A patient undergoing a procedure of approximately 30 minutes will most likely require which of the following types of anesthetics?
Lidocaine HCl
Novocain
Prilocaine HCl block
Bupivacaine - Correct Answer Lidocaine HCl
What type of instrument is used by the dentist to lower the height of ...
Dental assistant exam questions and
Answers
A patient undergoing a procedure of approximately 30
minutes will most likely require which of the following types
of anesthetics?
Lidocaine HCl
Novocain
Prilocaine HCl block
Bupivacaine - Correct Answer ✅Lidocaine HCl
What type of instrument is used by the dentist to lower the
height of the tooth during preparation for a crown?
Ultrasonic handpiece
Bevel instrument
High-speed handpiece
Carver - Correct Answer ✅High-speed handpiece
According to the Universal Numbering System, where is tooth
21 located?
Lower left 1st bicuspid
Upper left 2nd molar
Lower right lateral incisor
, Dental assistant exam questions and
Answers
Upper right cuspid - Correct Answer ✅Lower left 1st
bicuspid
Which of the following vital signs would be cause for concern
during dental treatment?
Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute
Oral temperature of 99°F
Pulse of 70 beats per minute in an adult - Correct Answer
✅Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
How often should a patient be asked to update their medical
and dental history?
Every 6 months
Annually
At every visit
Only when something changes - Correct Answer ✅At
every visit
Which of the following is not located within the oral cavity?
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