The dentist finds decay on the mesial surface of the restoration on tooth 24.
The dental assistant recognizes the cavity on the patient's 24 as: Right Ans
- recurrent decay
The dental assistant selects a foam tray for the application of the patient's
topical fluoride. What should the dental assistant do with the trays tried in but
not selected? Right Ans - discard
The receptionist is called upon to help disinfect the operator after the first
patient's appointment. What personal protective equipment should the
receptionist use? Right Ans - utility gloves
What is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients? Right Ans - red
blood cell production
Which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity? Right Ans -
toothpaste
What methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions
with a patient with Down syndrome? Right Ans - tell show do
Large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable
complete prosthesis? Right Ans - osteotomy
Which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic?
Right Ans - swelling
The patient with dental insurance: Right Ans - carrier
Where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18? Right Ans -
maxillary vestibule
Which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a
class V restoration on tooth 43? Right Ans - inferior alveolar
Personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are
questions of: Right Ans - ethics
, Which matrix systems should the dental assistant select for tooth 42? Right
Ans - mylar strip
Two days following surgery, the patient's wife calls and says that the
extraction area is whitish and infected. The receptionist's correct response is
to: Right Ans - we can see him today to allow the dentist to examine the
extraction site
Which one of the following processes described the mechanism of
desensitizing agents? Right Ans - aids in blocking the dentinal tubules
After seating the patient in the operator, which one of the following sets of
vital signs would be recorded? Right Ans - pulse, temperature, and blood
pressure
While placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where
will the wedges be placed? Right Ans - mesial and distal
The dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with
self-medication using the inhaler/bronchodilator Right Ans - asthmatic
attack
A patient develops erythema of the skin Right Ans - latex allergy
During the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant
pass to the dentist to separate and retract the periosteum? Right Ans -
periosteal elevator
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor
radiographic image? Right Ans - nasal septum
Translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film Right Ans - acquired pellicle
Over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff?
Right Ans - brachial
Which of the following ingredients is commonly found in whitening systems?
Right Ans - peroxide
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