MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep 2024

MDA Chapter Questions NDAEB Prep 2024 What surgical procedure describes a hemisection? removal of the root and crown by cutting through each lengthwise With regard to tissues most sensitive to radiation, which of the following is the correct order from most sensitive to least sensitive tissue? skin, oral mucosa, thyroid gland, nerve Which is the preferred method used to hold and transfer a bulky instrument such as the surgical forceps? palm grasp In addition to barrier technique, which of the following is an infection control measure concerning the wire connections from the sensor to the digital image unit? wiping down with an intermediate-level hospital-grade disinfectant Hand lotions with petroleum- or oil-based ingredients should not be used in a dental office because these products can: weaken the glove material, especially latex When should a full adult series of dental images be considered for a child or adolescent? when clinical evidence of generalized disease is present and the adolescent has first and second molars Which factor would not contribute to xerostomia in a patient? dietary intake Which of the following terms indicates the highest level of killing power? bacteriocidal agent When using a stepwedge to test developer strength, a total of ____________ films should be taken. 20 A dental assistant must remove a used scalpel blade from a reusable handle. What is the appropriate procedure for removing the blade? Remove the blade with a hemostat. Which of the following represents the maximum permissible dose (MPD) for the general public? 0.1rem/yr An intermediate-level surface disinfectant would not kill which microbe? spores