Title: Module 4 Quiz
Course: DEH 2530 Expanded Duties > Section: Module 4 - Dental Dam

Q: A piece of floss is tied to the rubber dam clamp to…
- Secure it to the tooth
- Adjust the size and position of the clamp
- Ease the removal of the clamp from the tooth
- To quickly retrieve the clamp should it get loose in the mouth
A: To quickly retrieve the clamp should it get loose in the mouth

Q: Single-tooth rubber dam isolation is used commonly for
- extractions
- endodontic treatment
- removable prosthodontics
- periodontics
A: endodontic treatment

Q: The HVE is used to…
- illuminate the mouth
- isolate the tooth
- maintain the mouth free from saliva, blood, water, and debris
- block the flow of saliva and protect the tissue
A: maintain the mouth free from saliva, blood, water, and debris

Q: The _________________ tooth holds the dental dam clamp.
- decayed
- anterior
- anchor
- wingless
A: anchor

Q: The dental dam is applied _________________ the local anesthetic has been administered.
- at the same time
- before
- after
- None of the above
A: after

Q: What is used to stabilize the dam at the end opposite of the anchor tooth?
- Floss ligature
- Wooden wedge
- Dam clamp
- None of the above
A: Floss ligature

Q: What size hole is punched in the dam for the tooth with the dam clamp?
- No. 1
- No. 2
- No. 4
- No. 5
A: No. 5

Q: When removing the dental dam…
- the dam is snapped through the teeth contacts to clean them
- the dam is pulled taut and the septa cut between the teeth
- the frame is removed before the dam
- the floss ligature on the clamp is used to loosen the clamp
A: the dam is pulled taut and the septa cut between the teeth

Q: While placing the dental dam, you notice the contacts to be extremely tight. A(n) __________ may be used to separate the teeth slightly.
- explorer
- plastic instrument
- wooden wedge
- separating disc
A: wooden wedge

Q: Winged clams are designated with a “W” as in a “W7” clamp
- True
- False
A: False