Chapter 1: Local Anesthesia for the
Dental Hygienist Practice Exam With
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of local anesthesia?
a. Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation without the loss of consciousness.
b. Local anesthesia is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.
c. Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation through loss of consciousness.
d. Local anesthesia is never necessary for dental hygiene appointments. - CORRECTANSWER a.
Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation without the loss of consciousness.
Which of the following methods of pain control did NOT pave the way for modern anesthetics?
a. Scaring off demons
b. Herbs and plants (roots, berries, seeds)
c. Therapeutic massage
d. Alcohol, cannabis, and opium - CORRECTANSWER (c) Therapeutic massage was not a
forerunner to modern anesthetics.
Incorrect:
, The first effective gas inhalation anesthetic was _____________.
a. nitrous oxide.
b. ether.
c. halothane.
d. acetylated salicylic acid. - CORRECTANSWER (b) Ether was the first effective gas inhalation
anesthetic.
The first local anesthetic was
a. lidocaine.
b. cocaine.
c. Novocaine.
d. articaine - CORRECTANSWER (b) As a local anesthetic, cocaine was first used in 1884.
Which of the following is the most popular dental anesthetic used in the USA?
a. Procaine
b. Novocaine
c. Mepivacaine
d. Lidocaine - CORRECTANSWER (d) Lidocaine is the most popular dental anesthetic used today
in the USA.
Local anesthetics ________ the pain signal to the brain. - CORRECTANSWER block
Which of the following advantages is/are associated with the use of a local anesthetic?
a. Hemostasis
Dental Hygienist Practice Exam With
Questions And Correct Verified Answers
| Latest Update 2026 | Assured Pass |
Already Graded A+ | Brand New
Version!!!!!!
Which of the following statements is TRUE of local anesthesia?
a. Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation without the loss of consciousness.
b. Local anesthesia is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.
c. Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation through loss of consciousness.
d. Local anesthesia is never necessary for dental hygiene appointments. - CORRECTANSWER a.
Local anesthesia eliminates the feeling of sensation without the loss of consciousness.
Which of the following methods of pain control did NOT pave the way for modern anesthetics?
a. Scaring off demons
b. Herbs and plants (roots, berries, seeds)
c. Therapeutic massage
d. Alcohol, cannabis, and opium - CORRECTANSWER (c) Therapeutic massage was not a
forerunner to modern anesthetics.
Incorrect:
, The first effective gas inhalation anesthetic was _____________.
a. nitrous oxide.
b. ether.
c. halothane.
d. acetylated salicylic acid. - CORRECTANSWER (b) Ether was the first effective gas inhalation
anesthetic.
The first local anesthetic was
a. lidocaine.
b. cocaine.
c. Novocaine.
d. articaine - CORRECTANSWER (b) As a local anesthetic, cocaine was first used in 1884.
Which of the following is the most popular dental anesthetic used in the USA?
a. Procaine
b. Novocaine
c. Mepivacaine
d. Lidocaine - CORRECTANSWER (d) Lidocaine is the most popular dental anesthetic used today
in the USA.
Local anesthetics ________ the pain signal to the brain. - CORRECTANSWER block
Which of the following advantages is/are associated with the use of a local anesthetic?
a. Hemostasis
