NDAEB practice test questions with correct solutions.
The dentist finds decay on the mesial surface of the restoration on tooth 24. The dental assistant
recognizes the cavity on the patient's 24 as:
recurrent decay
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patient's topical fluoride. What
should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in but not selected?
discard
the receptionist is called upon to help disinfect the operator after the first patient's appointment.
What personal protective equipment should the receptionist use?
utility gloves
what is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients?
red blood cell production
which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity?
toothpaste
what methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions with a patient with Down
syndrome?
tell show do
large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable complete prosthesis?
osteotomy
which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic?
swelling
the patient with dental insurance:
carrier
where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18?
maxillary vestibule
which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a class V restoration on
tooth 43?
inferior alveolar
personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are questions of:
ethics
, which matrix systems should the dental assistant select for tooth 42?
mylar strip
two days following surgery, the patient's wife calls and says that the extraction area is whitish and
infected. The receptionist's correct response is to:
we can see him today to allow the dentist to examine the extraction site
which one of the following processes described the mechanism of desensitizing agents?
aids in blocking the dentinal tubules
after seating the patient in the operator, which one of the following sets of vital signs would be
recorded?
pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
while placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where will the wedges be
placed?
mesial and distal
the dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with self medication using
the inhaler/bronchodilator
asthmatic attack
a patient develops erythema of the skin
latex allergy
during the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant pass to the dentist to
separate and retract the periosteum?
periosteal elevator
which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor radiographic image?
nasal septum
translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film
acquired pellicle
over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff?
brachial
which of the following ingredients is commonly found in whitening systems?
peroxide
which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior radiographic image?
The dentist finds decay on the mesial surface of the restoration on tooth 24. The dental assistant
recognizes the cavity on the patient's 24 as:
recurrent decay
the dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patient's topical fluoride. What
should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in but not selected?
discard
the receptionist is called upon to help disinfect the operator after the first patient's appointment.
What personal protective equipment should the receptionist use?
utility gloves
what is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients?
red blood cell production
which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity?
toothpaste
what methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions with a patient with Down
syndrome?
tell show do
large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable complete prosthesis?
osteotomy
which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic?
swelling
the patient with dental insurance:
carrier
where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18?
maxillary vestibule
which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a class V restoration on
tooth 43?
inferior alveolar
personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are questions of:
ethics
, which matrix systems should the dental assistant select for tooth 42?
mylar strip
two days following surgery, the patient's wife calls and says that the extraction area is whitish and
infected. The receptionist's correct response is to:
we can see him today to allow the dentist to examine the extraction site
which one of the following processes described the mechanism of desensitizing agents?
aids in blocking the dentinal tubules
after seating the patient in the operator, which one of the following sets of vital signs would be
recorded?
pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
while placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where will the wedges be
placed?
mesial and distal
the dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with self medication using
the inhaler/bronchodilator
asthmatic attack
a patient develops erythema of the skin
latex allergy
during the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant pass to the dentist to
separate and retract the periosteum?
periosteal elevator
which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor radiographic image?
nasal septum
translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film
acquired pellicle
over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff?
brachial
which of the following ingredients is commonly found in whitening systems?
peroxide
which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior radiographic image?
