UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
When dealing with a fearful patient, which techniques should the dental assistant use? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Use genuineness, accept the person, display self-confidence
For which purpose would dental cement, mixed to a luting consistency, be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - cementing a crown
Which category of the patient's records would include clinical and financial information? -
CORRECT ANSWER - vital
Which tooth tissue has a similar mineral composition as bone? - CORRECT ANSWER -
cementum
Which is an example of a two paste temporary dental cement? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Type I ZOE
Which stage of anesthesia could include vomiting? - CORRECT ANSWER - II
Thermal conductivity of dental cement should follow which guideline? - CORRECT
ANSWER - similar to dentin
Which component of amalgam alloy powder reduces discoloration? - CORRECT
ANSWER - copper
Which statement describes the concept of a surgical hand scrub? - CORRECT ANSWER -
allow water to drain up the arm and off the elbow
, In which restorative material is galvanic action a property? - CORRECT ANSWER -
amalgam
Which module of a dental office emergency kit contains drugs for advanced cardiac life support?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Three
Which material is contraindicated for use with resin restorations? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Zinc oxide-eugenol
Which classification of movement includes using a slow-speed hand piece? - CORRECT
ANSWER - III
Which restorative procedure set up is used for interproximal decay on tooth #6? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Class III composite
Which class of motion is transferring an explorer? - CORRECT ANSWER - II
When passing a hinged instrument, where does the chairside assistant grasp the instrument? -
CORRECT ANSWER - at the hinges
If the patient becomes unconscious during treatment, in what position should the patient chair be
placed? - CORRECT ANSWER - subsupine
Which action slows the setting of gypsum? - CORRECT ANSWER - mix slowly, for a
short length of time
In years, how long is dental equipment used before it can be classified as major equipment? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1-2
Which factor could contribute to syncope? - CORRECT ANSWER - fatigue