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NURSING Mid Term Practice – Civics C COKO
Professional Practice sample exam Q's
EXAMINATION 2025 UPDATED 2025 – 2026
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics.
These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
NURSING
In addition to assisting in the delivery of dental care, a dental assistant may
find employment opportunities in:
-- dental product sales.
-- teaching dental assisting.
-- processing insurance claims.
-- any of the above.
any of the above.
Benefits of membership in the ADAA include:
-- a subscription to the Journal of the American Dental Association.
-- eligibility to take the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) examination.
-- certification as a CDA (certified dental assistant).
-- professional liability insurance
professional liability insurance
A dental assistant's salary depends primarily on the skills and abilities of the
individual and the associated with the specific position.
-- social status
-- responsibility
-- years of service
-- commendations
responsibility
Which of the following is not true of certification by the Dental Assisting
National Board (DANB)?
-- It is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
-- It is achieved by passing the DANB examination.
-- It verifies that you have obtained a certain level of knowledge.
-- It is a voluntary credential.
It is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
Which of the following is considered a role of an expanded-functions dental
assistant that is not permitted for a chairside dental assistant?
-- Exposing and processing radiographs
-- Providing patient education
-- Charting
-- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
The ADAA was formed in 1924 by:
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-- Faith Sai So Leong.
-- Ann Ehrlich.
-- Juliette A. Southard.
-- Deborah Greenspan.
Juliette A. Southard
Which of the following is not a role of a chairside dental assistant?
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics.
These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
-- Overseeing inventory control
-- Pouring and trimming models
-- Performing scaling and root planing
-- Providing postoperative instructions to patients
Performing scaling and root planing
The duties that an expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA) can perform
will vary according to the state or provincial:
-- ethnic distribution.
-- dental school administration.
-- population density.
-- Dental Practice Act.
Dental Practice Act
Professionalism:
-- is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the
dental office.
-- is what you say in the dental office, as distinguished from what you say on
your own time.
-- is what you do in the dental office, as distinguished from what you do on
your own time.
-- means that you have a job.
is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental
office.
Teamwork in the dental office is important. The letters TEAM stand for:
-- treat everyone as members.
-- take everything as money.
-- together, everyone accomplishes more.
-- two equals a lot more.
together, everyone accomplishes more
Maintaining a positive attitude is probably the single most important factor in
helping to relieve the stress in a dental office.
-- True
-- False
True
Recommendations for good grooming and appropriate dress include:
-- using an up-to-date perfume or cologne as a form of aromatherapy.
-- limiting use of tobacco products to the outdoors to avoid an odor in
treatment areas.
-- bathing each day and use deodorant.
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-- wearing attention-getting makeup and jewelry to distract patients from
disagreeable aspects of their planned dental treatment.
bathing each day and use deodorant
The dental specialty of uses new and sophisticated imaging
techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw, head, and neck.
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and
mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
-- oral and maxillofacial radiology
-- oral and maxillofacial surgery
-- oral pathology
-- pediatric dentistry
oral and maxillofacial radiology
Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when
it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?
-- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
-- Dental public health
-- Oral pathology
-- Periodontics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Which team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient?
-- Dentist
-- Dental hygienist
-- Dental assistant
-- Expanded-functions dental assistant
Dentist
What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?
-- A telephone call or fax from the dental office
-- A predetermination from the insurance company
-- Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored
-- A prescription from a dentist
A prescription from a dentist
The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?
-- Seven
-- Nine
-- Eleven
-- Thirteen
Nine
Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in
place and followed?
-- Clinical dental assistant
-- Expanded-functions dental assistant
-- Business assistant
-- Dental hygienist
Business assistant
Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for
removing deposits on teeth, exposing radiographs, placing topical fluoride
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and sealants, and providing patients with home care instructions?
-- The dentist
-- The dental hygienist
-- The dental assistant
-- The business assistant
The dental hygienist
The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for: IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in
evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of
focus but also require unique approaches to
-- caring for treatment rooms.
-- completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work.
-- placing topical fluoride and dental sealants.
-- seating and dismissing patients.
placing topical fluoride and dental sealants
Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team?
-- Dental manufacturer
-- Dental assistant
-- Dental supply representative
-- Dental journal publisher
Dental assistant
The dental specialty that involves the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is:
-- orthodontics.
-- periodontics.
-- endodontics.
-- prosthodontics.
endodontics
The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is
academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-
accredited dental hygiene program.
-- one
-- two
-- three
-- four
two
Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA)
can legally perform is decided by the:
-- state dental association.
-- American Dental Association (ADA).
-- state board of dentistry.
-- American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).
state board of dentistry
Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as
they will benefit a person or a community?
-- Autonomy
NURSING Mid Term Practice – Civics C COKO
Professional Practice sample exam Q's
EXAMINATION 2025 UPDATED 2025 – 2026
VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics.
