Dental Nurse
Exam
, FDI Notation system for 22 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which
nerve is being described? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would
like to check the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold the
articulation paper in place? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is the
optimum concentration of fluoride in drinking water? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends
with tooth wear close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a
manual toothbrush. Which of the following describes this kind of wea - CORRECT
ANSWERS-abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The dentist
needs to widen the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures. They
help to separate parts of the body from each other and from external environments.
Which kind of cell is being described? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following legislation
requires this to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
RIDDOR
Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions. Which
enzyme assists in the digestion of starch in the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ptyalin
Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the
building. How often should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of alarms
and extinguishers, be checked ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which
information must be contained in them? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the controlled area
around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2
horseshoes of bone. The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is this
strong outer layer called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lamina dura
Exam
, FDI Notation system for 22 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Upper left lateral incisor
This nerve supplies sensation to the buccal gingivae and lower molar teeth. Which
nerve is being described? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Long buccal
A patient has had a composite filling on their lower left first molar and the dentist would
like to check the bite. What instrument would need to be made ready to hold the
articulation paper in place? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Millers forcep
Different areas of the country have different levels of fluoride in the water. What is the
optimum concentration of fluoride in drinking water? - CORRECT ANSWERS-1ppm
The enamel surfaces of teeth can be lost in a non-carious manner. A patient attends
with tooth wear close to the cervical margin, caused by excessive scrubbing with a
manual toothbrush. Which of the following describes this kind of wea - CORRECT
ANSWERS-abrasion
A patient attends for a root canal procedure on an upper right second molar. The dentist
needs to widen the access of the canal, which instrument would be needed -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Gates Glidden
These cells cover the entire body, either as skin or as a lining to hollow structures. They
help to separate parts of the body from each other and from external environments.
Which kind of cell is being described? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epithelial cells
A patient slips in the corridor and fractures her leg. Which of the following legislation
requires this to be reported to the Health & Safety Executive? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
RIDDOR
Enzymes are proteins in the body that work as catalysts for chemical reactions. Which
enzyme assists in the digestion of starch in the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ptyalin
Health Safety in a Dental Practice is the responsibility of all those that work in the
building. How often should fire safety, including the servicing and checking of alarms
and extinguishers, be checked ? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Annually
Local Rules have to be known and understood by all dental team members. Which
information must be contained in them? - CORRECT ANSWERS-the controlled area
around the XRAY unit
The alveolar bone is specialised bone that is only found in the jaw, it is formed in 2
horseshoes of bone. The outer layer of this bone lines the sockets of teeth, what is this
strong outer layer called? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lamina dura
