HESI Community + Provision + Scientific Basis Exam with
100% Correct Answers 2023
Case Study 1 - (ANSWERS)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 participants 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
Which federal department overseas the women, infants and children (WIC) program ? -
(ANSWERS)Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community profile? -
(ANSWERS)Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked? "Describe how you brush your
child's teeth?" - (ANSWERS)Qualitative
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental health of women and their
children, "is an example of the program - (ANSWERS)Goal
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address? - (ANSWERS)Primary
Which provides information to parents on child developmental stages so the child's oral health
needs can be adequately met? - (ANSWERS)Anticipatory guidance
Case Study 2 - (ANSWERS)An orthodontist hypothesizes a relationship exists between tongue
thrust swallowing and the position of anterior teeth. He conducts a study by selecting 35
subjects who have tongue thrust swallowing and a control group of 35 subjects without tongue
- trust swallowing. Occlusion was determined using Angle's classification of malocclusion. The
overjet of those who had tongue thrust were measured and compared with the corresponding
values of the control subjects. The same orthodontist performed all measurements. Results
determined that with p < 0.05, overjet measurements were significantly increased in persons
with tongue - thrust when compared to persons who did not have tongue -thrust
Which study was conducted? - (ANSWERS)Clinical trail
Which sampling technique was used to select the subjects? - (ANSWERS)Purposive
In this study, which was the independent variable? - (ANSWERS)Tongue - thrust swallowing
In this study, which important aspect was achieved by using only one examiner? -
(ANSWERS)Intra - examiner reliability
,HESI Community + Provision + Scientific Basis Exam with
100% Correct Answers 2023
!@#$%%%%%
Which statistical test is used to test the mean scores of the %%%%%%
two groups? -
(ANSWERS)Independent t - test
Referring to occurrence by chance alone, what does p - (ANSWERS)5% or less probability
Case Study 3 - (ANSWERS)A community fair was held to provide information to residents
regarding issues related to dental health. The dental hygienists organizing the events wanted to
determine if the fair had an impact on the attendees' dental knowledge. Attendees were asked
to complete a questionnaire prior to visiting five booths and immediately following attendance
at the last booth. Ninety - three 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" if answered correctly and "0" if answered incorrectly. Items were
totaled and overall pre-test scores were compared with overall post - test scores. Statistical
analysis was used to determine the difference between the mean scores (p<.01). The pre-test
results revealed a mean score of 6.49 and the post-test score revealed a mean score of 7.91.
After reviewing the results the hygienists concluded the dental health fair was a benefit to the
community
Which study was conducted? - (ANSWERS)Cross - sectional
Which sampling technique was used to select the attendees? - (ANSWERS)Convenience
In this study, which was the dependent variable? - (ANSWERS)Test scores
In this study, which is the independent variable? - (ANSWERS)Dental education
Which statistical test measures the mean scores? - (ANSWERS)Dependent t-test
Referring to occurrence by chance alone, what does p<.01 indicate? - (ANSWERS)1% or less
probability
Case Study 4 - (ANSWERS)City council members are scheduled to listen to concerns of the
community at a public meeting regarding fluoride supplementation of city water. The main
points of contention within the community revolve around the issues of too much or too little
fluoride in the water. In addition, several vocal antifluoridationists declare the city government
is forcing medication on them with the fluoridation. The presidents of the local dental hygiene
association has been asked to provide the forum with information on the water fluoridation,
alternatives to fluoridation, and other community concerns
Which level of prevention is water fluoridation? - (ANSWERS)Primary
, HESI Community + Provision + Scientific Basis Exam with
100% Correct Answers 2023
!@#$%%%%%
%%%%%%
Before January 2011 which is the optimum concentration of fluoride in parts per million (ppm)
in community drinking water? - (ANSWERS)1
Which ethical principle is expressed by the antifluoridationists? - (ANSWERS)Autonomy
Which dental index measures dental fluorosis on two or more teeth? - (ANSWERS)Dean's
Which United States government agency declared fluoridation of drinking water as one of the
ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century? - (ANSWERS)Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Which is the most efficacious and cost-effective method of bringing fluoride to a community?
- (ANSWERS)Water Fluoridation
Which results will ensue if a kvp below 65 is used when exposing radiographs? -
(ANSWERS)Exposure to radiation is increased
Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water systems except one.
