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Which radiographic technique or view shows the alveolar processes, mandible, posterior maxillary sinuses, and the zygomas? a. AP b. basal c. PA d. panoramic |
d. panoramic p. 702 |
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The mandible articulates with which part of the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)? a. alveolar process b. glenoid fossa c. orbital floor d. symphysis |
b. glenoid fossa p. 693 |
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Which of the following facial bones is the largest and strongest? a. ethmoid b. frontal c. mandible d. maxilla |
c. mandible p. 693 |
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What is the name of the narrow, double-angle retractor frequently used in oral procedures? a. Minnesota b. mouth prop c. plastic cheek d. Senn |
a. Minnesota p. 704 |
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What is the MOST common position for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures? a. supine with arms on armboards b. supine with arms tucked in at sides c. Trendelenberg with arms on armboards d. Trendelenberg with arms tucked in at sides |
b. supine with arms tucked in at sides p. 704 |
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Which countable sponge is used in oral procedures to prevent bone or tooth fragments and other foreign matter from becoming lodged in the pharynx? a. Cottonoids b. lap pads c. throat pack d. Weck-Cel |
c. throat pack p. 704 |
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Which teeth are located in the center front of the mouth? a. bicuspids b. cuspids c. incisors d. molars |
c. incisors p. 705 |
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Which procedure is performed for removal of impacted wisdom teeth? a. enucleation b. extraction c. mandibulectomy d. odontectomy |
d. odontectomy p. 706 |
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Coral would be classified as what type of graft material? a. autograft b. homograft c. synthetic d. xenograft |
d. xenograft p. 708 |
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All of the following are configurations of fixation plates for maxillofacial fracture reduction EXCEPT: a. H b. L c. W d. Y |
c. W p. 708 |
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Strands of wire used to attach arch bars to the upper and lower jaw should be prestretched and cut to which length? a. 5 mm b. 10 mm c. 15 mm d. 20 mm |
b. 10 mm p. 711 - should be 10 cm, not mm |
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Which of the following statements regarding arch bars is CORRECT? a. They are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible. b. They are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing down for maxilla and up for mandible. c. They are thick, rigid, semicircle bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible. d. They are thick, rigid, semicircle bars with hooks facing down for maxilla and up for mandible. |
a. They are thin, malleable bars with hooks facing up for maxilla and down for mandible. p. 713 |
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Which sequence of steps for plate fixation is CORRECT? a. Drill all holes, place plate, tap, measure with depth gauge, and insert screws. b. Drill all holes, place plate, measure with depth gauge, tap, and insert screws. c. Place plate, drill one hole at a time, tap, measure with depth gauge, insert screw, repeat steps for remaining holes. d. Place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. |
d. Place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes. p. 714-715 |
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Tapping of the bone is done in fixation procedure to reduce: a. number of screws needed b. torque pressure on screws c. size of fixation plate used d. need to strip periosteum first |
b. torque pressure on screws p. 716 #6 |
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How many craniofacial bones make up the orbit? a. three b. five c. seven d. nine |
c. seven p. 716 |
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What is the term that describes the side of teeth closest to the cheek? a. alveolar b. buccal c. labial d. lingual |
b. buccal p. 705 |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three regions of a tooth? a. crown b. neck c. root d. socket |
d. socket p. 705 |
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Irrigation and what other item is used anytime dental drill is used during odontecotmy? a. bone wax b. ESU pencil c. Ray-Tec 4 x 4 d. suction |
d. suction p. 706 |
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A closed ventilation system and special endotracheal tube may be used in maxillofacial procedures to reduce risk of: a. airway fire b. aspiration c. hyperthermia d. obstruction |
a. airway fire p. 708 |
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Which type of sterile drape is commonly used for oral and maxillofacial procedures? a. plastic incise b. thyroid c. pediatric laparotomy d. U-Drape |
d. U-drape p. 708 |
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Which type of nonabsorbable maxillofacial implant used in fracture fixation is lightweight, noncorrosive, and strong? a. copper b. plastic c. titanium d. tungsten |
c. titanium p. 708 |
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Which diameter fixation screw would MOST likely be used for a fracture of the mandible? a. 1.0 mm b. 2.0 mm c. 3.0 mm d. 4.0 mm |
d. 4.0 mm p. 708 |
