HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2026 |
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affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this
condition? - ANSWER//Ankyloglossia When is tooth
eruption complete? - ANSWER//Tooth has made contact
with its antagonists in opposing jaw When does mixed
dentition begin? - ANSWER//Eruption of first permanent
tooth How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent
dentition? - ANSWER//20 The junction of a buccal and
lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique
ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge. - ANSWER//The first statement is true and the
second is false Which factor makes aging enamel less
susceptible to caries? - ANSWER//reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a
three-cusp mandibular second premolar? -
ANSWER//Distolingual Which is true regarding the height
of contour? - ANSWER//Greatest elevation of tooth either
incisocervically or occlusocervically How many primary
and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr
old child? - ANSWER//14 primary; 10 permanent Which
describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? -
ANSWER//line angle Which G.V. Black classification
involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including
the incised edge or angle? - ANSWER//IV Which ridge is a
unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
ANSWER//Oblique Which division of the fifth cranial nerve
innervates the temporomandibular joint? -
ANSWER//Mandibular Facial paralysis can result from
damage to the motor neurons of which cranial nerve? -
,ANSWER//VII Which is the target area for the inferior
alveolar nerve block? - ANSWER//mandibular foramen on
medial surface of mandible Which salivary gland is
encapsulated? - ANSWER//Sublingual Which type of joint
is the temporomandibular? - ANSWER//Synovial Which
peripheral nervous system and subdivision are
responsible for a shutdown of salivary gland secretion? -
ANSWER//autonomic; sympathetic Destroyed enamel
cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist.
Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of
calcium and phosphate ions from saliva? - ANSWER//First
statement is true second statement is false Which
bacterium is most important in causing the progression of
carious lesions? - ANSWER//Aciduric Anaerobe bacteria -
ANSWER//grow only in the absence of oxygen Which
bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -
ANSWER//capsule Which bacteria grow best in
refrigerated conditions? - ANSWER//Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - ANSWER//gram-
negative bacteria When comparing viruses to bacteria,
viruses - ANSWER//enter host cells before they can
multiply Which is treated with nystatin? -
ANSWER//Candidiasis Which is detected in the blood
within two months after successful immunization with the
hepatitis B vaccine? - ANSWER//Anti-HBs Which
hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber
latex in examination gloves? - ANSWER//I Which bacterial
genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever,
scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER//Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT
one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A. Ethambutol B.
Isoniazid C. Nizoral D. Rifampin - ANSWER//C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? -
ANSWER//Repaired congenital heart disease It is noted
the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a
stent, pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt.
For which condition does the patient require antibiotic
,predication? - ANSWER//Renal dialysis shunt A patient's
prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? -
ANSWER//take medication four times a day Which
schedule of controlled substance is indicated when a
prescription states "NO REFILLS" - ANSWER//schedule II
controlled substance Which vitamin deficiency results from
long-term recreational abuse of nitrous oxide? -
ANSWER//Cobalamin (vitamin B-12) Each of the following
is a calcium blocking agent EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER//Propranolol (adrenergic
blocking agent which reduces high blood pressure) Which
food is a good source of vitamin K? -
ANSWER//Kale! ;milk is an excellent source of calcium;
strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin c Which
medication is administered to manage an acute asthma
attack? - ANSWER//Albuterol short acting bronchodilator
results in an immediate response to an acute asthma
attack Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER//statin (lowers cholesterol
levels) Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness because vitamin D helps absorb calcium. -
ANSWER//Both the statement and reason are correct but
not related. Consuming foods high in retinol will help
prevent night blindness. Vitamin D DOES help absorb
calcium. Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin
C? - ANSWER//Steak, brown rice, and corn Although corn
has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source as
provided from broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Which element is found in proteins and not carbohydrates?
