DENTAL HYGIENIST – HEALTH SERVICES

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 19/2015/OL
Category Code: 010/2012
Exam: Dental Hygienist gr II
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 28-09-2015
Alphacode A
Question1:-Where does Edakkal Caves situate?
A:-Pulpally
B:-Sultanbattery
C:-Manathavadi
D:-Ambukuthi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-The period of 12th Five year plan is…
A:-2012-2017
B:-1997-2002
C:-2007-2012
D:-2002-2007
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-When was the Ouit India resolution passed?
A:-9 October 1942
B:-8 August 1942
C:-15 September 1942
D:-15 August 1942
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-In which state does Somanath temple locate?
A:-Maharashtra
B:-Rajastan
C:-Gujarat
D:-Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Who raised the slogan ‘Inquilab Sindabad’?
A:-Subash Chandra Bose
B:-B.R Ambedkar
C:-E M S Namboothiripad
D:-Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Which is the second most populous state in India?
A:-West Bengal
B:-Uther Pradesh
C:-Rajastan
D:-Maharashtra
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Poona Pact was signed between two great leaders of Indian national Monement.Who were they?
A:-Gandhi-Ambedkar
B:-Nehru-patel
C:-Gandhi-Jinnah
D:-Nehru-Subash Chandra Bose
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who authored the book ‘Jathikummi’?
A:-Jyothiba Phule
B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
C:-Pandit Karuppan
D:-E V Ramaswami Naikkar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Who had been the first leader of opposition in Kerala Assembly?
A:-T V Thomas
B:-P T Chacko
C:-E M S
D:-Rossamma Punnose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which film won the national award for the best feature film in 2014?
A:-Ship of Theseus
B:-ID
C:-Court
D:-Queen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-A new project is introduced by the central government to promote easy accessability to bank loans for micro entrepreneurs.Name the project.
A:-PJDY
B:-NITI
C:-NREGP
D:-MUDRA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Who is the Election commissioner of India?
A:-Y S Khureshi
B:-S H Brahma
C:-Nazim Saidi
D:-Naveen Chawla
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Which is the capital city of Yeman?
A:-Aden
B:-Sana’a
C:-Tehran
D:-Jibuthi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Which malayalam novel secured the Vayalar Award in 2014?
A:-Delhi Gathakal
B:-Manushyanu Oru Amukham
C:-Paper Loadge
D:-Aarachar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-In which year N S S was formed?
A:-1912
B:-1914
C:-1910
D:-1913
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Who was the first General Secretary of SNDP Yogam?
A:-Kumaran Asan
B:- G K Pillai
C:-DR.Palpu
D:-Sri Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Who is the Spiritual leader of PRDS?
A:-Ayyankali
B:-Pambadi John Joseph
C:-Poikayil Yohannan
D:-Kallara Sukumaran
Correct Answer:- Option-C
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Question18:-Where was the Kayyal Sammelanam conducted under the leadership of Ayyankali?
A:-Changanacherry
B:-Marthandam
C:-Alappuzha
D:-Kochi
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Admavidya Sangaham was founded by…
A:-Thycaud Ayya
B:-Vagbhadanada
C:-Viakunda Swami
D:-Brahmanada Sivayogi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Which of the following state that does not share western Ghat?
