DAANCE UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM SCRIPT
●● What is the primary focus of the dental profession regarding
anesthesia?
Answer: Control of pain and anxiety of patients undergoing dental and
oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
●● What is the vision statement of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?
Answer: To raise the standard for anesthesia assistants by defining
professional excellence through the DAANCE.
●● What is the mission statement of the DAANCE program?
Answer: To provide a comprehensive training experience for anesthesia
assistants, emphasizing the role of the dentist and their office anesthesia
team.
●● What types of anesthesia are dental professionals trained to
administer?
Answer: General anesthesia, deep sedation, conscious sedation, nitrous
oxide analgesia, and local anesthesia.
●● Where can candidates schedule their examination appointment?
,Answer: Online at Test-takers.psiexams.com/aaoms.
●● What should candidates do if they miss an appointment?
Answer: Refer to the section on Missed Appointments in the handbook.
●● What is the purpose of the DAANCE program overview?
Answer: To provide essential information about the certification
examination and its administration.
●● What is the significance of the statement of nondiscrimination in the
DAANCE handbook?
Answer: It ensures that all candidates are considered based on their
ability to meet eligibility criteria, regardless of personal characteristics.
●● What should candidates do if they do not pass the examination?
Answer: Refer to the section on If You Do Not Pass the
Examination/Retest Option.
●● What is included in the DAANCE Examination Content Outline?
Answer: A detailed outline of the topics covered in the examination.
●● What is the role of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?
,Answer: To oversee the development and administration of the
DAANCE certification program.
●● What resources are available for DAANCE exam preparation?
Answer: AAOMS anesthesia assistants courses and additional anesthesia
resource materials.
●● What is the importance of the candidate comments section in the
handbook?
Answer: To provide feedback and suggestions from candidates regarding
the examination process.
●● What should candidates do to prepare for the DAANCE
examination?
Answer: Review the preparation guidelines and recommended reading
resources listed in the handbook.
●● What happens to previous versions of the DAANCE handbook?
Answer: They are null and void once the current version is released.
●● What is the contact information for DAANCE inquiries?
Answer: Candidates should direct inquiries to the DAANCE Advisory
Committee or PSI Candidate Services.
, ●● What is the purpose of the DAANCE examination blueprint matrix?
Answer: To outline the structure and content areas of the examination.
●● What are the requirements for candidates with disabilities?
Answer: They can request special examination accommodations as
outlined in the handbook.
●● What is the significance of the security section in the handbook?
Answer: To inform candidates about the measures taken to ensure the
integrity of the examination process.
●● What should candidates do if they need to change their registration
information?
Answer: Contact the DAANCE Advisory Committee for assistance.
●● What is the purpose of the practice examination?
Answer: To help candidates familiarize themselves with the format and
types of questions on the actual exam.
●● What is the role of continuing education credit in the DAANCE
program?
Answer: To ensure that anesthesia assistants maintain their skills and
knowledge over time.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM SCRIPT
●● What is the primary focus of the dental profession regarding
anesthesia?
Answer: Control of pain and anxiety of patients undergoing dental and
oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
●● What is the vision statement of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?
Answer: To raise the standard for anesthesia assistants by defining
professional excellence through the DAANCE.
●● What is the mission statement of the DAANCE program?
Answer: To provide a comprehensive training experience for anesthesia
assistants, emphasizing the role of the dentist and their office anesthesia
team.
●● What types of anesthesia are dental professionals trained to
administer?
Answer: General anesthesia, deep sedation, conscious sedation, nitrous
oxide analgesia, and local anesthesia.
●● Where can candidates schedule their examination appointment?
,Answer: Online at Test-takers.psiexams.com/aaoms.
●● What should candidates do if they miss an appointment?
Answer: Refer to the section on Missed Appointments in the handbook.
●● What is the purpose of the DAANCE program overview?
Answer: To provide essential information about the certification
examination and its administration.
●● What is the significance of the statement of nondiscrimination in the
DAANCE handbook?
Answer: It ensures that all candidates are considered based on their
ability to meet eligibility criteria, regardless of personal characteristics.
●● What should candidates do if they do not pass the examination?
Answer: Refer to the section on If You Do Not Pass the
Examination/Retest Option.
●● What is included in the DAANCE Examination Content Outline?
Answer: A detailed outline of the topics covered in the examination.
●● What is the role of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?
,Answer: To oversee the development and administration of the
DAANCE certification program.
●● What resources are available for DAANCE exam preparation?
Answer: AAOMS anesthesia assistants courses and additional anesthesia
resource materials.
●● What is the importance of the candidate comments section in the
handbook?
Answer: To provide feedback and suggestions from candidates regarding
the examination process.
●● What should candidates do to prepare for the DAANCE
examination?
Answer: Review the preparation guidelines and recommended reading
resources listed in the handbook.
●● What happens to previous versions of the DAANCE handbook?
Answer: They are null and void once the current version is released.
●● What is the contact information for DAANCE inquiries?
Answer: Candidates should direct inquiries to the DAANCE Advisory
Committee or PSI Candidate Services.
, ●● What is the purpose of the DAANCE examination blueprint matrix?
Answer: To outline the structure and content areas of the examination.
●● What are the requirements for candidates with disabilities?
Answer: They can request special examination accommodations as
outlined in the handbook.
●● What is the significance of the security section in the handbook?
Answer: To inform candidates about the measures taken to ensure the
integrity of the examination process.
●● What should candidates do if they need to change their registration
information?
Answer: Contact the DAANCE Advisory Committee for assistance.
●● What is the purpose of the practice examination?
Answer: To help candidates familiarize themselves with the format and
types of questions on the actual exam.
●● What is the role of continuing education credit in the DAANCE
program?
Answer: To ensure that anesthesia assistants maintain their skills and
knowledge over time.