- ANSWER//Iron Nitrogen is found in protein, but not
carbohydrates. Iron is not an element found in either
nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in carbohydrates
and proteins. Some vitamin K requirements are met
through the synthesis of - ANSWER//intestinal bacteria
Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? -
ANSWER//Thiamin Which is primarily responsible for
pharmacologic metabolism? - ANSWER//Liver Which
procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for
, oral cancer? - ANSWER//Scalpel biopsy A 17 yr old
presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic
radiograph reveals the apical thirst of roots #1 & #2 have
fused together. Which best defines this anomaly? -
ANSWER//Concrescence Concrescence is the fusion of 2
individually developed teeth with cementum only.
Gemination occurs when a single tooth bud forms tow
joined teeth. A patient's intramural examination reveals a
well-circumscribed, raised lesion along the lateral border
of the tongue. The lesion is soft, deep purple and
measures 2mm diameter. The patient believes it first
appeared after accidentally biting the tongue. Which best
defines the lesion? - ANSWER//Hemangioma Intraoral
lesions may occur with each of the following condition
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
ANSWER//Basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is a
skin tumor often found the face or lips, not the oral cavity.
Which infectious disease is NOT caused by the
coxsackievirus? - ANSWER//Verruca vulgaris Verruca
vulgaris is an oral wart caused by the human papilloma
virus (HPV) In which region does an early symptom of
measles appear? - ANSWER//Buccal mucosa A pregnant
woman reports a freely moveable, deep red tissue mass,
which extends from the labial gingival between maxillary
right premolars. The surface of the lesion is ulcerated and
bleeds easily. A histologic analysis indicates the lesion is
composed of connective tissue, capillaries, and
inflammatory cells. Which best defines the lesion? -
ANSWER//Pyogenic granuloma A patient's buccal mucosa
exhibits tiny white nodules connected by slender raised
lines in a lace-like pattern. This finding is a clinical
manifestation of - ANSWER//lichen plants The parents of
a 7 yr old are concerned by the development a soft, blue,
vesicle-like swelling on the gingiva where tooth #8 is
expected to erupt. No significant radiographic findings
exist other than the partial eruption of tooth #8. Which
course of action is recommended? - ANSWER//No
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affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this
condition? - ANSWER//Ankyloglossia When is tooth
eruption complete? - ANSWER//Tooth has made contact
with its antagonists in opposing jaw When does mixed
dentition begin? - ANSWER//Eruption of first permanent
tooth How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent
dentition? - ANSWER//20 The junction of a buccal and
lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique
ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge. - ANSWER//The first statement is true and the
second is false Which factor makes aging enamel less
susceptible to caries? - ANSWER//reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a
three-cusp mandibular second premolar? -
ANSWER//Distolingual Which is true regarding the height
of contour? - ANSWER//Greatest elevation of tooth either
incisocervically or occlusocervically How many primary
and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr
old child? - ANSWER//14 primary; 10 permanent Which
describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? -
ANSWER//line angle Which G.V. Black classification
involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including
the incised edge or angle? - ANSWER//IV Which ridge is a
unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
ANSWER//Oblique Which division of the fifth cranial nerve
innervates the temporomandibular joint? -
ANSWER//Mandibular Facial paralysis can result from
damage to the motor neurons of which cranial nerve? -
,ANSWER//VII Which is the target area for the inferior
alveolar nerve block? - ANSWER//mandibular foramen on
medial surface of mandible Which salivary gland is
encapsulated? - ANSWER//Sublingual Which type of joint
is the temporomandibular? - ANSWER//Synovial Which
peripheral nervous system and subdivision are
responsible for a shutdown of salivary gland secretion? -
ANSWER//autonomic; sympathetic Destroyed enamel
cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist.
Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of
calcium and phosphate ions from saliva? - ANSWER//First
statement is true second statement is false Which
bacterium is most important in causing the progression of
carious lesions? - ANSWER//Aciduric Anaerobe bacteria -
ANSWER//grow only in the absence of oxygen Which
bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -
ANSWER//capsule Which bacteria grow best in
refrigerated conditions? - ANSWER//Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - ANSWER//gram-
negative bacteria When comparing viruses to bacteria,
viruses - ANSWER//enter host cells before they can
multiply Which is treated with nystatin? -
ANSWER//Candidiasis Which is detected in the blood
within two months after successful immunization with the
hepatitis B vaccine? - ANSWER//Anti-HBs Which
hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber
latex in examination gloves? - ANSWER//I Which bacterial
genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever,
scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER//Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT
one. Which is the EXCEPTION? A. Ethambutol B.