A:-Goa
B:-Karnataka
C:-Telungana
D:-Tamilnadu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Which of the following is not an impression material for dentulous condition
A:-Alginate
B:-Agar
C:-Impression compound
D:-Addition silicone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Which of the following is a reversible impression material
A:-Agar
B:-Gypsum
C:-Alginate
D:-Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Which of the following is an elastomeric impression material
A:-Impression compound
B:-Alginate
C:-Polyether
D:-Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-For the manipulation of acrylic, the polymer:monomer ratio by volume is,
A:-1:3
B:-3:1
C:-2:1
D:-1:2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Type III Gypsum product is
A:-Impression plaster
B:-Dental stone
C:-Dental stone , High strength
D:-Dental stone, High strength , High expansion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The accelerator solution for Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste contains,
A:-Silica
B:-Borax
C:-Potassium sulphate
D:-Calcium chloride
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-The fluid resin technique is for;
A:-Fabrication of denture bases
B:-Pouring of casts
C:-Manipulation of alginate
D:-Manipulation of addition silicone
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The most popular implant material is
A:-Stainless Steel
B:-Nickel Chromium alloy
C:-Cobalt Chromium alloy
D:-Titanium
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-The retarder present in alginate is
A:-Sodium phosphate
B:-Calcium sulphate
C:-Potassium titanium fluoride
D:-Zinc oxide
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-The component in inlay wax which improve its smoothness in molding and make it more resistant to cracking and flaking is
A:-Paraffin wax
B:-Gum dammar
C:-Carnauba wax
D:-Candelilla wax
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Lipschutz bodies are a common pathological feature of
A:-Sarcoidosis
B:-Primary Herpetic Stomatitis
C:-Syphilis
D:-Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-A sharp bend in the crown or root of a tooth results in
A:-Dilaceration
B:-Gemination
C:-Turner’s hypoplasia
D:-Concrescence
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Antoni Type A tissue and Antoni Type B tissue are characteristic features of
A:-Osteosarcoma
B:-Neurofibroma
C:-Schwannoma
D:-Neurofibrosarcoma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-. Characteristic lesions of Erythema multiforme are called
A:-Tzanck cells
B:-Nikolsky’s sign
C:-Wickham’s striae
D:-Bull’s eye
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-. Liesegang’s rings and driven snow appearance are characteristic features of
A:-Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor
B:-Squamous odontogenic tumor
C:-Odontome
D:-Ameloblastoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-. Most common malignancy of the oral cavity is
A:-Adenocarcinoma
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B:-Basal cell carcinoma
C:-Malignant melanoma
D:-Squamous cell carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Eburnation of Dentin is seen in
A:-Radiation caries
B:-Rampant caries
C:-Arrested caries
D:-Pit and fissure caries
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-. Mucocele commonly occurs on the
A:-Upper lip
B:-Lower lip
C:-Bucccal mucosa
D:-Palate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Most common malignant salivary gland tumor in children
A:-Acinic cell carcinoma
B:-Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma
C:-Adenoid cystic carcinoma
D:-Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-The virus group that is associated with Squamous Papilloma is
A:-Human Papova virus
B:-Human Immunodeficiency virus
C:-Herpes simplex virus
D:-Paramyxovirus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Disclosing agent is used to detect
A:-Dental caries
B:-Plaque
C:-Malocclusion
D:-Tooth vitality
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Most commonly used mouth wash
A:-Hydrogen peroxide
B:-Saline
C:-Chlorhexidine
D:-Sodium fluoride
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Safely tolerated dose of Fluoride is
A:-8-16mg/kg body wt
B:-16-32 mg/kg body wt
C:-32-64mg/kg body wt
D:-1-8mg/kg body wt
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-‘Trench mouth’ is the alternative name for
A:-Plaque induced gingivitis
B:-Herpetic gingivitis
C:-Acute necritizing ulcerative gingivitis
D:-Eruption gingivitis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-First deciduous tooth to erupt into oral cavity
A:-Mandibular first molar
B:-Maxillary canine
C:-Maxillary central incisor
D:-Mandibular central incisor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-All are permanent restorative materials EXCEPT
A:-Glass ionomer
B:-Composite
C:-Amalgam
D:-Zinc oxide eugenol
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Brushing technique used in children
A:-Fones method
B:-Stillmanns metod
C:-Charters method
D:-Wilsons method
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Advantages of Glass ionomer cement are all EXCEPT
A:-Fluoride release
B:-Aesthetics
C:-Chemical bond
D:-Mechanical bond
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Normal Eruption sequence of deciduous teeth
A:-ABCDE
B:-ABDEC
C:-ABDCE
D:-EABCD
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Brudevold technique is used with
A:-Stannous fluoride
B:-APF
C:-Sodium Fluoride
D:-Fluoride varnish
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Activator in developer solution is
A:-Potassium Bromide
B:-Sodium Sulfite
C:-Sodium Carbonate
D:-Hydroquinone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-In an X-ray tube, X-rays originate from
A:-Tungsten Filament
B:-Tungsten target
C:-Focusing cup
D:-Copper stem
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-According to position and distance rule to reduce the occupational radiation exposure, operator should be away from source by a distance of
A:-6 feet
B:-4 feet
C:-5 feet
D:-8 feet
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-X -ray beam can be restricted in size by using
A:-Filter
B:-Collimator
C:-Intensifying screen
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D:-Grids
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The transformer used to heat the tungsten filament of an X-ray tube is
A:-Step -up transformer
B:-Auto transformer
C:-Transducer
D:-Step down transformer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Standard intraoral periapical film size for adults is
A:-Size 0
B:-Size 1
C:-Size 2
D:-Size 4
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-The SI unit of Radiation absorbed dose is
A:-Rad
B:-Rem
C:-Sievert
D:-Gray
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-X -ray filters are most commonly made up of
A:-Aluminium
B:-Zinc
C:-Lead
D:-Tungsten
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Which of the following is most susceptible to radiation
A:-Nerve
B:-Blood forming tissue
C:-Muscle
D:-Brain
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Reflecting layer in an intensifying screen is made up of
A:-Titanium Dioxide
B:-Calcium Tungstate
C:-Lithium Bromide
D:-Lanthanum Oxybromide
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The four principal components of periodontium consists of ?
