General Chairside Hesi Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which component of amalgam alloy powder reduces discoloration? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Copper lowers corrosion and discoloration
Which describes proper sequence for performing a Class III restoration? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Examine tooth, anesthetize, select shade, control moisture, prepare tooth, and
restore tooth
Which is the correct order for the basic elements of the communication cycle? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sender, message, receiver, feedback.
What is the appearance of properly triturated amalgam? - CORRECT ANSWER - Satiny
At which age of development would a child patient be able to sit quietly for dental treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Play (ages 3-5)
Which change should be made in the patient's chair position when working on the mandibular
arch? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise the chair back
Which precaution is necessary when preparing glass ionomer restorative material? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply a wax protectant to the matrix band to prevent material from adhering
to the band
Which module of a dental office emergency kit contains drugs for advanced cardiac life support?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Three
What is the current accepted sequence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the pediatric
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compressions, call 911, airway, breathing
, Which accommodations are made when communicating with a mild mentally challenged
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimize distractions
Which term defines four handed dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Team dentistry
Which restorative procedure set up is used for an interproximal decay on tooth #6? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class III Composite
Which factor could contribute to syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatigue
Where does the blood and nerve supply of a tooth enter and exit? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Apical foramen
In which restorative material is galvanic action a property? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Amalam
What is the purpose of a wedge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contour the cervical margin of
a class II restoration
How many teeth are present in one quadrant of a complete adult dentition? - CORRECT
ANSWER -8
The dental supply representative brings news of an exciting sale on radiographic film. Which
consideration takes priority before placing an order? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shelf life of
the radiographic film
Which instruments are included as a part of a composite amalgam and temporary restoration tray
set up?
A. Acorn, ball, and football burnishers
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Which component of amalgam alloy powder reduces discoloration? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Copper lowers corrosion and discoloration
Which describes proper sequence for performing a Class III restoration? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Examine tooth, anesthetize, select shade, control moisture, prepare tooth, and
restore tooth
Which is the correct order for the basic elements of the communication cycle? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sender, message, receiver, feedback.
What is the appearance of properly triturated amalgam? - CORRECT ANSWER - Satiny
At which age of development would a child patient be able to sit quietly for dental treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Play (ages 3-5)
Which change should be made in the patient's chair position when working on the mandibular
arch? - CORRECT ANSWER - Raise the chair back
Which precaution is necessary when preparing glass ionomer restorative material? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply a wax protectant to the matrix band to prevent material from adhering
to the band
Which module of a dental office emergency kit contains drugs for advanced cardiac life support?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Three
What is the current accepted sequence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the pediatric
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compressions, call 911, airway, breathing
, Which accommodations are made when communicating with a mild mentally challenged
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimize distractions
Which term defines four handed dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER - Team dentistry
Which restorative procedure set up is used for an interproximal decay on tooth #6? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class III Composite
Which factor could contribute to syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fatigue
Where does the blood and nerve supply of a tooth enter and exit? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Apical foramen
In which restorative material is galvanic action a property? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Amalam
What is the purpose of a wedge? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contour the cervical margin of
a class II restoration
How many teeth are present in one quadrant of a complete adult dentition? - CORRECT
ANSWER -8
The dental supply representative brings news of an exciting sale on radiographic film. Which
consideration takes priority before placing an order? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shelf life of
the radiographic film
Which instruments are included as a part of a composite amalgam and temporary restoration tray
set up?
A. Acorn, ball, and football burnishers
