DDA Final UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how will it be
used, when it may be disclosed, and - Correct Answer- written privacy procedures include
description of staff members who have access to PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may
be disclosed, and ensures that any business associates who have access to PHI agree to the
same limitations on the use and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is - Correct Answer- The single most
important role of the receptionist is to help shape the patient's perception of the dental
practice by being positive and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record of - Correct
Answer- the accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes: - Correct Answer- Root Planing, scaling and
polishing are all fundamentals responsibilities of the dental hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH
STRUCTURE IS THE SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many transaction code
sets are used today? - Correct Answer- The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different
code sets, reducing the number of code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health information. -
Correct Answer- The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of
electronic health information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones make up
the face? - Correct Answer- The face is comprises 14 bones.
, The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA - Correct Answer- Lining mucosa covers the cheeks,
lips, and under surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping and tearing
food? - Correct Answer- Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping &
tearing food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of potential
exposure would be classified as which category(ies)? - Correct Answer- A DAA who will
never be assigned to work in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for reuse? -
Correct Answer- The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and
sterilization of contaminated instruments.
The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is - Correct Answer- Lining Mucosa covers
the cheeks, lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called. - Correct Answer- The
cementum covers the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
which of the following best classifies an 8 year old patient with both adult and baby teeth? -
Correct Answer- When baby (primary) teeth and adult (permanent) teeth are both present, the
dentition is classified as mixed.
A patient is sitting with arms and legs tightly crossed and fits clenched. What nonverbal
communication is the patient exhibiting? - Correct Answer- Crossing arm and legs, clenching
fits, and sitting in very tight manner manifests in ANGER.
which of the following is not considered professional telephone manners? - Correct Answer-
Calls should be answered in three rings, and one should try not to put the caller on hold.
A patient who covers his/her mouth is most likely communicating which non-verbal
message? - Correct Answer- A patient who is EMBARRASSED may attempt to conceal
his/her mouth.
CORRECT Answers
written privacy procedures specify which staff members have access to PHI, how will it be
used, when it may be disclosed, and - Correct Answer- written privacy procedures include
description of staff members who have access to PHI, how PHI will be used, and when it may
be disclosed, and ensures that any business associates who have access to PHI agree to the
same limitations on the use and disclosures of PHI.
The single most important role of the receptionist is - Correct Answer- The single most
important role of the receptionist is to help shape the patient's perception of the dental
practice by being positive and helpful.
The Bookkeeper records and maintains the accounts payable, which is a record of - Correct
Answer- the accounts payable is a record of the money that the dental practice owes to others.
The role of the Dental Hygienist includes: - Correct Answer- Root Planing, scaling and
polishing are all fundamentals responsibilities of the dental hygienist.
processing and evaluating radio graphs is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
applying pit and fissure sealant is a responsibility of the dental hygienist.
THE DENTAL HYGIENIST DOES NOT: REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED TOOTH
STRUCTURE IS THE SPECIALTY OF A PROSTHODONTIST.
more than 400 different transaction code exist before HIPAA. How many transaction code
sets are used today? - Correct Answer- The HIPAA Act of 1996 standardized the different
code sets, reducing the number of code and transaction sets from 400 to 7.
the security rule requires that providers protect the ____________ of health information. -
Correct Answer- The security rule addresses integrity, confidentiality and availability of
electronic health information.
The skull is divided into two sections, the cranium and the face. How many bones make up
the face? - Correct Answer- The face is comprises 14 bones.
, The lining type of ORAL MUCOSA - Correct Answer- Lining mucosa covers the cheeks,
lips, and under surface of the tongue and soft palate.
Which teeth are described as very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping and tearing
food? - Correct Answer- Cuspids are very strong, with sharp points, designed for grasping &
tearing food.
According to OSHA regulations, the DAA who is not assigned to an area of potential
exposure would be classified as which category(ies)? - Correct Answer- A DAA who will
never be assigned to work in the clinical area may fall into Category 3
In which area are contaminated instruments cleaned, packaged, and prepared for reuse? -
Correct Answer- The sterilization area is designed for the cleaning, packaging, and
sterilization of contaminated instruments.
The ORAL MUCOSA that covers the Soft Palate is - Correct Answer- Lining Mucosa covers
the cheeks, lips, underside of the tongue, vestibule, and soft palate.
The root of each tooth is covered by a thin, hard shell called. - Correct Answer- The
cementum covers the root surface with a thin, hard shell.
which of the following best classifies an 8 year old patient with both adult and baby teeth? -
Correct Answer- When baby (primary) teeth and adult (permanent) teeth are both present, the
dentition is classified as mixed.
A patient is sitting with arms and legs tightly crossed and fits clenched. What nonverbal
communication is the patient exhibiting? - Correct Answer- Crossing arm and legs, clenching
fits, and sitting in very tight manner manifests in ANGER.
which of the following is not considered professional telephone manners? - Correct Answer-
Calls should be answered in three rings, and one should try not to put the caller on hold.
A patient who covers his/her mouth is most likely communicating which non-verbal
message? - Correct Answer- A patient who is EMBARRASSED may attempt to conceal
his/her mouth.