A:-Gingiva, cementum , alveolar bone & oral mucosa
B:-Gingiva , cementum , alveolar bone & periodontal ligament
C:-Gingiva , cementum , periodontal ligament & connective tissue
D:-Gingiva , alveolar bone , cementum & keratinizing mucosa
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-The tooth surface which least accumulation of plaque is seen in ?
A:-Facial
B:-Mesial
C:-Distal
D:-Lingual
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-‘Periodontal disease results from the elaboration of noxious products by the entire plaque flora’ is the basic principle of ?
A:-Non specific plaque hypothesis
B:-Specific plaque hypothesis
C:-Ecological plaque hypothesis
D:-Socransky’s hypothesis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Organ systems & conditions possibly influenced by periodontal infection are all except
A:-Reproductive system
B:-Musculo- skeletal system
C:-Cardiovascular system
D:-Endocrine system
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Gingivitis confined to one or more inter dental spaces in a limited area is termed as?
A:-Localized marginal gingivitis
B:-Localized papillary gingivitis
C:-Localized diffuse gingivitis
D:-Diffuse gingivitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The functional unit referred to as dento-gingival unit consists of ?
A:-Periodontal ligament fibers & gingival fibers
B:-Sharpy’s fibers & cementum
C:-Junctional epithelium & gingival fibers
D:-Cementum & gingival fibers
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-The ingredient in tartar control tooth paste which has shown to reduce deposition of new calculus on teeth is ?
A:-Pyrophosphates
B:-Flourides
C:-Polyvinyl chlorides
D:-Silicones
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-The interdental aid recommended for the area with no interdental papillae is ?
A:-Dental floss
B:-Super floss
C:-Interproximal brush
D:-Single tufted brush
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-The protective inflammatory & immune process in response to plaque biofilm , resulting in tissue damage of the host is termed as ?
A:-Autologous damage
B:-Immune complex damage
C:-Bystander damage
D:-Reciprocal damage
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-For patients with periodontal disease, the term ‘target hygiene’ refers to ?
A:-teaching a sulcular brushing using vibratory motion
B:-attaining an oral hygiene level with no plaque
C:-attaining optimal gingival health with no bleeding
D:-attaining optimal periodontal health with no disease
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Cutting through tissues and separating tissue planes is called
A:-Curettage
B:-Resection
C:-Dissection
D:-Secondary repair
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Transplantation of tissues or organs between different species is called
A:-Xenogenic
B:-Alloplastic
C:-Autogenous
D:-Allogenic
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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Question73:-Causes of Oro Antral communication
A:-Maxillary Pre prosthetic surgery
B:-Mandibular Pre Prosthetic surgery
C:-Implant placement in Mandible
D:-Option 2 and 3
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Stobie s technique is
A:-Extraction of Mandibular incisors
B:-Zygomatic arch elevation
C:-Inferior Alveolar nerve block technique
D:-Answer not in options
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Which of the following is a common component of dental forceps and elevators ?
