NBDHE Mock Board 200 Questions
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Sensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - ANSWER-
cranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their -
ANSWER-possession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - ANSWER-
elongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - ANSWER-A
slight concavity is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect
immune functions, inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include
the genetic disorders - ANSWER-Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve
syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - ANSWER-palate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus
in deep, narrow pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - ANSWER-periodontal file
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,Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Leukoedema
Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - ANSWER-gingival
crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the
height of the occlusal plane is MOST likely a - ANSWER-fibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is
the result of - ANSWER-accumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the
light source. The greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the
longest exposure to the light source. - ANSWER-Both statements are false
Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a
local anesthetic. Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the
area? - ANSWER-Inferior alveolar
Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? -
ANSWER-Light stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - ANSWER-Turner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous
movement to prevent - ANSWER-distortion of the impression
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, The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal
through the - ANSWER-stylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - ANSWER-Bell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - ANSWER-P. gingivalis
A person with a history of oral herpes lesions of the lip feels a tingly sensation. The
person should do all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Spend more time in the sun
A patient with congestive heart failure will MOST likely require - ANSWER-an
upright seating position
All of the following are characteristics of a root planning technique, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Lateral pressure becomes
progressively heavier
A continuing care schedule for a periodontal patient should be determined by the -
ANSWER-amount of inflammation seen
All of the following drugs are antifungal and are used to treat candidiasis,
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Didanosine (ddl)
Supervision of fluoride use by small children is important to prevent which of the
following? - ANSWER-Chronic toxicity
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Sensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - ANSWER-
cranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their -
ANSWER-possession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - ANSWER-
elongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - ANSWER-A
slight concavity is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect
immune functions, inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include
the genetic disorders - ANSWER-Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve
syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - ANSWER-palate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus
in deep, narrow pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - ANSWER-periodontal file
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,Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Leukoedema
Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - ANSWER-gingival
crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the
height of the occlusal plane is MOST likely a - ANSWER-fibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is
the result of - ANSWER-accumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the
light source. The greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the
longest exposure to the light source. - ANSWER-Both statements are false
Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a
local anesthetic. Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the
area? - ANSWER-Inferior alveolar
Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? -
ANSWER-Light stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - ANSWER-Turner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous
movement to prevent - ANSWER-distortion of the impression
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, The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal
through the - ANSWER-stylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - ANSWER-Bell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - ANSWER-P. gingivalis
A person with a history of oral herpes lesions of the lip feels a tingly sensation. The
person should do all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Spend more time in the sun
A patient with congestive heart failure will MOST likely require - ANSWER-an
upright seating position
All of the following are characteristics of a root planning technique, EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Lateral pressure becomes
progressively heavier
A continuing care schedule for a periodontal patient should be determined by the -
ANSWER-amount of inflammation seen
All of the following drugs are antifungal and are used to treat candidiasis,
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Didanosine (ddl)
Supervision of fluoride use by small children is important to prevent which of the
following? - ANSWER-Chronic toxicity
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