Dental Assisting Mock exam

The tooth that has two roots and 5 cusps of which 2 is on the buccal and three is on the lingual is - Answer- mandibular 1st molar What cement must be mixed on a glass slab? - Answer- Zinc Phosphate What is recommended for polishing filled hybrid composites and resin restorations? - Answer- aluminum oxide paste When taking blood pressure, the exhaust valve should be released: - Answer- at a rate of 2 to 3 mmHg per second (air must be released slowly for accuracy) How long can a restoration of IRM last? - Answer- Several Months A double ended knife with kidney shaped blades commonly used in periodontal surgery is known as a - Answer- Kirkland knife When should the needle guard be removed? - Answer- After it has been placed in the operators hand A patient who displays symptoms of unconsciousness, increased body temperature, rapid heart beat and increased blood pressure may be experiencing: - Answer- a grand mal seizure For employee safety, all nitrous-oxide units are equipped with - Answer- scavenger bag; removed excess nitrous oxide from the ambient air so the staff does not inhale it What is the most common site for taking a patients pulse in the dental office? - Answer- Radial artery; most easily accessible At the age of 10 years old, what teeth would the patient most likely have? - Answer- Permanent mandibular central incisors permanent mand. lateral incisors primary second molars permanent mandibular canines permanent mandibular first molars The tip of the composite curing light should be held at ___ degrees from the tooth - Answer- 10 degrees The procedure that is done to remove subgingival calculus and nectrotic tissue from the periodontal pocket is - Answer- Ginigval curretage A condition that will result if the alginate impression absorbs additional water by being