Question 1

A(n) _____ may be used as a custom matrix for a child patient.

Accepted Answer

A) cellophane strip 
B) Ivory holder 
C) T-band 
D) Tofflemire 
A) cellophane strip 
B) Ivory holder 
C) T-band 
D) Tofflemire C

Question 2

Which is not used in the pulpotomy procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) rubber dam 
B) high-speed handpiece 
C) ZOE base 
D) slow-speed handpiece. 
A) rubber dam 
B) high-speed handpiece 
C) ZOE base 
D) slow-speed handpiece. B

Question 3

Which of the following is not an accepted type of restraint to be used with children with behavior problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Papoose board 
B) Holding their hand 
C) Sedative drugs 
D) Having the parent physically hold them 
A) Papoose board 
B) Holding their hand 
C) Sedative drugs 
D) Having the parent physically hold them D

Question 4

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that radiographic imaging be performed every _____ for children at high risk for tooth decay.

Accepted Answer

A) three months 
B) six months 
C) one year 
D) two years 
A) three months 
B) six months 
C) one year 
D) two years

Question 5

When sizing a stainless steel crown,it must:

Accepted Answer

A) be above the plane of occlusion. 
B) fit snugly on the prepared tooth. 
C) have both mesial and distal contact. 
D) both b and c. 
A) be above the plane of occlusion. 
B) fit snugly on the prepared tooth. 
C) have both mesial and distal contact. 
D) both b and c.

Question 6

The dentist will treat severely decayed and endodontically treated primary teeth with:

Accepted Answer

A) stainless steel crowns. 
B) porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. 
C) gold crowns. 
D) provisional coverage. 
A) stainless steel crowns. 
B) porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. 
C) gold crowns. 
D) provisional coverage.

Question 7

A tooth that was knocked completely out of the mouth is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A) avulsed. 
B) extruded. 
C) exfoliated. 
D) luxated. 
A) avulsed. 
B) extruded. 
C) exfoliated. 
D) luxated.

Question 8

If a child is 10 years old and acts as if he is 8,you are describing his _____ age.

Accepted Answer

A) chronological 
B) mental 
C) emotional 
D) none of the above 
A) chronological 
B) mental 
C) emotional 
D) none of the above

Question 9

A stainless steel crown is contoured at the:

Accepted Answer

A) mesial only. 
B) distal only. 
C) cervical margin. 
D) mesial-distal contact areas. 
A) mesial only. 
B) distal only. 
C) cervical margin. 
D) mesial-distal contact areas.

Question 10

Stainless steel crowns are:

Accepted Answer

A) durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt. 
B) indicated when there are rampant caries. 
C) used to restore a fractured tooth. 
D) all of the above. 
A) durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt. 
B) indicated when there are rampant caries. 
C) used to restore a fractured tooth. 
D) all of the above.

Question 11

The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include:

Accepted Answer

A) preventive procedures. 
B) restorative procedures. 
C) interceptive orthodontics. 
D) all of the above. 
A) preventive procedures. 
B) restorative procedures. 
C) interceptive orthodontics. 
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following choices is an example of a pharmacological restraint?

Accepted Answer

A) A mouth prop 
B) Nitrous oxide/oxygen 
C) Holding the child's hand during treatment 
D) A papoose board 
A) A mouth prop 
B) Nitrous oxide/oxygen 
C) Holding the child's hand during treatment 
D) A papoose board

Question 13

Sealants are placed to:

Accepted Answer

A) prevent decay on recently erupted teeth. 
B) replace the use of topical fluorides. 
C) stop the progression of interproximal decay. 
D) all of the above. 
A) prevent decay on recently erupted teeth. 
B) replace the use of topical fluorides. 
C) stop the progression of interproximal decay. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least _____ for most children.

Accepted Answer

A) once every three months 
B) twice a year 
C) once a year 
D) once every two years 
A) once every three months 
B) twice a year 
C) once a year 
D) once every two years

Question 15

Pediatric dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry that focuses on providing oral healthcare to the needs of:

Accepted Answer

A) infants, children, and adolescents. 
B) infants and children, but not adolescents. 
C) children and adolescents, but not infants. 
D) children, but neither infants nor adolescents. 
A) infants, children, and adolescents. 
B) infants and children, but not adolescents. 
C) children and adolescents, but not infants. 
D) children, but neither infants nor adolescents.

Question 16

Which of the following government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
B) The state police 
C) The state or county child protective services agency 
D) City hall 
A) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
B) The state police 
C) The state or county child protective services agency 
D) City hall

Question 17

Which is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Trauma to oral tissues 
B) Bite marks 
C) Bruises in various stages of healing 
D) Mild shyness 
A) Trauma to oral tissues 
B) Bite marks 
C) Bruises in various stages of healing 
D) Mild shyness

Question 18

Generally before the age of ____ it is easier to have the parent be with the child for examination.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 5

Question 19

Which is not true regarding the design of most pediatric offices?

Accepted Answer

A) They have an open bay concept. 
B) Children are separated in individual operatories. 
C) Computer and video equipment with programs for education and entertainment are widely used. 
D) Quiet rooms are utilized for children with behavior problems. 
A) They have an open bay concept. 
B) Children are separated in individual operatories. 
C) Computer and video equipment with programs for education and entertainment are widely used. 
D) Quiet rooms are utilized for children with behavior problems.

Question 20

When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,the dentist will use a(n) ______ to remove the dental pulp.

Accepted Answer

A) handpiece with a round bur. 
B) handpiece with a tapered bur. 
C) explorer. 
D) spoon excavator. 
A) handpiece with a round bur. 
B) handpiece with a tapered bur. 
C) explorer. 
D) spoon excavator.

Exam 57: Pediatric Dentistry

A(n) _____ may be used as a custom matrix for a child patient.

Which is not used in the pulpotomy procedure?

Which of the following is not an accepted type of restraint to be used with children with behavior problems?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that radiographic imaging be performed every _____ for children at high risk for tooth decay.

When sizing a stainless steel crown,it must:

The dentist will treat severely decayed and endodontically treated primary teeth with:

A tooth that was knocked completely out of the mouth is said to be:

If a child is 10 years old and acts as if he is 8,you are describing his _____ age.

A stainless steel crown is contoured at the:

Stainless steel crowns are:

The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include:

Which of the following choices is an example of a pharmacological restraint?

Sealants are placed to:

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least _____ for most children.

Pediatric dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry that focuses on providing oral healthcare to the needs of:

Which of the following government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

Which is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

Generally before the age of ____ it is easier to have the parent be with the child for examination.

Which is not true regarding the design of most pediatric offices?

When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,the dentist will use a(n) ______ to remove the dental pulp.

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

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics