Question 1

Which instrument is used to cut into the soft tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rongeur
B)  Retractor
C)  Scalpel
D)  MalletE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for ___ minutes on and ____ minutes off.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten; ten
B)  twenty; ten
C)  twenty; twenty
D)  ten; twentyE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

A process in which tissue is removed and examined,to distinguish malignancies from nonmalignant lesions,is called a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  alveoplasty.
B)  biopsy.
C)  exfoliative cytology.
D)  both b and c.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

When assisting in an invasive oral surgery procedure,members of the dental team wear _____ gloves.

Accepted Answer

A)  latex
B)  prepackaged sterile
C)  nitrile
D)  examE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which instrument is designed to split teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bi-bevel chisel
B)  Single-bevel chisel
C)  Bi-bevel mallet
D)  Single-bevel malletE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which biopsy procedure involves removal of adjacent tissue in addition to removal of the entire lesion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incisional
B)  Excisional
C)  Exfoliative
D)  None of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The difference between surgical and suture scissors is:

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical scissors are more delicate than suture scissors.
B)  surgical scissors have a small notch on the cutting edge of blade, whereas suture scissors have straight blades.
C)  suture scissors have serrated cutting edges designed to cut only suture material, whereas surgical scissors have only smooth cutting edges.
D)  suture scissors are interchangeable with surgical scissors, whereas surgical scissors should only be used for surgical tasks.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS)  must pass a national standardized examination,given by the American _____,in order to practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dental Association
B)  Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
C)  Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
D)  Medical AssociationE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which statement is not true of mouth props?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mouth prop allows the patient to relax and rest the jaw muscles.
B)  The mouth prop prevents to the patient from closing the mouth.
C)  The mouth prop is placed close to the area being treated.
D)  The mouth prop is also known as a "bite-block."E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which instrument is used to smooth the surface of the bone after most of the undesirable bone has been removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rongeur
B)  Bone file
C)  Curette
D)  HemostatE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

A hospital may grant the oral surgeon privileges to operate in the hospital based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the surgical team.
B)  if they have room.
C)  their experience and competency.
D)  their training only.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which statement is not true of sutures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generally, if a scalpel is used, sutures are indicated.
B)  Absorbable sutures need to be removed 5 to 7 days after the procedure.
C)  Suture removal may be an expanded function of a dental assistant.
D)  The type of surgery performed will determine the type of suture technique used.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which statement is not true concerning forceps extractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  A "simple" forceps extraction is not considered a surgical procedure.
B)  Most routine extractions do not require placement of sutures.
C)  A forceps extraction is performed on a tooth that is fully erupted.
D)  A forceps extraction is performed using extensive instrumentation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which statement is not true of a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

A)  The healing process of a dry socket may take as long as two weeks.
B)  The patient will need to return daily for a dressing change until the socket begins to heal.
C)  Women taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills)  are more susceptible to a dry socket.
D)  Dry sockets do not hurt and occur immediately after tooth removal.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

A forceps extraction:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not considered to be a surgical procedure.
B)  is performed on teeth that are impacted.
C)  is performed on a tooth that has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with forceps.
D)  will require placement of sutures.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The surgical team will perform oral surgery procedures in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  the hospital operating room or outpatient surgical suite.
B)  the general dentist's office.
C)  the private dental office.
D)  both a and c.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which biopsy procedure involves removal of adjacent tissue in addition to removal of the entire lesion?

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When assisting in an invasive oral surgery procedure,members of the dental team wear _____ gloves.

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A process in which tissue is removed and examined,to distinguish malignancies from nonmalignant lesions,is called a(n) :

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Which statement is not true of mouth props?

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A forceps extraction:

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The surgical team will perform oral surgery procedures in the:

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Which instrument is designed to split teeth?

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Which statement is not true of a dry socket?

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Which instrument is used to cut into the soft tissue?

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If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for _ minutes on and __ minutes off.

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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) must pass a national standardized examination,given by the American _____,in order to practice.

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Which statement is not true concerning forceps extractions?

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Which statement is not true of sutures?

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The difference between surgical and suture scissors is:

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Which instrument is used to smooth the surface of the bone after most of the undesirable bone has been removed?

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A hospital may grant the oral surgeon privileges to operate in the hospital based on:

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Exam 56: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Which biopsy procedure involves removal of adjacent tissue in addition to removal of the entire lesion?

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When assisting in an invasive oral surgery procedure,members of the dental team wear _____ gloves.

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A process in which tissue is removed and examined,to distinguish malignancies from nonmalignant lesions,is called a(n) :

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Which statement is not true of mouth props?

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A forceps extraction:

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Which instrument is designed to split teeth?

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Which statement is not true of a dry socket?

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If using a cold pack to reduce swelling,it should be placed for ___ minutes on and ____ minutes off.

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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) must pass a national standardized examination,given by the American _____,in order to practice.

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Which statement is not true concerning forceps extractions?

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Which instrument is used to smooth the surface of the bone after most of the undesirable bone has been removed?

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