Question 1

_____ is/are used to remove a tooth in one piece,with the crown and root intact.

Accepted Answer

A) A periosteal elevator 
B) Forceps 
C) A surgical curette 
D) A rongeur 
A) A periosteal elevator 
B) Forceps 
C) A surgical curette 
D) A rongeur B

Question 2

An incisional biopsy is indicated when the lesion is:

Accepted Answer

A) larger than 1 mm in all dimensions. 
B) larger than 1 cm in all dimensions. 
C) located in an area that would be cosmetically or functionally impaired by surgery. 
D) both b and c. 
A) larger than 1 mm in all dimensions. 
B) larger than 1 cm in all dimensions. 
C) located in an area that would be cosmetically or functionally impaired by surgery. 
D) both b and c. D

Question 3

By keeping the surgical instruments,surgical unit,and gloved hands sterile,the members of the surgical team are maintaining a(n) _____ field.

Accepted Answer

A) sterile 
B) aseptic 
C) disinfected 
D) both a and b 
A) sterile 
B) aseptic 
C) disinfected 
D) both a and b D

Question 4

Oral surgery instruments are classified as _____ instruments and must be sterilized after each use.

Accepted Answer

A) critical 
B) semicritical 
C) noncritical 
D) both b and c 
A) critical 
B) semicritical 
C) noncritical 
D) both b and c

Question 5

A situation in which additional skill,knowledge,and instrumentation are required to remove a tooth-for example,the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth-is termed a ______ extraction.

Accepted Answer

A) complex 
B) simple 
C) surgical 
D) forceps 
A) complex 
B) simple 
C) surgical 
D) forceps

Question 6

Postsurgical instructions include:

Accepted Answer

A) no drinking from a straw for the first 24 hours. 
B) no smoking within the first 24 hours. 
C) restriction of strenuous work or physical activity for the rest of the day. 
D) all of the above. 
A) no drinking from a straw for the first 24 hours. 
B) no smoking within the first 24 hours. 
C) restriction of strenuous work or physical activity for the rest of the day. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

Immediately after an extraction,sterile 2 × 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding.The patient is told to keep the pack in place for at least:

Accepted Answer

A) five minutes. 
B) thirty minutes. 
C) two hours. 
D) four hours. 
A) five minutes. 
B) thirty minutes. 
C) two hours. 
D) four hours.

Question 8

The surgical setup cannot be open for more than _____ before it is considered unsterile and should not be used.

Accepted Answer

A) thirty minutes 
B) sixty minutes 
C) ninety minutes 
D) three hours 
A) thirty minutes 
B) sixty minutes 
C) ninety minutes 
D) three hours

Question 9

A surgical scrub is to be done for a total of about ____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) five 
B) seven 
C) fourteen 
D) two 
A) five 
B) seven 
C) fourteen 
D) two

Question 10

The oral surgeon is a dentist who has received approximately ____ years of additional training after dental school in a hospital-based residency.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) four to six 
C) seven 
D) two to three 
A) two 
B) four to six 
C) seven 
D) two to three

Question 11

Which instrument is used following an extraction to scrape the inside of the socket to remove diseased tissue or abscesses?

Accepted Answer

A) Surgical curette 
B) Forceps 
C) Root tip picks 
D) Elevators 
A) Surgical curette 
B) Forceps 
C) Root tip picks 
D) Elevators

Question 12

A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue.Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed?

Accepted Answer

A) Exfoliative 
B) Excisional 
C) Incisional 
D) No biopsy is done, since the biopsy would cause a functional problem with the tongue. 
A) Exfoliative 
B) Excisional 
C) Incisional 
D) No biopsy is done, since the biopsy would cause a functional problem with the tongue.

Question 13

The instrument used to loosen the tooth from the socket to make the extraction easier is the:

Accepted Answer

A) periosteal elevators. 
B) root tip picks. 
C) forceps. 
D) straight elevators. 
A) periosteal elevators. 
B) root tip picks. 
C) forceps. 
D) straight elevators.

