Expanded Functions Final Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
If a dentist authorized the procedure and remained on the premises while the procedure was
performed, the procedure was performed under _______ supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER - indirect
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may take and record a patient's blood pressure
under _________ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may apply topical anesthetics under _____
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - direct
Dry socket dressing should be replaced _______ and will probably need to be changed _______
times. - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 24 hours; 2 to 3
A dental assistant who has received formal training may remove sutures under ______
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns of teeth under _______ supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER - general
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may irrigate and evacuate debris under
________ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
Absorbable sutures must be removed within _____ days. - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
not removed
A dental hygienist who has had formal training may monitor the administration of nitrous-oxide
sedation under ______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
, The most common location for dry sockets in adults is in the ________ region. - CORRECT
ANSWER - third molar mandibular
Treatment for dry socket includes _______. - CORRECT ANSWER - the placement of
medicated gauze strips packed gently in the socket
When removing sutures, clip the suture __________, and grasp the _______ with the cotton
pliers. - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the tissue; knotted end
A dental assistant who has had formal training may apply topical fluorides under ________
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental hygienist may remove sutures under _______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER -
general
Non-absorbable sutures are made out of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - silk or nylon
Dry socket is caused by ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - loss of the blood clot
A dental assistant who has had formal training may apply sealants under _______ supervision. -
CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A common medicament used in treating dry socket is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
eugenol
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may change bleach pellets in the internal
bleaching process under _______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - direct
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
If a dentist authorized the procedure and remained on the premises while the procedure was
performed, the procedure was performed under _______ supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER - indirect
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may take and record a patient's blood pressure
under _________ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may apply topical anesthetics under _____
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - direct
Dry socket dressing should be replaced _______ and will probably need to be changed _______
times. - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 24 hours; 2 to 3
A dental assistant who has received formal training may remove sutures under ______
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns of teeth under _______ supervision. - CORRECT
ANSWER - general
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may irrigate and evacuate debris under
________ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
Absorbable sutures must be removed within _____ days. - CORRECT ANSWER - They are
not removed
A dental hygienist who has had formal training may monitor the administration of nitrous-oxide
sedation under ______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
, The most common location for dry sockets in adults is in the ________ region. - CORRECT
ANSWER - third molar mandibular
Treatment for dry socket includes _______. - CORRECT ANSWER - the placement of
medicated gauze strips packed gently in the socket
When removing sutures, clip the suture __________, and grasp the _______ with the cotton
pliers. - CORRECT ANSWER - close to the tissue; knotted end
A dental assistant who has had formal training may apply topical fluorides under ________
supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A dental hygienist may remove sutures under _______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER -
general
Non-absorbable sutures are made out of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - silk or nylon
Dry socket is caused by ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - loss of the blood clot
A dental assistant who has had formal training may apply sealants under _______ supervision. -
CORRECT ANSWER - indirect
A common medicament used in treating dry socket is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
eugenol
A dental assistant who has had on-the-job training may change bleach pellets in the internal
bleaching process under _______ supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER - direct
