EFDA Patient Assessment & Care Planning 4

Question 1

When recording a patient's dental chart, the symbol used to indicate a missing tooth is:

Accepted Answer

An X through the tooth

Answer

A missing tooth is commonly charted with an X through the crown and root in the dental record.

Question 2

A patient reports jaw clicking and limited mouth opening. Which structure is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Temporomandibular joint

Answer

Clicking sounds and limited opening are hallmark signs of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, often due to disc displacement.

Question 3

Which type of consent must be obtained before performing any dental procedure?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

Answer

Informed consent requires explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives so the patient can make an educated decision before treatment.

Question 4

During caries risk assessment, which factor places a patient in the HIGH risk category?

Accepted Answer

Presence of active cavities

Answer

Active carious lesions are a strong indicator of high caries risk, reflecting an imbalance between pathologic and protective factors.

Question 5

When evaluating furcation involvement of a molar, a Class II furcation indicates:

Accepted Answer

The probe can enter the furcation but not pass through

Answer

Class II furcation means the probe enters the furcation horizontally but does not pass through to the other side.

(EFDA) Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Practice Test