DAC FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Following premature loss of a primary tooth, _____ are designed to maintain the space until the normal eruption of the subsequent permanent tooth. CORRECT ANSWER Space maintainers The ____ protection of saliva is dependent on substances within the saliva, such as immunoglobulin. CORRECT ANSWER Antibacterial Generally, before the age of ____ it is easier to have the parent to be with the child for examination. CORRECT ANSWER 2 years of age Dental decay is CORRECT ANSWER A communicable bacterial infection, A disease that affects older adults, the most common chronic childhood disease. Disclosing agent can be used for CORRECT ANSWER Identifying areas of plaque, Evaluating the effectiveness of the polishing The ____ is made up of the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth. CORRECT ANSWER Periodontium The saliva ejector should be placed ___ tongue on the ____ dentist is working on. CORRECT ANSWER Under; opposite side from Which of the following is not an expanded function for a dental assistant? CORRECT ANSWER Retract the patient’s cheek as necessary. Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth, which extends into the connective tissue and alveolar bone, is called: CORRECT ANSWER Periodontitis A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining a severe pain in the chest. The medical history indicates the patient has been diagnosed with _____ and would have_____ medication with him for treatment CORRECT ANSWER Angina; nitroglycerin How will a water temperature of 80F (26.6 C) affect an alginate mix? CORRECT ANSWER It will make the mix set faster. An adult patient's vital signs include temp of 98.6 F Respiration of 18, Pulse of 90 and blood pressure of 162/102. Which of these readings are not normal CORRECT ANSWER Blood pressure