DANB General Chairside Exam |Questions
with 100% Correct Answers Graded A+
What is the endodontic test in which the dentist applies pressure to the mucosa above the apex of
the root and notes any sensitivity or swelling?
Palpation
Which of the following statements is true when using a Tofflemire matrix band and retainer?
The matrix retainer is placed on the buccal, and the wedge is placed from the lingual at the proximal
surface involved
Which of the following blood pressure readings is the one that is heard and should be recorded
second?
Diastolic reading
The surgical removal of diseases gingival tissues is called:
gingivectomy
At what time can the final polish of a light-cured composite be accomplished?
As soon as the material is polymerized
Which form of gypsum product is commonly used for making a diagnostic model?
Plaster
IRM (intermediate restorative material) is used primarily for:
provisional restoration
High-volume evacuation results in all of the following except:
increases the patient's desire to rinse
Aspiring is considered to be a(n):
mild analgesic
Using the operating zones based on the "clock concept," the assistant's zone for a right handed
operator is:
2 to 4 o'clock
Which of the following teeth generally have two roots?
Mandibular first molars
What is the ingredient in the local anesthetic solution that has the ability to prolong the effect of the
anesthetic by decreasing the blood flow in the immediate area of the injection?
Vasoconstrictor
Which are examples of narcotic analgesics?
, Both B and C are correct
Demerol & Percodan
Under which of the following conditions would the shade for an anterior esthetic restoration not be
selected?
After cavity preparation and medication
The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the implanted dental supports is
known as:
osseointegration
The instrument used to adapt and condense gutta-percha points into the canal during endodontic
treatment is:
spreader/plugger
Which of the following would not be used for smooth surface carving in an amalgam procedure?
Cleoid discoid carver
The wooden wedge is placed in the gingival embrasure area for Class II restorations to accomplish all
except which of the following?
Provide a missing proximal wall
When a health contraindication is present that prevents the use of a vasoconstrictor, the retraction
cord is impregnated with _______ and the cord may have a _______ agent applied to it to it to
control bleeding.
aluminum chloride, hemostatic
The only nutrients that can build and repair body tissues are:
proteins
__________ can prevent cholesterol and oxidizing and damaging arteries.
Antioxidants
The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation is:
Both A and B are correct.
to recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint
to provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures
If the signature line on a prescription states 1 tab QID prn pain, it indicates that the patient would
take the medication:
one tablet 4 times a day as needed for pain
How long can a restoration of IRM last?
with 100% Correct Answers Graded A+
What is the endodontic test in which the dentist applies pressure to the mucosa above the apex of
the root and notes any sensitivity or swelling?
Palpation
Which of the following statements is true when using a Tofflemire matrix band and retainer?
The matrix retainer is placed on the buccal, and the wedge is placed from the lingual at the proximal
surface involved
Which of the following blood pressure readings is the one that is heard and should be recorded
second?
Diastolic reading
The surgical removal of diseases gingival tissues is called:
gingivectomy
At what time can the final polish of a light-cured composite be accomplished?
As soon as the material is polymerized
Which form of gypsum product is commonly used for making a diagnostic model?
Plaster
IRM (intermediate restorative material) is used primarily for:
provisional restoration
High-volume evacuation results in all of the following except:
increases the patient's desire to rinse
Aspiring is considered to be a(n):
mild analgesic
Using the operating zones based on the "clock concept," the assistant's zone for a right handed
operator is:
2 to 4 o'clock
Which of the following teeth generally have two roots?
Mandibular first molars
What is the ingredient in the local anesthetic solution that has the ability to prolong the effect of the
anesthetic by decreasing the blood flow in the immediate area of the injection?
Vasoconstrictor
Which are examples of narcotic analgesics?
, Both B and C are correct
Demerol & Percodan
Under which of the following conditions would the shade for an anterior esthetic restoration not be
selected?
After cavity preparation and medication
The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the implanted dental supports is
known as:
osseointegration
The instrument used to adapt and condense gutta-percha points into the canal during endodontic
treatment is:
spreader/plugger
Which of the following would not be used for smooth surface carving in an amalgam procedure?
Cleoid discoid carver
The wooden wedge is placed in the gingival embrasure area for Class II restorations to accomplish all
except which of the following?
Provide a missing proximal wall
When a health contraindication is present that prevents the use of a vasoconstrictor, the retraction
cord is impregnated with _______ and the cord may have a _______ agent applied to it to it to
control bleeding.
aluminum chloride, hemostatic
The only nutrients that can build and repair body tissues are:
proteins
__________ can prevent cholesterol and oxidizing and damaging arteries.
Antioxidants
The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation is:
Both A and B are correct.
to recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint
to provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures
If the signature line on a prescription states 1 tab QID prn pain, it indicates that the patient would
take the medication:
one tablet 4 times a day as needed for pain
How long can a restoration of IRM last?
