HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers
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Under which classification of gingival diseases Which is true regarding the height of contour? -
and conditions is puberty-associated gingivitis ANSWER -Greatest elevation of tooth either
found? - ANSWER -Plaque-Induced incisocervically or occlusocervically
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
How many primary and permanent teeth are
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual typically present in an eight yr old child? -
frenum that results in limited tongue movement ANSWER -14 primary; 10 permanent
affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition? - ANSWER -
Ankyloglossia Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a
crown? - ANSWER -line angle
When is tooth eruption complete? -
ANSWER -Tooth has made contact with its Which G.V. Black classification involves the
antagonists in opposing jaw proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including the
incised edge or angle? - ANSWER -IV
When does mixed dentition begin? -
ANSWER -Eruption of first permanent tooth Which ridge is a unique characteristic of
permanent maxillary molars? - ANSWER -
Oblique
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent
dentition? - ANSWER -20
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates
the temporomandibular joint? - ANSWER -
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular Mandibular
ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of a
maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge. - ANSWER -The first statement is Facial paralysis can result from damage to the
true and the second is false motor neurons of which cranial nerve? -
ANSWER -VII
Which factor makes aging enamel less
susceptible to caries? - ANSWER -reduced Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar
permeability nerve block? - ANSWER -mandibular
foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which groove is the most identifying
characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular second Which salivary gland is encapsulated? -
premolar? - ANSWER -Distolingual ANSWER -Sublingual
,HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers
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Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? -
ANSWER -Synovial Which is treated with nystatin? - ANSWER -
Candidiasis
Which peripheral nervous system and
subdivision are responsible for a shutdown of Which is detected in the blood within two months
salivary gland secretion? - ANSWER - after successful immunization with the hepatitis B
autonomic; sympathetic vaccine? - ANSWER -Anti-HBs
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to
that formed it no longer exist. Cavitated enamel the natural rubber latex in examination gloves? -
can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium ANSWER -I
and phosphate ions from saliva? -
ANSWER -First statement is true second
statement is false Which bacterial genus contains species that
cause pneumatic fever, scarlet fever, and
pharyngitis? - ANSWER -Streptococcus
Which bacterium is most important in causing the
progression of carious lesions? -
ANSWER -Aciduric Each of the following is an antituberculin agent
EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
Anaerobe bacteria - ANSWER -grow only B. Isoniazid
in the absence of oxygen C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - ANSWER -C. Nizoral
Which bacterial structure interferes with
phagocytosis? - ANSWER -capsule Which condition warrants antibiotic
premedication? - ANSWER -Repaired
congenital heart disease
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated
conditions? - ANSWER -Psychrophils
It is noted the medical history the patient has
mitral valve prolapse, a stent, pneumatic heart
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which
ANSWER -gram-negative bacteria condition does the patient require antibiotic
predication? - ANSWER -Renal dialysis
shunt
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses -
ANSWER -enter host cells before they can
multiply A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid"
meaning? - ANSWER -take medication four
, HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
times a day
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness. Vitamin D DOES help absorb
Which schedule of controlled substance is calcium.
indicated when a prescription states "NO
REFILLS" - ANSWER -schedule II
controlled substance Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin
C? - ANSWER -Steak, brown rice, and corn
Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term Although corn has some vitamin C, it is not an
recreational abuse of nitrous oxide? - excellent source as provided from broccoli,
ANSWER -Cobalamin (vitamin B-12) strawberries, and cantaloupe
Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent Which element is found in proteins and not
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - carbohydrates? - ANSWER -Iron
ANSWER -Propranolol (adrenergic
blocking agent which reduces high blood Nitrogen is found in protein, but not
pressure) carbohydrates. Iron is not an element found in
either nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in
carbohydrates and proteins.
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? -
ANSWER -Kale!
;milk is an excellent source of calcium; Some vitamin K requirements are met through
strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin the synthesis of - ANSWER -intestinal
c bacteria
Which medication is administered to manage an Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency
acute asthma attack? - ANSWER -Albuterol beriberi? - ANSWER -Thiamin
short acting bronchodilator results in an
immediate response to an acute asthma attack Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic
metabolism? - ANSWER -Liver
Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER -statin
(lowers cholesterol levels) Which procedure establishes the most definitive
diagnosis for oral cancer? - ANSWER -
Scalpel biopsy
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness because vitamin D helps absorb
calcium. - ANSWER -Both the statement A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation.
