Intro to dh final

Which type of viral Hepatitis currently has no available vaccine?

HCV

In the Universal Numbering system, tooth number, tooth number 8 is the:

Maxillary right central incisor

Roles of the Dental Hygienist-The Clinician roles is best described as:

Providing clinical treatment and preventive care

Type 1 latex is an immediate reaction

True

In the infectious process, the place where microorganisms live and multiply is the:

Reservoir

Standard precautions apply to all body fluids except sweat

True

Which cardiac condition requires antibiotic prophylaxis according to AHA guidelines?

History of infective endocarditis

SOAP documentation-Which of the following is an example of Assessment (A) data?

Current periodontal diagnosis of Stage II, Grade B

HHV-1 (HSV-1) typically travels to and establishes a latent infection in the:

Trigeminal nerve

The righting reflex is a guiding principle that an MI-proficient clinician should actively resist

True

HIPAA was established in 1996 to provide federal privacy standards for health information.

True

The proper setting for preventive counseling is with the patient upright and the clinician sitting face-to-face.

True

Spore testing should be preformed at least once per week to verify sterilizer function

True

preprocedural rinsing is used to reduce the number of microorganisms in aerosols during treatment

True

Which website domain is generally considered to have the lowest credibility for health information?

.com

Basic personal barrier protection includes a surgical mask, protective eyewear, amd gloves

True

Tooth numbering- in the universal numbering system,the maxillary right central incisor is identified as

8

Which tooth numbering system uses vertical and horizontal lines to designate the four quadrants?

Palmer

All permanent dental records should be written in ink.

True

In the Motivational interviewing spirit, the acronym PACE for:

partnership, acceptance, compassion, evocation

A patient’s medical and dental history should be updated at every appointment.

True

In the SOAP approach to systemic documentation, the O stands for objective

True

SOAP documentation- which of the following is an example of procedures (P) data?

Referral to a periodontist for surgical evaluation

Human Herpes Viruses-HHV-1 is most commonly associated with which clinical infection?

Herpes Labialis (cold sores)

SOAP documentation- Which of the following is an example of subjective (S) data?

Patient’s chief complaint of bleeding gums

Primary preventative involves clinical treatments to arrest or control disease

False

The credential registered dental hygienist became the official credential of the profession between 1930 and 1950.

True

Which level of evidence is considered the platinum Standard?

Meta-analysis

Roles of the Dental Hygienist-The educator role is best described as:

Providing health information to promote behavior change

The ADHA defines the professional dental hygienist as a primary care oral health professional

True

Vital signs and head and neck examination findings are documented in which section of a SOAP note?

Objective

Roles of the Dental Hygienist- The Administrator role is best described as:

Managing dental hygiene programs or business operations

Tooth numbering-In the FDI Two-digit system, the maxillary right central incisor is identified as:

11

Human Herpesviruses- HHV-3 is most commonly associated with which clinical infection?

Varicella-zoster (Chickenpox/Shingle)

In the PICO framework for research questions, the I stands for:

Intervention

Evidence-based decision making (EBDM) is a process of making the best decision based on research, professional experience, and patient preferences.

True

Gravity displacement autoclaves typically require which setting for sterilization?

250 degrees F for 15-30 minutes

Who was the world’s first dental hygienist, trained by Dr. Alfred Fones?

Irene Newman

Tooth-numbering- In the Palmer System, the Maxillary Right Central incisor is identified as:

1 in the upper right quadrant box

A patient’s education level is a reliable indicator of their personal health literacy level.

False

Cold sterile (chemical liquid sterilization) is recommended:

Only when other methods of sterilization are unavailable

Human Herpesviruses- HHV-8 is most commonly associated with which clinical infection?

Kaposi sarcoma

Human Herpesviruses- HHV-4 is most commonly associated with which clinical infection?

Infectious Mononucleosis

Change talk is recognized using the DARN acronym, where the D stands for:

Desire

Systematic reviews are categorized as the diamond standard in the hierarchy of evidence.

True

Plain language involves using words patients understand without talking down to them

True

Which stage of Transtheoretical Model describes a patient intending to change in the next 6 months?

Contemplation

Which type of supervision means the dentist has authorized the procedure but does not need to be physically present?

General

Which ASA classification describes a patient with mild systemic disease and no functional limitations?

ASA II

Stage 3 of an HIV infection is characterized as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

True

Critical items are patient care items that penetrate soft tissue or bone

Ture

Roles of the Dental Hygienist- The Researcher role is vest described as:

Investigating oral health problems and evidence-based solutions

SOAP documentation- Which of the following is an example of Objective (O) data?

Blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg

PPE should be placed in which of the following correct sequences?

Mask, Eyewear, Gloves

Which term describes the conditions where people are born and live that affect their ability to act on health messages?

Social determinants of health

The OARS core skills in Motivational Interviewing include all of the following EXCEPT:

Righting reflex

When communicating with infants (birth to 12 months), the clinician should primarily use:

Touch, sight, and hearing

Antibiotic prophylaxis should be taken by the patient:

1 hour before the clinical appointment

Antiseptic hand rub is most appropriate for hand hygiene when:

Hands are visibly soiled with blood

Supragingival calculus is most frequently distributed on the lingual surfaces of the mandibular anterior teeth.

True

Stages of periodontal lesion development- The established lesion is best described as:

The formation of a pocket occurs

Dental stain classification - Silver amalgam restoration stain is best classified as:

Exogenous intrinsic stain

Acquired pellicle is a thin, acellular tenacious film that helps regulate mineral homeostasis.

True

Stages of periodontal lesion development- The Early Lesion is best described as:

Clear clinical signs of inflammation appear

What is the first step in the formation of dental biofilm?

Pellicle formation

What is the cottage cheese-like soft deposit composed of unorganized bacteria and food debris?

Materia alba

A pseudopocket (gingival pocket) is characterized by the apical migration of the junctional epithelium

False

Dental stain classification-Tobacco stain is best classified as:

Extrinsic stain

Stages of periodontal lesion development- The Advanced Lesion is best described as:

The transitions from gingivitis to periodontitis occurs with bone loss

A patient with less than 10% bleeding on probing (BOP) and probing depths of 3mm or less is classified as having:

Periodontal health

What occurs immediately after fermentable carbohydrates are taken into the dental biofilm?

The pH of the biofilm drops

Stages of periodontal lesion development - The initial lesion is best described as

The acute inflammatory response begins

Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day is considered a grade modifier that indicates a rapid rate of disease progression (Gade C)

True

In the current classification system, what does the Grade of periodontitis represent?

The rate of disease progression

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease?

Diabetes (HbA1c levels)

Which stage of periodontitis is defined by interdental clinical attachment loss (CAL) of 5 mm or greater and tooth loss of 4 or fewer teeth due to periodontitis

Stage III

Which of the following is the primary source of minerals for the formation of subgingival calculus?

Gingival cervical fluid (GCF)

Which of the following is the primary source of minerals for the formation of supragingival calculus?

Saliva

What shape of bacteria is categorized as rod-shaped?

Bacilli

Dental stain classification- Tetracycline stain is best classified as:

Endogenous intrinsic stain

What is the average difference in life expectancy between nicotine users and non-users?

Shorted 10-14 years

Nicotine delivery in a cigarette

0.7-2.0mg

List three cardiovascular diseases and three respiratory diseases that are considered consequences of nicotine and tobacco use.

Stroke, Aortic aneurysm, coronary heart disease.

Asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia.

Principal Contributor of Environmental Tobacco Smoke exposure

Side stream smoke: the smoke that burns directly off the end of a lit cigarette

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Nicotine withdrawal syndrome?

Hallucinations

The 5’s that comprise a brief tobacco/nicotine cessation program

Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange

Which of the following is NOT a forms of FDA approved Nicotine Replacement Therapy.

Bupropion SR

Caries process terms- Demineralization is best described as:

Loss of minerals from the tooth structure caused by acid

CAMBRA radiographic intervals- What is the recommended radiographic interval for a Low Caries Risk patient?

12-24 months

At which stage is a carious lesion considered reversible through education and remineralization strategies?

Incipient or noncavitated state

Which document must be signed by the patient or guardian to demonstrate understanding of treatment risks and benefits?

The informed consent form

Which of the following is a required component of the Expected Outcomes section in a written care plan?

Both A and B

According to Box 23-1, adequate content for informed consent must include:

All of the above

Under the ICCMS system, a patient with a moderate caries risk level is recommended to have fluoride varnish applied how many times per year?

2 times per year

Which of the following is essential to the dental caries disease process?

All of the above

Reassessing previous treatments goals and identifying barriers is a key objective when preparing a new care plan.

True

Caries process terms- Remineralization is best described as:

Deposition of minerals back into the tooth structure

Which of the following factors affects the sequence and prioritization of patient care?

All of the above

What is the primary objective of developing a dental hygiene care plan?

To address identified patient needs and identify treatment options

An informed refusal typically releases the dental provider from the standard of care.

False