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HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
VERSION A
Composite & porcelain restorations should be protected w/a
thin layer of water based lubricant before applying sodium fl.
Dental sealants are unaffected by the application of any fl tx
& require no protect measure. - ....ANSWER..Both statements
are false
which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing
teeth? - ....ANSWER..considered a cosmetic procedure
what is the most appropriate radiographic recommendation for
a pt presenting w/extensive dental work & at risk for decay> -
....ANSWER..FMS
Each of the following could be mistaken as dental caries on
dental image EXCEPT one, which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Radiopaque bases
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Each of the following is an interdental aid used for effective
plaque removal of type II embrasures EXCEPT one, which
one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Floss threader
which description depicts the varying width of the PDL? -
....ANSWER..thicker in areas of tension
each of the following is a manifestation of moderate dental
anxiety EXCEPT one, which one? - - Answer slurred
speech
during dental x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain
the tooth & film in a parallel relationship? -
....ANSWER..minimizes dimensional distortion
a 4 yr old pt lives in a community where the concentration of
fl in the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. what is the recommended
supplement dose in mg to prescribe daily for this pt? -
....ANSWER..0.25
the RDH fails to inform the pt the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the pt's mouth. this is an example of -
....ANSWER..negligence
the RDH post dates a tx appt on an insurance form. This is an
ex: of - ....ANSWER..criminal law
in some cases of professional negligence, an expert witness is
not needed. a RDH breaking an instrument tip & leaving it in
the sulcus would require an expert witness. -
....ANSWER..true, 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. - ....ANSWER..true, false
each of the following situations requires a written consent
EXCEPT one, which one? - ....ANSWER..Taking radiographs
on a pt
A new pt shows evidence of subgingival calculus w/5-6 mm
pockets, the pt questions the extensive tx plan presented, esp.
since she has her teeth cleaned every 6 mos. What does this
pose? - ....ANSWER..ethical dilemma
The pt fears receiving local anesthesia. The RDH informs the
pt the injection will not hurt, yet it does. This violation is an
ex: of - - Answer veracity
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Which action should the hygienist take? -
....ANSWER..Explore site for residual calculus deposits or
plaque retentive factors
Which describes the dental hygienist's role in treating a person
with ADHD? - ....ANSWER..Allow patient to be involved
with appointment and hold suction
A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local Women, Infants, and Children program
(WIC). The hygienist will develop a community profile to
determine the WIC participant's dental knowledge. Instruction
will include toothbrushing, oral physiotherapy techniques, and
the relationship between diet and dental decay. The program
will be offered for one month on days participants pick up
food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC site, the
dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children
early enough to prevent dental decay. -
....ANSWER..Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the
community profile? - - Answer Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are
asked, "Describe how you brush your child's teeth." -
....ANSWER..Qualitative
Qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information.
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the
dental health of women and their children," is an example of
the program... - - Answer goal
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-27 LATEST VERSION
VERSION A
Composite & porcelain restorations should be protected w/a
thin layer of water based lubricant before applying sodium fl.
Dental sealants are unaffected by the application of any fl tx
& require no protect measure. - ....ANSWER..Both statements
are false
which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing
teeth? - ....ANSWER..considered a cosmetic procedure
what is the most appropriate radiographic recommendation for
a pt presenting w/extensive dental work & at risk for decay> -
....ANSWER..FMS
Each of the following could be mistaken as dental caries on
dental image EXCEPT one, which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Radiopaque bases
,2
Each of the following is an interdental aid used for effective
plaque removal of type II embrasures EXCEPT one, which
one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Floss threader
which description depicts the varying width of the PDL? -
....ANSWER..thicker in areas of tension
each of the following is a manifestation of moderate dental
anxiety EXCEPT one, which one? - - Answer slurred
speech
during dental x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain
the tooth & film in a parallel relationship? -
....ANSWER..minimizes dimensional distortion
a 4 yr old pt lives in a community where the concentration of
fl in the drinking water is 0.5 ppm. what is the recommended
supplement dose in mg to prescribe daily for this pt? -
....ANSWER..0.25
the RDH fails to inform the pt the tip of the scaling instrument
broke in the pt's mouth. this is an example of -
....ANSWER..negligence
the RDH post dates a tx appt on an insurance form. This is an
ex: of - ....ANSWER..criminal law
in some cases of professional negligence, an expert witness is
not needed. a RDH breaking an instrument tip & leaving it in
the sulcus would require an expert witness. -
....ANSWER..true, false
,3
A breach of contract occurs when privacy rights have been
violated. Harm has to occur for there to be a breach of
contract. - ....ANSWER..true, false
each of the following situations requires a written consent
EXCEPT one, which one? - ....ANSWER..Taking radiographs
on a pt
A new pt shows evidence of subgingival calculus w/5-6 mm
pockets, the pt questions the extensive tx plan presented, esp.
since she has her teeth cleaned every 6 mos. What does this
pose? - ....ANSWER..ethical dilemma
The pt fears receiving local anesthesia. The RDH informs the
pt the injection will not hurt, yet it does. This violation is an
ex: of - - Answer veracity
, 4
Which action should the hygienist take? -
....ANSWER..Explore site for residual calculus deposits or
plaque retentive factors
Which describes the dental hygienist's role in treating a person
with ADHD? - ....ANSWER..Allow patient to be involved
with appointment and hold suction
A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local Women, Infants, and Children program
(WIC). The hygienist will develop a community profile to
determine the WIC participant's dental knowledge. Instruction
will include toothbrushing, oral physiotherapy techniques, and
the relationship between diet and dental decay. The program
will be offered for one month on days participants pick up
food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC site, the
dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children
early enough to prevent dental decay. -
....ANSWER..Agriculture
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the
community profile? - - Answer Secondary
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are
asked, "Describe how you brush your child's teeth." -
....ANSWER..Qualitative
Qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information.
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the
dental health of women and their children," is an example of
the program... - - Answer goal
