1
Q
which of the following covers practical guidance on how data should be handled in the practice’
A
- General Data Protection Act
- Information Governance
- GDPR
- GDC
2
Q
which out of the following would be the most significant risk of high caries’
A
Xerostomia from radiation treatment for oral / throat cancer.
2. Periodontal disease with exposed roots
3. High consumption of soda water
4. Morning sickness due to pregnancy.
3
Q
which of the following is NOT clinically essential when bonding a porcelain veneer’
1. A cement containing Glass Ionomer
2. A material that should be light cured.
3. A material that matches the tooth shade
4. A material that doesn’t stain.
A
- A material that should be light cured.
4
Q
Which one of the following regulations is why quality assurance audits must be undertaken?
1. IRR
2. IR(ME) R
3. Local Rules
4. Health and safety act
A
- IR(ME) R
5
Q
What is a first aiders first action
- Call for help
- Assess the situation
- Provide First Aid
- Complete accident report
A
Assess the situation
6
Q
- ‘which of the following is the smallest’
- Bacteria
- Piron
- Virus
- Fungi
A
- Piron
7
Q
Which of the following is not a validated process?
1. Ultrasonic bath
2. Manual Scrubbing
3. Washer Disinfector
4. Vacuum Autoclave
A
- Manual Scrubbing
8
Q
What is the role of lead foil in manual films?
1. To emulsify
2. Absorb radiation
3. To keep packet straight
4. To prevent bends
A
- Absorb radiation
9
Q
Which of the following instruments would be used to widen and lift out a retained root?
1. Periosteal elevator
2. Luxator
3. Surgical bur
4. Lower Molar forceps
A
- Luxator
10
Q
What would be unlikely to be used during a myocardial infarction
- Aspirin
- GTN stray
- Oxygen
- Salbutamol inhaler
A
- Salbutamol inhaler
11
Q
What would be an indicator of a safeguarding issue
- I don’t have a toothbrush
- My carer doesn’t let me use mouthwash
- My carer doesn’t put lots of toothpaste on my brush
- I only brush once a day
A
- I don’t have a toothbrush
12
Q
What would a helix test be used on?
1. B-type
2. N-type
3. Washer disinfector
4. Ultrasonic
A
- B-type
13
Q
What is the correct way of sterilising instruments in a B-type autoclave
- Washer disinfector- inspect- pouch- autoclave
- inspect- Washer disinfector- pouch- autoclave
- inspect- Washer disinfector-autoclave-pouch
- Washer disinfector- inspect- autoclave- Pouch
A
- Washer disinfector- inspect- pouch- autoclave
14
Q
What is the normal resting Heart rate for an adult
- 55/60
- 65/70
- 70-75
- 110-120
A
- 70-75
15
Q
Why is a PA taken before an extraction for orthodontic treatment
- Check root shape
- Infection
- Caries
- Periodontal issues
A
- Check root shape
16
Q
What’s not in the staff induction regarding a safe working environment
- COSHH
- Infection control
- PPE
- Patient medical history
A
- Patient medical history
17
Q
What can you keep on during hand hygiene
- Waterproof watch
- Wedding band
- Engagement ring
- Bracelet
A
- Wedding band
18
Q
What instrument would be used during the try in stage of an acrylic denture
- patient mirror
- acrylic bur
- foxes occlusal plane
- special tray
A
- patient mirror
19
Q
What is not In a first aid kit
- ibuprofen
- eye wash
- foil cover
- triangle bandage
A
- ibuprofen
20
Q
What type of scaler is a Jaquette/sickle?
- Subgingival calculus
- Supragingival calculus
- Subgingival cementum
- Supragingival cementum
A
- Supragingival calculus
21
Q
Who needs to know if a new x-ray machine is being installed
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1. CQC
2. HSE
3. GDC
4. RPA
A
- HSE
22
Q
What type of forceps do you use of a upper third molar?
- Upper root forceps
- Upper molar forceps
- Cryers
- Bayonet forceps.
A
- Bayonet forceps.
23
Q
Why is alginate used for impressions for a prosthesis?
