NDAEB- MDA PREP CHAPTER QUESTIONS
What surgical procedure describes a hemisection? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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: - answer- weaken the glove material, especially
latex
When should a full adult series of dental images be considered for a child or
adolescent? - 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? - answer- dietary intake
Which of the following terms indicates the highest level of killing power? - answer-
bacteriocidal agent
When using a stepwedge to test developer strength, a total of ____________ films
should be taken. - answer- 20Which Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) document required for the office contains a plan for postexposure evaluation
and follow-up? - answer- Exposure Control Plan
Which type of film is used in panoramic imaging? - answer- screen
Which is the surgical procedure in which bone is added, reshaped, and contoured? -
answer- osteoplasty
How does static electricity appear on a developed film? - answer- black branching lines
Which of the following rotary instruments would cut fastest and most efficiently? -
answer- diamond stone