Which is the exception? - (ANSWERS)Acidulated phosphate
Most dental sealants placed are self cured because this process allows for a longer working
time for the operator - (ANSWERS)
Each of the following patients would benefit from prescription fluoride supplements EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - (ANSWERS)A 33 year old female in her second trimester
of pregnancy who drinks unflouridated water
In addition to bleeding, which other characteristic best describes a mild case of gingivitis? -
(ANSWERS)Areas of pseudo pocketing
Each of the following is true concerning professionally applied topical fluoride in a tray except
one. Which one us the EXCEPTION? - (ANSWERS)Ask the patient to rinse thoroughly following
the application to prevent ingestion
Which most effectively identifies plaque biofilm on tooth surfaces? - (ANSWERS)Disclosing
agent
Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is measured using bidigital
evaluation when teeth are not occluded? - (ANSWERS)Both true
100% Correct Answers 2023
Case Study 1 - (ANSWERS)A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care !@#$%%%%%
program for
%%%%%%
participants at a local women, infants, and children program (WIC). The hygienist will develop
a community profile to determine the WIC participants 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
Which federal department overseas the women, infants and children (WIC) program ? -
(ANSWERS)Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community profile? -
(ANSWERS)Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked? "Describe how you brush your
child's teeth?" - (ANSWERS)Qualitative
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental health of women and their
children, "is an example of the program - (ANSWERS)Goal
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address? - (ANSWERS)Primary
Which provides information to parents on child developmental stages so the child's oral health
needs can be adequately met? - (ANSWERS)Anticipatory guidance
Case Study 2 - (ANSWERS)An orthodontist hypothesizes a relationship exists between tongue
thrust swallowing and the position of anterior teeth. He conducts a study by selecting 35
subjects who have tongue thrust swallowing and a control group of 35 subjects without tongue
- trust swallowing. Occlusion was determined using Angle's classification of malocclusion. The
overjet of those who had tongue thrust were measured and compared with the corresponding
values of the control subjects. The same orthodontist performed all measurements. Results
determined that with p < 0.05, overjet measurements were significantly increased in persons
with tongue - thrust when compared to persons who did not have tongue -thrust
Which study was conducted? - (ANSWERS)Clinical trail
Which sampling technique was used to select the subjects? - (ANSWERS)Purposive
In this study, which was the independent variable? - (ANSWERS)Tongue - thrust swallowing
In this study, which important aspect was achieved by using only one examiner? -
(ANSWERS)Intra - examiner reliability
,HESI Community + Provision + Scientific Basis Exam with
100% Correct Answers 2023
!@#$%%%%%
Which statistical test is used to test the mean scores of the %%%%%%
two groups? -
(ANSWERS)Independent t - test
Referring to occurrence by chance alone, what does p - (ANSWERS)5% or less probability
Case Study 3 - (ANSWERS)A community fair was held to provide information to residents
regarding issues related to dental health. The dental hygienists organizing the events wanted to
determine if the fair had an impact on the attendees' dental knowledge. Attendees were asked
to complete a questionnaire prior to visiting five booths and immediately following attendance
at the last booth. Ninety - three 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" if answered correctly and "0" if answered incorrectly. Items were
totaled and overall pre-test scores were compared with overall post - test scores. Statistical
analysis was used to determine the difference between the mean scores (p<.01). The pre-test
results revealed a mean score of 6.49 and the post-test score revealed a mean score of 7.91.
After reviewing the results the hygienists concluded the dental health fair was a benefit to the
community
Which study was conducted? - (ANSWERS)Cross - sectional
Which sampling technique was used to select the attendees? - (ANSWERS)Convenience
In this study, which was the dependent variable? - (ANSWERS)Test scores
In this study, which is the independent variable? - (ANSWERS)Dental education
Which statistical test measures the mean scores? - (ANSWERS)Dependent t-test
Referring to occurrence by chance alone, what does p<.01 indicate? - (ANSWERS)1% or less
probability
Case Study 4 - (ANSWERS)City council members are scheduled to listen to concerns of the
community at a public meeting regarding fluoride supplementation of city water. The main
points of contention within the community revolve around the issues of too much or too little
fluoride in the water. In addition, several vocal antifluoridationists declare the city government
is forcing medication on them with the fluoridation. The presidents of the local dental hygiene
association has been asked to provide the forum with information on the water fluoridation,
alternatives to fluoridation, and other community concerns
Which level of prevention is water fluoridation? - (ANSWERS)Primary
, HESI Community + Provision + Scientific Basis Exam with
100% Correct Answers 2023
!@#$%%%%%
%%%%%%
Before January 2011 which is the optimum concentration of fluoride in parts per million (ppm)
in community drinking water? - (ANSWERS)1
Which ethical principle is expressed by the antifluoridationists? - (ANSWERS)Autonomy
Which dental index measures dental fluorosis on two or more teeth? - (ANSWERS)Dean's
Which United States government agency declared fluoridation of drinking water as one of the
ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century? - (ANSWERS)Center for Disease
Control and Prevention
Which is the most efficacious and cost-effective method of bringing fluoride to a community?
- (ANSWERS)Water Fluoridation
Which results will ensue if a kvp below 65 is used when exposing radiographs? -
(ANSWERS)Exposure to radiation is increased
Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water systems except one.
Which is the exception? - (ANSWERS)Acidulated phosphate
Most dental sealants placed are self cured because this process allows for a longer working
time for the operator - (ANSWERS)
Each of the following patients would benefit from prescription fluoride supplements EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - (ANSWERS)A 33 year old female in her second trimester
of pregnancy who drinks unflouridated water
In addition to bleeding, which other characteristic best describes a mild case of gingivitis? -
(ANSWERS)Areas of pseudo pocketing
Each of the following is true concerning professionally applied topical fluoride in a tray except
one. Which one us the EXCEPTION? - (ANSWERS)Ask the patient to rinse thoroughly following
the application to prevent ingestion
Which most effectively identifies plaque biofilm on tooth surfaces? - (ANSWERS)Disclosing
agent
Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is measured using bidigital
evaluation when teeth are not occluded? - (ANSWERS)Both true