Isoniazid C. Nizoral D. Rifampin - ANSWER//C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? -
ANSWER//Repaired congenital heart disease It is noted
the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a
stent, pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt.
For which condition does the patient require antibiotic
,predication? - ANSWER//Renal dialysis shunt A patient's
prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? -
ANSWER//take medication four times a day Which
schedule of controlled substance is indicated when a
prescription states "NO REFILLS" - ANSWER//schedule II
controlled substance Which vitamin deficiency results from
long-term recreational abuse of nitrous oxide? -
ANSWER//Cobalamin (vitamin B-12) Each of the following
is a calcium blocking agent EXCEPT one. Which one is
the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER//Propranolol (adrenergic
blocking agent which reduces high blood pressure) Which
food is a good source of vitamin K? -
ANSWER//Kale! ;milk is an excellent source of calcium;
strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin c Which
medication is administered to manage an acute asthma
attack? - ANSWER//Albuterol short acting bronchodilator
results in an immediate response to an acute asthma
attack Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER//statin (lowers cholesterol
levels) Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness because vitamin D helps absorb calcium. -
ANSWER//Both the statement and reason are correct but
not related. Consuming foods high in retinol will help
prevent night blindness. Vitamin D DOES help absorb
calcium. Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin
C? - ANSWER//Steak, brown rice, and corn Although corn
has some vitamin C, it is not an excellent source as
provided from broccoli, strawberries, and cantaloupe
Which element is found in proteins and not carbohydrates?
- ANSWER//Iron Nitrogen is found in protein, but not
carbohydrates. Iron is not an element found in either
nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in carbohydrates
and proteins. Some vitamin K requirements are met
through the synthesis of - ANSWER//intestinal bacteria
Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency beriberi? -
ANSWER//Thiamin Which is primarily responsible for
pharmacologic metabolism? - ANSWER//Liver Which
procedure establishes the most definitive diagnosis for
, oral cancer? - ANSWER//Scalpel biopsy A 17 yr old
presents for a third molar evaluation. The panoramic
radiograph reveals the apical thirst of roots #1 & #2 have
fused together. Which best defines this anomaly? -
ANSWER//Concrescence Concrescence is the fusion of 2
individually developed teeth with cementum only.
Gemination occurs when a single tooth bud forms tow
joined teeth. A patient's intramural examination reveals a
well-circumscribed, raised lesion along the lateral border
of the tongue. The lesion is soft, deep purple and
measures 2mm diameter. The patient believes it first
appeared after accidentally biting the tongue. Which best
defines the lesion? - ANSWER//Hemangioma Intraoral
lesions may occur with each of the following condition
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
ANSWER//Basal cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma is a
skin tumor often found the face or lips, not the oral cavity.
Which infectious disease is NOT caused by the
coxsackievirus? - ANSWER//Verruca vulgaris Verruca
vulgaris is an oral wart caused by the human papilloma
virus (HPV) In which region does an early symptom of
measles appear? - ANSWER//Buccal mucosa A pregnant
woman reports a freely moveable, deep red tissue mass,
which extends from the labial gingival between maxillary
right premolars. The surface of the lesion is ulcerated and
bleeds easily. A histologic analysis indicates the lesion is
composed of connective tissue, capillaries, and
inflammatory cells. Which best defines the lesion? -
ANSWER//Pyogenic granuloma A patient's buccal mucosa
exhibits tiny white nodules connected by slender raised
lines in a lace-like pattern. This finding is a clinical
manifestation of - ANSWER//lichen plants The parents of
a 7 yr old are concerned by the development a soft, blue,
vesicle-like swelling on the gingiva where tooth #8 is
expected to erupt. No significant radiographic findings
exist other than the partial eruption of tooth #8. Which
course of action is recommended? - ANSWER//No
