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NBDHE Review| 667 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Question 1: Which assessment supplies the most accurate
account of a patients dietary habits?
- 3 day food diary
- 24 hour recall
- food frequency questionnaire
- anthropometric measurements
CORRECT ANSWER : A. 3 day food diary
Question 2: The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male
confirms the development of a type II embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which aid is recommended for effective interdental cleaning in this area?
- end tufted brush
- shred resistant dental floss
- floss threader
- interdental proxy brush
CORRECT ANSWER : D. interdental proxy brush
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Question 3: Each of the following post-op instructions should be
provided for the patient after periodontal surgery EXCEPT one.Which is the EXCEPTION?
- east a soft, balanced diet
- use an extra soft tooth brush
- limit physical activity
- rinse gently to control bleeding
CORRECT ANSWER : D. rinse gently to control bleeding
Question 4: Composite and porcelain restorations should be
protected with a thin layer of water based lubricant before applying sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are unaffected by the application of any fluoride treatment and require no protective measure.
- the first statement is true and the second is false
- both statements are true
- both statements are false
- the first statement is false and the second is true
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CORRECT ANSWER: C. both statements are false
Question 5: Which statement is true regarding the purpose of
polishing teeth?
- increases sealant penetration
- increases uptake of fluoride
- considered a cosmetic procedure
- necessary to impede buildup of new plaque
CORRECT ANSWER : C. considered a cosmetic procedure
Question 6: What is the most appropriate radiographic
recommendation for a patient presenting with extensive dental work and at risk for decay?
- four vertical bitewings and a panorex
- a full mouth periapical series
- two horizontal bitewings and a panorex
- one maxillary pediatric occlusal
CORRECT ANSWER : B. a full mouth periapical series
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Question 7: Each of the following could be mistaken for dental
caries on a dental images EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
- cervical burn out
- restorative material
- radiopaque bases
- attrition and abrasion
CORRECT ANSWER : C. radiopaque bases
Question 8: Each of the following is an interdental aid used for
effective plaque removal of type two embrasures EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION.
- floss threader
- interdental brush
- toothpick
- texture floss