VTT 242 Chapter 8 Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is chlorhexidine? - CORRECT ANSWER An antiseptic with antibacterial, antifungal, and
some antiviral activity.
Why is it important to discuss post-operative care with clients prior to procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER To evaluate the client's willingness to perform home care and their ability to comply
with instructions.
Who educates the clients in veterinary care? - CORRECT ANSWER All members of the
veterinary staff.
What does the VOHC do? - CORRECT ANSWER Set testing protocols.
What type of motion should be used to brush a patient's teeth? - CORRECT ANSWER Circular
or oval motion with emphasis on the coronal direction, away from the gumline.
How can you entice a difficult patient to allow tooth brushing? - CORRECT ANSWER By
adding flavored material or toothpaste on the toothbrush.
List 5 examples of VOHC approved dental products. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Purina Busy
HeartyHide Chew Treats, 2. Purina ProPlan Veterinary Diets, 3. Dental Chewz dog treats, 4. Tartar
Shield soft rawhide chews, 5. Greenies-senior.
What does PG stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Parental Guidance.
What type of visuals are most comfortable to go over with a client? - CORRECT
ANSWER Brushing.
What are the three methods of controlling plaque? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical,
Chemical, and Mechanical/Chemical.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is chlorhexidine? - CORRECT ANSWER An antiseptic with antibacterial, antifungal, and
some antiviral activity.
Why is it important to discuss post-operative care with clients prior to procedures? - CORRECT
ANSWER To evaluate the client's willingness to perform home care and their ability to comply
with instructions.
Who educates the clients in veterinary care? - CORRECT ANSWER All members of the
veterinary staff.
What does the VOHC do? - CORRECT ANSWER Set testing protocols.
What type of motion should be used to brush a patient's teeth? - CORRECT ANSWER Circular
or oval motion with emphasis on the coronal direction, away from the gumline.
How can you entice a difficult patient to allow tooth brushing? - CORRECT ANSWER By
adding flavored material or toothpaste on the toothbrush.
List 5 examples of VOHC approved dental products. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Purina Busy
HeartyHide Chew Treats, 2. Purina ProPlan Veterinary Diets, 3. Dental Chewz dog treats, 4. Tartar
Shield soft rawhide chews, 5. Greenies-senior.
What does PG stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Parental Guidance.
What type of visuals are most comfortable to go over with a client? - CORRECT
ANSWER Brushing.
What are the three methods of controlling plaque? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical,
Chemical, and Mechanical/Chemical.
