Deck 12: The Dental Examination

Question 1

A level __________ treatment plan restores the teeth to normal function.

Answer 1

II

Question 2

The patient is asked to open and close the mouth and then move the jaw side to side to examine the:

A) temporomandibular joint
B) cervical lymph nodes
C) oral mucosa and tongue
D) floor of the mouth

Answer 2

temporomandibular joint

Question 3

Which is examined with articulating paper?

A) Periodontal condition
B) Demineralization
C) Salivary flow
D) Occlusion

Answer 3

Occlusion

Question 4

The abbreviation "D" represents the ____________ surface.

Question 5

A class _________ cavity classification is diagnosed on the incisal edge of anterior teeth and cusp tips of posterior teeth.

Question 6

If the dentist's dictation is omitted or incorrectly documented in the patient record:

A) the assistant can erase and correct the faulty documentation at any time
B) the dentist's verbal clarification is sufficient in a court of law
C) the clinical record is no longer admissible as evidence in a court of law
D) it is legally as if the treatment was not provided

Question 7

A class _________ cavity classification is diagnosed in the pits and fissures of a tooth.

Question 8

Match each term with the correct abbreviation.

Distal

A)M
B)L
C)I
D)O
E)D

Question 9

Which provides the best view of the upper portion of the throat?

A) Grasp the tip of the tongue and pull it forward
B) Retract the lip with your thumb and index fingers
C) Ask the patient to touch the tip of the tongue to the hard palate
D) Depress the base of the tongue with a mouth mirror and ask the patient to say "ahhh"

Question 10

The abbreviation "M" represents the ____________ surface.

Question 11

Which progress note is recorded in the correct sequence?

A) IO/EO exam: WNL, 4BW Rgs. VS: BP 112/72, T 98.6, R 20 deep, P 72 strong. Rev med hx: no changes. Schedule patient for cleaning. J.Doe, RDA/N.Payne, DDS.
B) VS: BP 112/72, T 98.6, R 20 deep, P 72 strong. J.Doe, RDA/N.Payne, DDS. IO/EO exam: WNL, 4BW Rgs. Rev med hx: no changes. Schedule patient for cleaning.
C) Rev med hx: no changes. VS: BP 112/72, T 98.6, R 20 deep, P 72 strong. IO/EO exam: WNL, 4BW Rgs. Schedule patient for cleaning. J.Doe, RDA/N.Payne, DDS.
D) J.Doe, RDA/N.Payne, DDS. Schedule patient for cleaning. Rev med hx: no changes. IO/EO exam: WNL, 4BW Rgs. VS: BP 112/72, T 98.6, R 20 deep, P 72 strong.

Question 12

The color _________ indicates that treatment is needed and the patient needs a future appointment.

Question 13

Which examination technique relies primarily upon sense of touch?

A) Radiography
B) Intraoral imaging
C) Palpation
D) Instrumentation

Question 14

A class _______ cavity classification is diagnosed in the proximal surfaces of incisors and canines.

Question 15

Geometric tooth diagrams resemble actual teeth. Some geometric designs also illustrate the roots of the teeth.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 16

Each is considered optimum care, EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

A) Periodontal therapy
B) Cosmetic dentistry
C) Reconstructive surgery
D) Implant surgery

Question 17

A class __________ cavity classification is diagnosed in the gingival third of the facial and lingual surfaces of any tooth.

Question 18

The abbreviation "O" represents the ______________ surface.

Question 19

The chart entry should be clear, concise, and in __________-colored ink.

Question 20

Match each term with the correct abbreviation.

Incisal

A)M
B)L
C)I
D)O
E)D

Question 21

There are three levels of optional treatment plans.

Question 22

Match each term with the correct abbreviation.

Lingual

A)M
B)L
C)I
D)O
E)D

Question 23

Black's original classifications included classes I through IV.

Question 24

Match each term with the correct abbreviation.

Mesial

A)M
B)L
C)I
D)O
E)D

Question 25

Match each term with the correct abbreviation.

Occlusal

A)M
B)L
C)I
D)O
E)D

Question 26

A dental examination includes examination of the neck, face, lips, and all of the soft tissues within the mouth.