GENERAL CHAIRSIDE ASSESSMENT EXAM (35 REVISED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026!!) MUST PASS!
The aspiring syringe is used in the administration of local anesthetic:
A. to avoid injecting into a blood vessel
B. for comfort for the patient
C. to allow the solution to flow slowly
D. to make the injection faster - A. to avoid injecting into a blood vessel
Retention pins:
A. displace the gingival tissue temporarily
B. add strength to a core buildup
C. are only placed in endodontically treated nonvital teeth
D. are used to place cement in the pulpal canal - B. add strength to a core buildup
Which statement is FALSE regarding acid etching of enamel for a composite restoration?:
A. the acid-etching agent forms a mechanical bond with the enamel
B. the acid-etching agent is flooded onto the surface and rubbed vigorously
C. the material is generally applied with special applicators provided by the manufacturer
D. the acid-etchant is rinsed from the tooth after recommended time to top the etching process - B.
the acid-etching agent is flooded onto the surface and rubbed vigorously
If humidity is high while mixing a final impression material, the setting time may be:
A. decreased
B. increased - A. decreased
Which medical emergency occurs most frequently in the dental setting:
A. syncope
B. angina
C. hyperglycemia
D. anaphylaxis - A. syncope
A generic abnormally in which there are defects in the enamel formation is:
,A. germination
B. fusion
C. ankylosis
D. amelogenesis imperfecta - D. amelogenesis imperfecta
A patient's medical history indicates that the patient has a prosthetic heart valve. Because of a higher
incidence for bacterial colonization, what medication will commonly be prescribed for the patient?:
A. analgesic
B. sedative
C. antibiotic
D. anesthetic - C. antibiotic
Which member of the dental team is legally required to report suspected child abuse?:
A. all members
B. dentist
C. dental assistant
D. dental hygienist - B. dentist
In an extraction, the dentist uses which instrument before extraction forceps?:
A. surgical curette
B. periosteal elevators
C. bone file
D. rongeur - B. periosteal elevators
A prescription that states 1 tab QID prn pain indicated the patient should take one tablet:
A. daily as needed
B. every 4 hours for pain
C. 4 times a day as needed for pain
D. for 4 days - C. 4 times a day as needed for pain
The likelihood of acute fluoride toxicity from controlled community water is:
, A. extreme
B. moderate
C. slight
D. nonexistent - D. nonexistent
Which color is the nitrous oxide tank?:
A. blue
B. yellow
C. green
D. red - A. blue
In which notation are the permanent teeth numbered from 1 to 32?:
A. universal
B. palmer
C. federation dentaire internationale
D. bracket numbering - A. universal
Cross-contamination between components of a two-paste composite system will:
A. cause the material to harden
B. prevent the material from hardening
C. diminish the translucency
D. delay the polymerization - A. cause the material to harden
How long can an IRM restoration last?:
A. several hours
B. several days
C. several months
D. several years - C. several months
The patient is instructed to breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands to manage:
A. an asthma attack
AND ANSWERS 2025/2026!!) MUST PASS!
The aspiring syringe is used in the administration of local anesthetic:
A. to avoid injecting into a blood vessel
B. for comfort for the patient
C. to allow the solution to flow slowly
D. to make the injection faster - A. to avoid injecting into a blood vessel
Retention pins:
A. displace the gingival tissue temporarily
B. add strength to a core buildup
C. are only placed in endodontically treated nonvital teeth
D. are used to place cement in the pulpal canal - B. add strength to a core buildup
Which statement is FALSE regarding acid etching of enamel for a composite restoration?:
A. the acid-etching agent forms a mechanical bond with the enamel
B. the acid-etching agent is flooded onto the surface and rubbed vigorously
C. the material is generally applied with special applicators provided by the manufacturer
D. the acid-etchant is rinsed from the tooth after recommended time to top the etching process - B.
the acid-etching agent is flooded onto the surface and rubbed vigorously
If humidity is high while mixing a final impression material, the setting time may be:
A. decreased
B. increased - A. decreased
Which medical emergency occurs most frequently in the dental setting:
A. syncope
B. angina
C. hyperglycemia
D. anaphylaxis - A. syncope
A generic abnormally in which there are defects in the enamel formation is:
,A. germination
B. fusion
C. ankylosis
D. amelogenesis imperfecta - D. amelogenesis imperfecta
A patient's medical history indicates that the patient has a prosthetic heart valve. Because of a higher
incidence for bacterial colonization, what medication will commonly be prescribed for the patient?:
A. analgesic
B. sedative
C. antibiotic
D. anesthetic - C. antibiotic
Which member of the dental team is legally required to report suspected child abuse?:
A. all members
B. dentist
C. dental assistant
D. dental hygienist - B. dentist
In an extraction, the dentist uses which instrument before extraction forceps?:
A. surgical curette
B. periosteal elevators
C. bone file
D. rongeur - B. periosteal elevators
A prescription that states 1 tab QID prn pain indicated the patient should take one tablet:
A. daily as needed
B. every 4 hours for pain
C. 4 times a day as needed for pain
D. for 4 days - C. 4 times a day as needed for pain
The likelihood of acute fluoride toxicity from controlled community water is:
, A. extreme
B. moderate
C. slight
D. nonexistent - D. nonexistent
Which color is the nitrous oxide tank?:
A. blue
B. yellow
C. green
D. red - A. blue
In which notation are the permanent teeth numbered from 1 to 32?:
A. universal
B. palmer
C. federation dentaire internationale
D. bracket numbering - A. universal
Cross-contamination between components of a two-paste composite system will:
A. cause the material to harden
B. prevent the material from hardening
C. diminish the translucency
D. delay the polymerization - A. cause the material to harden
How long can an IRM restoration last?:
A. several hours
B. several days
C. several months
D. several years - C. several months
The patient is instructed to breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands to manage:
A. an asthma attack
