ATI RN DENTAL NURSING EXAM SET OF QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist
would like to check the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold
the articulation paper in place?
Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is
the optimum concentration of fluoride in drinking water?
1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends
with tooth wear close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a
manual toothbrush. Which of the following describes this kind of wea
abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The
dentist needs to widen the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed
Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures.
They help to separate parts of the body from each other and from external
environments. Which kind of cell is being described?
Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following
legislation requires this to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive?
RIDDOR
Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions.
Which enzyme assists in the digestion of starch in the mouth
Ptyalin
,Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the
building. How often should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of
alarms and extinguishers, be checked ?
Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which
information must be contained in them?
the controlled area around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2
horseshoes of bone. The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is
this strong outer layer called?
Lamina dura
All x-rays must be justified and ionising radiation should be kept as low as
reasonably practicable. Which of the following statements directly relates to
A.L.A.R.P. regulations?
using collimator
When IOTN scoring, an orthodontist will assess the clinical need for a patient to
have orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist will record information related to the
vertical overlap of a patient's teeth. What is the clinical term for this?
Overbite
A child attends the practice for extraction of their 35 as part of their orthodontic
treatment plan. Which tooth is being extracted
Lower left second premolar
. Fluoride can be prescribed for topical application such as fluoride varnishes and
high fluoride toothpastes. Fluoride can also be ingested through drops, water and
supplements. If a patient has ingested an excess of fluoride, what would this be
called?
Fluorosis
A dentist is taking a social history from a patient. Which condition could be
indicate a possible increased risk of gingivitis?
pregnancy
, As part of a clinical examination, a clinician will check teeth for signs
demineralisation and decay. Which instrument would you need to pass if they were
looking for interproximal caries?
Briault probe
An elderly patient attends the surgery and is prescribed lozenges for reduced saliva
flow. What condition is the patient suffering from?
Xerostomia
A patient is unhappy with their care and asks to see their dental records. Which
piece of legislation allows them to do this?
Data protection Act 2018
When using analogue (plain) films, the outer packaging must be disposed of in
specific waste containers. Why must lead foil be segregated from the other waste?
it releases toxic fumes if incinerated
You are asked to clean the floor of your surgery at the end of the day. Which
colour mop should you use?
yellow
You are called to attend to a fire in your practice that is caused by a faulty electric
wire. Which fire extinguisher would you use?
red extinguisher with black stripe
Large cavities will often need a lining or base placed in them before a permanent
restorative material, calcium hydroxide is a common material that is used for this
purpose. Where else might you find calcium hydroxide in a dental surgery?
Mercury spillage kit
During an extraction their is a blood spillage on the floor, when the patient sits up
and spits out onto the floor by accident rather than in the spittoon. Which chemical
should you use to clean this?
Sodium hypochlorite
Dental Care Professionals have a duty of care to their patients to keep them safe.
There are many ways that DCPs can do this, including vaccination. The GDC state
that 'this is in keeping with the Standards for the Dental Team, which require you
AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist
would like to check the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold
the articulation paper in place?
Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is
the optimum concentration of fluoride in drinking water?
1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends
with tooth wear close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a
manual toothbrush. Which of the following describes this kind of wea
abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The
dentist needs to widen the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed
Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures.
They help to separate parts of the body from each other and from external
environments. Which kind of cell is being described?
Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following
legislation requires this to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive?
RIDDOR
Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions.
Which enzyme assists in the digestion of starch in the mouth
Ptyalin
,Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the
building. How often should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of
alarms and extinguishers, be checked ?
Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which
information must be contained in them?
the controlled area around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2
horseshoes of bone. The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is
this strong outer layer called?
Lamina dura
All x-rays must be justified and ionising radiation should be kept as low as
reasonably practicable. Which of the following statements directly relates to
A.L.A.R.P. regulations?
using collimator
When IOTN scoring, an orthodontist will assess the clinical need for a patient to
have orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist will record information related to the
vertical overlap of a patient's teeth. What is the clinical term for this?
Overbite
A child attends the practice for extraction of their 35 as part of their orthodontic
treatment plan. Which tooth is being extracted
Lower left second premolar
. Fluoride can be prescribed for topical application such as fluoride varnishes and
high fluoride toothpastes. Fluoride can also be ingested through drops, water and
supplements. If a patient has ingested an excess of fluoride, what would this be
called?
Fluorosis
A dentist is taking a social history from a patient. Which condition could be
indicate a possible increased risk of gingivitis?
pregnancy
, As part of a clinical examination, a clinician will check teeth for signs
demineralisation and decay. Which instrument would you need to pass if they were
looking for interproximal caries?
Briault probe
An elderly patient attends the surgery and is prescribed lozenges for reduced saliva
flow. What condition is the patient suffering from?
Xerostomia
A patient is unhappy with their care and asks to see their dental records. Which
piece of legislation allows them to do this?
Data protection Act 2018
When using analogue (plain) films, the outer packaging must be disposed of in
specific waste containers. Why must lead foil be segregated from the other waste?
it releases toxic fumes if incinerated
You are asked to clean the floor of your surgery at the end of the day. Which
colour mop should you use?
yellow
You are called to attend to a fire in your practice that is caused by a faulty electric
wire. Which fire extinguisher would you use?
red extinguisher with black stripe
Large cavities will often need a lining or base placed in them before a permanent
restorative material, calcium hydroxide is a common material that is used for this
purpose. Where else might you find calcium hydroxide in a dental surgery?
Mercury spillage kit
During an extraction their is a blood spillage on the floor, when the patient sits up
and spits out onto the floor by accident rather than in the spittoon. Which chemical
should you use to clean this?
Sodium hypochlorite
Dental Care Professionals have a duty of care to their patients to keep them safe.
There are many ways that DCPs can do this, including vaccination. The GDC state
that 'this is in keeping with the Standards for the Dental Team, which require you
