FREE NDAEB Clinical Support Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

When taking a panoramic radiograph, a patient's chin was tilted too low. Which of the following errors will be visible on the resulting image?

Accepted Answer

An exaggerated 'Joker-like' smile line

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A flattened or 'frown-like' occlusal plane

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Narrowed and blurred anterior teeth

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A radiopaque cone-shaped artifact in the center

Question 2

A dental assistant is providing post-operative instructions to a patient who has just had a tooth extracted. Which instruction is critical to prevent a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

"Avoid drinking through a straw for the next 5-7 days."

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"Rinse your mouth vigorously with warm salt water immediately when you get home."

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"Apply a warm compress to the area for the first 24 hours to reduce pain."

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"Brush the extraction site thoroughly to keep it clean."

Question 3

During the application of a dental dam for a procedure on tooth 3.6, the dental assistant punches the hole for the anchor tooth. Which hole size on a standard multi-hole punch is most appropriate for a mandibular molar?

Accepted Answer

The largest hole

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The smallest hole

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The second smallest hole

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The medium hole

Question 4

A patient in the dental chair suddenly becomes pale, begins to sweat, and complains of feeling faint. They have not lost consciousness. What is the immediate, primary action the dental assistant should take?

Accepted Answer

Place the patient in a supine position with their feet slightly elevated.

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Administer aromatic spirits of ammonia.

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Offer the patient a sugary drink or glucose tablet.

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Retrieve the emergency oxygen tank and prepare it for use.

Question 5

When taking a preliminary alginate impression for a diagnostic model, which of the following is a key criterion for a clinically acceptable maxillary impression?

Accepted Answer

The maxillary tuberosity and hamular notch are clearly captured.

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The impression material is flush with the posterior edge of the tray.

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The tray is visible through the alginate in the palatal area.

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The lingual frenum is fully extended and visible.

Question 6

A dental assistant is tasked with taking and recording a patient's vital signs as part of a routine assessment. A reading of 90/60 mmHg, 80 bpm, 16 breaths/min would be documented as:

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure, pulse, respiration

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Blood pressure, respiration, pulse

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Pulse, respiration, blood pressure

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Respiration, pulse, blood pressure