- cost effective
- hates water
- dries up and changes shape
- tastes nice
A
- cost effective
24
Q
Name the roots of upper first molar
1. Large palatal shorter mesiobuccle and distobuccle
2. Short palatal, large mesio buccle/distobuccle
3. Larger buccle, short mesio buccle
4. Large palatal short buccle
A
- Large palatal shorter mesiobuccle and distobuccle
25
How would a Patient most likely reminerise after having food
5. Have a drink
6. Chew sugar free gum
7. Brush teeth
8. Use mouthwash
6. Chew sugar free gum
26
What would be a suitable detergent food for removing plaque
1. Potatoes
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2. Tomatoes
3. Celery
4. milk
3. Celery
27
What medical condition may a patient have if using Salbutamol
1. Angina
2. Asthma
3. Epilepsy
4. High blood pressure
2. Asthma
28
What is a dry socket
1. Osteitis
2. Periodontitis
3. Pericoronitis’s
4. ANUG
1. Osteitis
29
What is a Meucoceal
1. Salivary gland
2. Minor salivary gland
3. Cyst
4. Abcess
3. Cyst
30
How often are decontamination audits carried out
1. 6 months
2. Annually
3. 3 months
4. Weekly
3. 3 months
31
What is the Rugea
1. Attachment under the tongue
2. Ridges within the palate
3. Gum between teeth
4. Ridge from nose to lip.
2. Ridges within the palate
32
Cleaner comes in after and notices a patient’s records have been left on the computer, which data protection principle has been breached?
1. Data minimisation.
2. Accuracy.
3. Storage limitation
4. Integrity and confidentiality (security)
4. Integrity and confidentiality (security)
33
Which of the following is a safeguarding duty of the dental nurse regarding children visiting the practice?
1. Ask parent about diet
2. contact their school with any concerns
3. ask them about their home life
4. chaperone them during their visit
4. chaperone them during their visit
34
How long for and what temperature should instruments be held at within an autoclave?
1. 130 Celsius 2 minutes
2. 134 Celsius 3 minutes
3. 160 Celsius 5 minutes
4. 134 Celsius 1 minute
2. 134 Celsius 3 minutes
35
· A patient is complaining about a swelling they get in front of their ear when they eat, what is most likely the cause?
1. Salivary stone in the parotid gland
2. Mucocele
3. Abscess
4. Ulcer
1. Salivary stone in the parotid gland
36
Which of the following radiographic faults could NOT be easily fixed within the x-ray viewing software?
1. Overexposure
2. Underexposure
3. Fogging
4. Blank image
4. Blank image
37
Which of the following is used to break the periodontal ligaments?
1. Luxator
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2. Soft tissue retractor
3. periosteal elevator
4. Cryers
1. Luxator
38
What part of blood helps with healing
1. plasma
2. Haemoglobin
3. Leukocytes
4. Erythrocytes
3. Leukocytes
39
Where is the furcation point
1. upper pre molar
2. Lower pre molar
3. Separation point of molar roots
4. Incisors
3. Separation point of molar roots
40
5. What is a sign of infection
1. Pus
2. Swelling
3. Redness
4. Pain
1. Pus
41
6. Why is temporary luting cement used for temporary crowns
1. bonds weakly to the tooth
2. Staines easily to food and drink
3. Colour matches the tooth
4. Stop sensitivity.
1. bonds weakly to the tooth
42
What is the correct order of automatic processing
1. Fixer, developer, water dryer
2. Water, fixer developer dryer
3. Developer, fixer, water, dryer
4. Fixer, developer, water, dryer
3. Developer, fixer, water, dryer
43
5. What is a helix test used for?
1. B-type Autoclave
2. N TYPE Autoclave
3. Hot air oven
4. S Type Autoclave
1. B-type Autoclave
44
What forcep is used to extract a tooth with three roots
1. Upper Molar
2. Upper Anterior
3. Lower anterior
4. Lower Molar
1. Upper Molar
45
7. How do you advise a child who has high levels of caries
1. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and spit out after
2. Rinse with fluoride mouthwash then brush with fluoride toothpaste
3. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and rinse with water
4. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and rinse with MW
1. Brush with fluoride toothpaste and spit out after
46
8. Why are medically prescribes toothpaste no longer given to children under 10
1. They wont like the taste
2. Theres a risk they may swallow it
3. They don’t suffer from sensitivity
4. There are other ways to apply fluoride
2. Theres a risk they may swallow it
47
9. When would an apicectomy be considered?
1. Tooth with additional RCT
2. Tooth with post and crown
3. Tooth with veneer
4. Tooth with restoration.
2. Tooth with post and crown
48
Within decontamination what is not suitable to use
1. Soap filled from a bottle
2. Paper towels to dry hands
3. Hand washing poster displayed
4. Hand washing sink
1. Soap filled from a bottle
49
What is a step wedge test used to determine
1. Quality of the fixer solution
2. quality of the developer solution
3. the stability of the xray film before use
4. the suitability of xray film after use
2. quality of the developer solution
50
When considering the GDPR, which one of the following statements is correct?