These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
NURSING
In addition to assisting in the delivery of dental care, a dental assistant may
find employment opportunities in:
-- dental product sales.
-- teaching dental assisting.
-- processing insurance claims.
-- any of the above.
any of the above.
Benefits of membership in the ADAA include:
-- a subscription to the Journal of the American Dental Association.
-- eligibility to take the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) examination.
-- certification as a CDA (certified dental assistant).
-- professional liability insurance
professional liability insurance
A dental assistant's salary depends primarily on the skills and abilities of the
individual and the associated with the specific position.
-- social status
-- responsibility
-- years of service
-- commendations
responsibility
Which of the following is not true of certification by the Dental Assisting
National Board (DANB)?
-- It is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
-- It is achieved by passing the DANB examination.
-- It verifies that you have obtained a certain level of knowledge.
-- It is a voluntary credential.
It is required in all states to perform expanded functions.
Which of the following is considered a role of an expanded-functions dental
assistant that is not permitted for a chairside dental assistant?
-- Exposing and processing radiographs
-- Providing patient education
-- Charting
-- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges
The ADAA was formed in 1924 by:
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-- Faith Sai So Leong.
-- Ann Ehrlich.
-- Juliette A. Southard.
-- Deborah Greenspan.
Juliette A. Southard
Which of the following is not a role of a chairside dental assistant?
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics.
These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
-- Overseeing inventory control
-- Pouring and trimming models
-- Performing scaling and root planing
-- Providing postoperative instructions to patients
Performing scaling and root planing
The duties that an expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA) can perform
will vary according to the state or provincial:
-- ethnic distribution.
-- dental school administration.
-- population density.
-- Dental Practice Act.
Dental Practice Act
Professionalism:
-- is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the
dental office.
-- is what you say in the dental office, as distinguished from what you say on
your own time.
-- is what you do in the dental office, as distinguished from what you do on
your own time.
-- means that you have a job.
is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental
office.
Teamwork in the dental office is important. The letters TEAM stand for:
-- treat everyone as members.
-- take everything as money.
-- together, everyone accomplishes more.
-- two equals a lot more.
together, everyone accomplishes more
Maintaining a positive attitude is probably the single most important factor in
helping to relieve the stress in a dental office.
-- True
-- False
True
Recommendations for good grooming and appropriate dress include:
-- using an up-to-date perfume or cologne as a form of aromatherapy.
-- limiting use of tobacco products to the outdoors to avoid an odor in
treatment areas.
-- bathing each day and use deodorant.
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-- wearing attention-getting makeup and jewelry to distract patients from
disagreeable aspects of their planned dental treatment.
bathing each day and use deodorant
The dental specialty of uses new and sophisticated imaging
techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw, head, and neck.
IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and
mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of focus but also require unique approaches to
-- oral and maxillofacial radiology
-- oral and maxillofacial surgery
-- oral pathology
-- pediatric dentistry
oral and maxillofacial radiology
Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when
it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999?
-- Oral and maxillofacial radiology
-- Dental public health
-- Oral pathology
-- Periodontics
Oral and maxillofacial radiology
Which team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient?
-- Dentist
-- Dental hygienist
-- Dental assistant
-- Expanded-functions dental assistant
Dentist
What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown?
-- A telephone call or fax from the dental office
-- A predetermination from the insurance company
-- Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored
-- A prescription from a dentist
A prescription from a dentist
The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties?
-- Seven
-- Nine
-- Eleven
-- Thirteen
Nine
Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in
place and followed?
-- Clinical dental assistant
-- Expanded-functions dental assistant
-- Business assistant
-- Dental hygienist
Business assistant
Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for
removing deposits on teeth, exposing radiographs, placing topical fluoride
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and sealants, and providing patients with home care instructions?
-- The dentist
-- The dental hygienist
-- The dental assistant
-- The business assistant
The dental hygienist
The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for: IntroductionExams serve as a fundamental tool in
evaluating a student's understanding of a subject, particularly in fields as diverse as business, law, and mathematics. These disciplines not only have distinct areas of
focus but also require unique approaches to
-- caring for treatment rooms.
-- completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work.
-- placing topical fluoride and dental sealants.
-- seating and dismissing patients.
placing topical fluoride and dental sealants
Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team?
-- Dental manufacturer
-- Dental assistant
-- Dental supply representative
-- Dental journal publisher
Dental assistant
The dental specialty that involves the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is:
-- orthodontics.
-- periodontics.
-- endodontics.
-- prosthodontics.
endodontics
The minimal education requirement for a registered dental hygienist is
academic years of college study and an associate's degree in an ADA-
accredited dental hygiene program.
-- one
-- two
-- three
-- four
two
Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA)
can legally perform is decided by the:
-- state dental association.
-- American Dental Association (ADA).
-- state board of dentistry.
-- American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).
state board of dentistry
Which ethical principle is based on the idea that actions are ethical as long as
they will benefit a person or a community?
-- Autonomy
