Board MOCK EXAM| 318 QUESTIONS|
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which three settings which would result in a darker radiographic image? Correct
Answer: increased mA.
increased kVp.
increased exposure time.
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: Correct Answer: The
day after dialysis
What three compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems?
Correct Answer: Sodium fluoride
Sodium silicofluoride
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely
black. The cause for this was the: Correct Answer: Silver halide crystals were
energized.
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen. Correct Answer: C
Which agency is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? Correct
Answer: OSHA
True or false: To avoid false readings while probing, correct angulation is
essential. If the probe is inserted at an angle that is insufficient, the reading will
be greater than the actual pocket depth. Correct Answer: The first statement is
true, the second is false.
According to Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists, a patient's right to informed
consent prior to treatment is an example of: Correct Answer: Autonomy
For each Core Value listed below, select the correct example from the list
provided.
,Core Value
Example
1. Autonomy
a. Recommending a product without sufficient knowledge
2. Veracity
b. Valuing individual autonomy
3. Beneficence
c. Patient's right to informed consent
4. Confidentiality
d. Expecting honesty from patient documentation
5. Non-malfeasance
e. Promoting the well-being of individuals Correct Answer: Autonomy: Patient's
right to informed consent
Veracity: Expecting honesty from patient documentation
Beneficence: Promoting the well-being of individuals
Confidentiality: Valuing individual autonomy
Non-malfeasance: Recommending a product without sufficient knowledge
What lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable
denture? Correct Answer: Epulis Fissuratum
Irritation fibroma
Papillary hyperplasia
Order the steps in plaque formation. Match each letter with its proper sequence
1.
a. Creation of cohesive biofilm
2.
b. Generation of planktonic bacteria
3.
c. Bacteria attached to acquired pellicle
4.
d. Formation of exopolysaccharide matrix
5.
e. Glycoproteins adsorbed to tooth surface Correct Answer: 1. Glycoproteins
absorbed to tooth surface
2. Bacteria attached to acquired pellicle
3. Formation of exopolysaccaride matrix
,4. Creation of cohesive biofilm
5. Generation of planktonic bacteria
Which is the most common supernumerary tooth? Correct Answer: Mesiodens
True or false: Personal protective equipment (PPE) consists of examination gloves,
mask, protective eyewear/face shield and protective clothing. This equipment is
designed to protect the patient. Correct Answer: The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE, PPE is designed to protect the operator.
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of ________,
_______, and _______? Correct Answer: Decision making, ethical consciousness,
and practice by members of the profession
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through
liquid chemical solutions is: Correct Answer: 10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and
others involved in treatment is an example of: Correct Answer: non-malfeasance
True or false? A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an
invasive procedure. This consent may be oral or written. Correct Answer: Both
statements are true
True/false? Using an ill-fitting blood pressure cuff can result in an invalid reading.
An adult-sized cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
Correct Answer: Both statements are true
For each private practice procedure listed below, select the parallel procedure
related to community dental practice.
Private Practice Procedure
Community Procedure
1. Health history & exam
a. Data analysis
2. Evaluation
b. Program operation
3. Payment
, c. Funding
4. Diagnosis
d. Appraisal
5. Treatment planning
e. Program planning
6. Treatment
f. Needs assessment Correct Answer: 1. Health history and exam --> f. Needs
assessment
2. Evaluation --> Appraisal
3. Payment --> Funding
4. Diagnosis -->Data analysis
5. Treatment planning --> Program planning
6. Treatment --> Program operation
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: Correct Answer: Calcium
True/false? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of
1996 protects the privacy and security of patient information. HIPAA includes
privacy standards, patients' rights, and occupational safety and health. Correct
Answer: The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE, OSHA
includes occupational safety and health
For each vitamin listed below, select its appropriate function.
Vitamin
Function
1. A
a. Provides energys
2. K
b. Antioxidant
3. E
c. DNA/RNA synthesis
4. Thiamin
d. Prevents night-blindness
5. Riboflavin
e. Prevents cheilosis and glossitis
6. Niacin
f. Coagulates blood Correct Answer: 1. A --> Prevents night blindness
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which three settings which would result in a darker radiographic image? Correct
Answer: increased mA.
increased kVp.
increased exposure time.
