DN 10: Provide support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery procedures

1. Which instrument is used to luxate a tooth before extraction?

2. What are extraction forceps used for?

3. A surgical bur is used during extraction to:

4. Which instrument is used to raise a mucoperiosteal flap?

5. Which device is essential for surgical suction?

6. Which of the following is a reason for surgical extraction rather than routine?

7. Which teeth are most commonly impacted and require surgical removal?

8. A retained root is best removed using:

9. Which is NOT a typical minor oral surgery procedure?

10. What does “surgical flap” mean in oral surgery?

11. Sutures are placed to:

12. Resorbable sutures differ because they:

13. What material is used to aid haemostasis post-extraction?

14. After an extraction, pressure is applied with gauze for:

15. If bleeding continues post-op, the dental nurse should:

16. Before surgery, the dental nurse should check:

17. After extraction, patients should avoid:

18. When should a patient rinse with warm salt water after extraction?

19. Which symptom should be reported after extraction?

20. Patients should be advised to eat:

21. Local anaesthetic with adrenaline is avoided in patients with:

22. A vasovagal syncope is:

23. If a patient faints, the dental nurse should:

24. What is the role of the dental nurse during LA administration?

25. Anaesthetic cartridges should be stored:

26. Surgical instruments must be sterilised by:

27. After surgery, waste soaked in blood is:

28. Single-use surgical items include:

29. What PPE should be worn during extractions?

30. Sharps must be disposed of: