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40 Cards in this Set
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1. Moist heat sterilization is faster than dry heat. The antimicrobial effect of moist heat is via oxidizing cell proteins.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
a. First statement is true, second statement is false.
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2. In maintaining a clean sterile area in a clinic situation once gloved your hands may touch your mask but may not touch your gown.
a. True b. False |
False
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3. Regarding recapping needles which of the following statements is false?
a. There is no need to recap the needle when putting the syringe on the tray. b. Needles should always be recapped using one hand c. If you inadvertently stick to yourself with a clean needle it is not considered an exposure unless the needle is used on another person d. Needles should be disposed of in the sharps container |
a. There is no need to recap the needle when putting the syringe on the tray.
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4. All plastic and paper disposable items with blood or saliva should be disposed of in the ________
a. Regular trash can b. Sharps containers c. Red biohazard bags |
c. Red biohazard bags
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5. Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances used to wipe down the dental chair and other equipment. Glutaraldehydes are considered antiseptics and Betadine is a disinfectant.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
c. Both statements are false.
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6. Which of the following statements are false about the placement of the forceps beak?
a. The beaks of some forceps may be serrated b. The beaks should be placed and kept parallel to the long axis of the tooth c. The beaks should conform to the shape of the crown of the tooth being extracted d. The beaks should be placed below the CEJ |
c. The beaks should conform to the shape of the crown of the tooth being extracted
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7. All the following statements about “Ash” forceps are true EXCEPT:
a. A forceps to be used for mandibular and maxillary incisors and premolars b. Use after an elevator to twist the tooth out c. English style forceps with a vertical hinge d. The axis of the beaks are at 90 degrees to the handle |
a. A forceps to be used for mandibular and maxillary incisors and premolars
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8. Maxillary forceps beaks are near parallel to the handle of the forceps. The 150 forcep is considered the universal maxillary forceps.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
d. Both statements are true.
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9. Which of the statements about needle holders and the hemostats are true?
a. The hemostat has parallel striations on the beaks while a needle holder has crossed hatched striations b. The needle holder has parallel striations on the beaks while a hemostat has crosshatched striations c. It is acceptable to use the needle holder or hemostat to hold a suture needle |
a. The hemostat has parallel striations on the beaks while a needle holder has crossed hatched striations
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10. Which one of the following forceps is known for its ability to elevate by engaging the furcation of the tooth?
a. 151A b. 53R c. 17 d. 23 (cowhorn) |
d. 23 (cowhorn)
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11. Bone files are used in a forward and back motion with function in both directions
a. True b. False |
False
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12. Which forceps may be used to extract a right mandibular premolar? (circle most appropriate answer)
a. 23 b. 53L c. 151 d. Both 151 & Ash e. Ash |
d. Both 151 & Ash
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13. All the statements about straight elevators are true EXCEPT:
a. The tip of the elevator should be oriented towards the apex of the root b. Elevators are used to expand the alveolar bone c. Elevators are used to elevate the tooth against the alveolar bone or adjacent tooth d. All statements are correct |
c. Elevators are used to elevate the tooth against the alveolar bone or adjacent tooth
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14. Elevators are used to elevate the tooth against the alveolar bone or adjacent tooth What instrument is routinely used to remove a remaining root of a mandibular molar by accessing from the empty socket of the adjacent root and fulcruming off of the buccal bone?
a. Crane Pick b. Periosteal elevator c. Cryer elevator d. Straight elevator |
c. Cryer elevator
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15. Typically when grasping the maxillary forcep the palm should be facing down. When extracting a mandibular tooth you should always use a mouth prop.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
b. First statement is false, second is true.
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16. Which statement is FALSE about informed consent?
a. The patient should be asked if they understand the possible complications of the procedure and be given a chance to ask questions b. Patients should be informed of all possible adverse effects of the intended treatment including damage to adjacent teeth and restoration c. If the patient is a minor their legal guardian must sign the consent form d. Informed consent should be obtained prior to the procedure e. All of these statements are true |
e. All of these statements are true
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17. The use of a 4x4 gauze as a throat screen placed at the back of the mouth to help foreign objects from being swallowed or aspirated is recommended. If a foreign object inadvertently goes down the patient’s throat they should be sent to have a chest x-ray to make sure they have not aspirated the object
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
d. Both statements are true.
