General Chairside Practice Exam Study Guide Questions With 100% Correct Answers

General supervision {Ans: Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present}Which is the following consent types is obtained if patient needs an oral surgical procedure? A) HIPAA B) implied C) legal D) informed {Ans: D) informed}Pitting on the enamel surface resulting from excessive fluoride consumption is known as A) systemic fluoride B) fluoride poisoning C) fluoride toxicity D) fluorosis {Ans: D) fluorosis}Clinical considerations for patients with bronchial asthma should include A) paying attention to the vinyl use B) having ammonia inhalant available C) avoiding the use of sedatives D) shorter appointments to reduce stress {Ans: D) shorter appointments to reduce stress}If a patient is complaining of unexplained chest pain it should be treated as a potential A) myocardial infarction B) GERD flare-up C) stroke D) angina attack {Ans: A) myocardial infarction}Oral biofilm {Ans: Aka plaque, a highly organized complex of microorganisms that adheres to surfaces where moisture and nutrients are available}Cusp of carabelli {Ans: The fifth supplemental cusp found lingual to the mesiolingual cusp on maxillary first molar}Which of the following should be done FIRST if an