NDAEB PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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: - answer- 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? -
answer- 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? -
answer- utility gloves
What is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients? - answer- red blood cell
production
Which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity? - answer- toothpaste
What methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions with a patient
with down syndrome? - answer- tell show do
Large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable complete
prosthesis? - answer- osteotomy
Which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic? - answer-
swelling
The patient with dental insurance: - answer- carrier
Where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18? - answer- maxillary vestibule
Which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a class v
restoration on tooth 43? - answer- inferior alveolar
Personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are questions
of: - answer- ethics
Which one of the following techniques would result in a polished look for plaster
models? - answer- soak in soapy water, dry and wipe with a soft cloth
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image? - answer-
maxillary sinus
Which one of the following moisture barriers will be used on the lingual side to absorb
the flow of saliva? - answer- cotton roll
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: - answer- 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? -
answer- 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? -
answer- utility gloves
What is the benefit of increased folate in pregnant patients? - answer- red blood cell
production
Which products is used to treat dentin hypersensitivity? - answer- toothpaste
What methods should the dental assistant teach oral hygiene instructions with a patient
with down syndrome? - answer- tell show do
Large exotoses located on the palate of a patient who requires a removable complete
prosthesis? - answer- osteotomy
Which oral condition would indicate an adverse reaction to topical anesthetic? - answer-
swelling
The patient with dental insurance: - answer- carrier
Where should topical anesthetic be placed for tooth 18? - answer- maxillary vestibule
Which of the following nerve block injection techniques is most effective for a class v
restoration on tooth 43? - answer- inferior alveolar
Personal decisions based on conduct that may be morally right or wrong, are questions
of: - answer- ethics
Which one of the following techniques would result in a polished look for plaster
models? - answer- soak in soapy water, dry and wipe with a soft cloth
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary molar image? - answer-
maxillary sinus
Which one of the following moisture barriers will be used on the lingual side to absorb
the flow of saliva? - answer- cotton roll
