Question 1

A _______ is used to remove solid debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-volume evacuator (HV
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B)  saliva ejector
C)  cuspidor
D)  surgical suction

Question 2

Which of the following does not describe dry-angle isolation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triangular absorbent pad
B)  Isolates posterior areas of maxillary/mandibular arches
C)  Tightly rolled absorbent cotton
D)  Blocks the flow of saliva and protects tissues in the area

Question 3

The dental dam is placed _____ the local anesthetic is administered.

Accepted Answer

A)  before
B)  after
C)  before or after

Question 4

The dental dam material between the holes of the punched dam is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ligature.
B)  bow.
C)  jaws.
D)  None of the above is correct.

Question 5

Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure:

Accepted Answer

A)  4 × 4 inches.
B)  5 ×5 inches.
C)  6 ×6 inches.
D)  both b and c

Question 6

The isolation of anterior teeth is usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  only on the tooth being restored.
B)  on the tooth being restored and one tooth on each side.
C)  from canine to canine.
D)  on the quadrant in which the tooth to be restored is located.

Question 7

All of the following are specific guidelines for positioning the HVE except:

Accepted Answer

A)  position the bevel to be parallel to the tooth surface.
B)  place the HVE after the dentist positions the handpiece and mirror.
C)  position the HVE tip on the surface of the operative tooth closest to the dental assistant.
D)  keep the HVE tip edge even with or slightly beyond the occlusal or incisal surface.

Question 8

The three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include:

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth prop, index and middle fingers, and gauze square.
B)  cotton rolls, dry angles, and the dental dam.
C)  cotton roll, dental dam, and index and middle fingers.
D)  mouth prop, gauze squares, and cotton rolls.

Question 9

After it is used,an HVE tip is:

Accepted Answer

A)  thrown away.
B)  disinfected.
C)  sterilized.
D)  either a or c

Question 10

During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _____ the tongue on the _____ where the dentist is working.

Accepted Answer

A)  over; same side
B)  over; opposite side from
C)  under; same side
D)  under; opposite side from

Question 11

The _____ is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _____ tooth.

Accepted Answer

A)  anchor hole; keyhole
B)  keypunch hole; anchor
C)  septum hole; restorative
D)  anterior hole; most anterior

Question 12

All of the following are indications for using the saliva ejector except:

Accepted Answer

A)  control saliva and moisture accumulation.
B)  cementation of crown.
C)  removal of solid debris.
D)  fluoride treatments.

Question 13

In which method of dental dam placement does one place the clamp and then stretch the dental dam over it?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-step method
B)  Two-step method
C)  Clamp method
D)  Frame method

Question 14

The high-volume evacuator (HVE) is able to take up water and debris because a _____ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _____ pressure to create a strong suction.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; high
B)  high; low
C)  low; high
D)  low; low

Question 15

All the following are guidelines for using the air-water syringe except:

Accepted Answer

A)  using air on the mouth mirror when indirect vision is involved.
B)  directing the syringe tip toward the tooth being treated.
C)  directing the syringe tip toward the patient's nose and lips.
D)  keeping a close distance between the tooth and syringe tip.

Question 16

When the high-speed handpiece is positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #14,where would the assistant position the HVE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal surface of #15
B)  Buccal surface of #13
C)  Lower left buccal vestibule
D)  Lingual surface of #14

Question 17

The purpose of inverting the dental dam into the gingival sulcus is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stabilize the dam.
B)  gain better visibility.
C)  prevent saliva leakage.
D)  provide patient protection.

Question 18

Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaws.The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior of the mouth.
B)  distal aspect of the tooth.
C)  posterior of the mouth.
D)  Both b and c are correct.

Question 19

The part of the dental dam clamp that encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  jaws.
B)  bow.
C)  wings.
D)  forceps holes.

Question 20

Surgical suction tips are:

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller in circumference.
B)  used to remove large amounts of water and fluid.
C)  used to remove blood, tissue, and debris.
D)  both a andc

Exam 36: Moisture Control

The high-volume evacuator (HVE) is able to take up water and debris because a _____ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _____ pressure to create a strong suction.

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In which method of dental dam placement does one place the clamp and then stretch the dental dam over it?

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Dental dams are made of either latex or latex-free material and come precut as squares that measure:

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A _______ is used to remove solid debris from the oral cavity during a dental procedure.

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Dental dam clamp parts include the bow and the jaws.The bow is the rounded portion of the clamp that extends through the dam and is positioned toward the:

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The dental dam is placed _____ the local anesthetic is administered.

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During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _____ the tongue on the _____ where the dentist is working.

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The dental dam material between the holes of the punched dam is called the:

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Surgical suction tips are:

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When the high-speed handpiece is positioned on the occlusal surface of tooth #14,where would the assistant position the HVE?

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The _____ is punched as the largest size hole (#5) to accommodate the dental dam clamp that fits on the _____ tooth.

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The isolation of anterior teeth is usually:

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The purpose of inverting the dental dam into the gingival sulcus is to:

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After it is used,an HVE tip is:

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All of the following are specific guidelines for positioning the HVE except:

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Which of the following does not describe dry-angle isolation?

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All of the following are indications for using the saliva ejector except:

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All the following are guidelines for using the air-water syringe except:

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The part of the dental dam clamp that encircles the tooth and must be firmly seated to stabilize the clamp is the:

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The three most common methods used to isolate a specific area of the mouth include:

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The high-volume evacuator (HVE) is able to take up water and debris because a _ volume of air is moved into the vacuum hose at _ pressure to create a strong suction.

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During a dental procedure,the saliva ejector should be placed _ the tongue on the _ where the dentist is working.

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