HESI DENTAL HYGIENE - PROVISIONS (VERSION 2)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODIFIED CURRENTLY TESTED AND
APPROVED GRADED A+ 2026 LATEST
During x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain the tooth and film in a
parallel relationship?
A. decreases image magnification
B. minimizes dimensional distortion
C. eliminates penumbra
D. enhances image sharpness --CORRECT ANSWER--B. minimizes
dimensional distortion
A. 4 year old patient lives in a community where the concentration of fluoride
in the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. What is the recommended fluoride supplement
dose, in milligrams, to prescribe daily for this patient?
A. none
B. 0.50
C. 0.25
D. 1.00 --CORRECT ANSWER--C. 0.25
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,The dental hygienist fails to inform the patient the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the patient's mouth. This is an example of:
A. assault
B. defamation
C. battery
D. negligence --CORRECT ANSWER--D. negligence
The dental hygienist post dates of a treatment appointment on an insurance
form. This is an example of:
A. assault and battery
B. tort law
C. criminal law
D. civil law --CORRECT ANSWER--C. criminal law
In some cases of professional negligence, and expert witness is not needed. A
dental hygienist breaking an instrument tip and leaving it in the sulcus would
require an expert witness.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true --CORRECT ANSWER--A.
the first statement is true and the second is false
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,A breach of contract occurs when privacy rights have been violated. Harm has
to occur for there to be a breach of contract.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true --CORRECT ANSWER--A.
the first statement is true and the second is false
Each of the following situations requires a written consent EXCEPT one. Which
on is the EXCEPTION?
A. taking a patients photo
B. providing treatment that extends over a year
C. taking radiographs on patient
D. treating minor children in public programs --CORRECT ANSWER--C.
taking radiographs on patient
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of a patients dietary
habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements --CORRECT ANSWER--A. 3 day food diary
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, The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of
a type II embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which
aid is recommended for effective interdental cleaning in this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush --CORRECT ANSWER--D. interdental proxy brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be provided for the patient
after periodontal surgery EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding --CORRECT ANSWER--D. rinse gently to
control bleeding
Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected with a thin layer of
water based lubricant before applying sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are
unaffected by the application of any fluoride treatment and require no protective
measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
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EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
NEW MODIFIED CURRENTLY TESTED AND
APPROVED GRADED A+ 2026 LATEST
During x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain the tooth and film in a
parallel relationship?
A. decreases image magnification
B. minimizes dimensional distortion
C. eliminates penumbra
D. enhances image sharpness --CORRECT ANSWER--B. minimizes
dimensional distortion
A. 4 year old patient lives in a community where the concentration of fluoride
in the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. What is the recommended fluoride supplement
dose, in milligrams, to prescribe daily for this patient?
A. none
B. 0.50
C. 0.25
D. 1.00 --CORRECT ANSWER--C. 0.25
Page 1 of 39
,The dental hygienist fails to inform the patient the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the patient's mouth. This is an example of:
A. assault
B. defamation
C. battery
D. negligence --CORRECT ANSWER--D. negligence
The dental hygienist post dates of a treatment appointment on an insurance
form. This is an example of:
A. assault and battery
B. tort law
C. criminal law
D. civil law --CORRECT ANSWER--C. criminal law
In some cases of professional negligence, and expert witness is not needed. A
dental hygienist breaking an instrument tip and leaving it in the sulcus would
require an expert witness.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true --CORRECT ANSWER--A.
the first statement is true and the second is false
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,A breach of contract occurs when privacy rights have been violated. Harm has
to occur for there to be a breach of contract.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true --CORRECT ANSWER--A.
the first statement is true and the second is false
Each of the following situations requires a written consent EXCEPT one. Which
on is the EXCEPTION?
A. taking a patients photo
B. providing treatment that extends over a year
C. taking radiographs on patient
D. treating minor children in public programs --CORRECT ANSWER--C.
taking radiographs on patient
Which assessment supplies the most accurate account of a patients dietary
habits?
A. 3 day food diary
B. 24 hour recall
C. food frequency questionnaire
D. anthropometric measurements --CORRECT ANSWER--A. 3 day food diary
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, The periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of
a type II embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod gingival recession. Which
aid is recommended for effective interdental cleaning in this area?
A. end tufted brush
B. shred resistant dental floss
C. floss threader
D. interdental proxy brush --CORRECT ANSWER--D. interdental proxy brush
Each of the following post-op instructions should be provided for the patient
after periodontal surgery EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. east a soft, balanced diet
B. use an extra soft tooth brush
C. limit physical activity
D. rinse gently to control bleeding --CORRECT ANSWER--D. rinse gently to
control bleeding
Composite and porcelain restorations should be protected with a thin layer of
water based lubricant before applying sodium fluoride. Dental sealants are
unaffected by the application of any fluoride treatment and require no protective
measure.
A. the first statement is true and the second is false
B. both statements are true
C. both statements are false
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