• The practice can automatically send marketing material
• A patient is able to withdraw consent to use their data
• A patients data must be stored indefinitely
• These regulations only apply to business data
A patient is able to withdraw consent to use their data
51
Which one of the following signs could be an indicator of neglect of a child?
• Missing teeth
• Unexpected bruising
• Fractured incisor teeth
• Gross caries
Gross caries
52
When considering the GDPR, which one of the following statements is correct?
• The practice can automatically send marketing material
• A patient is able to withdraw consent to use their data
• A patients data must be stored indefinitely
• These regulations only apply to business data
A patient is able to withdraw consent to use their data
53
Which one of the following should be included in a practice confidentiality policy?
• Patient paper records must be stored in a locked cabinet
• Patient records can be accessed by a dental technician
• Student information can be shared with the school
• Electronic back up data must be kept on all premises at all times
Patient paper records must be stored in a locked cabinet
54
Which one of the following is identified in HTM07-01 as a hazardous waste product?
• Offensive waste
• Dental plaster casts
• Teeth with amalgam
• Lead foil
Teeth with amalgam
55
What guidance does HTM01-05 provide for dental practices?
• Information on electrical safety
• Information on Waste disposal
• Information on Infection prevention
• Information on occupational hazards
Information on Infection prevention
56
Which one of the following is a consequence to the environment if a dental nurse fails to maintain the filters in the suction unit?
• Contamination of waste water
• Aerosol transmission to patients
• Inhalation of mercury vapour by staff
• Release of mercury fumes
Contamination of waste water
57
Which one of the following should not be included in a first aid kit?
• Safety pin
• Sterile plasters
• Triangular bandage
• Asthma inhaler
Asthma inhaler
58
What is the definition of a systemic infection?
• An infection that stays at the point of entry
• An infection that spreads within the body
• An infection that lasts for a limited period
• An infection that is persistent for a long time
An infection that spreads within the body
59
Ionising radiation warning signs should be displayed at each controlled area.
Which one of the following does an ionising radiation warning sign prevent?
• Scatter radiation
• Equipment failure
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• Accidental exposure to staff
• Absorption to the patient
Accidental exposure to staff
60
What is the most likely method of legionella transmission in the dental surgery?
• Inhalation of an aerosol from contamination water
• Sharps injury from a contaminated needle
• Directly being coughed over
• Indirectly by touching a door handle
Inhalation of an aerosol from contamination water
61
What is the recommended frequency for checking the filters and strainers in a washer disinfector?
• Daily
• Weekly
• Monthly
• Quarterly
Daily
62
Which nerve supplies sensation to the skin on the chin
• Lingual nerve
• Inferior dental nerve
• Anterior superior dental nerve
• Mental nerve
Mental nerve
63
Which one of the following is responsibility of a first aider
• Give Paracetamol to the casualty
• Complete a risk assessment form
• Comfort and reassure the casualty
• Accompany the casualty to the hospital
Comfort and reassure the casualty
64
Which one of the following describes the position of the parotid salivary gland?
• It lies under the tongue
• It lies infront of the ear
• It lies behind the ear
• It lies behind the tongue
It lies infront of the ear
65
What is lamina dura composed of?
• Compact bone
• Periodontal ligament
• Dentine
• Cementum
Compact bone
66
Which one of the following requires the adhesion of wings to replace a missing tooth?
• Onlay
• Veneer
• Maryland bridge
• Conventional bridge
Maryland bridge
67
Which blood vessel returns de-oxygenated blood to the heart from the body?
• Pulmonary vein
• Coronary artery
• Vena cava
• Aorta
Vena cava
68
Which one of the following hand scaling instruments is used subgingivally?
