NDHCE -Practice exam :) Questions with 100% Verified Answers
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how often should a child with a transitioning dentition be 6-12 months for high caries risk or if caries are visible clinically
prescribed radiographs? 12-24 months if caries risk is low
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how often are radiographs recommended for adults with no 24-36 months
clinical caries and/or low risk for caries?
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what is the disadvantage to boil and bite mouth guards? most do not cover all posterior teeth
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what is the most reliable evidence that disease has stopped? bleeding on probing
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what is a class II malocclusion MB cusp of the max 1st molar is in front of the buccal groove of the
mand 1st molar
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what is a class III malocclusion MB cusp of the max 1st molar is behind the buccal groove of the
mand 1st molar
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describe a class I furcation curvature of the concavity can be detected with the probe tip but it
cannot enter the
space; no radiolucency on rads
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describe class II furcation probe penetrates into the furcation, but does not completely pass
through to the other
side; slight radiolucency on rads
,Question: Answer:
describe class III furcation probe passes through completely through the other side;
radiolucency usually visible
from rads
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describe class IV furcation 4
clinically visible because of recession and probe passes through;
larger radiolucency
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describe ASA 1 healthy with no systemic conditions or allergies
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describe ASA 2 mild systemic diseases
(controlled hypertension, mild obesity, pregnancy, allergies etc)
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describe ASA 3 severe systemic disease
(poorly controlled hypertension, morbid obesity, chronic renal failure)
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describe ASA 4 severe systemic disease that are a constant threat to life
(liver failure, unstable angina)
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describe ASA 5 patients who are not expected to survive more than 24 hours
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where is perimolysis most seen on patients with bulimia? palatal of max anteriors
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Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) anti-rejections agent for patients who underwent an organ transplant
+ side effect side effect is gingival hyperplasia
,Question: Answer:
what types of drugs does xerostomia normally occur? anti-hypertensive (diuretics, anti-depressants and anti-psychotics)
Question: Answer:
cyclic neutropenia inherited disorder characterized by a decrease in the number of
circulating neutrophils
period lasts 2-3 days and during the pt experiences severe
periodontal disease such as
inflammation, ulceration, attachment loss and bone loss
should be treated when neutrophil count is normal
Question: Answer:
what is trendelenburg position? head is lower than feet
indicated for syncope
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describe a class I caries lesion extends less than halfway through the thickness of enamel
Question: Answer:
describe a class II caries lesion extend more than halfway through the thickness of enamel, but dont
involve the DEJ
Question: Answer:
describe a class III caries lesion extend through DEJ toward the pulp
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which instrument would best remove sub calculus in a class II gracey with an extended shank and smaller working end
furaction?
Question: Answer:
describe nasopalatine canal cyst located in nasopalatine canal or incisive papilla
most common in males
shaped like a heart
, Question: Answer:
how long should you wait to have oral care completed 6 months
following a cerebrovascular accident
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describe globulomaxillary cyst located between max lateral and cuspid
pear shaped
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describe a simple bone cyst traumatic bone cyst that is thought to appear with trauma
most common on mand
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can a release form of refusal be legally binding? no
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what is considered 'high concentration hydrogen peroxide' 30-39%
professional strength
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what is the purpose of a periodontal dressing? preserve blood clots
prevent debris accumulation
increase pt comfort
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what are the 5 signs & symptoms of gingivitis colour
contour
consistency
bleeding
pain
Question: Answer:
what is karposi's sarcoma red/purple lesion
mostly on hard palate, tongue and gingival surfaces
usually related to HIV
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Question: Answer:
how often should a child with a transitioning dentition be 6-12 months for high caries risk or if caries are visible clinically
prescribed radiographs? 12-24 months if caries risk is low
Question: Answer:
how often are radiographs recommended for adults with no 24-36 months
clinical caries and/or low risk for caries?
Question: Answer:
what is the disadvantage to boil and bite mouth guards? most do not cover all posterior teeth
Question: Answer:
what is the most reliable evidence that disease has stopped? bleeding on probing
Question: Answer:
what is a class II malocclusion MB cusp of the max 1st molar is in front of the buccal groove of the
mand 1st molar
Question: Answer:
what is a class III malocclusion MB cusp of the max 1st molar is behind the buccal groove of the
mand 1st molar
Question: Answer:
describe a class I furcation curvature of the concavity can be detected with the probe tip but it
cannot enter the
space; no radiolucency on rads
Question: Answer:
describe class II furcation probe penetrates into the furcation, but does not completely pass
through to the other
side; slight radiolucency on rads
,Question: Answer:
describe class III furcation probe passes through completely through the other side;
radiolucency usually visible
from rads
Question: Answer:
describe class IV furcation 4
clinically visible because of recession and probe passes through;
larger radiolucency
Question: Answer:
describe ASA 1 healthy with no systemic conditions or allergies
Question: Answer:
describe ASA 2 mild systemic diseases
(controlled hypertension, mild obesity, pregnancy, allergies etc)
Question: Answer:
describe ASA 3 severe systemic disease
(poorly controlled hypertension, morbid obesity, chronic renal failure)
Question: Answer:
describe ASA 4 severe systemic disease that are a constant threat to life
(liver failure, unstable angina)
Question: Answer:
describe ASA 5 patients who are not expected to survive more than 24 hours
Question: Answer:
where is perimolysis most seen on patients with bulimia? palatal of max anteriors
Question: Answer:
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) anti-rejections agent for patients who underwent an organ transplant
+ side effect side effect is gingival hyperplasia
,Question: Answer:
what types of drugs does xerostomia normally occur? anti-hypertensive (diuretics, anti-depressants and anti-psychotics)
Question: Answer:
cyclic neutropenia inherited disorder characterized by a decrease in the number of
circulating neutrophils
period lasts 2-3 days and during the pt experiences severe
periodontal disease such as
inflammation, ulceration, attachment loss and bone loss
should be treated when neutrophil count is normal
Question: Answer:
what is trendelenburg position? head is lower than feet
indicated for syncope
Question: Answer:
describe a class I caries lesion extends less than halfway through the thickness of enamel
Question: Answer:
describe a class II caries lesion extend more than halfway through the thickness of enamel, but dont
involve the DEJ
Question: Answer:
describe a class III caries lesion extend through DEJ toward the pulp
Question: Answer:
which instrument would best remove sub calculus in a class II gracey with an extended shank and smaller working end
furaction?
Question: Answer:
describe nasopalatine canal cyst located in nasopalatine canal or incisive papilla
most common in males
shaped like a heart
, Question: Answer:
how long should you wait to have oral care completed 6 months
following a cerebrovascular accident
Question: Answer:
describe globulomaxillary cyst located between max lateral and cuspid
pear shaped
Question: Answer:
describe a simple bone cyst traumatic bone cyst that is thought to appear with trauma
most common on mand
Question: Answer:
can a release form of refusal be legally binding? no
Question: Answer:
what is considered 'high concentration hydrogen peroxide' 30-39%
professional strength
Question: Answer:
what is the purpose of a periodontal dressing? preserve blood clots
prevent debris accumulation
increase pt comfort
Question: Answer:
what are the 5 signs & symptoms of gingivitis colour
contour
consistency
bleeding
pain
Question: Answer:
what is karposi's sarcoma red/purple lesion
mostly on hard palate, tongue and gingival surfaces
usually related to HIV
