HESI Dental Hygiene Exit Exam 2026-2027 ACTUAL
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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? - CORRECT
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 42 yr old patient presents to the dental office for periodontal care. The health history indicates
she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Which is recorded other than in the patient's
disease status information? - CORRECT ANSWER: Patient's appearance due to cancer
A 53 yr old patient returns to the dental office 5 weeks after non-surgical periodontal therapy for
re-evaluation. Although the tissue response is generally positive, the hygienist notes one area of
localized inflammation with bleeding on probing. Which action should the hygienist take? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Explore site for residual calculus deposits or plaque retentive factors
A community fair was held to provide information to residents regarding issue related to dental
health. The dental hygienists organizing the event wanted to determine if the fair had an impact
on the attendees' dental knowledge. Attendee were asked to complete a questionnaire prior to
visiting five booths and immediately following attendance at the last booth. 93 attendees
voluntarily chose to complete the survey. The survey was a 10-item dental health knowledge
questionnaire with each item worth one point. It was administered in a pre and post test design.
Questionnaire items were in a true or false format. Each item was scored "1" of answered
correctly and "0" if answered incorrectly. Items were totaled and overall pre-test scores were
compared with overall post-test scores. A statistical analysis was used to determine the difference
between the mean scores (p<.01). The pre-test results revealed a mean score of 6.4 - CORRECT
ANSWER: Cross-sectional
,A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for participants at a local Women,
Infants, and Children program (WIC). The hygienist will develop a community profile to
determine the WIC participant's dental knowledge. Instruction will include toothbrushing, oral
physiotherapy techniques, and the relationship between diet and dental decay. The program will
be offered for one month on days participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at
the WIC site, the dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children early enough to
prevent dental decay. - CORRECT ANSWER: Agriculture
A dental material's resilience estimates the total elastic energy it ca absorb before deformation
occurs. A dental material
s elastic strain represents its stiffness. - CORRECT ANSWER: The first statement is true and the
second is false
A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy experiences severe muring sickness. Which
should the patient do immediately after vomiting> - CORRECT ANSWER: Rinse mother-in-law
thoroughly with a solution of baking soda and water
A patient in her seventh mont ho pregnancy begins to feel nauseous during the dental
prophylaxis. Suddenly, the patient begins to sweat and starts grasping for air. What is the patient
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Supine hypotensive syndrome
Supine hypotensive syndrome is an abrupt fall in blood pressure resulting from compression of
the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when the patient is in a supine position. It manifests
as bradycardia, sweating, nausea, weakness, and air hunger.
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue movement
affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Ankyloglossia
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: lichen plants
, 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Hemangioma
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - CORRECT ANSWER: take
medication four times a day
A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish the standard of care for a general
dentist because the courts require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct but NOT related.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Pyogenic granuloma
A through review of the health history and nutritional analysis indicates the patient is at an
elevated risk for developing osteoporosis. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with a loss of
mineralized bone tissue - CORRECT ANSWER: vitamin D
According to the Classification System of the American Academy of Periodontology, which
classification of periodontal diseases is generalized aggressive periodontitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: III
After taking a periodical of tooth #24 using the paralleling technique, the dental hygienist notices
the image appears elongated. How would the dental hygienist correct this error? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Increase negative vertical angulation
An assessment of the patient's dentition reveals the presence of a large amalgam overhang.
Radiographic evidence confirms that nearly two-thirds of the inter-proximal embrasure space is
EXAM Newest 2026-2027 Complete 200 Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already
Graded A+ Brand New Version!!
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? - CORRECT
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 42 yr old patient presents to the dental office for periodontal care. The health history indicates
she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Which is recorded other than in the patient's
disease status information? - CORRECT ANSWER: Patient's appearance due to cancer
A 53 yr old patient returns to the dental office 5 weeks after non-surgical periodontal therapy for
re-evaluation. Although the tissue response is generally positive, the hygienist notes one area of
localized inflammation with bleeding on probing. Which action should the hygienist take? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Explore site for residual calculus deposits or plaque retentive factors
A community fair was held to provide information to residents regarding issue related to dental
health. The dental hygienists organizing the event wanted to determine if the fair had an impact
on the attendees' dental knowledge. Attendee were asked to complete a questionnaire prior to
visiting five booths and immediately following attendance at the last booth. 93 attendees
voluntarily chose to complete the survey. The survey was a 10-item dental health knowledge
questionnaire with each item worth one point. It was administered in a pre and post test design.
Questionnaire items were in a true or false format. Each item was scored "1" of answered
correctly and "0" if answered incorrectly. Items were totaled and overall pre-test scores were
compared with overall post-test scores. A statistical analysis was used to determine the difference
between the mean scores (p<.01). The pre-test results revealed a mean score of 6.4 - CORRECT
ANSWER: Cross-sectional
,A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for participants at a local Women,
Infants, and Children program (WIC). The hygienist will develop a community profile to
determine the WIC participant's dental knowledge. Instruction will include toothbrushing, oral
physiotherapy techniques, and the relationship between diet and dental decay. The program will
be offered for one month on days participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at
the WIC site, the dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children early enough to
prevent dental decay. - CORRECT ANSWER: Agriculture
A dental material's resilience estimates the total elastic energy it ca absorb before deformation
occurs. A dental material
s elastic strain represents its stiffness. - CORRECT ANSWER: The first statement is true and the
second is false
A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy experiences severe muring sickness. Which
should the patient do immediately after vomiting> - CORRECT ANSWER: Rinse mother-in-law
thoroughly with a solution of baking soda and water
A patient in her seventh mont ho pregnancy begins to feel nauseous during the dental
prophylaxis. Suddenly, the patient begins to sweat and starts grasping for air. What is the patient
experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Supine hypotensive syndrome
Supine hypotensive syndrome is an abrupt fall in blood pressure resulting from compression of
the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus when the patient is in a supine position. It manifests
as bradycardia, sweating, nausea, weakness, and air hunger.
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue movement
affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Ankyloglossia
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 - CORRECT ANSWER: lichen plants
, 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER: Hemangioma
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - CORRECT ANSWER: take
medication four times a day
A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish the standard of care for a general
dentist because the courts require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct but NOT related.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Pyogenic granuloma
A through review of the health history and nutritional analysis indicates the patient is at an
elevated risk for developing osteoporosis. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with a loss of
mineralized bone tissue - CORRECT ANSWER: vitamin D
According to the Classification System of the American Academy of Periodontology, which
classification of periodontal diseases is generalized aggressive periodontitis? - CORRECT
ANSWER: III
After taking a periodical of tooth #24 using the paralleling technique, the dental hygienist notices
the image appears elongated. How would the dental hygienist correct this error? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Increase negative vertical angulation
An assessment of the patient's dentition reveals the presence of a large amalgam overhang.
Radiographic evidence confirms that nearly two-thirds of the inter-proximal embrasure space is