A:-Handle
B:-Hinge
C:-Shank
D:-Blade
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Surgical emphysema may be caused by
A:-Use of high speed air turbine handpieces with the exhaust facing the surgical side
B:-Increased intraoral pressure
C:-Use of hydrogen peroxide in the surgical wound
D:-All the above options
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Which is the most efficient fixation technique in fracture mandible central crossing the midline region ?
A:-Mono cortical compression plating
B:-Bi cortical compression plating
C:-Lag screw
D:-Use of 3 D plates
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Which of the following is NOT a function of Zygoma ?
A:-Protection of globe and associated structures
B:-Origination of masseter muscle
C:-Transmission of part of the masticatory forces to the cranial base
D:-Insertion of the temporalis muscle
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Port wine stain is
A:-Capillary hemangioma
B:-Capillary malformation
C:-Congenital dermal vascular ectasia
D:-Option 2 and 3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-Lincoln s highway is associated with
A:-Head and neck infections
B:-Spread of oral malignancy
C:-Options 1 and 2
D:-None of the above.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-mercury intoxication in dental office mainly results from
A:-old amalgam scraps
B:-ingestion of mercury
C:-inhalation of mercury vapours
D:-direct contact with mercury
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-cold test can be best performed using
A:-dichlorodifluoro methane
B:-ethylchloride spray
C:-carbon dioxide snow
D:-ice stick
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-guttapercha is best sterilized by
A:-immersion in 5.25 % sodium hypochlorite
B:-immersion in alcohol
C:-dry heat
D:-glass bead sterilizer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-dental cement that adhere chemically to tooth structure is
A:-zinc phosphate
B:-resin cements
C:-calcium hydroxide
D:-glass ionomer cements
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-the proponent of acid etching was
A:-dennis smith
B:-michael buonocore
C:-nakabayashi
D:-fusayama
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-bleaching in vital teeth is done using
A:-walking bleach
B:-sodium perborate
C:-carbamyl peroxide
D:-sodium hypochlorite
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-affected dentin is
A:-contaminated with bacteria
B:-not invaded by bacteria
C:-to be removed before restoration
D:-known as secondary dentin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-dental composites can be light cured by
A:-QTH
B:-LED
C:-plasma arc
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-apex locators are used to
A:-locate calcified canals
B:-determine working length
C:-to test pulp vitality
D:-to locate peri apical lesions
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-infected symptomatic root canals contain great numbers of
A:-streptococci
B:-actinomyces
C:-lactobacilli
D:-bacteriodes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-18-8 Stainless steel alloy contains
A:-18% cobalt and 8% nickel
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B:-18% nickel and 8% chromium
C:-18% chromium and 8% nickel
D:-18% cobalt and 8% chromium
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Glass Ionomer Cement used for luting is
A:-Type I
B:-Type II
C:-Type III
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Superelasticity in certain NiTi alloys is due to phase transition from
A:-Ferrite to Austenite
B:-Austenite to Martensite
C:-Martensite to Austenite
D:-Austenite to Ferrite
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Orthodontic pliers may corrode due to
A:-Steam under Pressure Sterilization
B:-Dry Heat Sterilization
C:-Chemical Vapour Sterilization
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Titanium brackets are used in patients allergic to
A:-Chromium
B:-Cobalt
C:-Manganese
D:-Nickel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-In Glass Bead Srerilization, the heat range should not exceed
A:-150°C
B:-200°C
C:-250°C
D:-300°C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Ideal Sterilization method for instruments that may be prone to corrosion or heat damage is
A:-Dry Heat Sterilization
B:-Chemical Vapour Sterilization
C:-Glass Bead Sterilization
D:-Ethylene oxide Sterilization
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Seperators used in fixed orthodontic appliances are
A:-Passive components
B:-Active components
C:-Both active and passive component
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-During orthodontic treatment, there is proliferation of the interdental papillae.To increase the circulation and to prevent formation of pendulous fibrous areas, it is recommended to use
A:-a hard rubber interdental stimulator
B:-a soft rubber interdental stimulator
C:-a soft multitufted tooth brush
D:-a hard multitufted tooth brush
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Elgiloy orthodontic wires are also called as
A:-Cobalt Chromium
B:-Beta-titanium
C:-Nitinol
D:-Coaxial archwires
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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