HESI DENTAL HYGIENE CASE-BASED PRACTICE TEST Qs&As 2025 A+ GRADE

HESI DENTAL HYGIENE CASE-BASED PRACTICE TEST Qs&As 2025 A+ GRADE 1. The attached gingiva presents with a dark, pigmented appearance. Which is the most likely reason for this pigmentation? A. Systemic disease B. Varicosities C. Subgingival calculus D. Physiologic melanin: D. Physiologic melanin - physiologic melanin pigmentation is the most likely reason for the coloring on this patient's attached gingiva - varicosities, most commonly found on the tongue, are due to thick-walled blood vessels - systemic diseases such as HIV or Peutz-Jeghers syndrome can produce pigment- ed areas - the presence of subgingival calculus can cause the free gingiva to appear discol- ored 2. The best oral physiotherapy aid to recommend for the pt to help clean between #8 and #9 is the A. Tufted brush B. Toothpick holder C. Interdental brush D. Wedge stimulator: C. Interdental brush - the best oral physiotherapy aid to recommend to clean the wide embrasure space as evidenced by the diastema between teeth 8 and 9 is an interdental brush - the other choices do not correctly define the statement 3. Which restorative material is visible on the radiographs? A. Composite B. Amalgam C. None D. Sealant: B. Amalgam - amalgam appears radiopaque on images and may be seen in a variety of shapes and sizes...