• Curette scaler
• Sickle scaler
• Push scaler
• Jacquette scaler
Curette scaler
69
Which IR(ME)R process is considered when the benefit of producing a radio graphic exposure outweighs the risk of causing tissue damage?
• Optimisation
• Justification
• Consent
• Quality assurance
Justification
70
Which type of bur is most frequently used to remove enamel during a cavity preparation?
• Latch grip steel cylinder
• Friction grip steel cylinder
• Latch grip diamond cylinder
• Friction grip diamond cylinder
Friction grip diamond cylinder
71
At a full denture bite stage, which one of the following describes the use of a Le cron carver?
• Measuring the facial height
• Marking a centre line
• Checking occlusal rims are level
• Melting the wax
Marking a centre line
72
In endodontics what is the purpose of a lateral condenser?
• To pack gotta perch’s into the root canal
• To gain access to the root canal
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• To explore the shape of the root canal
• To shape the root canal walls
To pack gotta perch’s into the root canal
73
In endodontics which one of the following is not a purpose of sodium hypochlorite irrigation solution?
• It disinfects the canal
• It dissolves the pulpal tissue
• It washes away debris
• It anaesthetises the nerve
It anaesthetises the nerve
74
Which one of the following is the most appropriate endodontic treatment for a deciduous tooth?
• Indirect pulp capping
• Pulpectomy
• Pulpotomy
• Direct pulp capping
Indirect pulp capping
75
Which one of the following found in plaque causes gingival inflammation?
• Acid
• Sugar
• Toxins
• Pellicle
Toxins
76
Which of the below are not a reason for the use of rubber dam
· Prevent sodium hypochlorite running down the throat
· Retract soft tissues
· Maintains an dry field
· Prevent object falling into the mouth
Retract soft tissues
77
Which of the following is not use orally
· GTN spray
· Salbutamol inhaler
· Glucagon
· Asprin
Glucagon
78
Which of the below requires to be dismantled prior to sterilization
· Amalgam packer
· Dapens pot
· Amalgam carrier
· Highspeed handpiece
Amalgam carrier
79
Name the boundary between the enamel and dentine
· Cementum
· Pulp chamber
· Amelodentinal junction
· Apex
Amelodentinal junction
80
Name the skull bone what is point of insertion for lateral Pterygoid and masseter
· Temporal bone
· Zygomatic arch
· Condyle
· Ramus
Zygomatic arch
81
From the below which of the following may be a contraindication of an extraction.
· Antibiotics
· Anticoagulants
· Analgesics
· Antivirals
Anticoagulants
82
What is the most suitable restoration for blacks class IV
· Incisal edge composite
· Crown
· GIC
· Amalgam
Incisal edge composite
83
Name the term sclerosis
· Root fracture
· Cavity
· Abscess
· Narrowing of the pulp chamber
Narrowing of the pulp chamber
84
Why is it important for a dental nurse to be aware of a patient taking anticoagulant medication before a dental procedure?
A) Anticoagulants can increase the risk of infection.
B) Anticoagulants can cause allergic reactions.
C) Anticoagulants increase the risk of excessive bleeding.
D) Anticoagulants delay tooth eruption.
C) Anticoagulants increase the risk of excessive bleeding.
85
Why is it important to label a dental device as "custom-made" on a lab prescription?
To ensure that the lab provides a warranty for the device.
To confirm that the device is compliant with medical device regulations.
To indicate that the device is pre-manufactured for any patient.
To show that the device is made from premium materials.
To confirm that the device is compliant with medical device regulations.
86
What muscle is used for the kissing motion
Buccinator
Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oculi
Masseter
Orbicularis oris
87
What Blacks classification is for a cervical/Buccal area?
Class II
Class III
Class V
Class VI
Class V
88
What is the boney ridge call at the end of the teeth
Rouge
Tuberosity
Buccinator
Ramus
Tuberosity
89
Where is the Philtrum
Skull
ridge between your upper lip and nose
Mandible
Maxillary Bone
ridge between your upper lip and nose
90
What is the correct order for processing for manual films
Fixer, wash, developer, wash, dry
Developer, wash, fixer, wash, dry
Developer, fixer, wash, dry
Fixer, developer, wash, dry
Developer, wash, fixer, wash, dry
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What is the position of the pimple on automatic films,
Facing inwards
Top right
Bottom left
Facing outwards
Facing outwards
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