and reason are correct but not related. The panoramic radiograph reveals the apical
thirst of roots #1 & #2 have fused together. Which
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Under which classification of gingival diseases Which is true regarding the height of contour? -
and conditions is puberty-associated gingivitis ANSWER -Greatest elevation of tooth either
found? - ANSWER -Plaque-Induced incisocervically or occlusocervically
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
How many primary and permanent teeth are
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual typically present in an eight yr old child? -
frenum that results in limited tongue movement ANSWER -14 primary; 10 permanent
affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition? - ANSWER -
Ankyloglossia Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a
crown? - ANSWER -line angle
When is tooth eruption complete? -
ANSWER -Tooth has made contact with its Which G.V. Black classification involves the
antagonists in opposing jaw proximal surfaces of anterior teeth including the
incised edge or angle? - ANSWER -IV
When does mixed dentition begin? -
ANSWER -Eruption of first permanent tooth Which ridge is a unique characteristic of
permanent maxillary molars? - ANSWER -
Oblique
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent
dentition? - ANSWER -20
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates
the temporomandibular joint? - ANSWER -
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular Mandibular
ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of a
maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge. - ANSWER -The first statement is Facial paralysis can result from damage to the
true and the second is false motor neurons of which cranial nerve? -
ANSWER -VII
Which factor makes aging enamel less
susceptible to caries? - ANSWER -reduced Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar
permeability nerve block? - ANSWER -mandibular
foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which groove is the most identifying
characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular second Which salivary gland is encapsulated? -
premolar? - ANSWER -Distolingual ANSWER -Sublingual
,HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? -
ANSWER -Synovial Which is treated with nystatin? - ANSWER -
Candidiasis
Which peripheral nervous system and
subdivision are responsible for a shutdown of Which is detected in the blood within two months
salivary gland secretion? - ANSWER - after successful immunization with the hepatitis B
autonomic; sympathetic vaccine? - ANSWER -Anti-HBs
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to
that formed it no longer exist. Cavitated enamel the natural rubber latex in examination gloves? -
can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium ANSWER -I
and phosphate ions from saliva? -
ANSWER -First statement is true second
statement is false Which bacterial genus contains species that
cause pneumatic fever, scarlet fever, and
pharyngitis? - ANSWER -Streptococcus
Which bacterium is most important in causing the
progression of carious lesions? -
ANSWER -Aciduric Each of the following is an antituberculin agent
EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
Anaerobe bacteria - ANSWER -grow only B. Isoniazid
in the absence of oxygen C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - ANSWER -C. Nizoral
Which bacterial structure interferes with
phagocytosis? - ANSWER -capsule Which condition warrants antibiotic
premedication? - ANSWER -Repaired
congenital heart disease
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated
conditions? - ANSWER -Psychrophils
It is noted the medical history the patient has
mitral valve prolapse, a stent, pneumatic heart
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which
ANSWER -gram-negative bacteria condition does the patient require antibiotic
predication? - ANSWER -Renal dialysis
shunt
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses -
ANSWER -enter host cells before they can
multiply A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid"
meaning? - ANSWER -take medication four
, HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
times a day
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness. Vitamin D DOES help absorb
Which schedule of controlled substance is calcium.
indicated when a prescription states "NO
REFILLS" - ANSWER -schedule II
controlled substance Which meal lacks an excellent source of vitamin
C? - ANSWER -Steak, brown rice, and corn
Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term Although corn has some vitamin C, it is not an
recreational abuse of nitrous oxide? - excellent source as provided from broccoli,
ANSWER -Cobalamin (vitamin B-12) strawberries, and cantaloupe
Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent Which element is found in proteins and not
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - carbohydrates? - ANSWER -Iron
ANSWER -Propranolol (adrenergic
blocking agent which reduces high blood Nitrogen is found in protein, but not
pressure) carbohydrates. Iron is not an element found in
either nutrient. Carbon and oxygen are found in
carbohydrates and proteins.
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? -
ANSWER -Kale!
;milk is an excellent source of calcium; Some vitamin K requirements are met through
strawberries & sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin the synthesis of - ANSWER -intestinal
c bacteria
Which medication is administered to manage an Which vitamin is associated with the deficiency
acute asthma attack? - ANSWER -Albuterol beriberi? - ANSWER -Thiamin
short acting bronchodilator results in an
immediate response to an acute asthma attack Which is primarily responsible for pharmacologic
metabolism? - ANSWER -Liver
Lipitor is a/an - ANSWER -statin
(lowers cholesterol levels) Which procedure establishes the most definitive
diagnosis for oral cancer? - ANSWER -
Scalpel biopsy
Consuming foods high in retinol will help prevent
night blindness because vitamin D helps absorb
calcium. - ANSWER -Both the statement A 17 yr old presents for a third molar evaluation.
and reason are correct but not related. The panoramic radiograph reveals the apical
thirst of roots #1 & #2 have fused together. Which