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18. When extracting teeth the surgeon’s elbows should be positioned down by his side
a. True b. False |
True
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19. After contouring bone when performing an alveoloplasty procedure it is important to irrigate copiously to remove any bone or tooth fragments before closing. When performing a multiple extraction procedure it is always necessary to do an alveoloplasty.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
a. First statement is true, second statement is false.
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20. The advantages of chromic gut sutures (monofilament) are they hold a knot better and are less irritating to the tissue than braided sutures.
a. True b. False |
b. False
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21. Which statement is FALSE.
a. The suture needle should enter perpendicular to the tissue b. Monofilament sutures have more of a tendency to cut through the tissue than braided sutures c. Braided sutures are less irritating to tissue than monofilament d. The sutures should be pulled just tight enough to approximate the edges |
c. Braided sutures are less irritating to tissue than monofilament
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22. The ronguer is less damaging than a bur to the bone.
a. True b. False |
True
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23. Vicryl sutures are a monofilament and permanent rather than absorbable.
a. True b. False |
False
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24. Which type of suture can be used in any situation?
a. Baseball stitch b. Simple running suture c. Interrupted suture d. Locked running suture e. Horizontal mattress |
c. Interrupted suture
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25. It is important to always use a mouth prop when doing a mandibular extraction in order to provide support and prevent excess forces on the temporomandibular joint.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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26. What controlled motions are involved with the use of extraction forceps?
a. Coronal b. Apical c. Buccal d. Lingual e. All of these actions are motions used with forceps |
e. All of these actions are motions used with forceps
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27. Which forcep would be most appropriate to use when extracting a maxillary right first molar.
a. 53R b. 151 c. Ash forcep d. 17 |
a. 53R
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28. Straight elevators are used to both elevate and displace a root from the socket.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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29. When extracting a 2nd or 3rd maxillary molar there is a possibility of fracturing the maxillary tuberosity. It is important to use a mouth prop to detect movement/fracture of the maxillary tuberosity.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
a. First statement is true, second statement is false.
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30. During the perioperative assessment which of the patients factors should be assessed as they can affect the success of a surgery or the healing.
a. Diseases b. Medications c. Social habits d. All of these items can affect the surgery e. Diseases and medications can affect the outcome of a surgery |
d. All of these items can affect the surgery
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31. Why might your patient begin to bleed 6-8 hours after surgery?
a. Patient was smoking b. Not enough pressure put on the wound c. Patient ate to soon d. Local anesthetic has worn off and now there is vasodilation |
d. Local anesthetic has worn off and now there is vasodilation
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32. All of the following need to be considered when making a flap or incision EXCEPT?
a. Resting skin tension lines or Langer’s lines b. Gentle retraction of tissue c. Keep incision minimal to avoid scarring d. Broad base for blood supply |
c. Keep incision minimal to avoid scarring
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33. Which of the following are the three elements of effective surgical access that are most likely to help you during a difficult surgical procedure?
a. Longer instruments, reverse trendelenberg position, good retraction b. Sharp instruments, good light, an extra large rubber dam c. Good light, good suction, good retraction d. Smaller instruments, good light, use of hands as retractors e. Change the position of the assistant, good action suction, extra gauze |
c. Good light, good suction, good retraction
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34. Complications and surgical awareness are most common in which types of surgery?
a. Dental implants in a diabetic patient b. Emergency surgery c. Elective third molar extractions d. Both elective and emergency surgeries have the same risk of complications |
b. Emergency surgery
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35. The clotting cascade is initiated at what stage of wound healing?
a. Inflammatory b. Maturation and remodeling c. Proliferative d. Both A & B e. None of the above |
a. Inflammatory
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36. The collagen is formed and realigned along the tension lines.
a. True b. False |
a. True
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37. After extracting a tooth the surgeon is unable to approximate the edges of the gingival tissue. Which of the following statements are true.
a. This wound will heal by primary intention. b. This would will heal by secondary intention. c. There will be more than three stages in wound healing |
b. This would will heal by secondary intention.
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38. Macrophages replace the PMN’s during wound healing. Macrophages phagocytize bacteria and damaged tissue while the PMN’s release multiple growth factors and cytokines.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
a. First statement is true, second statement is false
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39. It takes 4-6 months for mature bone to form in an extraction site. It usually takes 3-4 weeks to get complete epithelialization of an extraction socket.
a. First statement is true, second statement is false. b. First statement is false, second is true. c. Both statements are false. d. Both statements are true. |
d. Both statements are true.
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14. Root tip picks are used to displace a root tip, and are usually used when there is 1/3 or less of the root left
a. True b. False |
a. True
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