NDAEB Practice Exam
C
Allows billing to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking
A. Recorder point
B. Automatic shipment
C. Recorder quantity
D. Backorder
A
Patient has difficulty chewing and is self-conscious about the appearance of her
teeth. The max incisors occlude lingually to the mandibular anterior teeth. The
dentist asks the assistant to expose radiographic images to provide a view of the
entire maxilla and mandible.
What type of images would the assistant expose?
A. Panoramic
B. Transcranial
C. Lateral cephalometric
D. Full mouth series
D
The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41
A. Gingival 1/3 of the tooth
B. Proximal surface of anterior teeth
C. Pit and fissure of posterior teeth, lingual of anterior teeth
D. Incisal edge or cusp tip
D
After seating the patient in the operatory which of the following sets of vital signs
would be recorded?
A. Temp, vision, pulse
B. Weight, temp, pulse
C. Respiration rate, pulse, weight
D. Pulse, temp, blood pressure
C
A patient is having a benign neoplasm removed from the anterior portion of the
palate
A. Local infiltration
B. Incisive nerve block
C. Nasopalatine nerve block
D. Inferior nerve block
D
The amount paid before benefits take effect
,A. Carrier
B. Provider
C. Beneficiary
D. Deductible
D
A patient has a normal recall exam. Her complaint is she has bleeding when
brushing. She doesn't not floss as it is time consuming. She has generalized biofilm/
plaque at the gingival margins with moderate gingivitis.
What is the most important to explain to the patient regarding oral health?
A. The cause and prevention of dental caries
B. Relationship of frequency of eating cariogenic foods to dental caries
C. Source of cariogenic food stuff in the diet with suggestions for control
D. Effects of personal oral care procedures in the prevention of dental plaque/ biofilm
D
A patient comes to the office for his apt. He hasn't been to the dentist in 2 years. He
does not have any teeth bothering him at this time. But is interested in maintaining
optimum oral health.
When the dentist palpates the area from below the patients ear all the way down the
collar bone, he is examining which one of the following lymph node sites
A. Auxiliary
B. Parotid
C. Inguinal
D. Cervical
C
A patient has all her teeth in the second quad, with the mesial cusp of the third molar
partially erupted. Which tooth should be selected as the anchor tooth of the dam?
A. 11
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
A
A patient has a normal recall exam. Her complaint is she has bleeding when
brushing. She doesn't not floss as it is time consuming. She has generalized biofilm/
plaque at the gingival margins with moderate gingivitis.
What interproximal aid would be helpful to stimulate the gingival tissues to improve
health for this patient?
A. Rubber tip
B. Tufted floss
C. Waxed floss
D. Interdental brush
D.
,A 10-year-old patient with down syndrome presents to the office. Examination
reveals that the patient has periodontal disease and several carious lesions. The
patient is able to follow simple instructions and conversations.
Which one of the following periodontal diseases does this patient have?
A. Early periodontitis
B. Chronic periodontitis
C. Juvenile periodontitis
D. Prepubertal periodontitis
C- study
A patient presents with teeth 25 and 26 missing and extensive decay on tooth 46. He
would like dental implants to replace the maxillary missing teeth and a crown on
tooth 46. An examination was completed and impressions obtained.
Oral hygiene instruction is given to prevent which of the following dental conditions
post-surgery?
A.ANUG
B.Gingival abrasion
C. Peri-implants
D. Halitosis
B
Match the principle that best describes the actions or decisions presented. A dentist
provides complete information regarding treatment options
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Autonomy
D. Confidentiality
E. Nonmaleficence
A
The assistant will seat the patient in a subsupine position, with the head lower than
the feet and loosen any binding clothes
A. Syncope
B. Asthmatic attack
C. Hyperventilation
D. Angina pectoris
E. Anaphylaxis
D
A patient arrives for her recall exam apt. While updating her health history the patient
informs the assistant that she is 32 weeks pregnant. The patient also mentions that
her "gums are red and tender" and that she is unable to sit in the same position for
an extended period of time. The patient also discloses that she has increased her
folate intake as directed by her doctor.
, The condition of the patient's gingival tissues is caused by which of the following
factors?
A. Nutritional
B. Hematologic influences
C. Impaired bone formation
D. Endogenous hormone conditions
C
Patient has difficulty chewing and is self-conscious about the appearance of her
teeth. The max incisors occlude lingually to the mandibular anterior teeth. Upon
clinical examination it is noted that the mandible has a mesial relationship with the
maxilla.
Her profile is likely a
A. Retrognathic mandible
B. Mesognathic maxilla
C. Prognathic mandible
D. Prognathic maxilla
D
A patient comes to the office for composite restorations on teeth surfaces; 21 DI, 11
MID and 44 DO. The assistant prepares the equipment and supplies and applies the
topical anesthetic as prescribed by the dentist. After the treatment is completed, the
patient begins to have intermittent blinking followed by a blank stare.
Which of the following blacks classifications describe the restoration on the maxillary
left?
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
A
A 7-year-old patient presents to the office with a chipped tooth and bruises on his
chin and his story does not match up to the mother's story. Who should you inform?
A. The dentist
B. Police officer
C. A social worker
D. The patients mother
C
What is a CONTRAINDIACTION for the application of pit and fissure sealants?
