COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH EXAM 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
An expressed philosophy of viewing and treating all people as the same is a
definition of which of the following?
a. Cultural incapacity
b. Cultural precompetence
c. Cultural proficiency
d. Cultural blindness - ANSWER-Cultural blindness
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by: -
ANSWER-Asking the client questions
Patient-centered care is driven by which of the following?
a. Productivity
b. Scheduling
c. Quality of care
d. Evidence-based communication - ANSWER-Evidence-based communication
Culture is which of the following?
a. Inherent
b. Learned
c. Both inherent and learned
d. Neither inherent nor learned - ANSWER-Both inherent and learned
Disparities in health status, including oral care, are compounded by which of the
following?
a. Reduced access to care
b. Lack of education
c. Low socioeconomic status
d. High cost of care - ANSWER-Reduced access to care
Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) - ANSWER-Used to locate areas go gingival sulcus
bleeding upon gentle probing to determine the presence of early inflammatory
gingival disease
All teeth are used
Gingival Bleeding Index - ANSWER-Used to record the presence or absence of
gingival inflammation (determined by inter proximal gingival sulcus bleeding) by
using unwaxed floss
All teeth are used
, Eastman Interdental Cleaning Index (EIBI) - ANSWER-Used to assess the presence
of inflammation in the interdental area (papillary) by the presence or absence of
bleeding by utilizing a triangular interdental cleaner
Gingival Index - ANSWER-Assesses severity of gingivitis, based on color,
consistency, and bleeding on probing
Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) - ANSWER-Used to assess the state of
periodontal health in a rapid and effective measure; screen individual patients in a
private practice setting
Which of the following is true about the actions that foster effective cross-cultural
communication?
a. Keeps the conversation on track and tries to avoid listening to the client's stories
b. Focuses on differences to keep perspective
c. Recognizes your own cultural biases
d. Reminds the client of the famous saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do,"
and implies that his or her differences are unacceptable - ANSWER-Recognize your
own cultural biases
Which of the following is the lowest step on the cultural competency continuum?
a. Cultural blindness
b. Cultural destructiveness
c. Cultural incapacity
d. Cultural competence - ANSWER-Cultural destructiveness
A lack of cultural interchange and adaptation could be called __, which is judging
other cultures by your own standards consistent with your values, not theirs. -
ANSWER-Ethnocentrism
Which step on the cultural continuum is characterized by acceptance and respect for
difference?
a. Cultural blindness
b. Cultural destructiveness
c. Cultural incapacity
d. Cultural competence - ANSWER-Cultural competence
At the heart of patient-centered care is __. - ANSWER-Effective communication
LEARN stands for - ANSWER-Listen, explain, acknowledge, recommend, negotiate
The LEARN method had helped health providers to:
a. improve awareness of cultural issues in medical care
b. improve communication between providers and patients
c. increase the accpetance of treatment plans
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
An expressed philosophy of viewing and treating all people as the same is a
definition of which of the following?
a. Cultural incapacity
b. Cultural precompetence
c. Cultural proficiency
d. Cultural blindness - ANSWER-Cultural blindness
The Kleinman explanatory model assists with the gathering of information by: -
ANSWER-Asking the client questions
Patient-centered care is driven by which of the following?
a. Productivity
b. Scheduling
c. Quality of care
d. Evidence-based communication - ANSWER-Evidence-based communication
Culture is which of the following?
a. Inherent
b. Learned
c. Both inherent and learned
d. Neither inherent nor learned - ANSWER-Both inherent and learned
Disparities in health status, including oral care, are compounded by which of the
following?
a. Reduced access to care
b. Lack of education
c. Low socioeconomic status
d. High cost of care - ANSWER-Reduced access to care
Sulcus Bleeding Index (SBI) - ANSWER-Used to locate areas go gingival sulcus
bleeding upon gentle probing to determine the presence of early inflammatory
gingival disease
All teeth are used
Gingival Bleeding Index - ANSWER-Used to record the presence or absence of
gingival inflammation (determined by inter proximal gingival sulcus bleeding) by
using unwaxed floss
All teeth are used
, Eastman Interdental Cleaning Index (EIBI) - ANSWER-Used to assess the presence
of inflammation in the interdental area (papillary) by the presence or absence of
bleeding by utilizing a triangular interdental cleaner
Gingival Index - ANSWER-Assesses severity of gingivitis, based on color,
consistency, and bleeding on probing
Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) - ANSWER-Used to assess the state of
periodontal health in a rapid and effective measure; screen individual patients in a
private practice setting
Which of the following is true about the actions that foster effective cross-cultural
communication?
a. Keeps the conversation on track and tries to avoid listening to the client's stories
b. Focuses on differences to keep perspective
c. Recognizes your own cultural biases
d. Reminds the client of the famous saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do,"
and implies that his or her differences are unacceptable - ANSWER-Recognize your
own cultural biases
Which of the following is the lowest step on the cultural competency continuum?
a. Cultural blindness
b. Cultural destructiveness
c. Cultural incapacity
d. Cultural competence - ANSWER-Cultural destructiveness
A lack of cultural interchange and adaptation could be called __, which is judging
other cultures by your own standards consistent with your values, not theirs. -
ANSWER-Ethnocentrism
Which step on the cultural continuum is characterized by acceptance and respect for
difference?
a. Cultural blindness
b. Cultural destructiveness
c. Cultural incapacity
d. Cultural competence - ANSWER-Cultural competence
At the heart of patient-centered care is __. - ANSWER-Effective communication
LEARN stands for - ANSWER-Listen, explain, acknowledge, recommend, negotiate
The LEARN method had helped health providers to:
a. improve awareness of cultural issues in medical care
b. improve communication between providers and patients
c. increase the accpetance of treatment plans
