NDAEB 5.8 Dental Dam and Other Moisture Techniques

Question 1 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

An oval-shaped dental dam frame is known as which of the following?

Ostby frame

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Young frame

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U-frame

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Osborne frame

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Question 2 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

Isolation of the teeth or tooth surfaces can be accomplished with an?

Rubber dam

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Curette

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Explorer

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Elevator

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Question 3 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

What is a drawback of using a saliva ejector?

It can cause dehydration

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It is easily stained

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Splatter can block it

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It cannot be disinfected

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Question 4 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

A plastic, U shaped dental dam frame is known as which of the following?

Otsby frame

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Young frame

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U-frame

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Osborne frame

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Question 5 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

Which of the following is not one of the roles of the evacuator tip?

To remove debris from a treatment site

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To remove fluid from a treatment site

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To retract soft tissues

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To remove carious material

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Question 6 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

Isolation of the teeth does all of the following EXCEPT for?

Keep the etching area dry

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Improve the effectiveness of the materials

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Prevents material from being swallowed

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Shortens the length of the procedure

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Question 7 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

How many gauze sponges are typically on an armamentarium?

2

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4

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6

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8

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Question 8 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Many health professionals are allergic to latex gloves and must manage latex allergies. Besides gloves, dental professionals are exposed to additional latex items, such as?

Rubber dams

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X-ray film

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Sealants

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Dentifrice

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Question 9 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following instruments would you NOT place on the instrument tray for a dental dam set up?

T-ball burnisher

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Crown and bridge scissors

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Dental floss

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Universal curette

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Question 10 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following would you use to isolate teeth during short dental procedures?

Rubber dam

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Utility wax

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Broaches

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Cotton rolls

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Question 11 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

You are about to remove a rubber dam from a patient\’s mouth. Which of the following is the appropriate FIRST step?(RQ)

Cut the ligatures of dental floss holding the dam in place

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Unclamp the dam from the teeth

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Flush the area with water to clean up any operative debris

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Cut the dam septum

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Question 12 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Universal precautions and body substance isolation techniques are used in which of the following?

Asepsis

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Standard precautions

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Informed precaution

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Pathogens Standard

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Question 13 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

When placing a rubber dam in a patient\’s mouth, which of the following is the appropriate FIRST step?(RQ)

Have the patient thoroughly rinse her mouth

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Explain to the patient what you are going to do

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Clamp the dam to the appropriate tooth with the forceps

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Insert the saliva ejector

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Question 14 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

What is a drawback of using a vacuum tip?

It does not eject saliva

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It is easily blocked up

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The tip cannot be autoclaved

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It can be stained by the disclosing agent

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Question 15 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following is a barrier that exposes specific teeth?

Dental dam

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Mask

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Bib

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Glove

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Question 16 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following suctions liquid away from the oral cavity?

Modified pen

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Explorer

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Periodontal probe

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Saliva ejector

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Question 17 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A dental dam frame which is U-shaped and made of metal is known as which of the following?

Otsby frame

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Young frame

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U-frame

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Osborne frame

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Question 18 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Who applies the dental dam?

Dental assistant

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Dentist

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Patient

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Depends on the state or province

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Question 19 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following is considered the most effective way to maintain a dry field during dental restorations?

Regular suction

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Saliva ejectors

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Cotton rolls

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Rubber dam

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Question 20 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following instruments would you use to place a rubber dam in a patient\’s mouth before treatment?

Hoe

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Hatchet

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Beavertail burnisher

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Forceps

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Question 21 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

How does the dental dam protect the patient?

Moisture control

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Prevent aspiration

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Patient control

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Isolation of operating field

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Question 22 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Cotton rolls are used to do which of the following during intraoral procedures?

Absorb excess saliva

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Control bleeding

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Isolate the tooth or teeth in need of treatment

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Prop open the mouth

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Question 23 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

What precautions should be used to protect against large particle splatters generated by a patient during a dental procedure?

Face mask

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Protective eyewear

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Dental dams and high velocity air evacuation

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Gloves

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Question 24 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A dry working area helps?

Increase patient comfort

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Reduce the number of instruments used

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Retention of bonded material

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Reduce the number of materials needed

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Question 25 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Removing water using a suction tip is called?

Curing

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Evacuation

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Fixing

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Setting

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Question 26 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which of the following instruments would you use to isolate the effected tooth during an endodontic procedure?

Mouth prop

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Elevator

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Rubber dam

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Hoe

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Question 27 of 37

Category: NDAEB Mock Exam

When preparing an instrument tray for a root canal closing appointment, all but which of the following should be included?

Dental dam set up

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Pluggers

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Paper points

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Lentulo spiral

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Question 28 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

What is the role of a rubber dam in endodontic procedures?

To prop the mouth open

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To isolate the affected tooth or teeth

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To keep the patient\\\’s tongue out of the treatment area

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To prevent debris from washing into the oral cavity

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Question 29 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Why should suction be used with the final rinsing after applying sealants?

To avoid exposing the patient to by-products of the process

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To avoid weakening the sealant

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To help keep the patient\\\’s mouth dry

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To help harden the sealant

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Question 30 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

From the list of clamps given below choose the one that best matches the tooth on which they are used. Each may be used once more than once or not at all,
– For anteriors

14 A

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Question 31 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

From the list of clamps given below choose the one that best matches the tooth on which they are used. Each may be used once more than once or not at all,
– For small bicuspids

14 A

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12A

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Question 32 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

From the list of clamps given below choose the one that best matches the tooth on which they are used. Each may be used once more than once or not at all,
– For partially erupted molars

14A

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Question 33 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

From the list of clamps given below choose the one that best matches the tooth on which they are used. Each may be used once more than once or not at all,
– For third molars

14A

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212

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12A

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Question 34 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

A dentist is training a newly joined assistant to place the Rubber dam. How should be the rubber dam and clamp inserted?

Rubber dam first then clamp insertion

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Clamp first then rubber dam

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Rubber dam and clamp together

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None of the above

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Question 35 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

After training the dental assistant tried to place the dental dam but it was wrinkled. What might be the reason ?

Punch holes placed too far

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Punch holes placed too near

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Question 36 of 37

Category: Skill 2 : Impressions

What might be the reason for leakage after placement of dental dam ?

Punch holes placed too far

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Punch holes placed too near

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Question 37 of 37

Category: 5.Patient Care Procedures

Which is the best isolation technique to be used in a Claustrophobic patient ?

Guaze

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Cotton roll

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Dental dam

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None of the above

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