Dentistry practice test
1. How is liquid sterilization for plastics accomplished? How long does it take?
2. What are the benefits of epinephrine during a procedure?
3. What is the most common dental emergency?
4. What do you do if your patient experiences chest pain?
5. What type of antiobiotics are most commonly used for pre-medication for an adult with no allergies?
6. What is the term called when a patient refuses treatment?
7. What are 3 reasons for a patient to be pre-medicated?
8. Which drug schedule has the highest potential for abuse but is used for medical use?
9. What is the difference between oxygenated blood and de-oxygenated blood in the veins and arteries?
10. When does cleft lip occur in gestation?
11. What is the function of the periodontal ligament?
12. Where do you check the pulse during adult cpr?
13. What part of the dental carpule does the syringe needle enter during the setting up of the dental syringe?
14.What are the symptons of an asthma attack?
15. What is Alveolitis? Why does this happen?
16. What are some contradictions for using nitrous oxide?
17.What is the purpose of using chest compressions during CPR?
18. Describe the TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint).
19. Define the good samaritan law.
20. Define hyperglocemia.
21. What does OSHA do?
22. Who viewed microorganisms for the first time?
23.What are the most common disinfectants used in the dental office?
24. What are the three major salivary glands?
25. What does “prn” stand for on a prescription?
26. What is the result if someone receives to much fluoride?
27. How many year must patient records be kept for in the state of NC?
28. Ibuprofen is most commonly used after what dental procedure?
29.What are the signs and symtons of Aids?
30. On a dental carpule how can u tell how much epinephrine is in the carpule?
31. What is the chain of infection order?
32. When can a dental assistant use a handpiece?
33. What is the symptons of Bells Palsy?
34. Name the major muscles of mastication.
35. Define informed consent.
36. What should u do if a pt. begins to breath very rapid and panicked breathing?
37. Which method of local anesthetic delivery takes effect fastest? Longest?
38. How can u tell the difference between a generic medication to a brand name medication?
39. How do u accomplish sanitation?
40. What is the most likely blood borne pathogen to be transmitted in the dental setting? (Disease)
41. What is the caries equation?
42. What is the body’s first line of defense? The second line of defense?
43. What does a dentist and Hygenist have to have to obtain a license to practice?
44. What role does the dental assistant play during a pt. having a petit mal seizure?
45. What is the most important benefit of fluoride? What is the optimum level of fluoride someone should have?
46. What should be done if a tooth is avulsed?
47. How long can it take for someone to have an anaphylatic shock after being exposed to the allergen?
48. When does the majority of medical emergencies happen in the dental setting?
49. Define type 1 Diabetes.
50. When should a Dental Assistant wear a jacket?
51. What can biophosphate drugs cause?
52. What is the active ingredient in sensitivity toothpaste?
53. How long does anesthesia without any epinephrine last?
54. When should u place a patient in the trendelenburg position?
55.Which needle in the dental setting has the highest risk of blood borne pathogens to be contaminated?
56. Name 4 ways patients can be sedated and the level of consciousness they will be at.
57. Name 4 ways of Immunity and when they occur.
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