DANB General Chairside Exam |Questions with 100%
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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?
Several months
Which instrument is commonly used to scale surfaces in the anterior region of
the mouth?
Straight sickle scaler
The angle of the bevel of the HVE tip should always be:
parallel to the buccal or lingual surfaces
If humidity is high while mixing a final impression material, the setting time may
be:
decreased
How long does a short-acting local anesthetic last? Less than:
30 min
The list of emergency telephone numbers posted next to each telephone
throughout the office should include all of the following except ______________.
patient emergency numbers
The tip of the composite curing light should be held at an angle of ______
degrees to the tooth.
90
When taking impressions, the next step after seating the patient and placing the
patient napkin is to:
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?
Several months
Which instrument is commonly used to scale surfaces in the anterior region of
the mouth?
Straight sickle scaler
The angle of the bevel of the HVE tip should always be:
parallel to the buccal or lingual surfaces
If humidity is high while mixing a final impression material, the setting time may
be:
decreased
How long does a short-acting local anesthetic last? Less than:
30 min
The list of emergency telephone numbers posted next to each telephone
throughout the office should include all of the following except ______________.
patient emergency numbers
The tip of the composite curing light should be held at an angle of ______
degrees to the tooth.
90
When taking impressions, the next step after seating the patient and placing the
patient napkin is to:
