DAANCE Practice Test

The DAANCE exam is a two-part certification program consisting of self-study modules and a final standardized test. Successful candidates demonstrate proficiency in basic sciences, evaluation and preparation of patients with systemic diseases, and anesthetic drugs and techniques.

If you are searching for a DAANCE certification practice tests, start with the free questions on this page: every answer comes with an explanation, and the study notes below cover the DAANCE exam topics in order.

Focus heavily on the "Emergencies" section. The DAANCE test prioritizes patient safety, so knowing how to react to airway obstructions and cardiac events is critical for a passing score.

1. Eligibility - You must be employed for at least six months by an AAOMS fellow/member (or a dental professional with a valid anesthesia permit) to register for DAANCE online.
2. Registration - Complete your online application at Test-Takers.PSIexams.com/AAOMS with your sponsoring doctor's support.
3. Self-Study - Complete the roughly 36-hour self-study course, including quizzes on DAANCE test questions.
4. CPR Certification - Maintain current CPR, BLS, or ACLS certification for the full eligibility window.
5. Schedule Exam - Once eligible, schedule your DAANCE exam at a PSI testing center within the 6-month window.
6. Take the Test - Pass the 115-question (100 scored) computer-based exam.
7. Renewal - Renew your certification every five years by retaking the DAANCE exam and keeping BLS/ACLS/CPR current.

Expect a total investment between $405 and $605 for your DAANCE certification, depending on your sponsor's AAOMS membership status (plus a $105 surcharge for Puerto Rico/international). Many oral surgery practices will reimburse this DAANCE cost upon successful completion.

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Do not let your certification lapse! A lapsed credential may require you to retake the entire DAANCE test to regain your certified status.

Official Resources

• AAOMS – DAANCE Program Overview (American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the body that administers the DAANCE exam)
• PSI Test-Takers Portal – AAOMS/DAANCE Registration (official registration and scheduling site)
• PSI Exams (the testing vendor that delivers the DAANCE exam at authorized centers)

Sample DAANCE - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination Practice Questions

Try these questions from our free DAANCE - Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.

1. After removing gloves during post-anesthesia cleanup, the dental anesthesia assistant should:

   • A. Apply hand sanitizer only if hands appear visibly soiled
   • B. Perform hand hygiene with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub
   • C. Rinse hands with cold water for 5 seconds
   • D. Don a new pair of gloves without washing hands

Answer: B. Perform hand hygiene with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub

CDC hand hygiene guidelines require hand hygiene with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub after glove removal, because gloves can have microscopic defects and hands become contaminated during removal. Hand sanitizer alone is appropriate only when hands are not visibly soiled.

Answer: C. Class III

This finding corresponds to a Mallampati Class III. In a Class III airway, the soft palate and only the base of the uvula are visible. A Class I shows the entire soft palate, uvula, and pillars; a Class II shows the soft palate, fauces, and most of the uvula; and a Class IV shows only the hard palate.

Answer: B. Provide the requested records promptly as state boards have legal authority to inspect them

State dental boards are authorized regulatory bodies; compliance with their inspection requests is a legal obligation of the practice.

Answer: A. Re-measure the blood pressure using a large adult or thigh cuff.

Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small for a patient's arm circumference can cause a falsely high reading. [1, 7, 11] Before concluding that the patient is severely hypertensive, the assistant must ensure an accurate measurement by using the appropriately sized cuff. [32] Studies have shown that a regular cuff on a patient requiring a large or extra-large cuff can overestimate systolic blood pressure by nearly 5 to 20 mmHg respectively. [14]

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