Certified Dental Assisting Exam
General Chairside DANB Questions12
If a chisel is placed on the tray setup, what additional surgical instrument must be set out? -
ANSWERS-mallet
Which precautions are set in place to prevent exposure to all body fluids? - ANSWERS-standard
The best time of day to schedule a young child would be - ANSWERS-morning
The mode of transmission that involves touching the patients' teeth while not wearing gloves is
called - ANSWERS-direct contact
How should the dental chair be positioned before seating the patient? - ANSWERS-upright and
at the lowest height
What is the static zone for a left-handed clinician? - ANSWERS-10-12 o'clock
When a patient breaks an appointment, this may be interpreted as - ANSWERS-contributory
negligence
This is used on a dental dam to make it possible to retrieve a clamp if it accidentally became
dislodged and inhaled or swallowed by the patient. - ANSWERS-a ligature wire
Luting agents are primarily used - ANSWERS-to cement permanent restorations
, The dentist asks you to set up an operative tray for endodontic therapy on tooth #14. Which
item would NOT appear on the tray? - ANSWERS-discoid-cleoid
When should a patient's presence be acknowledged? - ANSWERS-immediately
Before implants are inserted they need to be - ANSWERS-sterilized
A patient suddenly becomes disoriented and begins to slur his words. The cause could be -
ANSWERS-stroke
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth that begins with _____ can progress into the
connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth and becomes _____ - ANSWERS-
gingivitis, periodontitis
This type of evacuation is designed with a smaller circumference. - ANSWERS-surgical suction tip
Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective when hands are - ANSWERS-not visibly soiled
This procedure provides the dentist and lab technician with an accurate centric relationship
between the maxillary and mandibular arches. - ANSWERS-bite registration wax
Removal of dead tissue is called - ANSWERS-debridement
A mandrel is used to - ANSWERS-attach polishing devices to the slow-speed handpiece
The patient is receiving nitrous oxide oxygen sedation during a procedure. You ask the patient if
they are doing all right and get no response, but the patient seems to be breathing without any
trouble. Is this a concern? - ANSWERS-Yes. A patient should never be in a state in which they
cannot respond to simple commands or questions
General Chairside DANB Questions12
If a chisel is placed on the tray setup, what additional surgical instrument must be set out? -
ANSWERS-mallet
Which precautions are set in place to prevent exposure to all body fluids? - ANSWERS-standard
The best time of day to schedule a young child would be - ANSWERS-morning
The mode of transmission that involves touching the patients' teeth while not wearing gloves is
called - ANSWERS-direct contact
How should the dental chair be positioned before seating the patient? - ANSWERS-upright and
at the lowest height
What is the static zone for a left-handed clinician? - ANSWERS-10-12 o'clock
When a patient breaks an appointment, this may be interpreted as - ANSWERS-contributory
negligence
This is used on a dental dam to make it possible to retrieve a clamp if it accidentally became
dislodged and inhaled or swallowed by the patient. - ANSWERS-a ligature wire
Luting agents are primarily used - ANSWERS-to cement permanent restorations
, The dentist asks you to set up an operative tray for endodontic therapy on tooth #14. Which
item would NOT appear on the tray? - ANSWERS-discoid-cleoid
When should a patient's presence be acknowledged? - ANSWERS-immediately
Before implants are inserted they need to be - ANSWERS-sterilized
A patient suddenly becomes disoriented and begins to slur his words. The cause could be -
ANSWERS-stroke
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth that begins with _____ can progress into the
connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth and becomes _____ - ANSWERS-
gingivitis, periodontitis
This type of evacuation is designed with a smaller circumference. - ANSWERS-surgical suction tip
Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective when hands are - ANSWERS-not visibly soiled
This procedure provides the dentist and lab technician with an accurate centric relationship
between the maxillary and mandibular arches. - ANSWERS-bite registration wax
Removal of dead tissue is called - ANSWERS-debridement
A mandrel is used to - ANSWERS-attach polishing devices to the slow-speed handpiece
The patient is receiving nitrous oxide oxygen sedation during a procedure. You ask the patient if
they are doing all right and get no response, but the patient seems to be breathing without any
trouble. Is this a concern? - ANSWERS-Yes. A patient should never be in a state in which they
cannot respond to simple commands or questions
