CDA test 1 General chairside UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
A _______ tooth is any tooth that is prevented from reaching its normal position in the mouth by
tissue, bone, or another tooth. - CORRECT ANSWER - impacted
An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of the teeth is -
CORRECT ANSWER - bruxism
A horizontal or transverse plane divides the body into - CORRECT ANSWER - superior
and inferior portions
The cells associated with bone formation are known as - CORRECT ANSWER -
osteoblasts
The air/water syringe should be flushed for how long at the beginning and end of each day. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 minutes
One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to - CORRECT ANSWER - warm inspired
air
The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ______between patients - CORRECT
ANSWER - 30 seconds
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? - CORRECT ANSWER -
transfer zone
, A 10 year old patient would likely have which of the following teeth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - 97.6 F
to 99 F
In dentistry the acronym HVE represents - CORRECT ANSWER - high volume
evacuation
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has - CORRECT
ANSWER - completed and updated his or her medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident -
CORRECT ANSWER - paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for - CORRECT
ANSWER - compression, airway, breathing
The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is - CORRECT ANSWER -
oxygen
The leading cause of heart attack is - CORRECT ANSWER - coronary artery disease
Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow
breathing, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, and panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hyperventilation
While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy, the
patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient be re-positioned in the
dental chair? - CORRECT ANSWER - subsupine
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
A _______ tooth is any tooth that is prevented from reaching its normal position in the mouth by
tissue, bone, or another tooth. - CORRECT ANSWER - impacted
An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of the teeth is -
CORRECT ANSWER - bruxism
A horizontal or transverse plane divides the body into - CORRECT ANSWER - superior
and inferior portions
The cells associated with bone formation are known as - CORRECT ANSWER -
osteoblasts
The air/water syringe should be flushed for how long at the beginning and end of each day. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2 minutes
One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to - CORRECT ANSWER - warm inspired
air
The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ______between patients - CORRECT
ANSWER - 30 seconds
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region? - CORRECT ANSWER -
transfer zone
, A 10 year old patient would likely have which of the following teeth? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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 temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - 97.6 F
to 99 F
In dentistry the acronym HVE represents - CORRECT ANSWER - high volume
evacuation
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has - CORRECT
ANSWER - completed and updated his or her medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident -
CORRECT ANSWER - paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for - CORRECT
ANSWER - compression, airway, breathing
The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is - CORRECT ANSWER -
oxygen
The leading cause of heart attack is - CORRECT ANSWER - coronary artery disease
Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow
breathing, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, and panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by
having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hyperventilation
While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy, the
patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient be re-positioned in the
dental chair? - CORRECT ANSWER - subsupine
