Practice Mid Term Exam (DA) questions and answers

1. In addition to assisting in the delivery of dental care, a dental assistant may find employment opportunities in: -- dental product sales. -- teaching dental assisting. -- processing insurance claims. -- any of the above.: any of the above. 2. Benefits of membership in the ADAA include: -- a subscription to the Journal of the American Dental Association. -- eligibility to take the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) examination. -- certification as a CDA (certified dental assistant). -- professional liability insurance: professional liability insurance 3. A dental assistant's salary depends primarily on the skills and abilities of the individual and the associated with the specific position. -- social status -- responsibility -- years of service -- commendations: responsibility 4. Which of the following is not true of certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)? -- It is required in all states to perform expanded functions. -- It is achieved by passing the DANB examination. -- It verifies that you have obtained a certain level of knowledge. -- It is a voluntary credential.: It is required in all states to perform expanded functions. 5. Which of the following is considered a role of an expanded-functions dental assistant that is not permitted for a chairside dental assistant? -- Exposing and processing radiographs -- Providing patient education -- Charting -- Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges: Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges 6. The ADAA was formed in 1924 by: -- Faith Sai So Leong. -- Ann Ehrlich. -- Juliette A. Southard. -- Deborah Greenspan.: Juliette A. Southard 7. Which of the following is not a role of a chairside dental assistant? -- Overseeing inventory control -- Pouring and trimming models -- Performing scaling and root planing -- Providing postoperative instructions to patients: Performing scaling and root planing 8. The duties that an expanded-functions dental assistant (EFDA) can per- form will vary according to the state or provincial: -- ethnic distribution. -- dental school administration. -- population density. -- Dental Practice Act.: Dental Practice Act 9. Professionalism: -- is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office. -- is what you say in the dental office, as distinguished from what you say on your own time. -- is what you do in the dental office, as distinguished from what you do on your own time. -- means that you have a job.: is an attitude that is apparent in everything you do and say, in and out of the dental office. 10. Teamwork in the dental office is important. The letters TEAM stand for: -- treat everyone as members. -- take everything as money. -- together, everyone accomplishes more. -- two equals a lot more.: together, everyone accomplishes more 11. Maintaining a positive attitude is probably the single most important factor in helping to relieve the stress in a dental office. -- True -- False: True 12. Recommendations for good grooming and appropriate dress include: -- using an up-to-date perfume or cologne as a form of aromatherapy. -- limiting use of tobacco products to the outdoors to avoid an odor in treatment areas. -- bathing each day and use deodorant. -- wearing attention-getting makeup and jewelry to distract patients from disagreeable aspects of their planned dental treatment.: bathing each day and use deodorant 13. The dental specialty of uses new and sophisticated imaging techniques to locate and diagnose diseases of the jaw, head, and neck. -- oral and maxillofacial radiology -- oral and maxillofacial surgery -- oral pathology -- pediatric dentistry: oral and maxillofacial radiology 14. Which dental specialty became the first new dental specialty in 36 years when it was granted recognition by the ADA in 1999? -- Oral and maxillofacial radiology -- Dental public health -- Oral pathology -- Periodontics: Oral and maxillofacial radiology 15. Which team member is legally responsible for the care of the patient? -- Dentist -- Dental hygienist -- Dental assistant -- Expanded-functions dental assistant: Dentist 16. What is required before a dental laboratory technician can fabricate a crown? -- A telephone call or fax from the dental office -- A predetermination from the insurance company -- Radiographic images of the tooth to be restored -- A prescription from a dentist: A prescription from a dentist 17. The ADA recognizes how many dental specialties? -- Seven -- Nine -- Eleven -- Thirteen: Nine 18. Which member of the dental team ensures that patient privacy measures are in place and followed? -- Clinical dental assistant -- Expanded-functions dental assistant -- Business assistant -- Dental hygienist: Business assistant 19. Which member of the dental healthcare team is primarily responsible for removing deposits on teeth, exposing radiographs, placing topical fluoride and sealants, and providing patients with home care instructions? -- The dentist -- The dental hygienist -- The dental assistant -- The business assistant: The dental hygienist 20. The circulating assistant is usually not responsible for: -- caring for treatment rooms. -- completing the written prescription for dental laboratory work. -- placing topical fluoride and dental sealants. -- seating and dismissing patients.: placing topical fluoride and dental sealants 21. Which of the following is a member of the dental healthcare team? -- Dental manufacturer -- Dental assistant -- Dental supply representative -- Dental journal publisher: Dental assistant 22. The dental specialty that involves the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated structures is: