Dental Assisting II FINAL EXAM| Verified
Questions with Answers
Patients can drive home after having N2O/O2 sedation. - -True
- Once a patient has recovered from N2O/O2 sedation, the assistant should
not ________the patient out of the room. - -Escort
- Assessment of a patient's response to questioning is ______________ but in
most cases valid - -Subjective
- Recovery time lies in the hands of the clinician to make a decision as to the
complete ________________of patients before their dismissal. - -Recovery
- . Pediatric dentistry, if immobilization devices are used, they are to be
carefully positioned so that the airway____________or chest _______________is
avoided. - -Obstruction/restriction
- Each of the following could be a typical product used as an inhalant except
one. Which one is the exception? - -Butter
- Symptoms of neuropathy commonly seen in persons who chronically abuse
N2O include all of the following except one. Which one is the exception? - -
Insomnia, acute sensitivity, hyperactivity
- Research studies claim chronic exposure to nitrous oxide can inhibit which
vitamin B12-dependent enzyme? - -Methionine synthase
- Each of the following is true regarding inhaling chemicals EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - -All chemicals inhalants are illegal to sell to
minors
- The concentration of nitrous oxide inhaled from a "whippet "and a balloon
is: - -25%
- All drugs that produce euphoria have the potential to be abused, whether
they are injected, swallowed or _____________ - -Inhaled
- Many inhalants are ______________________________depressants that produce
sensations similar to the effects of sedation and anesthesia. - -Central
Nervous System CNS
- Who performs the majority of operative dental procedures? - -General
Dentist
, - Which procedure listed is included under the umbrella of esthetic
dentistry? - -Whitening techniques
- Which of the following is the step in initial cavity preparation when the
dentist decides on the design and initial depth of sound tooth structure? - -
Outline form
- What is the dental assistant responsible for during a restorative procedure?
- -Preparing, mixing, and transferring dental materials
- In which teeth are Class II restorations found? - -Premolars and molars
- What is the material of choice for restoring Class III and Class IV
preparations? - -Composite resin
- A veneer is applied to which surface of a prepared tooth? - -Facial
- Which is an example of a direct restorative dental material for a Class II
restoration? - -Composite Resin
- What is the final step in a cavity preparation? - -Placing a desensitizing or
lining agent
- What responsibility does the dental assistant provide during a permanent
restorative procedure? - -Provide moisture control by using the high-velocity
suction.
- How many tooth surfaces does a Class I restoration involve? - -One
- Class III restorations involve the interproximal surfaces of which teeth? - -
Incisors and canines
- During a Class III restoration, the dentist will enter the tooth from the
lingual in order to reduce the size of the restoration from the ______ aspect. -
-Facial
- During a Class III or IV restoration, the dentist may use a _____ to help
reproduce the correct contours and contact. - -Mylar matrix system
- Where do Class V lesions occur? - -Gingival Third
- A temporary restoration that can be placed in any tooth or tooth surface
for a short period is also known as which type of restoration? - -Intermediate
Questions with Answers
Patients can drive home after having N2O/O2 sedation. - -True
- Once a patient has recovered from N2O/O2 sedation, the assistant should
not ________the patient out of the room. - -Escort
- Assessment of a patient's response to questioning is ______________ but in
most cases valid - -Subjective
- Recovery time lies in the hands of the clinician to make a decision as to the
complete ________________of patients before their dismissal. - -Recovery
- . Pediatric dentistry, if immobilization devices are used, they are to be
carefully positioned so that the airway____________or chest _______________is
avoided. - -Obstruction/restriction
- Each of the following could be a typical product used as an inhalant except
one. Which one is the exception? - -Butter
- Symptoms of neuropathy commonly seen in persons who chronically abuse
N2O include all of the following except one. Which one is the exception? - -
Insomnia, acute sensitivity, hyperactivity
- Research studies claim chronic exposure to nitrous oxide can inhibit which
vitamin B12-dependent enzyme? - -Methionine synthase
- Each of the following is true regarding inhaling chemicals EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - -All chemicals inhalants are illegal to sell to
minors
- The concentration of nitrous oxide inhaled from a "whippet "and a balloon
is: - -25%
- All drugs that produce euphoria have the potential to be abused, whether
they are injected, swallowed or _____________ - -Inhaled
- Many inhalants are ______________________________depressants that produce
sensations similar to the effects of sedation and anesthesia. - -Central
Nervous System CNS
- Who performs the majority of operative dental procedures? - -General
Dentist
, - Which procedure listed is included under the umbrella of esthetic
dentistry? - -Whitening techniques
- Which of the following is the step in initial cavity preparation when the
dentist decides on the design and initial depth of sound tooth structure? - -
Outline form
- What is the dental assistant responsible for during a restorative procedure?
- -Preparing, mixing, and transferring dental materials
- In which teeth are Class II restorations found? - -Premolars and molars
- What is the material of choice for restoring Class III and Class IV
preparations? - -Composite resin
- A veneer is applied to which surface of a prepared tooth? - -Facial
- Which is an example of a direct restorative dental material for a Class II
restoration? - -Composite Resin
- What is the final step in a cavity preparation? - -Placing a desensitizing or
lining agent
- What responsibility does the dental assistant provide during a permanent
restorative procedure? - -Provide moisture control by using the high-velocity
suction.
- How many tooth surfaces does a Class I restoration involve? - -One
- Class III restorations involve the interproximal surfaces of which teeth? - -
Incisors and canines
- During a Class III restoration, the dentist will enter the tooth from the
lingual in order to reduce the size of the restoration from the ______ aspect. -
-Facial
- During a Class III or IV restoration, the dentist may use a _____ to help
reproduce the correct contours and contact. - -Mylar matrix system
- Where do Class V lesions occur? - -Gingival Third
- A temporary restoration that can be placed in any tooth or tooth surface
for a short period is also known as which type of restoration? - -Intermediate
