Flashcards in Block 2 Deck (76)
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Which structure, with the neck of the condyle forms the sigmoid notch?
The coronoid process
2
What is the pulse rate of a patient following a cardiac arrest?
None
3
What is angular cheilitis?
Inflammation of the corners of the mouth
4
What is the side effect of Xerostomia (dry mouth)?
Higher risk of dental caries
5
What does the Zygonatic arch form?
Cheek bones
6
What causes insulin deficiency?
Insufficient production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas
7
What are the first signs of an anaphylactic shock?
Swelling
8
Which tooth is notation 23 in the FDI charting system?
Upper left permanent canine
9
Which is the most common factor to the occurrence of apthous ulcers?
Stress
10
Which condition is more prevalent in an elderly patient?
Gingival recession
11
A BPE code 4 indicates:
Pocket present deeper than 5.5mm
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The predisposing factors of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis are:
Stress and heavy smoking
13
For consent to be valid it must be:
Informed
14
Which act gives the dental nurse a duty of care to ensure immunity is maintained?
The health and safety at work act 1974
15
Inflammation of the tongue is also known as:
Glossitis
16
What microorganism is involved with herpes simplex?
Virus
17
Which of the following is pre malignant?
Viral infection
Herpetic ulcerations
Abscess
Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia
18
What medical condition can affect the periodontal tissue?
Diabetes
19
What effect is often seen in patients who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?
Poor wound healing
20
Which of the following options is the tissue where a squamous cell carcinoma is more likely to be seen?
Gingival
Deciduous teeth
Floor of the mouth
Lymph nodes
Gingival
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What is it called when a child can give consent?
Gillick competence
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What does CPITN stand for?
Community periodontitis Index of Treatment Needs
23
What is the name of the triangular piece of tissue between adjacent teeth?
Interdental papilla
24
What medicine is used to treat ANUG?
Metronidazole
25
What is the position of the parotid salivary gland?
Between the ramus of the mandible and the ear
26
What does code 3 stand for on a BPE chart?
Pocket present up to 5.5mm
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What type of material is alginate?
Irreversible hydro-colloid
28
What deciduous tooth is notation 65 in FDI charting?
Upper left second molar
29
What is the first sign of respiratory arrest?
Wheezing
30
A patient with a red, cracked and crusty skin at the corners of the mouth has what condition?
Angular chelitis
31
Where does gaseous exchange occur?
Alveoli
32
Which nerve supplies sensation to all lower teeth?
Inferior dental nerve
33
What lies beneath dentine?
Pulp
34
What orthodontic device specifically uses the oral musculature to allow controlled movement of the mandible?
Functional appliance
35
What is the drug Epanutin used to treat?
Epilepsy
36
Calculus formation occurs as a result of an accumlation of what?
Plaque and saliva
37
An ulcer with a raised, rolled and hardened edge would indicate what medical condition?
Oral cancer
38
Which of the following emergency drugs must be administered intramuscular rather than orally?
Hydrocortisone
Glyceryl trinitrate
Salbutamol
Aspirin
Hydrocortisone
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Which condition is more prevalent in elderly patients?
Root surface caries
40
What is the drug glyceryltrinitrate used for?
Angina
41
What condition is managed by the use of acyclovir?
Herpes Simplex
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What is a cancerous lesion called?
Squamous cell carcinoma
43
What type of drug is epanutin?
Anticonvulsant
44
Which vessel supplies blood to the head and neck?
Cartoid artery
45
What articulates with the head of the condyle to form the temporomandibular joint?
Sigmoid notch
46
Corticosteroids are prescribed to treat what?
Arthritis
47
Informed consent must be:
Sufficient
48
What may indicate gingivitis?
False pockets
49
Enamel is composed of:
Prisms
50
What 2 actions should be taken for an unconscious patient having a stroke?
Put in a horizontal position and secure and check airway
51
Grade 2 tooth mobility is:
Side to side movement more than 2mm
52
What often occurs in older patients due to age related changes to their teeth?
Root curvature
53
The vertical distance between the incisal edge of the upper and lower anterior teeth is known as:
Overbite
54
A BPE code 2 means:
Calculus detected
55
What is the function of the temporal muscle?
Pulls the mandible backwards to close the mouth
56
Where is the master muscle located?
The outer surface of the zygomatic arch
57
The main function of the masseter muscle is to:
Close the mandible
58
Which of the following is the consequence of advanced periodontal disease?
False pocket
Mobility
True pocket
Apical Abscess
Mobility
59
Which structure are the gingival fibres attached to?
Lamina dura
60
Which nerve supples the upper anterior teeth?
Superior anterior nerve
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What is the largest cranial nerve?
Trigeminal
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What is the V cranial nerve called?
Trigeminal
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What is the natural ph within the mouth?
7.0
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The heart is a muscular pumping organ, situated in the thoracic cavity. Which one of the following options is the most likely blood vessel through which the left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Aorta
Inferior vena cava
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Superior vena cava
Pulmonary vein.
The pulmonary vein is the only vein in the body to carry oxygenated blood.
65
An anatomical feature is found specifically in larger veins, to prevent the backflow of blood. Which of the following options is this feature?
Muscular walls
Rich blood supply
Thick elastic layer
Thin endothelium
Valves
Valves.
Larger veins contain one-way valves along their inner walls, so that the blood can flow in one direction only.
66
A patient has recently been diagnosed with bronchitis and can no longer undergo treatment under inhalation sedation. What effect does this condition have on the bronchi?
inflammation.
67
The correct recognition of a medical emergency is achieved by identifying the signs and symptoms present. Which of the following signs will occur during anaphylactic shock?
Cyanosis
Grey pallor
Hypotension
Hypoxia
Weak pulse
Hypotension.
The casualty experiences a catastrophic fall in blood pressure during this medical emergency.
68
The temporomandibular joint is surrounded by several pairs of muscles that allow chewing movements to occur. Contraction of which of the following allows the mandible to bite forwards, onto the incisal tooth edges?
Buccinator
Lateral pterygoid
Masseter
Medial pterygoid
Temporalis
Lateral pterygoid
69
A patient attends for extraction of the upper left canine tooth under local anaesthesia. Which of the following nerve pairs require anaesthetising to carry out this procedure?
Anterior superior dental and greater palatine
Anterior superior dental and long buccal
Anterior superior dental and nasopalatine
Middle superior dental and greater palatine
Middle superior dental and nasopalatine
Anterior superior dental and nasopalatine.
These two nerves supply the anterior segment of the maxilla.
70
The foramen magnum is a bony hole in the cranium that allows the exit of the spinal cord into the cervical vertebrae. In which bone is the foramen situated?
Frontal bone
Occipital bone
Parietal bone
Sphenoid bone
Temporal bone
Occipital bone
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The cranium is made up of several bony plates that create a large cavity to enclose the brain. Which bone forms the anterior base of this cavity?
Frontal bone
Occipital bone
Parietal bone
Sphenoid bone
Temporal bone
Sphenoid bone
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Teeth are made up of various layers of tissue, many of which are composed of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. Which tooth tissue layer also contains hollow tubes?
Amelodentinal junction
Cementum
Dentine
Enamel
Pulp
Dentine
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How many roots and cusps does an upper permanent second molar have?
Three roots and four cusps.
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How many roots and cusps does an upper permanent first molar have?
Three roots and five cusps.
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How many roots and cusps does a lower permanent first molar have?
Two roots and five cusps.
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