A. Deep pits and fissures present
B. The tooth has been erupted for less than 1 year
C. An amalgam restoration is already in place
D. Dental dam placement is not possible
D
C
Allows billing to be spread out over time and alleviates overstocking
A. Recorder point
B. Automatic shipment
C. Recorder quantity
D. Backorder
A
Patient has difficulty chewing and is self-conscious about the appearance of her
teeth. The max incisors occlude lingually to the mandibular anterior teeth. The
dentist asks the assistant to expose radiographic images to provide a view of the
entire maxilla and mandible.
What type of images would the assistant expose?
A. Panoramic
B. Transcranial
C. Lateral cephalometric
D. Full mouth series
D
The dentist dictates class VI caries on tooth 41
A. Gingival 1/3 of the tooth
B. Proximal surface of anterior teeth
C. Pit and fissure of posterior teeth, lingual of anterior teeth
D. Incisal edge or cusp tip
D
After seating the patient in the operatory which of the following sets of vital signs
would be recorded?
A. Temp, vision, pulse
B. Weight, temp, pulse
C. Respiration rate, pulse, weight
D. Pulse, temp, blood pressure
C
A patient is having a benign neoplasm removed from the anterior portion of the
palate
A. Local infiltration
B. Incisive nerve block
C. Nasopalatine nerve block
D. Inferior nerve block
D
The amount paid before benefits take effect
,A. Carrier
B. Provider
C. Beneficiary
D. Deductible
D
A patient has a normal recall exam. Her complaint is she has bleeding when
brushing. She doesn't not floss as it is time consuming. She has generalized biofilm/
plaque at the gingival margins with moderate gingivitis.
What is the most important to explain to the patient regarding oral health?
A. The cause and prevention of dental caries
B. Relationship of frequency of eating cariogenic foods to dental caries
C. Source of cariogenic food stuff in the diet with suggestions for control
D. Effects of personal oral care procedures in the prevention of dental plaque/ biofilm
D
A patient comes to the office for his apt. He hasn't been to the dentist in 2 years. He
does not have any teeth bothering him at this time. But is interested in maintaining
optimum oral health.
When the dentist palpates the area from below the patients ear all the way down the
collar bone, he is examining which one of the following lymph node sites
A. Auxiliary
B. Parotid
C. Inguinal
D. Cervical
C
A patient has all her teeth in the second quad, with the mesial cusp of the third molar
partially erupted. Which tooth should be selected as the anchor tooth of the dam?
A. 11
B. 26
C. 27
D. 28
A
A patient has a normal recall exam. Her complaint is she has bleeding when
brushing. She doesn't not floss as it is time consuming. She has generalized biofilm/
plaque at the gingival margins with moderate gingivitis.
What interproximal aid would be helpful to stimulate the gingival tissues to improve
health for this patient?
A. Rubber tip
B. Tufted floss
C. Waxed floss
D. Interdental brush
D.
,A 10-year-old patient with down syndrome presents to the office. Examination
reveals that the patient has periodontal disease and several carious lesions. The
patient is able to follow simple instructions and conversations.
Which one of the following periodontal diseases does this patient have?
A. Early periodontitis
B. Chronic periodontitis
C. Juvenile periodontitis
D. Prepubertal periodontitis
C- study
A patient presents with teeth 25 and 26 missing and extensive decay on tooth 46. He
would like dental implants to replace the maxillary missing teeth and a crown on
tooth 46. An examination was completed and impressions obtained.
Oral hygiene instruction is given to prevent which of the following dental conditions
post-surgery?
A.ANUG
B.Gingival abrasion
C. Peri-implants
D. Halitosis
B
Match the principle that best describes the actions or decisions presented. A dentist
provides complete information regarding treatment options
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Autonomy
D. Confidentiality
E. Nonmaleficence
A
The assistant will seat the patient in a subsupine position, with the head lower than
the feet and loosen any binding clothes
A. Syncope
B. Asthmatic attack
C. Hyperventilation
D. Angina pectoris
E. Anaphylaxis
D
A patient arrives for her recall exam apt. While updating her health history the patient
informs the assistant that she is 32 weeks pregnant. The patient also mentions that
her "gums are red and tender" and that she is unable to sit in the same position for
an extended period of time. The patient also discloses that she has increased her
folate intake as directed by her doctor.
, The condition of the patient's gingival tissues is caused by which of the following
factors?
A. Nutritional
B. Hematologic influences
C. Impaired bone formation
D. Endogenous hormone conditions
C
Patient has difficulty chewing and is self-conscious about the appearance of her
teeth. The max incisors occlude lingually to the mandibular anterior teeth. Upon
clinical examination it is noted that the mandible has a mesial relationship with the
maxilla.
Her profile is likely a
A. Retrognathic mandible
B. Mesognathic maxilla
C. Prognathic mandible
D. Prognathic maxilla
D
A patient comes to the office for composite restorations on teeth surfaces; 21 DI, 11
MID and 44 DO. The assistant prepares the equipment and supplies and applies the
topical anesthetic as prescribed by the dentist. After the treatment is completed, the
patient begins to have intermittent blinking followed by a blank stare.
Which of the following blacks classifications describe the restoration on the maxillary
left?
A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV
A
A 7-year-old patient presents to the office with a chipped tooth and bruises on his
chin and his story does not match up to the mother's story. Who should you inform?
A. The dentist
B. Police officer
C. A social worker
D. The patients mother
C
What is a CONTRAINDIACTION for the application of pit and fissure sealants?
A. Deep pits and fissures present
B. The tooth has been erupted for less than 1 year
C. An amalgam restoration is already in place
D. Dental dam placement is not possible
D
