Dental- General chairside UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Zygote - CORRECT ANSWER - Fertilized egg. (8)
Zygomatic process - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of maxillary bones that extends
upward to articulate with the zygomatic bone. (9, 10)
Zygomatic arch - CORRECT ANSWER - Arch formed when the temporal process of the
zygomatic bone articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
Zygomatic - CORRECT ANSWER - Region of the head pertaining to or located near the
zygomatic bone (cheekbone). (9)
Xylitol (ZY-li-tol) - CORRECT ANSWER - Ingredient in chewing gum that has an
antibacterial effect against decay-causing bacteria. (13)
X-radiation - CORRECT ANSWER - High-energy ionizing electromagnetic radiation. (38)
Xerostomia (zeer-oe-STOE-mee-uh) - CORRECT ANSWER - Dryness of the mouth
caused by reduction of saliva. (13, 17, 29)
Written consent - CORRECT ANSWER - Consent that involves a written explanation of
the diagnostic findings, prescribed treatment, and reasonable expectations about treatment
results. (5)
Working end - CORRECT ANSWER - Part of the dental instrument that is used on the
tooth or when dental materials are mixed. (34)
, Word processing software - CORRECT ANSWER - A computer program designed to
create most types of business documents.(61)
Winged clamp - CORRECT ANSWER - Type of dental dam clamp that has extensions to
help retain the dental dam. (36)
White blood cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells that have the primary function of
fighting disease in the body; also known as leukocytes. (7)
Wetting - CORRECT ANSWER - Covering or soaking something with a liquid. (43)
Wedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Wooden or plastic triangular device placed in the
embrasure to provide the contour needed when a class II lesion is restored. (49)
Warranty - CORRECT ANSWER - Written statement that explains the manufacturer's
responsibility for replacing and repairing a particular product. (62)
Want list - CORRECT ANSWER - A list of those supplies to be ordered and questions to
be asked of the representative. (62)
Walkout statement - CORRECT ANSWER - A written indication of any balance due on an
account, given to a patient as he or she leaves the practice at the end of an appointment. (63)
Volume - CORRECT ANSWER - Quantity or amount, as in force of a heartbeat. (27)
Volatile (VOL-uh-til) - CORRECT ANSWER - Substance that can evaporate easily and is
very explosive. (47)
Viscous, viscosity (vis-KOS-i-tee) - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical property of fluids
responsible for resistance to flow. (43,46)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Zygote - CORRECT ANSWER - Fertilized egg. (8)
Zygomatic process - CORRECT ANSWER - Process of maxillary bones that extends
upward to articulate with the zygomatic bone. (9, 10)
Zygomatic arch - CORRECT ANSWER - Arch formed when the temporal process of the
zygomatic bone articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone.
Zygomatic - CORRECT ANSWER - Region of the head pertaining to or located near the
zygomatic bone (cheekbone). (9)
Xylitol (ZY-li-tol) - CORRECT ANSWER - Ingredient in chewing gum that has an
antibacterial effect against decay-causing bacteria. (13)
X-radiation - CORRECT ANSWER - High-energy ionizing electromagnetic radiation. (38)
Xerostomia (zeer-oe-STOE-mee-uh) - CORRECT ANSWER - Dryness of the mouth
caused by reduction of saliva. (13, 17, 29)
Written consent - CORRECT ANSWER - Consent that involves a written explanation of
the diagnostic findings, prescribed treatment, and reasonable expectations about treatment
results. (5)
Working end - CORRECT ANSWER - Part of the dental instrument that is used on the
tooth or when dental materials are mixed. (34)
, Word processing software - CORRECT ANSWER - A computer program designed to
create most types of business documents.(61)
Winged clamp - CORRECT ANSWER - Type of dental dam clamp that has extensions to
help retain the dental dam. (36)
White blood cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells that have the primary function of
fighting disease in the body; also known as leukocytes. (7)
Wetting - CORRECT ANSWER - Covering or soaking something with a liquid. (43)
Wedge - CORRECT ANSWER - Wooden or plastic triangular device placed in the
embrasure to provide the contour needed when a class II lesion is restored. (49)
Warranty - CORRECT ANSWER - Written statement that explains the manufacturer's
responsibility for replacing and repairing a particular product. (62)
Want list - CORRECT ANSWER - A list of those supplies to be ordered and questions to
be asked of the representative. (62)
Walkout statement - CORRECT ANSWER - A written indication of any balance due on an
account, given to a patient as he or she leaves the practice at the end of an appointment. (63)
Volume - CORRECT ANSWER - Quantity or amount, as in force of a heartbeat. (27)
Volatile (VOL-uh-til) - CORRECT ANSWER - Substance that can evaporate easily and is
very explosive. (47)
Viscous, viscosity (vis-KOS-i-tee) - CORRECT ANSWER - Physical property of fluids
responsible for resistance to flow. (43,46)