Question 14

The term that means to dislocate,as in a tooth from its socket,is:

Accepted Answer

A) alveolitis. 
B) luxate. 
C) exfoliate. 
D) curettage. 
A) alveolitis. 
B) luxate. 
C) exfoliate. 
D) curettage.

Question 15

How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) The surgeon asks the patient if they are numb. 
B) The surgeon taps on the tooth. 
C) The surgeon probes the area with an explorer. 
D) If the dentist has given the patient enough local anesthetic, it will be numb. 
A) The surgeon asks the patient if they are numb. 
B) The surgeon taps on the tooth. 
C) The surgeon probes the area with an explorer. 
D) If the dentist has given the patient enough local anesthetic, it will be numb.

Question 16

The surgical assistant should have knowledge of:

Accepted Answer

A) patient monitoring. 
B) use of specialized instruments. 
C) pain control techniques. 
D) all of the above. 
A) patient monitoring. 
B) use of specialized instruments. 
C) pain control techniques. 
D) all of the above.

Question 17

Which procedure is used to contour and smooth the margins of the tooth socket after an extraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Alveolitis 
B) Alveoplasty 
C) Donning 
D) Exfoliate 
A) Alveolitis 
B) Alveoplasty 
C) Donning 
D) Exfoliate

Question 18

Dislodgement of the clot from the socket or an infection in the socket that results in a failure of the healing process can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) alveolitis. 
B) dry socket. 
C) severe bleeding. 
D) both a and b. 
A) alveolitis. 
B) dry socket. 
C) severe bleeding. 
D) both a and b.

Question 19

Which of the following is an absorbable suture material?

Accepted Answer

A) Silk 
B) Polyester fiber 
C) Plain catgut 
D) Nylon 
A) Silk 
B) Polyester fiber 
C) Plain catgut 
D) Nylon

Question 20

What is the purpose in luxating a tooth before extraction?

Accepted Answer

A) To sever the periodontal ligaments 
B) To compress the bone and enlarge the socket, making it easier to remove the tooth 
C) To make sure the dentist can get a good grip on it with the elevators 
D) To pull the tissue away from the surgical site 
A) To sever the periodontal ligaments 
B) To compress the bone and enlarge the socket, making it easier to remove the tooth 
C) To make sure the dentist can get a good grip on it with the elevators 
D) To pull the tissue away from the surgical site

Exam 56: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

_____ is/are used to remove a tooth in one piece,with the crown and root intact.

An incisional biopsy is indicated when the lesion is:

By keeping the surgical instruments,surgical unit,and gloved hands sterile,the members of the surgical team are maintaining a(n) _____ field.

Oral surgery instruments are classified as _____ instruments and must be sterilized after each use.

A situation in which additional skill,knowledge,and instrumentation are required to remove a tooth-for example,the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth-is termed a ______ extraction.

Postsurgical instructions include:

Immediately after an extraction,sterile 2 × 2 gauze is folded and placed over the socket to control bleeding.The patient is told to keep the pack in place for at least:

The surgical setup cannot be open for more than _____ before it is considered unsterile and should not be used.

A surgical scrub is to be done for a total of about ____ minutes.

The oral surgeon is a dentist who has received approximately ____ years of additional training after dental school in a hospital-based residency.

Which instrument is used following an extraction to scrape the inside of the socket to remove diseased tissue or abscesses?

A patient comes into the office with a lesion that is approximately 2.5 cm on the lateral border of the tongue.Which type of biopsy would most likely be completed?

The instrument used to loosen the tooth from the socket to make the extraction easier is the:

The term that means to dislocate,as in a tooth from its socket,is:

How does the surgeon determine the level of anesthesia before performing a surgical procedure?

The surgical assistant should have knowledge of:

Which procedure is used to contour and smooth the margins of the tooth socket after an extraction?

Dislodgement of the clot from the socket or an infection in the socket that results in a failure of the healing process can lead to:

Which of the following is an absorbable suture material?

What is the purpose in luxating a tooth before extraction?

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

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Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

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Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

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