HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which instruction supports proper moth protector (athletic
mouthguard) home care? - ....ANSWER..clean with a
toothbrush and liquid soap
The operator is cautioned to close his or her eyes when curing
materials because direct exposure to the intense blue light
may damage the retina. - ....ANSWER..The statement is NOT
correct but the reason is correct
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a wifely used
chemotherapeutic rinse proven effective in reducing plaque
and gingivitis. Chlorhexidine gluconate is effective against
gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria -
....ANSWER..Both statements are true
Which is NOT a local functional factor that contributes to the
retention of dental biofilm? - ....ANSWER..tooth anatomy
Which periodontal probing depth is recorded when the 3mm
mark is just barely covered? - ....ANSWER..4mm
,The patient's periodontal evaluation reveals a localized 6mm
probe reading accompanied by 3mm of recession and 1mm of
mesiolingual mobility. Which figure in mm represents the
clinical attachment loss? - ....ANSWER..9 mm CAL
From which approach is the missal furcation of tooth #3
examined? - ....ANSWER..Palatal
Which assesses fremitus? - ....ANSWER..Clinician's index
finger
Each oral finding is within normal limits EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Ranula
In which position is the hard and soft palate most visible? -
....ANSWER..Supine; head tilted back and mouth wide open
Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? -
....ANSWER..Lateral border of tongue
Which extra-oral projection is used to evaluate skeletal
relationships prior to orthodontic treatment? -
....ANSWER..Lateral cephalometric
Which classification does the ASA assign a patient with
controlled angina pectoris? - ....ANSWER..III
The vast majority of disabled individuals earn a middle-class
income. The cost of dental treatment is manageable for most
,patients with disabilities. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are
false
Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Dizziness
Which defines right and wrong conduct? -
....ANSWER..Ethics
Which ethical competency is conflicted when individual
autonomy is challenged? - ....ANSWER..Core values
Which is NOT a part of a patient's informed refusal of
treatment? - ....ANSWER..Dismissal from practice
Each of the following is a component of informed consent
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Financial arrangements
A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish
the standard of care for a general dentist because the courts
require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. -
....ANSWER..Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct
but NOT related.
Under the legal theory of respondent superior, which party is
liable for damages to a patient resulting from breach of
confidence? - ....ANSWER..Dentist
, Which is NOT cause fro patient dismissal from a dental
practice? - ....ANSWER..Lack of proof of alien work permit
Which restorative material provided the greatest compressive
strength? - ....ANSWER..Amalgram
Which polishing method is least damaging to enamel? -
....ANSWER..Air-powder using sodium bicarbonate and
water
Which technique produces the most accurate alginate
impression? - ....ANSWER..Mix alginate powder with cool
water
Impressions for athletic mouthgaurds are acquired with
removable appliances in place. Athletes should be advised to
remove these appliances when participating in sports. -
....ANSWER..The first statement is false and the second is
true
Which patient is the best candidate for aesthetic bleaching? -
....ANSWER..32 yr old male with trauma related discoloration
in non-vital teeth
During sealant placement, which angles in degrees, provides
the greatest retention? - ....ANSWER..45
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Which instruction supports proper moth protector (athletic
mouthguard) home care? - ....ANSWER..clean with a
toothbrush and liquid soap
The operator is cautioned to close his or her eyes when curing
materials because direct exposure to the intense blue light
may damage the retina. - ....ANSWER..The statement is NOT
correct but the reason is correct
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a wifely used
chemotherapeutic rinse proven effective in reducing plaque
and gingivitis. Chlorhexidine gluconate is effective against
gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria -
....ANSWER..Both statements are true
Which is NOT a local functional factor that contributes to the
retention of dental biofilm? - ....ANSWER..tooth anatomy
Which periodontal probing depth is recorded when the 3mm
mark is just barely covered? - ....ANSWER..4mm
,The patient's periodontal evaluation reveals a localized 6mm
probe reading accompanied by 3mm of recession and 1mm of
mesiolingual mobility. Which figure in mm represents the
clinical attachment loss? - ....ANSWER..9 mm CAL
From which approach is the missal furcation of tooth #3
examined? - ....ANSWER..Palatal
Which assesses fremitus? - ....ANSWER..Clinician's index
finger
Each oral finding is within normal limits EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Ranula
In which position is the hard and soft palate most visible? -
....ANSWER..Supine; head tilted back and mouth wide open
Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? -
....ANSWER..Lateral border of tongue
Which extra-oral projection is used to evaluate skeletal
relationships prior to orthodontic treatment? -
....ANSWER..Lateral cephalometric
Which classification does the ASA assign a patient with
controlled angina pectoris? - ....ANSWER..III
The vast majority of disabled individuals earn a middle-class
income. The cost of dental treatment is manageable for most
,patients with disabilities. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are
false
Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Dizziness
Which defines right and wrong conduct? -
....ANSWER..Ethics
Which ethical competency is conflicted when individual
autonomy is challenged? - ....ANSWER..Core values
Which is NOT a part of a patient's informed refusal of
treatment? - ....ANSWER..Dismissal from practice
Each of the following is a component of informed consent
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Financial arrangements
A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish
the standard of care for a general dentist because the courts
require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. -
....ANSWER..Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct
but NOT related.
Under the legal theory of respondent superior, which party is
liable for damages to a patient resulting from breach of
confidence? - ....ANSWER..Dentist
, Which is NOT cause fro patient dismissal from a dental
practice? - ....ANSWER..Lack of proof of alien work permit
Which restorative material provided the greatest compressive
strength? - ....ANSWER..Amalgram
Which polishing method is least damaging to enamel? -
....ANSWER..Air-powder using sodium bicarbonate and
water
Which technique produces the most accurate alginate
impression? - ....ANSWER..Mix alginate powder with cool
water
Impressions for athletic mouthgaurds are acquired with
removable appliances in place. Athletes should be advised to
remove these appliances when participating in sports. -
....ANSWER..The first statement is false and the second is
true
Which patient is the best candidate for aesthetic bleaching? -
....ANSWER..32 yr old male with trauma related discoloration
in non-vital teeth
During sealant placement, which angles in degrees, provides
the greatest retention? - ....ANSWER..45
