DDA Final Exam 2023 with complete solution;(Actual
questions and answers complete)
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how
will it be used, when it may be disclosed, and
written privacy procedures include description of staff members who have access to
PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may be disclosed, and ensures that any
business associates who have access to PHI agree to the same limitations on the use
and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is
The single most important role of the receptionist is to help shape the patient's
perception of the dental practice by being positive and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record
of
the accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes:
Root Planing, scaling and polishing are all fundamentals responsibilities of the dental
hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH
STRUCTURE IS THE SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many
transaction code sets are used today?
The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different code sets, reducing the number of
code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health
information.
The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of electronic health
information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones
make up the face?
The face is comprises 14 bones.
The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA
Lining mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, and under surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for
grasping and tearing food?
Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping & tearing food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of
potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?
A DAA who will never be assigned to work in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for
reuse?
The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of
contaminated instruments.
, The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is
Lining Mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft
palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called.
The cementum covers the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
which of the following best classifies an 8 year old patient with both adult and
baby teeth?
When baby (primary) teeth and adult (permanent) teeth are both present, the dentition
is classified as mixed.
A patient is sitting with arms and legs tightly crossed and fits clenched. What
nonverbal communication is the patient exhibiting?
Crossing arm and legs, clenching fits, and sitting in very tight manner manifests in
ANGER.
which of the following is not considered professional telephone manners?
Calls should be answered in three rings, and one should try not to put the caller on hold.
A patient who covers his/her mouth is most likely communicating which non-
verbal message?
A patient who is EMBARRASSED may attempt to conceal his/her mouth.
which of the following is NOT an example of interpersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication (face to face, telephone and video conferencing) takes
place in real time. A VOICE MAIL message IS NOT an example of real time or
interpersonal communication.
What is recommended technique to convey a message when the received is tired,
angry, preoccupied, in pain?
Timing is critical. To effectively communicate, the sender may need to wait, rephrase
the message, or select a different medium when the receiver is tired, angry,
preoccupied, or in pain.
Business Letter- Which of the following statements indicates that the intern
understands your instructions?
Punctuation in the body of the letter follows all the same rules as any formal document.
How to explain how to fold a business letter?
When folding a letter for insertion into a business envelope, do the following: Fold the
bottom third over the middle third; fold the middle and bottom thirds up, leaving a tab;
insert the letter into the envelope so it can be removed by pulling on the tab at the top of
the letter.
what should be done if a mistake is discovered after a letter has been printed?
If a mistake is discovered after the letter has been printed, correct error & reprint the
letter.
Which of the following is NOT a letter written between professionals?
Bills and collection Letters are examples of patient, not professional, correspondence.
which of the following is the correct way to address a new patient?
Patients should always be addressed by their title and last name, unless they request
otherwise.
*****Which action will ensure that the New Patient feels she the right dental
office?
questions and answers complete)
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how
will it be used, when it may be disclosed, and
written privacy procedures include description of staff members who have access to
PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may be disclosed, and ensures that any
business associates who have access to PHI agree to the same limitations on the use
and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is
The single most important role of the receptionist is to help shape the patient's
perception of the dental practice by being positive and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record
of
the accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes:
Root Planing, scaling and polishing are all fundamentals responsibilities of the dental
hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH
STRUCTURE IS THE SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many
transaction code sets are used today?
The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different code sets, reducing the number of
code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health
information.
The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of electronic health
information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones
make up the face?
The face is comprises 14 bones.
The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA
Lining mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, and under surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for
grasping and tearing food?
Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping & tearing food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of
potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?
A DAA who will never be assigned to work in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for
reuse?
The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of
contaminated instruments.
, The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is
Lining Mucosa covers the cheeks, lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft
palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called.
The cementum covers the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
which of the following best classifies an 8 year old patient with both adult and
baby teeth?
When baby (primary) teeth and adult (permanent) teeth are both present, the dentition
is classified as mixed.
A patient is sitting with arms and legs tightly crossed and fits clenched. What
nonverbal communication is the patient exhibiting?
Crossing arm and legs, clenching fits, and sitting in very tight manner manifests in
ANGER.
which of the following is not considered professional telephone manners?
Calls should be answered in three rings, and one should try not to put the caller on hold.
A patient who covers his/her mouth is most likely communicating which non-
verbal message?
A patient who is EMBARRASSED may attempt to conceal his/her mouth.
which of the following is NOT an example of interpersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication (face to face, telephone and video conferencing) takes
place in real time. A VOICE MAIL message IS NOT an example of real time or
interpersonal communication.
What is recommended technique to convey a message when the received is tired,
angry, preoccupied, in pain?
Timing is critical. To effectively communicate, the sender may need to wait, rephrase
the message, or select a different medium when the receiver is tired, angry,
preoccupied, or in pain.
Business Letter- Which of the following statements indicates that the intern
understands your instructions?
Punctuation in the body of the letter follows all the same rules as any formal document.
How to explain how to fold a business letter?
When folding a letter for insertion into a business envelope, do the following: Fold the
bottom third over the middle third; fold the middle and bottom thirds up, leaving a tab;
insert the letter into the envelope so it can be removed by pulling on the tab at the top of
the letter.
what should be done if a mistake is discovered after a letter has been printed?
If a mistake is discovered after the letter has been printed, correct error & reprint the
letter.
Which of the following is NOT a letter written between professionals?
Bills and collection Letters are examples of patient, not professional, correspondence.
which of the following is the correct way to address a new patient?
Patients should always be addressed by their title and last name, unless they request
otherwise.
*****Which action will ensure that the New Patient feels she the right dental
office?
