Dental Nursing Apprenticeship 2025
01-05 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansDecontamination/ infection control
03-01 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansHeating and ventilation of health sector buildings
07-01 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansWaste management
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Dental Nursing Apprenticeship 2025
01-05 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansDecontamination/ infection control
03-01 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansHeating and ventilation of health sector buildings
07-01 is the health technical memorandum for? - ansWaste management
A large spillage of blood has been wiped with sodium hypochlorite, what is the next action? - ansClean with
water and detergent
A patient has presented with a suspected cancerous lesion. When performing an excision biopsy, what would be
removed? - ansAll of the lesion with a border of normal tissue
Bacterial acid on the tooth enamel results in...? - ansDemineralisation
Below what pH does an acid attack occur? - anspH 5.5
Calculus formation occurs in the presence of...? - ansPlaque and saliva
Clinical data collected as part of treatment is considered to be... - ansPersonal sensitive information
Describe the instrument journey when using a B-type (vacuum) autoclave. - ansClean, inspect, seal in pouch,
autoclave
Describe the position of the parotid salivary gland. - ansIt lies in front of the ear
During a pulpectomy, what is the function of an endodontic needle? - ansTo deliver irrigation solution down the
canal
,Excessive saliva production is a known disorder of the salivary glands. What is the correct term given to this
condition? - ansPtyalism
For a substance to be cariogenic, it is most likely to... - ansContain extrinsic free sugars
Functional appliances work by using...? - ansMuscular forces to move the jaws
Haemorrhage which occurs 2-3 hours after extraction is known as? - ansReactionary haemorrhage
Haemorrhage which occurs 24 hours after an extraction is known as? - ansSecondary haemorrhage
Haemorrhage which occurs during an extraction is known as? - ansPrimary haemorrhage
How do you best describe the cause of a white spot lesion? - ansDemineralisation of the enamel
How does deoxygenated blood enter the heart? - ansRight atrium
How frequently should decontamination audits be carried out? - ansEvery 6 months
How is an upper denture retained? - ansSurface tension
How is deoxygenated blood transported back to the heart? - ansSuperior and inferior vena cava
How is oxygen transported in the blood? - anshemoglobin in red blood cells
How many cusps does a lower second molar have? - ans4
, How many working days should an acknowledgement be sent regarding a patient complaint? - ans3 days
How would you describe a vertically impacted third molar tooth? - ansTilted backwards into the ramus of the
mandible
If a patient is not satisfied with the outcome of a complaint, which of the following may they appeal to? -
ansHealth ombudsmans
If a patient makes a request to access their dental records, what is the time period in which they should receive
a response? - ansWithin 1 month
In order to support the principle of ALARP, intensifying screens are used in an extra-oral cassette. What effect
does an intensifying screen have on the image? - ansReduced resolution
In which medical emergency do most casualties find sitting upright more comfortable than lying down? -
ansMyocardial infarction
List the components of blood. - ansRed blood cells (provide oxygen), White blood cells (fighting off infection),
Plasma (transports nutrients), Platelets (create blood clot formation)
Oedema is the correct term for...? - ansSwelling
On completion of treatment, how long is a child's NHS clinical record kept for? - ansUntil the age of 25
Orthograde is used to describe which way a root filling is placed. Is it from the crown or root? - ansCrown
Sterilised, reusable instruments must be date stamped. When should they be used by before re-sterilising? -
ans1 year
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