MN Dental Assisting Licensure Exam
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What is the septum? - CORRECT ANSWER-dental dam material located
between the holes of the punched dam
What is inverting & why do we invert? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inverting creates a
seal to prevent leakage of saliva, we invert to assist in keeping the area dry
,what is total volume? is it always the same? - CORRECT ANSWER-determining
the concentration of N20 until desired results achieved.
pts. can respond differently to N20 from one appointment to the next. The
dosage at one appointment may seem excessive or insufficient for the patient at a
later visit. there is no set dosage.
Always start with _____ O2 for as least ___ minutes and end with a minimum of
___ minutes of ____ O2 - CORRECT ANSWER-100%
1
5
100%
What is stage one anesthesia ? - CORRECT ANSWER-analgesia is the stage
during which a patient is relaxed and fully conscious. The patient is able to keep
the mouth open without assistance and is capable of following directions. The
patient experiences a sense of euphoria and a reduction in pain. Vital signs are
normal. Depending on the agent, the patient can move into different levels of
analgesia
,Exposer limit of ____ can be controlled with ________ delivery units - CORRECT
ANSWER-25ppm
leak-free
who should not have nitrous? - CORRECT ANSWER-pts. whom have;
pulmonary disorders
respiratory infections
pregnancy
psychiatric disorders
immune compromised disorder
multiple sclerosis
frequent user of pot or hallucinogenic drugs
middle ear blockage
apprehensive pt.
alcoholic
nasal obstuctions
emphysema
, What are some symptoms pts. could have after the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Recovery is rapid and is complete within a matter of minutes.
some could be nauseous and dizzy but thats not a problem being that they just
need to be on O2 longer then needed
what is a matrix band? - CORRECT ANSWER-a thin flexible stainless steel
material. This type of band is commonly used for the placement of amalgam
because of its thinness and ability to be contoured and adapted to the
preparation
two designs of matrix bands;
-universal band
-extension band
what classification of cavities is a matrix band used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
what types of bands are there? - CORRECT ANSWER--Tofflemire
Latest 2025/2026 Questions and Correct
Answers Already Graded A+|Assured
Success
What is the septum? - CORRECT ANSWER-dental dam material located
between the holes of the punched dam
What is inverting & why do we invert? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inverting creates a
seal to prevent leakage of saliva, we invert to assist in keeping the area dry
,what is total volume? is it always the same? - CORRECT ANSWER-determining
the concentration of N20 until desired results achieved.
pts. can respond differently to N20 from one appointment to the next. The
dosage at one appointment may seem excessive or insufficient for the patient at a
later visit. there is no set dosage.
Always start with _____ O2 for as least ___ minutes and end with a minimum of
___ minutes of ____ O2 - CORRECT ANSWER-100%
1
5
100%
What is stage one anesthesia ? - CORRECT ANSWER-analgesia is the stage
during which a patient is relaxed and fully conscious. The patient is able to keep
the mouth open without assistance and is capable of following directions. The
patient experiences a sense of euphoria and a reduction in pain. Vital signs are
normal. Depending on the agent, the patient can move into different levels of
analgesia
,Exposer limit of ____ can be controlled with ________ delivery units - CORRECT
ANSWER-25ppm
leak-free
who should not have nitrous? - CORRECT ANSWER-pts. whom have;
pulmonary disorders
respiratory infections
pregnancy
psychiatric disorders
immune compromised disorder
multiple sclerosis
frequent user of pot or hallucinogenic drugs
middle ear blockage
apprehensive pt.
alcoholic
nasal obstuctions
emphysema
, What are some symptoms pts. could have after the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Recovery is rapid and is complete within a matter of minutes.
some could be nauseous and dizzy but thats not a problem being that they just
need to be on O2 longer then needed
what is a matrix band? - CORRECT ANSWER-a thin flexible stainless steel
material. This type of band is commonly used for the placement of amalgam
because of its thinness and ability to be contoured and adapted to the
preparation
two designs of matrix bands;
-universal band
-extension band
what classification of cavities is a matrix band used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
what types of bands are there? - CORRECT ANSWER--Tofflemire
