NDAEB Practice Test Questions
with Revised Answers
While placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where will the
wedges be placed? - Answer-mesial and distal
The dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with self
medication using the inhaler/bronchodilator - Answer-asthmatic attack
A patient develops erythema of the skin - Answer-latex allergy
During the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant pass to the
dentist to separate and retract the periosteum? - Answer-periosteal elevator
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor radiographic
image? - Answer-nasal septum
Translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film - Answer-acquired pellicle
Over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff? - Answer-
brachial
Which of the following ingredients is commonly found in whitening systems? - Answer-
peroxide
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior radiographic image? -
Answer-V shaped nasal spine
How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a diagnostic periapical
radiograph image of tooth 37? - Answer-horizontal to the occlusal plane
What is the correct sequence for preparing the operator for a patient? - Answer-discard
disposables and barriers, surface clean, surface disinfect, place new barriers
Which of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth 13 to 23? - Answer-
a fluoridated prophy paste
Once root canal therapy is completed, which one of the following would take place? -
Answer-return for final restoration
What is a contraindication for the application of pit and fissure sealants? - Answer-an
amalgam restoration is already in place
with Revised Answers
While placing the restorative material in the preparation of 36 MODB, where will the
wedges be placed? - Answer-mesial and distal
The dental assistant will seat the patient in an upright position and assist with self
medication using the inhaler/bronchodilator - Answer-asthmatic attack
A patient develops erythema of the skin - Answer-latex allergy
During the patient's procedure, what instrument should the dental assistant pass to the
dentist to separate and retract the periosteum? - Answer-periosteal elevator
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary central incisor radiographic
image? - Answer-nasal septum
Translucent, homogeneous, unstructured film - Answer-acquired pellicle
Over which artery will the dental assistant wrap the blood pressure cuff? - Answer-
brachial
Which of the following ingredients is commonly found in whitening systems? - Answer-
peroxide
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior radiographic image? -
Answer-V shaped nasal spine
How should a dental assistant place an image receptor to ensure a diagnostic periapical
radiograph image of tooth 37? - Answer-horizontal to the occlusal plane
What is the correct sequence for preparing the operator for a patient? - Answer-discard
disposables and barriers, surface clean, surface disinfect, place new barriers
Which of the following polishing agents should be selected for teeth 13 to 23? - Answer-
a fluoridated prophy paste
Once root canal therapy is completed, which one of the following would take place? -
Answer-return for final restoration
What is a contraindication for the application of pit and fissure sealants? - Answer-an
amalgam restoration is already in place