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: Correct Answer: The
day after dialysis
What three compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems?
Correct Answer: Sodium fluoride
Sodium silicofluoride
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely
black. The cause for this was the: Correct Answer: Silver halide crystals were
energized.
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen. Correct Answer: C
Which agency is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? Correct
Answer: OSHA
True or false: To avoid false readings while probing, correct angulation is
essential. If the probe is inserted at an angle that is insufficient, the reading will
be greater than the actual pocket depth. Correct Answer: The first statement is
true, the second is false.
According to Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists, a patient's right to informed
consent prior to treatment is an example of: Correct Answer: Autonomy
For each Core Value listed below, select the correct example from the list
provided.
,Core Value
Example
1. Autonomy
a. Recommending a product without sufficient knowledge
2. Veracity
b. Valuing individual autonomy
3. Beneficence
c. Patient's right to informed consent
4. Confidentiality
d. Expecting honesty from patient documentation
5. Non-malfeasance
e. Promoting the well-being of individuals Correct Answer: Autonomy: Patient's
right to informed consent
Veracity: Expecting honesty from patient documentation
Beneficence: Promoting the well-being of individuals
Confidentiality: Valuing individual autonomy
Non-malfeasance: Recommending a product without sufficient knowledge
What lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable
denture? Correct Answer: Epulis Fissuratum
Irritation fibroma
Papillary hyperplasia
Order the steps in plaque formation. Match each letter with its proper sequence
1.
a. Creation of cohesive biofilm
2.
b. Generation of planktonic bacteria
3.
c. Bacteria attached to acquired pellicle
4.
d. Formation of exopolysaccharide matrix
5.
e. Glycoproteins adsorbed to tooth surface Correct Answer: 1. Glycoproteins
absorbed to tooth surface
2. Bacteria attached to acquired pellicle
3. Formation of exopolysaccaride matrix
,4. Creation of cohesive biofilm
5. Generation of planktonic bacteria
Which is the most common supernumerary tooth? Correct Answer: Mesiodens
True or false: Personal protective equipment (PPE) consists of examination gloves,
mask, protective eyewear/face shield and protective clothing. This equipment is
designed to protect the patient. Correct Answer: The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE, PPE is designed to protect the operator.
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of ________,
_______, and _______? Correct Answer: Decision making, ethical consciousness,
and practice by members of the profession
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through
liquid chemical solutions is: Correct Answer: 10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and
others involved in treatment is an example of: Correct Answer: non-malfeasance
True or false? A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an
invasive procedure. This consent may be oral or written. Correct Answer: Both
statements are true
True/false? Using an ill-fitting blood pressure cuff can result in an invalid reading.
An adult-sized cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
Correct Answer: Both statements are true
For each private practice procedure listed below, select the parallel procedure
related to community dental practice.
Private Practice Procedure
Community Procedure
1. Health history & exam
a. Data analysis
2. Evaluation
b. Program operation
3. Payment
, c. Funding
4. Diagnosis
d. Appraisal
5. Treatment planning
e. Program planning
6. Treatment
f. Needs assessment Correct Answer: 1. Health history and exam --> f. Needs
assessment
2. Evaluation --> Appraisal
3. Payment --> Funding
4. Diagnosis -->Data analysis
5. Treatment planning --> Program planning
6. Treatment --> Program operation
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: Correct Answer: Calcium
True/false? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of
1996 protects the privacy and security of patient information. HIPAA includes
privacy standards, patients' rights, and occupational safety and health. Correct
Answer: The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE, OSHA
includes occupational safety and health
For each vitamin listed below, select its appropriate function.
Vitamin
Function
1. A
a. Provides energys
2. K
b. Antioxidant
3. E
c. DNA/RNA synthesis
4. Thiamin
d. Prevents night-blindness
5. Riboflavin
e. Prevents cheilosis and glossitis
6. Niacin
f. Coagulates blood Correct Answer: 1. A --> Prevents night blindness
