DANB GENERAL CHAIRSIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
The air/water syringe should be flushed for ___________ at the beginning and end of
each day.
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes - b. 2 minutes
One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to:
a. aid in digestion
b. warm inspired air
c. assist in smelling
d. absorb bacteria - b. warm inspired air
The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ___________ between patients.
a. 30 seconds
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes - a. 30 seconds
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region?
a. transfer zone
b. activity zone
c. assisting zone
d. static zone - a. transfer zone
A 10- year-old patient would likely have which of the following teeth?
a. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars,
permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first molars
b. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, permanent first and second
premolars, primary second molars, and permanent first molars
c. primary mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent
canines, and permanent first moalrs
d. permanent mandibular canines, primary central and lateral incisors, primary second
molars, and permanent first molars - a. permanent mandibular central and lateral
incisors, primary second molars, permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first
molars
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?
, a. 93.5*F to 99.5*F
b. 95*F to 99.5*F
c. 96.5*F to 100*F
d. 97.6*F to 99*F - d. 97.6*F to 99*F
In dentistry, the acronym HVE represents:
a. high-volume evacuation
b. high-velocity emigration
c. high-velocity evacuation
d. high-volume emigration - a. high-volume evacuation
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has
__________ before treatment is begun.
a. eaten
b. taken all assigned medications
c. completed and updated his or her medical history
d. signed a consent form - c. completed and updated his or her medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular
accident?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b. hunger, sweating, and mood changes
c. itching, erythmea, and hives
d. coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate - a. paralysis, speech problems, and
vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for:
a. compressions, airway, breathing
b. circulation, assess, breathing
c. compressions, assess, breathing
d. call, assess, breathing - a. compressions, airway, breathing
The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is:
a. glucose
b. oxygen
c. epinephrine
d. ammonia inhalant - c. epinephrine
The leading cause of a heart attack is:
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
The air/water syringe should be flushed for ___________ at the beginning and end of
each day.
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes - b. 2 minutes
One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to:
a. aid in digestion
b. warm inspired air
c. assist in smelling
d. absorb bacteria - b. warm inspired air
The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ___________ between patients.
a. 30 seconds
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes - a. 30 seconds
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region?
a. transfer zone
b. activity zone
c. assisting zone
d. static zone - a. transfer zone
A 10- year-old patient would likely have which of the following teeth?
a. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars,
permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first molars
b. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, permanent first and second
premolars, primary second molars, and permanent first molars
c. primary mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent
canines, and permanent first moalrs
d. permanent mandibular canines, primary central and lateral incisors, primary second
molars, and permanent first molars - a. permanent mandibular central and lateral
incisors, primary second molars, permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first
molars
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?
, a. 93.5*F to 99.5*F
b. 95*F to 99.5*F
c. 96.5*F to 100*F
d. 97.6*F to 99*F - d. 97.6*F to 99*F
In dentistry, the acronym HVE represents:
a. high-volume evacuation
b. high-velocity emigration
c. high-velocity evacuation
d. high-volume emigration - a. high-volume evacuation
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has
__________ before treatment is begun.
a. eaten
b. taken all assigned medications
c. completed and updated his or her medical history
d. signed a consent form - c. completed and updated his or her medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular
accident?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b. hunger, sweating, and mood changes
c. itching, erythmea, and hives
d. coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate - a. paralysis, speech problems, and
vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for:
a. compressions, airway, breathing
b. circulation, assess, breathing
c. compressions, assess, breathing
d. call, assess, breathing - a. compressions, airway, breathing
The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is:
a. glucose
b. oxygen
c. epinephrine
d. ammonia inhalant - c. epinephrine
The leading cause of a heart attack is:
