The position of the body standing erect with the feet together and the arms hanging at the sides and the palms facing forward is referred to as the
... [Show More] ___________ position.
a. resting
b. anatomic
c. supine
d. postural
b. anatomic
The examination technique in which the examiner uses his or her fingers to feel for size, texture, and consistency of hard and soft tissue is called?
a. determination
b. palpation
c. inspection
d. assessment
b. palpation
What type of consent is given when a patient enters a dentist's office?
a. informed consent
b. implied consent
c. implied consent for minors
d. informed refusal
b. implied consent
Consent is:
a. an involuntary act of submission to dental procedures
b. a voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by another person
c. only necessary for surgical procedures involving general anesthesia
d. only legal if the patient is older than 21 years of age
b. a voluntary acceptance of what is planned or done by another person
A patient's chart that denotes a congenital absence of some or all of the teeth would indicate:
a. micrognathia
b. ankylosis
c. macrognathia
d. anodontia
d. anodontia
The tooth-numbering system that begins with the maxiallary right third molar as tooth #1 and ends with the mandibular right third molar as tooth #32 is the __________ system.
a. Universal
b. Palmer Notation
c. Fédération Dentaire Internationale
d. Global Numbering
a. universal
An abbreviation used in the progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusobuccal restoration is:
a. BuOcM
b. BOM
c. MOD
d. MOB
d. MOB
A developmental abnormality characterized by the complete bonding of two adjacent teeth caused by irregular growth is:
a. geremination
b. fusion
c. ankylosis
d. concrescence
b. fusion
A(n) __________ tooth is any tooth that is prevented from reaching its normal position in the mouth by tissue, bone, or another tooth.
a. avulsed
b. impacted
c. ankylosed
d. fused
b. impacted
An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and clenching of the teerth is:
a. erosion
b. bruxism
c. attrition
d. abrasion
b. bruxism
A horizontal or transverse plane divides the body into:
a. superior and inferior portions
b. dorsal and ventral portions
c. anterior and posterior portions
d. medial and lateral portions
a. superior and inferior portions
The cells associated with bone formation are known as:
a. osteoclasts
b. cancellous cells
c. cortical cells
d. osteoblasts
d. osteoblasts
The air/water syringe should be flushed for ___________ at the beginning and end of each day.
a. 30 seconds
b. 2 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes
b. 2 minutes
One of the functions of the paranasal sinuses is to:
a. aid in digestion
b. warm inspired air
c. assist in smelling
d. absorb bacteria
b. warm inspired air
The air/water syringe should be flushed for at least ___________ between patients.
a. 30 seconds
b. 3 minutes
c. 5 minutes
d. 30 minutes
a. 30 seconds
Which zone corresponds to the 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock region?
a. transfer zone
b. activity zone
c. assisting zone
d. static zone
a. transfer zone
A 10- year-old patient would likely have which of the following teeth?
a. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first molars
b. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, permanent first and second premolars, primary second molars, and permanent first molars
c. primary mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent canines, and permanent first moalrs
d. permanent mandibular canines, primary central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, and permanent first molars
a. permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, primary second molars, permanent mandibular canines, and permanent first molars
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature?
a. 93.5F to 99.5F
b. 95F to 99.5F
c. 96.5F to 100F
d. 97.6F to 99F
d. 97.6F to 99F
In dentistry, the acronym HVE represents:
a. high-volume evacuation
b. high-velocity emigration
c. high-velocity evacuation
d. high-volume emigration
a. high-volume evacuation
The primary step in preventing a medical emergency is to be certain the patient has __________ before treatment is begun.
a. eaten
b. taken all assigned medications
c. completed and updated his or her medical history
d. signed a consent form
c. completed and updated his or her medical history
What are the symptoms a patient would display when experiencing a cerebrovascular accident?
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
b. hunger, sweating, and mood changes
c. itching, erythmea, and hives
d. coughing, wheezing, and increased pulse rate
a. paralysis, speech problems, and vision problems
The most current adult basic life support protocol (CAB) is an acronym for:
a. compressions, airway, breathing
b. circulation, assess, breathing
c. compressions, assess, breathing
d. call, assess, breathing
a. compressions, airway, breathing
The most frequently used substance in a medical emergency is:
a. glucose
b. oxygen
c. epinephrine
d. ammonia inhalant
c. epinephrine
The leading cause of a heart attack is:
a. rheumatic fever
b. valvular heart disease
c. infective endocarditis
d. coronary heart disease
d. coronary heart disease
Which of the following is precipitated by stress and anxiety; may manifest in rapid, shallow breathing, lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeatm and a panic-stricken appearance; and is treated by having the patient breathe into a paper bag or cupped hands?
a. asthma attack
b. hyperventilation
c. allergic reaction
d. angina
b. hyperventilation
While you are providing dental treatment for a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy, the patient suddenly feels dizzy and short of breath. How should the patient be repositioned in the dental chair?
a. supine
b. tilted to the left side
c. subsupine
d. parallel to the floor
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