DANB CDA TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A diabetic patient becomes hypoglycemic in the chair. What is the most immediate
action? - Answer- give glucose tablets
Which of the following interactions predominantly occur at energies below 30 keV in soft
tissue? - Answer- photoelectric effect
A patient reports discomfort during X-rays due to gagging. Which technique may best
resolve this? - Answer- using a smaller sensor
What is the most effective action to minimize risk of sharps injuries during cleaning of
dental instruments? - Answer- use one-handed technique to recap needles
What should a patient do if they experience mild post-op bleeding? - Answer- Apply a
tea bag
In a practice with 2,000 patients, how many charts should be checked for a 95%
confidence audit if 50% accuracy observed? - Answer- 132
According to HIPAA, what is a permissible disclosure exception in infection control
documentation? - Answer- anonymous public health reporting
For a periapical radiograph of the maxillary molar, how should the head be positioned to
avoid overlap of the zygomatic arch? - Answer- head tilted slightly back
How can distraction techniques improve patient comfort during dental radiographs? -
Answer- through engaging virtual reality experiences
After using a disinfectant, what should be done with cleaning cloths? - Answer- dispose
if single-use
In a dental office, what is the recommended storage method for oxygen tanks? -
Answer- secured to the wall upright
A patient needs an immediate denture. What is used as a reference for shade matching
in the immediate denture fabrication? - Answer- Natural Teeth
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A diabetic patient becomes hypoglycemic in the chair. What is the most immediate
action? - Answer- give glucose tablets
Which of the following interactions predominantly occur at energies below 30 keV in soft
tissue? - Answer- photoelectric effect
A patient reports discomfort during X-rays due to gagging. Which technique may best
resolve this? - Answer- using a smaller sensor
What is the most effective action to minimize risk of sharps injuries during cleaning of
dental instruments? - Answer- use one-handed technique to recap needles
What should a patient do if they experience mild post-op bleeding? - Answer- Apply a
tea bag
In a practice with 2,000 patients, how many charts should be checked for a 95%
confidence audit if 50% accuracy observed? - Answer- 132
According to HIPAA, what is a permissible disclosure exception in infection control
documentation? - Answer- anonymous public health reporting
For a periapical radiograph of the maxillary molar, how should the head be positioned to
avoid overlap of the zygomatic arch? - Answer- head tilted slightly back
How can distraction techniques improve patient comfort during dental radiographs? -
Answer- through engaging virtual reality experiences
After using a disinfectant, what should be done with cleaning cloths? - Answer- dispose
if single-use
In a dental office, what is the recommended storage method for oxygen tanks? -
Answer- secured to the wall upright
A patient needs an immediate denture. What is used as a reference for shade matching
in the immediate denture fabrication? - Answer- Natural Teeth
