Module 9 Self Test
QUESTION 20 Which one of the following correctly describes the needle pathway for an IA nerve block? Lateral to the pterygomandibular raphe, into the pterygomandibular space; passing medial to the medial pterygoid muscle; posterior and medial to the lingual nerve, lateral to the sphenomandibular ligament; and superior to the lingula and mandibular foramen Medial to the pterygomandibular raphe, into the infratemporal space; passing lateral to the medial pterygoid muscle, lingual nerve, and sphenomandibular ligament; and superior to the lingula and mandibular foramen Lateral to the pterygomandibular raphe, into the pterygomandibular space; passing lateral to the medial pterygoid muscle, lingual nerve, and sphenomandibular ligament; and superior to the lingula and mandibular foramen Medial to the pterygomandibular raphe, into the pterygomandibular space; passing lateral to the medial pterygoid muscle, lingual nerve, and sphenomandibular ligament; and superior to the lingula and mandibular foramen
Lateral to the pterygomandibular raphe, into the pterygomandibular space; passing lateral to the medial pterygoid muscle, lingual nerve, and sphenomandibular ligament; and superior to the lingula and mandibular foramen
QUESTION 3 The typical rate of positive aspiration for an IA nerve block is: fifteen to twenty-five percent. ten to twenty percent. ten to fifteen percent. five to fifteen percent.
ten to fifteen percent.
What is minimum recommended volume of anesthetic solution administered for a lingual nerve block? 1.5 ml 0.2 ml 0.6 ml 0.9 ml
0.2 ml
QUESTION 18 Which one of the following is the recommended clinician position when administering an incisive nerve block using a vertical syringe approach? 6 o'clock 12 o'clock 8 o'clock 10 o'clock
12 o'clock
QUESTION 12 What is the correct depth of penetration for an incisive nerve block? 4 to 6 mm 6 to 10 mm 2 to 4 mm 4 to 10 mm
4 to 6 mm
Which one of the following represents the recommended initial volume of anesthetic solution and depth of penetration for a mental nerve block? 2 to 4 mm; 0.4 ml 4 to 6 mm; 0.4 ml 4 to 6 mm; 0.6 ml 6 to 10 mm; 0.9 ml
4 to 6 mm; 0.6 ml
QUESTION 4 What is the position of the lingual nerve in relation to the inferior alveolar nerve? Posterior and medial Anterior and medial Inferior and lateral Anterior and lateral
Anterior and medial
QUESTION 15 Which one of the following is NOT a helpful landmark when determining the penetration site and needle pathway for a Gow-Gates nerve block? Mesiolingual cusp of the maxillary second molar Labial commissure Flare of the tragus of the ear Depth of the coronoid notch
Depth of the coronoid notch
QUESTION 1 Profound anesthesia of the incisive and mental nerves is achieved by a mental nerve block. True False
False
QUESTION 6 The buccal nerve is usually anesthetized along with the IA nerve when an IA nerve block is administered. True False
False
QUESTION 9 The three key landmarks for the IA nerve block are the pterygomandibular raphe, the coronoid notch, and the external oblique ridge. True False
False
QUESTION 2 Which one of the following best describes the nerves anesthetized by a Gow-Gates nerve block? IA, mylohyoid, auriculotemporal, zygomaticofacial IA, lingual, mylohyoid, auriculotemporal, buccal Incisive, mental, lingual, buccal, zygomaticofacial Incisive, mental, lingual, buccal
IA, lingual, mylohyoid, auriculotemporal, buccal
QUESTION 14 Which one of the following is a helpful landmark but the least helpful landmark when identifying the penetration site for an inferior alveolar nerve block? Pterygomandibular raphe Mandibular occlusal plane Coronoid notch Internal oblique ridge
Mandibular occlusal plane
QUESTION 8 Which teeth and soft tissues are innervated by the inferior alveolar nerve? Mandibular molars and premolars, and buccal gingiva Mandibular teeth from the premolars to the incisors and buccal soft tissues Mandibular teeth to the midline and buccal soft tissue from premolars to the midline Mandibular teeth to the midline and the buccal soft tissues
Mandibular teeth to the midline and buccal soft tissue from premolars to the midline
QUESTION 10 Which one of the following statements best describes the technique error(s) that results in premature contact with bone immediately after penetration for an IA nerve block? Angle of the syringe was anterior to the premolars. Penetration was too high and too lateral to pterygomandibular raphe. Penetration was too medial to the internal oblique ridge in relationship to the pterygomandibular raphe. Penetration was too low and too lateral to pterygomandibular raphe.
Penetration was too low and too lateral to pterygomandibular raphe.
Which one of the following procedures would not typically require a buccal nerve block? Root planning of teeth #18 to 20 Placement of a rubber dam on #31 Crown preparation of tooth #30 Periodontal surgical procedure for teeth #27 to 29
Placement of a rubber dam on #31
QUESTION 11 The Gow-Gates nerve block will achieve buccal and lingual anesthesia. True False
True
QUESTION 13 The deposition site for an IA nerve block is superior to the mandibular foramen on the medial surface of the ramus. True False
True
QUESTION 16 The lingual nerve is usually anesthetized along with the IA nerve when an IA nerve block is administered. True False
True
The incisive nerve is a terminal branch of the: inferior alveolar nerve. mental nerve. mylohyoid nerve. cervical nerve.
inferior alveolar nerve.