PCOS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Mr. Smith is 60 years old and recently had a stroke and has lost some functioning of his
dominant hand. He has been a patient at your office for the last 10 years and normally
has had excellent oral hygiene. Today you notice a lot more biofilm but patient said he
hasn't changed his routine. Looking at his dentition, what would be the BEST oral
adjunct? - ANSWER-reach flosser
Which of the following interdental aids would not work well for a patient with fixed
prostheses? - ANSWER-floss holder
There has been a reduction in caries in the United States since 1945, attributed to the
fluoridation of the water supplies in certain communities. Which of the following is the
approximate percentage of caries reduction found? - ANSWER-40%
which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of regulated infectious
waste? - ANSWER-containers of infectious waste much be identified with the biohazard
symbol
Frequent use of low-potency fluorides is important for enamel remineralization; 2%
sodium fluoride gel or foam is an example of a low-potency, high-frequency fluoride. -
ANSWER-The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
which of the following professional fluoride treatments received approval for use in the
united stated in 1994 as a cavity liner and for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth and
has become a standard of care in practice as a caries preventive agent? - ANSWER-
5% neutral sodium varnish
which of the following professional topical fluoride can etch porcelain and composite
restorations? - ANSWER-Acidulated phosphate fluoride
all of the following material are considered regulated infectious waste EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-saliva-coated gloves
if you were to get a needle stick, what would be the first thing you do? - ANSWER-wash
area with antimicrobial soap
All of the following characteristics describe EPA-registered intermediate-level
disinfectants EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-will achieve
sterilization if long contact time is used
the primary reason for patients to perform a pre-procedural rinse before undergoing oral
health care is to - ANSWER-reduce the microbes in aerosols
, all of the following are related to clinical issues of liver disease EXCEPT one. Which is
the exception? - ANSWER-oral ulcerations
All of the following are treatment considerations for a pregnant patient except one. What
is the exception? - ANSWER-you should postpone all treatment until after the baby is
born
if a patient requires antibiotic prophylaxis, when should the antibiotics be taken? -
ANSWER-1 hour prior to appointment
the health history interview is an opportunity to: - ANSWER-all of the above
a patient with an unusually fast heartbeat shows signs of which of the following? -
ANSWER-tachycardia
the pulse is usually determines in a non-emergent setting by palpating which of the
following? - ANSWER-radial artery
which of the following conditions would require administration of oxygen, aspirin, and
activation of emergency medical services (EMS)? - ANSWER-myocardial infraction
severe bleeding from a dental extraction is BEST managed by - ANSWER-direct
pressure applied with gauze over the bleeding extraction site
which of the following salivary ducts are located on the buccal mucosa? - ANSWER-
stenson's
Having a prominent maxilla and a mandible posterior to its normal relationship would be
classified as - ANSWER-retrognathic
the vertical distance by which the maxillary incisors overlap the mandibular incisors is
classified as - ANSWER-overbite
Saliva has many protective functions in the oral cavity, which of the following is the most
important protective property of saliva in the caries process? - ANSWER-buffering of
acids
what type of food can encourage biofilm accumulation - ANSWER-soft, sticky
In analyzing a food diary, firm and fibrous foods include: - ANSWER-broccoli and
carrots
Remineralizing tooth surfaces should not be scratched or altered in any way. Which of
the following techniques would be the most acceptable way to detect coronal caries on
a demineralized surface?
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Mr. Smith is 60 years old and recently had a stroke and has lost some functioning of his
dominant hand. He has been a patient at your office for the last 10 years and normally
has had excellent oral hygiene. Today you notice a lot more biofilm but patient said he
hasn't changed his routine. Looking at his dentition, what would be the BEST oral
adjunct? - ANSWER-reach flosser
Which of the following interdental aids would not work well for a patient with fixed
prostheses? - ANSWER-floss holder
There has been a reduction in caries in the United States since 1945, attributed to the
fluoridation of the water supplies in certain communities. Which of the following is the
approximate percentage of caries reduction found? - ANSWER-40%
which of the following statements is true regarding the handling of regulated infectious
waste? - ANSWER-containers of infectious waste much be identified with the biohazard
symbol
Frequent use of low-potency fluorides is important for enamel remineralization; 2%
sodium fluoride gel or foam is an example of a low-potency, high-frequency fluoride. -
ANSWER-The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
which of the following professional fluoride treatments received approval for use in the
united stated in 1994 as a cavity liner and for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth and
has become a standard of care in practice as a caries preventive agent? - ANSWER-
5% neutral sodium varnish
which of the following professional topical fluoride can etch porcelain and composite
restorations? - ANSWER-Acidulated phosphate fluoride
all of the following material are considered regulated infectious waste EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-saliva-coated gloves
if you were to get a needle stick, what would be the first thing you do? - ANSWER-wash
area with antimicrobial soap
All of the following characteristics describe EPA-registered intermediate-level
disinfectants EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-will achieve
sterilization if long contact time is used
the primary reason for patients to perform a pre-procedural rinse before undergoing oral
health care is to - ANSWER-reduce the microbes in aerosols
, all of the following are related to clinical issues of liver disease EXCEPT one. Which is
the exception? - ANSWER-oral ulcerations
All of the following are treatment considerations for a pregnant patient except one. What
is the exception? - ANSWER-you should postpone all treatment until after the baby is
born
if a patient requires antibiotic prophylaxis, when should the antibiotics be taken? -
ANSWER-1 hour prior to appointment
the health history interview is an opportunity to: - ANSWER-all of the above
a patient with an unusually fast heartbeat shows signs of which of the following? -
ANSWER-tachycardia
the pulse is usually determines in a non-emergent setting by palpating which of the
following? - ANSWER-radial artery
which of the following conditions would require administration of oxygen, aspirin, and
activation of emergency medical services (EMS)? - ANSWER-myocardial infraction
severe bleeding from a dental extraction is BEST managed by - ANSWER-direct
pressure applied with gauze over the bleeding extraction site
which of the following salivary ducts are located on the buccal mucosa? - ANSWER-
stenson's
Having a prominent maxilla and a mandible posterior to its normal relationship would be
classified as - ANSWER-retrognathic
the vertical distance by which the maxillary incisors overlap the mandibular incisors is
classified as - ANSWER-overbite
Saliva has many protective functions in the oral cavity, which of the following is the most
important protective property of saliva in the caries process? - ANSWER-buffering of
acids
what type of food can encourage biofilm accumulation - ANSWER-soft, sticky
In analyzing a food diary, firm and fibrous foods include: - ANSWER-broccoli and
carrots
Remineralizing tooth surfaces should not be scratched or altered in any way. Which of
the following techniques would be the most acceptable way to detect coronal caries on
a demineralized surface?