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Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process of the ramus? a. frontalis b. platysma c. temporalis d. sternocleidomastoid |
c. temporalis p. 709 |
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Care must be taken when preauricular and submandibular incisions are made to protect which cranial nerve? a. third (III) - oculomotor b. fifth (V) - trigeminal c. seventh (VII) - facial d. eighth (VIII) - vestibulocochlear |
b. seventh (VII) - facial p. 711, 1148 |
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Which of the following must accompany the patient to the PACU who has undergone maxillomandibular fixation? a. mouth prop b. wire cutters c. throat pack d. dental rolls |
b. wire cutters p. 713 |
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Which of the following may be used as permanent support on top of the orbital flow following fixation of fracture? a. arch bar b. silastic sheeting c. titanium plate d. polymethyl methacrylate |
b. silastic sheeting p. 717 |
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Which bones of the face form the prominences of the cheeks? a. mandible b. nasal c. vomer d. zygomatic |
d. zygomatic p. 719 |
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Which of the following is the MOST common type of midfacial fracture and is also known as transmaxillary fracture? a. Le Fort I b. Le Fort II c. Le Fort III d. Le Fort IV |
a. Le Fort I p. 719 |
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Which of the following involves the highest portion of the midface and presents the most extensive damage? a. Le Fort I b. Le Fort II c. Le Fort III d. Le Fort IV |
c. Le Fort III p. 720 |
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What should the surgical technologist do before handing a retractor to the surgeon for use in orbital floor fracture? a. Bend it to a curved configuration. b. Lubricate it with mineral oil. c. Pad it with a Cottonoid. d. Moisten it with saline. |
d. Moisten it with saline.
p. 718 |
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Which bone contributes to the posterior and inferior portion of the nasal septum? a. mandible b. nasal c. vomer d. zygoma |
c. vomer p. 719 |
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Surgical treatment of which anatomical area might result in a postoperative complication of malocclusion? a. jaw b. nose c. orbit d. palate |
a. jaw p. 713 |
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The hard palate is the: a. floor of the mouth b. protrusion of the chin c. roof of the mouth d. separation of the nostrils |
c. roof of the mouth p. 709 |
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What other role is the surgical technologist often required to fill during oral and maxillofacial procedures? a. anesthesia provider b. assistant c. circulator d. radiology tech |
b. assistant p. 719 |
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Which hemostatic agent is used during oral and maxillofacial procedures that requires advising the anesthesiologist provider of its use? a. absorbable collagen b. bone wax c. epinephrine d. topical thrombin |
c. epinephrine p. 706 |
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Type of x-ray that shows on one film: alveolar processes, mandible, posterior maxillary sinuses, and zygomas |
c. Panoramoic
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AP projection x-ray that shows the hard palate, nasal septum, orbital floor, and zygoma |
h. Caldwell
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Thickened ridge of bone that contains the sockets that bear the teeth of the upper and lower jaw |
e. Alveolar process
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Flat-topped teeth located posteriorly in the jaw, which break up food |
j. Molars
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Chief substance of teeth that is covered by enamel on the crown; harder than bone |
g. Dentin
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Portion of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue |
d. Pulp
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Soft, fibrous tissue that is continuous with the periodontal ligament and surrounds teeth; also known as the gums
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a. Gingiva |
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Angled retractor used for tongue and cheek retraction; shape is similar to a Harrington retractor |
f. Weider
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Any degree of irregular contact between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws; includes overbite or underbite |
i. Malocculsion
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Recession of the eyeball within the bony orbit; may be a result of orbital fracture |
b. Enophthalmos
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Dental procedures require thorough cavity prepping due to possibility of surgical site infection. True or False |
p. 711-713 |
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Craniofacial disjunction fractures are severe traumatic injuries categorized as Le Fort III fractures. True or False |
p. 720 |
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True or False |
p. 723 |
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True or False |
p. 705 - Simple extraction is removal of the tooth from the alveolar socket with extraction forceps. |
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Odontectomy procedures are given a wound classification of Class II. True or False |
p. 707 |