GENERAL CHAIRSIDE EXAM 1 2025/2026
GRADED A+ (Q&A)
The normal appearance of the interdental papilla would be considered? - stippled
What is the universal sign for choking? - hands on throat
The tray set up with the proper armamentarium should be placed? - in the reach of the dental
assistant
If the patient is in an acute emergency situation, to monitor vital signs what should the operator
check? - carotid pulse
In the case of a law suit what is the doctor's best defense? - written documentation
What is the function of the barbed broach in a root canal procedure? - remove the bulk of the pulp
tissue
Of the items listed, which type of wax would be used to extend the periphery of a rim lock tray? -
utility
When constructing a full denture prosthesis, the occlusal bite rims function to? - determine the
centric occlusion
The statute of limitations is a period of? - 7 years
Which of the classifications listed would require a plastic matrix? - Class III
When is the use of nitrous oxide contraindicated? - on a patient with nasal congestion
When selecting a rim lock tray for a preliminary alginate maxillary impression, the posterior border
of the tray should extend? - just past the tuberosity
, Which of the gypsum products has the best compressive strength? - die stone
What is a form that is submitted to the insurance company containing information about the patient
to receive payment? - attending dentist statement
When removing the rubber dam, the operator should cut the septum area by first pulling the dam? -
bucally
If a patient faints during a procedure what emergency steps should be taken? - call the doctor, place
the patient supine, establish an airway
If the contact area is tight prior ro the placement of the rubber dam, to open the contact the
operator could but? - - beaver damn tail burnisher
- sandpaper strip
- wooden wedge
If it is necessary to premedicate a patient suffering from a prolapsed heart valve, with which of the
following would this be done? - penecillin
All of the instruments listed could be used for cavity preparation except? - burnisher
How would you test a tooth for sensitivity to cold? - ice and ethyl chloride
If the tooth operator is working on the primary right lateral what tooth identification would be
correct? - tooth letter D
When the tooth is partially erupted in the patients mouth what type of rubber dam clamp would be
indicated? - gingivally tipped clamp
What is the function of the vacuum mix unit for preparing gypsum products? - reduce porosity
To reduce bleeding after an extraction what should the patient be instructed to do? - bite on a wet
tea bag
GRADED A+ (Q&A)
The normal appearance of the interdental papilla would be considered? - stippled
What is the universal sign for choking? - hands on throat
The tray set up with the proper armamentarium should be placed? - in the reach of the dental
assistant
If the patient is in an acute emergency situation, to monitor vital signs what should the operator
check? - carotid pulse
In the case of a law suit what is the doctor's best defense? - written documentation
What is the function of the barbed broach in a root canal procedure? - remove the bulk of the pulp
tissue
Of the items listed, which type of wax would be used to extend the periphery of a rim lock tray? -
utility
When constructing a full denture prosthesis, the occlusal bite rims function to? - determine the
centric occlusion
The statute of limitations is a period of? - 7 years
Which of the classifications listed would require a plastic matrix? - Class III
When is the use of nitrous oxide contraindicated? - on a patient with nasal congestion
When selecting a rim lock tray for a preliminary alginate maxillary impression, the posterior border
of the tray should extend? - just past the tuberosity
, Which of the gypsum products has the best compressive strength? - die stone
What is a form that is submitted to the insurance company containing information about the patient
to receive payment? - attending dentist statement
When removing the rubber dam, the operator should cut the septum area by first pulling the dam? -
bucally
If a patient faints during a procedure what emergency steps should be taken? - call the doctor, place
the patient supine, establish an airway
If the contact area is tight prior ro the placement of the rubber dam, to open the contact the
operator could but? - - beaver damn tail burnisher
- sandpaper strip
- wooden wedge
If it is necessary to premedicate a patient suffering from a prolapsed heart valve, with which of the
following would this be done? - penecillin
All of the instruments listed could be used for cavity preparation except? - burnisher
How would you test a tooth for sensitivity to cold? - ice and ethyl chloride
If the tooth operator is working on the primary right lateral what tooth identification would be
correct? - tooth letter D
When the tooth is partially erupted in the patients mouth what type of rubber dam clamp would be
indicated? - gingivally tipped clamp
What is the function of the vacuum mix unit for preparing gypsum products? - reduce porosity
To reduce bleeding after an extraction what should the patient be instructed to do? - bite on a wet
tea bag
