MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep exam
2024
What surgical procedure describes a hemisection? - 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
, MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep exam
2024
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
2024
What surgical procedure describes a hemisection? - 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
, MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep exam
2024
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
