Practice Questions

Question 1

what blood pressure reading indicates hypertensive crisis? need to refer to doctor immediately?

Answer 1

180/120

Question 2

pt experiencing numbness in lips & fingers plus the spasm in the picture.
what are they experiencing?

Answer 2

carpopedal spasm

Question 3

what is this a symptom of?

Answer 3

hyperventilation

Question 4

what type of infection does not have oral manifestations?

Answer 4

parasitic

Question 5

question about gloves?

Answer 5

petroleum jelly

Question 6

order of donning

Answer 6

gown
mask
glasses
gloves

Question 7

What kind of disinfectant is used at UMKC?

Answer 7

intermediate

Question 8

statement 1: gloves are the number 1 most important prevention
statement 2: you should wash your hands before and after donning

Answer 8

idk

Question 9

statement 1: cross contamination is from one thing to another
statement 2: cross contamination is from aerosols only

Answer 9

idk

Question 10

what is the best way to prevent medical emergency?

Answer 10

all of the above or take good medical history

Question 11

list the areas you can take a pulse

Answer 11

carotid
brachial
radial

Question 12

what is not part of the stress reduction protocol?

Answer 12

afternoon appointments

Question 13

where should you place the blood pressure cuff?

Answer 13

antecubital fossa

Question 14

what are the disadvantages of the chemiclave?

Answer 14

chemical vapor is hazardous
(on test answer is none of above)

Question 15

what is not used for primary sterilization?

Answer 15

flash sterilizers

Question 16

which has the highest risk for hypertension?

Answer 16

most likely to least likely
non-hispanic blacks
non-hispanic whites
hispanics
non-hispanic asians
(answer on test is non-hispanic whites)

Question 17

if the blood pressure cuff is too large what do you expect to see?

Answer 17

low blood pressure reading

Question 18

which of the following would you not give oxygen to?

Answer 18

hyperventilation

Question 19

what is the sterilization technique described as physically cleaning instruments with hands?

Answer 19

sanitization

Question 20

what is the first tools the assistant hands the doctor?

Answer 20

mirror and explorer

Question 21

what is the position of the assistant to the doctor?

Answer 21

4-6 inches above

Question 22

which is not a late manifestation of syncope?

Answer 22

sweating

Question 23

where should the assistants feet be located?

Answer 23

feet rest on rings so thighs are parallel

Question 24

what are the three P’s of ergonomics?

Answer 24

posture
position
periodic stretching

Question 25

what is the most common cause for disability of dentist?

Answer 25

MSD

Question 26

most common type of droplet to cause disease?

Answer 26

droplets

Question 27

cancelling a pt's appointment is what type of control?

Answer 27

administrative

Question 28

which are not semi-critical instruments?

Answer 28

burs & countertops

Question 29

what type of Spaulding classification is a reusable impression tray?

Answer 29

semi-critical

Question 30

what is characterized by a rapid decrease in BP?

Answer 30

orthostatic hypotension

Question 31

what is it called when you treat every patient as infectious?

Answer 31

standard precautions

Question 32

what is the most common cause of failed spore test with an autoclave?

Answer 32

over-filled

Question 33

how do you hold an evacuation suction?

Answer 33

pen grasp and thumb to palm

Question 34

which of these is the least likely to be used to clean instruments?

Answer 34

cleaning with hands

Question 35

what is the best way to administer nitroglycerine?

Answer 35

sublingually

Question 36

T/F the lingual foramen is radiolucent

Answer 36

true?

Question 37

T/F the incisal foramen is radiopaque

Answer 37

false?

Question 38

which of these does not apply to trigeminal neuralgia?

Answer 38

bilateral

Question 39

what describes a patient with 1-2 asthma attacks a week?

Answer 39

mild

Question 40

what are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

Answer 40

all of the above

Question 41

how many images in an FMX?

Answer 41

20 (16 PAs and 4BTX)

Question 42

which diseases have enlarged parotid glands?

Answer 42

-Sjorgens -alcohol abuse

Question 43

butterfly rash is a symptom of what?

Answer 43

lupus

Question 44

what is the most common cause of chest pain?

Answer 44

angina pectoris

Question 45

statement 1: anaphylaxis is acute within an hour statement 2: anaphylaxis causes cardiovascular collapse (dont know if this is correct)

Answer 45

both true?

Question 46

best way to mount radiographs

Answer 46

labial

Question 47

pt statements?

Answer 47

both true

Question 48

tonic-clonic is a symptom of what?

Answer 48

grand mal

Question 49

what are the contradictive drugs for asthma?

Answer 49

none of the above

Question 50

allergic reactions need ___

Answer 50

challenge dose

Question 51

diabetes oral manifestations

Answer 51

delayed healing burning mouth something else that was true

Question 52

pink puffers have

Answer 52

enlarged chest

Question 53

poor wound healing is associated with...

Answer 53

diabetes & adrenal insufficiency

Question 54

type 1 diabetes is...

Answer 54

sudden onset and in children

Question 55

asthma is...

Answer 55

reversible and sudden onset

Question 56

T/F: asthma is COPD

Answer 56

false

Question 57

triggers of asthma

Answer 57

all of the above

Question 58

anemia causes

Answer 58

hypotension

Question 59

diabetes causes

Answer 59

hypertension

Question 60

diabetes cause of death is

Answer 60

CAD

Question 61

Kusmauls is associated with

Answer 61

-deep labored breathing -insulin insufficiency

Question 62

which are autoimmune diseases?

Answer 62

-Sjorne -rheumatoid arthritis -lupus

Question 63

trouble breathing while laying down is called?

Answer 63

orthopnea

Question 64

when can you perform an elective procedure after MI?

Answer 64

after 2 months

Question 65

how much should be included in a PA?

Answer 65

whole tooth and 2mm of alveolar bone

Question 66

signs of heart failure

Answer 66

NOT weight loss

Question 67

what is the abbreviation for three times a day?

Answer 67

TID

Question 68

what are the side effects of nitroglycerine?

Answer 68

NOT pallor

Question 69

chronic bronchitis is...

Answer 69

sedentary and overweight

Question 70

known as pink puffers

Answer 70

first is true second is false

Question 71

spider angina is a symptom of what?

Answer 71

alcohol abuse

Question 72

what is associated with type 2 diabetes?

Answer 72

NOT ketoacidosis

Question 73

what should the INR be of people on blood thinners?

Answer 73

2-3

Question 74

triad asthmatics includes:

Answer 74

-asthma -nasal polyps -aspirin insensitivity

Question 75

what is not a symptom of CV?

Answer 75

tremors