EFDA review practice exam

Basic remediable intraoral tasks and/or procedures include all of the following except: 1. impressions for diagnostic models or mouthguard 2. suture removal 3. placement of gingival retraction cord prior to direction impression 4. placement of surgical dressings - Answer- 3. placement of gingival retraction cord prior to direction impression The following statements all apply to direct supervision except: 1. dentist is physically present during the performance of delegated "acts" 2. dentist checks the pt before pt leaves the office 3. dentist is personally operating on a pt 4. delegated procedures are performed pursuant to dentist's order and under his/her license - Answer- 3. dentist is personally operating on a pt The following statements are true regarding the dental pulp except one. Which one is the exception? 1. provides nutrients + fluids to the dentin thru the blood supply 2. contains nerve fibers that mediate pain sensations 3. contains odontoblasts which help form primary, secondary, and reparative dentin 4. increases in size with age - Answer- 4. increases in size with age On a tooth with extensive gingival recession below the CEJ, which of the following would be visible? 1. anatomical crown 2. clinical crown 3. anatomical + clinical crown 4. anatomical + clinical root - Answer- 3. anatomical + clinical crown Which of the following statements most accurately describes the periodontium? 1. the oral hard + soft tissues that support the teeth 2. enamel + cementum located on the exterior surfaces of the teeth 3. soft tissue that is loosely attached to the underlying bone 4. cuff of tissue that is not attached to the tooth - Answer- 1. the oral hard + soft tissues that