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CT I quiz 1 practice Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
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Which of the following statements is true about tobacco use?
A) Although "quitlines" are staffed by trained smoking cessation experts, research indicates
there is little success in quitting.
B) Many smokers want to quit and appreciate the encouragement of health professionals.
C) Simply identifying smokers, advising them to quit, and advising them to a free telephone
service is ineffective.
D) Individuals have a right to smoke and should not be bothered by health care workers about
their habit.
B
5. You notice the above soft tissue lesion during your patient's head and neck examination.
When you bring it to her attention, she stated she has had the lesion since birth but it has
changed shape recently.
How should you manage the information about the lesion?
A) Describe and document it in her record, but it requires no further action since she has had
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it since birth.
B) Stop all treatment and immediately bring it to the attention of the dentist.
C) Describe and document the lesion and make an appointment for a biopsy.
D) Describe and document the lesion and have the dentist check the area.
D
6. You notice the above soft tissue lesion during your patient's head and neck examination.
When you bring it to her attention, she stated she has had the lesion since birth but it has
changed shape recently.
All of the following are descriptors of the lesion except:
A) Irregular border
B) Smooth margins
C) Discrete configuration
D) Macule
C
A dental health history is essential in providing safe dental care for the patient. The dental
health history includes questions about the patient's previous dental experiences.
A) Both statements are true.
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B) Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true, the second is false.
D)The first statement is false, the second is true.
A
2. The dental history questionnaire may provide opportunities to gain information about the
patient's:
A) Fears or anxieties regarding dental treatment
B) Home care regimen
C)Dietary habits
D) All of the above
B
3. A very thorough dental health history can be used instead of a medical health history. A
dental specialty office (e.g., periodontics, orthodontics) may have a dental health history that
focuses on information that is especially important for the dental specialty.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second is true.
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D
4. A patient who has had previous negative dental experiences might appreciate all of the
following special considerations except:
A) Antianxiety premedication before the appointment
B) A late-afternoon appointment
C) Intravenous sedation
D) Nitrous oxide sedation
B
5. A preferred format for a dental questionnaire is using check marks only. Choosing to not
include dietary habits on a dental history would have little impact on dental treatment
planning.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second is true.
B
1. Squamous cell carcinoma is more likely to spread to other parts of the body and accounts
for over 60% of cancer deaths. Squamous and basal cell carcinomas are the most common
CT I quiz 1 practice Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
VERSION JUST RELEASED
Which of the following statements is true about tobacco use?
A) Although "quitlines" are staffed by trained smoking cessation experts, research indicates
there is little success in quitting.
B) Many smokers want to quit and appreciate the encouragement of health professionals.
C) Simply identifying smokers, advising them to quit, and advising them to a free telephone
service is ineffective.
D) Individuals have a right to smoke and should not be bothered by health care workers about
their habit.
B
5. You notice the above soft tissue lesion during your patient's head and neck examination.
When you bring it to her attention, she stated she has had the lesion since birth but it has
changed shape recently.
How should you manage the information about the lesion?
A) Describe and document it in her record, but it requires no further action since she has had
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it since birth.
B) Stop all treatment and immediately bring it to the attention of the dentist.
C) Describe and document the lesion and make an appointment for a biopsy.
D) Describe and document the lesion and have the dentist check the area.
D
6. You notice the above soft tissue lesion during your patient's head and neck examination.
When you bring it to her attention, she stated she has had the lesion since birth but it has
changed shape recently.
All of the following are descriptors of the lesion except:
A) Irregular border
B) Smooth margins
C) Discrete configuration
D) Macule
C
A dental health history is essential in providing safe dental care for the patient. The dental
health history includes questions about the patient's previous dental experiences.
A) Both statements are true.
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B) Both statements are false.
C)The first statement is true, the second is false.
D)The first statement is false, the second is true.
A
2. The dental history questionnaire may provide opportunities to gain information about the
patient's:
A) Fears or anxieties regarding dental treatment
B) Home care regimen
C)Dietary habits
D) All of the above
B
3. A very thorough dental health history can be used instead of a medical health history. A
dental specialty office (e.g., periodontics, orthodontics) may have a dental health history that
focuses on information that is especially important for the dental specialty.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second is true.
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D
4. A patient who has had previous negative dental experiences might appreciate all of the
following special considerations except:
A) Antianxiety premedication before the appointment
B) A late-afternoon appointment
C) Intravenous sedation
D) Nitrous oxide sedation
B
5. A preferred format for a dental questionnaire is using check marks only. Choosing to not
include dietary habits on a dental history would have little impact on dental treatment
planning.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true, the second is false.
D) The first statement is false, the second is true.
B
1. Squamous cell carcinoma is more likely to spread to other parts of the body and accounts
for over 60% of cancer deaths. Squamous and basal cell carcinomas are the most common
