Preventive final(DENTAL) EXAM
STUDY GUIDE TEST WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no
contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial
surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars
with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal
bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. -
ANS Assess the patient
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Which of the following findings is subjective data? - ANS The patient has not
been to the dentist in 7 years.
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Which of the following would be a correct dental hygiene diagnostic statement
for Mr. Scott? - ANS Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect
toothbrushing
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Considering there is overlap of the three types of services provided by the
dental hygienist, which would be the primary type of service for toothbrushing
instructions given to Mr. Scott? - ANS Educational
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Minimal interproximal bleeding upon probing could lead to a diagnosis of
gingivitis. What component of the dental hygiene care plan would the
introduction of daily flossing be? - ANS Implementation
Which of the following is not a core value in dental hygiene? - ANS Profitability
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - ANS The expected outcome
of treatment
, The dental hygiene process of care is composed of which of the following six
components? - ANS Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation, Documentation
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process of care, the dental
hygienist collects which of the following types of data? - ANS Both subjective
and objective information
Of the six essential links in the chain of disease transmission, hands may serve
as which three? - ANS A means of transmission, a reservoir, and a port of
entry
Which one of the following is NOT a factor in affecting glove integrity? - ANS
short fingernails
Microbial biofilm plays a major role in the initiation and progression of both
dental caries and periodontal infections. - ANS true
Gram-positive cocci enter the bacterial biofilm in how many days? - ANS 1-2
days
Critical pH for enamel demineralization averages: - ANS 4.5 to 5.5.
The critical pH for root surface demineralization is approximately: - ANS
6.0-6.7
The steps for calculus formation, in chronologic order, are: - ANS pellicle
formation, biofilm formation, mineralization
Your patient is in for her maintenance appointment; she recently purchased
some tartar-control toothpaste, and it seems to be working for her. She asks
you, "How does it prevent tartar from forming?" You respond: - ANS it contains
pyrophosphate
Mechanical vibrations in the mode of action in ultrasonic and sonic scaling
include which of the following? - ANS all options listed
Toothbrush selection for a patient should be primarily and most
importantlybased on
which of the following? - ANS Individual patient's needs
The charter tooth brushing technique: - ANS directs the bristles to a
450-degree angle towards the crown of the tooth along gingiva
STUDY GUIDE TEST WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no
contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial
surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars
with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal
bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. -
ANS Assess the patient
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Which of the following findings is subjective data? - ANS The patient has not
been to the dentist in 7 years.
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Which of the following would be a correct dental hygiene diagnostic statement
for Mr. Scott? - ANS Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect
toothbrushing
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Considering there is overlap of the three types of services provided by the
dental hygienist, which would be the primary type of service for toothbrushing
instructions given to Mr. Scott? - ANS Educational
Using the prior case, please answer the following.
Minimal interproximal bleeding upon probing could lead to a diagnosis of
gingivitis. What component of the dental hygiene care plan would the
introduction of daily flossing be? - ANS Implementation
Which of the following is not a core value in dental hygiene? - ANS Profitability
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - ANS The expected outcome
of treatment
, The dental hygiene process of care is composed of which of the following six
components? - ANS Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation,
Evaluation, Documentation
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process of care, the dental
hygienist collects which of the following types of data? - ANS Both subjective
and objective information
Of the six essential links in the chain of disease transmission, hands may serve
as which three? - ANS A means of transmission, a reservoir, and a port of
entry
Which one of the following is NOT a factor in affecting glove integrity? - ANS
short fingernails
Microbial biofilm plays a major role in the initiation and progression of both
dental caries and periodontal infections. - ANS true
Gram-positive cocci enter the bacterial biofilm in how many days? - ANS 1-2
days
Critical pH for enamel demineralization averages: - ANS 4.5 to 5.5.
The critical pH for root surface demineralization is approximately: - ANS
6.0-6.7
The steps for calculus formation, in chronologic order, are: - ANS pellicle
formation, biofilm formation, mineralization
Your patient is in for her maintenance appointment; she recently purchased
some tartar-control toothpaste, and it seems to be working for her. She asks
you, "How does it prevent tartar from forming?" You respond: - ANS it contains
pyrophosphate
Mechanical vibrations in the mode of action in ultrasonic and sonic scaling
include which of the following? - ANS all options listed
Toothbrush selection for a patient should be primarily and most
importantlybased on
which of the following? - ANS Individual patient's needs
The charter tooth brushing technique: - ANS directs the bristles to a
450-degree angle towards the crown of the tooth along gingiva
