NBDHE Mock new exam 200 tested with 100% score
Sensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - CORRECT
ANSWER cranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their -
CORRECT ANSWER possession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - CORRECT
ANSWER elongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER A slight concavity is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the
radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect
immune functions, inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include the
genetic disorders - CORRECT ANSWER Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve
syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - CORRECT ANSWER palate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus in
deep, narrow pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - CORRECT ANSWER periodontal file
Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Leukoedema
Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - CORRECT ANSWER gingival
crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the height
of the occlusal plane is MOST likely a - CORRECT ANSWER fibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is the
result of - CORRECT ANSWER accumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the light
source. The greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the longest
exposure to the light source. - CORRECT ANSWER Both statements are false
Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a local
anesthetic. Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the area? -
CORRECT ANSWER Inferior alveolar
,Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER Light stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - CORRECT ANSWER Turner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous movement to
prevent - CORRECT ANSWER distortion of the impression
The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal through
the - CORRECT ANSWER stylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWER Bell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - CORRECT ANSWER P. gingivalis
A person with a history of oral herpes lesions of the lip feels a tingly sensation. The
person should do all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
CORRECT ANSWER Spend more time in the sun
A patient with congestive heart failure will MOST likely require - CORRECT ANSWER
an upright seating position
All of the following are characteristics of a root planning technique, EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral pressure becomes
progressively heavier
A continuing care schedule for a periodontal patient should be determined by the -
CORRECT ANSWER amount of inflammation seen
All of the following drugs are antifungal and are used to treat candidiasis, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Didanosine (ddl)
Supervision of fluoride use by small children is important to prevent which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic toxicity
Which defect is the result of failure of the maxillary processes to fuse with the median
nasal processes? - CORRECT ANSWER Bilateral cleft lip
Complications of AIDS-associated necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) that
differentiate it from the conventional non-AIDS-associated form of NUP may include -
CORRECT ANSWER sequestration of bone fragments
The temporomandibular disc is attached to the - CORRECT ANSWER mandibular
condyle
, A patient taking amphetamines is likely to exhibit all of the following, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Mental depression
During periodontal therapy the dental hygienist discussed the importance of daily dental
biofilm removal with the patient and modified the patient's flossing technique. At the
continuing care appointment the hygienist notes generalized bleeding and heavy dental
biofilm and calculus accumulation interproximal. Failure on the part of the patient to
follow instructions given by the dental hygienist is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER
contributory negligence
Zinc polycarboxylate cements are used to bond enamel. Their advantage over zinc
phosphate cements is their adhesive property with calcium and carboxylate groups. -
CORRECT ANSWER Both statements are true
A well-defined red band of marginal gingiva adjacent to a base metal crown is likely to
be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
CORRECT ANSWER Food impaction
When evaluating the relationship between sugar in the patient's diet and level of decay,
the most important factor to determine in the patient's diet diary is - CORRECT
ANSWER the frequency of sugar consumed
All of the following are true regarding powered toothbrushes, EXCEPT one. Which one
is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Removes more dental biofilm than a
manual brush
When an infrabony periodontal pocket forms, the junctional epithelium - CORRECT
ANSWER is apical to the crest of the alveolar bone
Utilizing G.V. Black's lesion classification system, a Class III lesion would involve the -
CORRECT ANSWER proximal surface of a central, lateral, or canine tooth
Patients taking antihistamines for allergy symptoms may exhibit - CORRECT ANSWER
sedation
Alcoholism is treated pharmacologically with - CORRECT ANSWER disulfiram
(Antabuse)
The initial vascular response during acute inflammation is initiated by the release of -
CORRECT ANSWER histamine
The following are major causes of temporomandibular joint disorder, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER trimus
Which one of the following collimator types can MOST effectively reduce scatter
radiation to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Rectangular
Sensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - CORRECT
ANSWER cranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their -
CORRECT ANSWER possession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - CORRECT
ANSWER elongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER A slight concavity is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the
radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect
immune functions, inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include the
genetic disorders - CORRECT ANSWER Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve
syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - CORRECT ANSWER palate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus in
deep, narrow pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - CORRECT ANSWER periodontal file
Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Leukoedema
Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - CORRECT ANSWER gingival
crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the height
of the occlusal plane is MOST likely a - CORRECT ANSWER fibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is the
result of - CORRECT ANSWER accumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the light
source. The greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the longest
exposure to the light source. - CORRECT ANSWER Both statements are false
Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a local
anesthetic. Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the area? -
CORRECT ANSWER Inferior alveolar
,Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER Light stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - CORRECT ANSWER Turner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous movement to
prevent - CORRECT ANSWER distortion of the impression
The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal through
the - CORRECT ANSWER stylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWER Bell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - CORRECT ANSWER P. gingivalis
A person with a history of oral herpes lesions of the lip feels a tingly sensation. The
person should do all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
CORRECT ANSWER Spend more time in the sun
A patient with congestive heart failure will MOST likely require - CORRECT ANSWER
an upright seating position
All of the following are characteristics of a root planning technique, EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Lateral pressure becomes
progressively heavier
A continuing care schedule for a periodontal patient should be determined by the -
CORRECT ANSWER amount of inflammation seen
All of the following drugs are antifungal and are used to treat candidiasis, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Didanosine (ddl)
Supervision of fluoride use by small children is important to prevent which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic toxicity
Which defect is the result of failure of the maxillary processes to fuse with the median
nasal processes? - CORRECT ANSWER Bilateral cleft lip
Complications of AIDS-associated necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) that
differentiate it from the conventional non-AIDS-associated form of NUP may include -
CORRECT ANSWER sequestration of bone fragments
The temporomandibular disc is attached to the - CORRECT ANSWER mandibular
condyle
, A patient taking amphetamines is likely to exhibit all of the following, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Mental depression
During periodontal therapy the dental hygienist discussed the importance of daily dental
biofilm removal with the patient and modified the patient's flossing technique. At the
continuing care appointment the hygienist notes generalized bleeding and heavy dental
biofilm and calculus accumulation interproximal. Failure on the part of the patient to
follow instructions given by the dental hygienist is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER
contributory negligence
Zinc polycarboxylate cements are used to bond enamel. Their advantage over zinc
phosphate cements is their adhesive property with calcium and carboxylate groups. -
CORRECT ANSWER Both statements are true
A well-defined red band of marginal gingiva adjacent to a base metal crown is likely to
be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
CORRECT ANSWER Food impaction
When evaluating the relationship between sugar in the patient's diet and level of decay,
the most important factor to determine in the patient's diet diary is - CORRECT
ANSWER the frequency of sugar consumed
All of the following are true regarding powered toothbrushes, EXCEPT one. Which one
is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER Removes more dental biofilm than a
manual brush
When an infrabony periodontal pocket forms, the junctional epithelium - CORRECT
ANSWER is apical to the crest of the alveolar bone
Utilizing G.V. Black's lesion classification system, a Class III lesion would involve the -
CORRECT ANSWER proximal surface of a central, lateral, or canine tooth
Patients taking antihistamines for allergy symptoms may exhibit - CORRECT ANSWER
sedation
Alcoholism is treated pharmacologically with - CORRECT ANSWER disulfiram
(Antabuse)
The initial vascular response during acute inflammation is initiated by the release of -
CORRECT ANSWER histamine
The following are major causes of temporomandibular joint disorder, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - CORRECT ANSWER trimus
Which one of the following collimator types can MOST effectively reduce scatter
radiation to the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Rectangular
