Question 1

Which hand cutting instrument is used to cut enamel and bevel along the gingival margins of a cavity preparation?

Accepted Answer

A) Hatchet 
B) Excavator 
C) Hoe 
D) Gingival margin trimmer 
A) Hatchet 
B) Excavator 
C) Hoe 
D) Gingival margin trimmer D

Question 2

Which of the following hand cutting instruments is used to manually remove decayed tooth structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Excavator 
B) Chisel 
C) Hatchet 
D) Gingival margin trimmer 
A) Excavator 
B) Chisel 
C) Hatchet 
D) Gingival margin trimmer A

Question 3

Dental hand instruments:

Accepted Answer

A) are always referred to by number and never by name. 
B) are made from stainless steel to withstand sterilization; disposable instruments may be made from carbon steel, plastic, or specialized metal. 
C) must be able to withstand sterilization procedures. 
D) are also referred to as rotary equipment. 
A) are always referred to by number and never by name. 
B) are made from stainless steel to withstand sterilization; disposable instruments may be made from carbon steel, plastic, or specialized metal. 
C) must be able to withstand sterilization procedures. 
D) are also referred to as rotary equipment. C

Question 4

The basic setup is composed of which of the following instruments?

Accepted Answer

A) Evacuator, chisel, hatchet, and gingival margin trimmer 
B) Mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, cotton pliers, and amalgam carver 
C) Mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, and cotton pliers 
D) Mouth mirror and double-ended explorer 
A) Evacuator, chisel, hatchet, and gingival margin trimmer 
B) Mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, cotton pliers, and amalgam carver 
C) Mouth mirror, double-ended explorer, and cotton pliers 
D) Mouth mirror and double-ended explorer

Question 5

What instruments follow the examination instruments on a tray setup for an amalgam procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative 
B) Accessory 
C) Hand cutting 
D) None of the above 
A) Restorative 
B) Accessory 
C) Hand cutting 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Hand instruments have three specific parts,which are:

Accepted Answer

A) handle, angle, end. 
B) handle, shank, working end. 
C) point, blade, nib. 
D) shank, angles, blade. 
A) handle, angle, end. 
B) handle, shank, working end. 
C) point, blade, nib. 
D) shank, angles, blade.

Question 7

What instrument is used to measure the sulcus,or pocket depth,of the periodontium of each tooth?

Accepted Answer

A) Explorer 
B) Cotton pliers 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) Periodontal probe 
A) Explorer 
B) Cotton pliers 
C) Millimeter ruler 
D) Periodontal probe

Question 8

Composite placement instruments are made from ____________ to prevent scratching of the composite material.

Accepted Answer

A) stainless steel 
B) Teflon 
C) anodized aluminum 
D) both b and c 
A) stainless steel 
B) Teflon 
C) anodized aluminum 
D) both b and c

Question 9

The common types of which instrument include the ball,football,T-ball,and beavertail?

Accepted Answer

A) Carver 
B) Condenser 
C) Burnisher 
D) Spatula 
A) Carver 
B) Condenser 
C) Burnisher 
D) Spatula

Question 10

Articulating paper can be used to check a patient's bite on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Crown/bridge 
B) Denture 
C) A new restoration 
D) All of the above 
A) Crown/bridge 
B) Denture 
C) A new restoration 
D) All of the above

Question 11

Hand instruments are designed with three specific parts: the handle,the shank,and the:

Accepted Answer

A) connector. 
B) gap. 
C) working end. 
D) terminal end. 
A) connector. 
B) gap. 
C) working end. 
D) terminal end.

Question 12

One of the most convenient and efficient ways to organize instruments and supplies for a specific procedure is the use of:

Accepted Answer

A) trays. 
B) a color-coding system. 
C) storage tubs. 
D) autoclave bags. 
A) trays. 
B) a color-coding system. 
C) storage tubs. 
D) autoclave bags.

Question 13

Which two of the basic set-up instruments are to be transferred simultaneously using the two-handed transfer?

Accepted Answer

A) Explorer and cotton pliers 
B) Mouth mirror and explorer 
C) Mouth mirror and excavator 
D) Explorer and periodontal probe 
A) Explorer and cotton pliers 
B) Mouth mirror and explorer 
C) Mouth mirror and excavator 
D) Explorer and periodontal probe

Question 14

An amalgam _____ is also known as a plugger.

Accepted Answer

A) condenser 
B) knife 
C) carrier 
D) carver 
A) condenser 
B) knife 
C) carrier 
D) carver

Question 15

The _____ instruments are used to place,condense,and carve the dental material back to the normal anatomy of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A) restorative 
B) hand cutting 
C) accessory 
D) examination 
A) restorative 
B) hand cutting 
C) accessory 
D) examination

Question 16

When is a preset tray taken to the treatment area?

Accepted Answer

A) Before the patient is seated 
B) After the patient seated 
C) Preset trays are stored in the treatment area 
D) First thing in the morning, before any patients arrive 
A) Before the patient is seated 
B) After the patient seated 
C) Preset trays are stored in the treatment area 
D) First thing in the morning, before any patients arrive

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the working end of an explorer?

Accepted Answer

A) Rigid 
B) Thin, wirelike 
C) Nonflexible 
D) Dull point 
A) Rigid 
B) Thin, wirelike 
C) Nonflexible 
D) Dull point

Question 18

What term describes having a sense of touch or feeling?

Accepted Answer

A) Shank 
B) Softness 
C) Tactile 
D) Serrated 
A) Shank 
B) Softness 
C) Tactile 
D) Serrated

Question 19

Which type of scissors is most often associated with restorative dental procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical 
B) Suture 
C) Tissue 
D) Crown and bridge 
A) Surgical 
B) Suture 
C) Tissue 
D) Crown and bridge

Question 20

Which type of carver is used to remove excess material interproximally?

Accepted Answer

A) Discoid-cleoid carver 
B) Amalgam knife 
C) Hollenback carver 
D) Excavator 
A) Discoid-cleoid carver 
B) Amalgam knife 
C) Hollenback carver 
D) Excavator

Exam 34: Dental Hand Instruments

Which hand cutting instrument is used to cut enamel and bevel along the gingival margins of a cavity preparation?

Which of the following hand cutting instruments is used to manually remove decayed tooth structure?

Dental hand instruments:

The basic setup is composed of which of the following instruments?

What instruments follow the examination instruments on a tray setup for an amalgam procedure?

Hand instruments have three specific parts,which are:

What instrument is used to measure the sulcus,or pocket depth,of the periodontium of each tooth?

Composite placement instruments are made from ____________ to prevent scratching of the composite material.

The common types of which instrument include the ball,football,T-ball,and beavertail?

Articulating paper can be used to check a patient's bite on which of the following?

Hand instruments are designed with three specific parts: the handle,the shank,and the:

One of the most convenient and efficient ways to organize instruments and supplies for a specific procedure is the use of:

Which two of the basic set-up instruments are to be transferred simultaneously using the two-handed transfer?

An amalgam _____ is also known as a plugger.

The _____ instruments are used to place,condense,and carve the dental material back to the normal anatomy of the tooth.

When is a preset tray taken to the treatment area?

Which of the following best describes the working end of an explorer?

What term describes having a sense of touch or feeling?

Which type of scissors is most often associated with restorative dental procedures?

Which type of carver is used to remove excess material interproximally?

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

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Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

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Dental Handpieces and Accessories

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