MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep, Exams of Advanced Education

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MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep
What surgical procedure describes a hem section? - correct answer removal of the
root and crown by cutting through each lengthwise
With regard to tissues most sensitive to radiation, which of the following is the
correct order from most sensitive to least sensitive tissue? - correct answer skin,
oral mucosa, thyroid gland, nerve
Which is the preferred method used to hold and transfer a bulky instrument such as
the surgical forceps? - correct answer palm grasp
In addition to barrier technique, which of the following is an infection control
measure concerning the wire connections from the sensor to the digital image unit?
- correct answer wiping down with an intermediate-level hospital-grade disinfectant
Hand lotions with petroleum- or oil-based ingredients should not be used in a dental
office because these products can: - correct answer weaken the glove material,
especially latex
When should a full adult series of dental images be considered for a child or
adolescent? - correct answer when clinical evidence of generalized disease is
present and the adolescent has first and second molars
Which factor would not contribute to xerostomia in a patient? - correct answer
dietary intake
Which of the following terms indicates the highest level of killing power? - correct
answer bacteriocidal agent
When using a stepwedge to test developer strength, a total of ____________ films
should be taken. - correct answer 20
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What surgical procedure describes a hem section? - correct answer removal of the root and crown by cutting through each lengthwise With regard to tissues most sensitive to radiation, which of the following is the correct order from most sensitive to least sensitive tissue? - correct answer skin, oral mucosa, thyroid gland, nerve Which is the preferred method used to hold and transfer a bulky instrument such as the surgical forceps? - correct answer palm grasp In addition to barrier technique, which of the following is an infection control measure concerning the wire connections from the sensor to the digital image unit?

  • correct answer wiping down with an intermediate-level hospital-grade disinfectant Hand lotions with petroleum- or oil-based ingredients should not be used in a dental office because these products can: - correct answer weaken the glove material, especially latex When should a full adult series of dental images be considered for a child or adolescent? - correct answer when clinical evidence of generalized disease is present and the adolescent has first and second molars Which factor would not contribute to xerostomia in a patient? - correct answer dietary intake Which of the following terms indicates the highest level of killing power? - correct answer bacteriocidal agent When using a stepwedge to test developer strength, a total of ____________ films should be taken. - correct answer 20

A dental assistant must remove a used scalpel blade from a reusable handle. What is the appropriate procedure for removing the blade? - correct answer Remove the blade with a hemostat. Which of the following represents the maximum permissible dose (MPD) for the general public? - correct answer 0.1rem/yr An intermediate-level surface disinfectant would not kill which microbe? - correct answer spores When adjusting a crown after cementation, the dentist most likely would use a(n) ______. - correct answer stone In selecting a shade for a composite restoration, under which of the following conditions should the shade be selected? - correct answer Keep the tooth moist and select the shade before tooth preparation. Which of the following does a film badge monitor? - correct answer radiographer's daily occupational radiation exposures The dental assistant will mix the glass inomer to a ________ or ________ consistency for a core build - correct answer base, secondary What is the respiration pattern for a patient who is hyperventilating? - correct answer excessively short, rapid breaths Once a practice fully makes the change from paper records to an electronic patient record, what should the office do with the old paper documents? - correct answer Move them to secure off-site storage. The procedure performed to remove subgingival calculus and to remove necrotic tissue from the periodontal pocket is referred to as __________. - correct answer gingival curettage

Which is the more fixed attachment of the muscle that is toward the midline of the body? - correct answer origin Which classification of carious lesions form on the occlusal surfaces or the buccal and lingual grooves of posterior teeth? - correct answer class I Which of the following relates to poor definition on a dental image? - correct answer focal spot On average, processing solution should be changed ______________. - correct answer every 3 - 4 weeks Which instrument is used to remove subgingival calculus? - correct answer currette Which of these instruments would be a choice when placing a gingival retraction cord? - correct answer blunt end of a plastic instrument You are destroying old patient records. How do you dispose of the dental radiographs? - correct answer as normal office waste The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that dental office sterilizers be biologically monitored how frequently? - correct answer weekly Which statement is true as it relates to the direct theory of radiation injury? - correct answer Cell damage results when ionizing radiation directly hits critical areas or targets within the cell Which is more prominent in older adults who have experienced gingival recession? - correct answer cervical caries What is the purpose of a face-bow registration? - correct answer to measure the upper teeth as compared with the temporomandibular joint and to analyze the relationship of the maxillary arch to the patient's face

What exposure control selection(s) controls the quality of the x-ray beam? - correct answer time Alcohol hand rubs are most effective in dental settings when: - correct answer there is no debris on the hands of the dental assistant Which instrument would be used to remove debris or granulation tissue from a surgical site? - correct answer surgical currette Which describes why a composite restoration stays in a tooth? - correct answer bonding What is the endodontic test in which the dentist applies pressure to the mucosa above the apex of the root and notes any sensitivity or swelling? - correct answer palpation test A periodontal pocket marker is similar in design to which other instrument? - correct answer cotton pliers Which of the following errors will not result in a failure of sterilization? - correct answer failure to use a process indicator Safety Data Sheets (SDS) have ____________ sections. - correct answer 16 The maximum permissible dose (MPD) for occupationally exposed workers is: - correct answer 0.05 Sv/yr If a community is under a "boil water" alert, what type of water should be used for patient rinsing and handwashing? - correct answer bottled or distilled water The instrument used to adapt and condense gutta-percha points into the canal during endodontic treatment is: - correct answer spreader or plugger

You have a new dental x-ray machine. The length of the PID is changing from 16 to 8 inches. How does this affect the intensity of the x-ray beam? What adjustment will you need to make to keep the density of your images consistent? - correct answer he resultant beam will be four times as intense. You will need to decrease the exposure time. When a dental assistant is cleaning instruments, what type(s) of personal protective equipment should be worn? - correct answer safety glasses, examination gloves, and protective gown Which of the following instruments would be used to transport a temporary restorative material to a cavity preparation? - correct answer plastic instrument In relation to ergonomics, which class of motion involves the movement of fingers and wrist? - correct answer class II Which of the following conditions is not a potential medical contraindication to nitrous oxide? - correct answer age