerve blocks 
D)  Right mental and left incisive nerve blocks 
E)  Bilateral inferior alveolar nerve blocks 
A)  Right mental and left inferior alveolar nerve blocks 
B)  Left inferior alveolar and right incisive nerve blocks 
C)  Right posterior superior alveolar and left inferior alveolar nerve blocks 
D)  Right mental and left incisive nerve blocks 
E)  Bilateral inferior alveolar nerve blocks

Question 9

Palatal anesthesia usually involves anesthesia of the soft and hard tissue of the periodontium of the palatal area such as the gingival tissue, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Palatal anesthesia usually does NOT provide any pulpal anesthesia to the maxillary teeth or associated facial or buccal gingival tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 10

There is ONLY one type of local anesthetic injection used commonly in dentistry, the nerve block. The type of injection used for a given dental procedure is determined by the type and length of the procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true; the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 11

Which of the following descriptions concerning the injection site for the anterior middle superior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Midway between the median palatine raphe and the palatal gingival margin of the maxillary premolars 
B)  About 10 mm medial and directly superior to the palatal gingival margin of the maxillary third molar, anterior to the depression of the greater palatine foramen 
C)  At the height of the mucobuccal fold at the apex of the maxillary canine 
D)  At the height of the mucobuccal fold at the apex of the maxillary first premolar 
A)  Midway between the median palatine raphe and the palatal gingival margin of the maxillary premolars 
B)  About 10 mm medial and directly superior to the palatal gingival margin of the maxillary third molar, anterior to the depression of the greater palatine foramen 
C)  At the height of the mucobuccal fold at the apex of the maxillary canine 
D)  At the height of the mucobuccal fold at the apex of the maxillary first premolar

Question 12

There MUST never be an injection through an area with an abscess, cellulitis, or osteomyelitis so as to prevent the spread of dental infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct. 
A)  Both the statement and the reason are correct and related. 
B)  Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related. 
C)  The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT. 
D)  The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct. 
E)  NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Which of the following complications can result from a greater palatine local anesthetic nerve block?

Which of the following complications can occur during the administration of the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block, resulting in inability to close the eyelid?

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks anesthetizes the buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary first molar?

Orientation of the syringe for the anterior middle superior alveolar nerve block SHOULD be from the contralateral premolars. The angle of the needle SHOULD be placed at 45 degrees to the injection site.

Which of the following locations is the injection site for the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks would provide the GREATEST area of anesthesia to a maxillary quadrant?

From the following list of complications involving the eyelid, nose, and upper lip, select the MOST common ones associated with the infraorbital nerve block.

A patient is missing the mandibular right molars, and surgery is to be performed on the remaining mandibular teeth across the arch. Which combination of local anesthetic nerve blocks would MOST likely be administered and still be successful?

There is ONLY one type of local anesthetic injection used commonly in dentistry, the nerve block. The type of injection used for a given dental procedure is determined by the type and length of the procedure.

Which of the following descriptions concerning the injection site for the anterior middle superior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block is CORRECT?

There MUST never be an injection through an area with an abscess, cellulitis, or osteomyelitis so as to prevent the spread of dental infection.

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Exam 9: Anatomy of Local Anesthesia

Which of the following complications can result from a greater palatine local anesthetic nerve block?

Which of the following complications can occur during the administration of the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block, resulting in inability to close the eyelid?

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks anesthetizes the buccal gingival tissue of the maxillary first molar?

Orientation of the syringe for the anterior middle superior alveolar nerve block SHOULD be from the contralateral premolars. The angle of the needle SHOULD be placed at 45 degrees to the injection site.

Which of the following locations is the injection site for the inferior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block?

Which of the following local anesthetic nerve blocks would provide the GREATEST area of anesthesia to a maxillary quadrant?

From the following list of complications involving the eyelid, nose, and upper lip, select the MOST common ones associated with the infraorbital nerve block.

A patient is missing the mandibular right molars, and surgery is to be performed on the remaining mandibular teeth across the arch. Which combination of local anesthetic nerve blocks would MOST likely be administered and still be successful?

There is ONLY one type of local anesthetic injection used commonly in dentistry, the nerve block. The type of injection used for a given dental procedure is determined by the type and length of the procedure.

Which of the following descriptions concerning the injection site for the anterior middle superior alveolar local anesthetic nerve block is CORRECT?

There MUST never be an injection through an area with an abscess, cellulitis, or osteomyelitis so as to prevent the spread of dental infection.

Introduction to Head and Neck Anatomy

Surface Anatomy

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Temporomandibular Joint

Vascular System

Glandular Tissue

Nervous System

Lymphatic System

Fasciae and Spaces

Spread of Infection

Filters