HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or
clinically healthy?
a) Shade of pale or coral pink varied by complexion and pigmentation
b) Knife-edged gingival margin that adapts closely around the tooth
c) Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding when probed
d) Stippling, firmness, and minimal sulcus depth with no bleeding when
probed - ANSWER--Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding
when probed
Which of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?
a) Movable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thin
epithelium
b) Immovable tissue, stippled, dense surface with keratinized, thin
epithelium
c) Movable tissue, stippled, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thick
epithelium
d) Immovable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with keratinized, thin epithelium
- ANSWER--Movable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized,
thin epithelium
A pocket is: ***
a) healthy gingival sulcus
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
b) diseased gingival sulcus
c) a calculus deposit
d) a plaque deposit - ANSWER--Diseased gingival sulcus
***A probe is a slender instrument with a rough, pointed tip designed for
examination of the depth and topography of a gingival sulcus or periodontal
pocket.
A probe has three parts: the handle, the angled shank, and the working
end.*** - ANSWER-- First statement is false; second statement is true
In order to better remove biofilm from the pontic and around the abutments,
Mr. Larsen should use what interdental aid?
a) Interdental tip
b) Super Floss
c) Toothpick in holder
d) Wooden interdental cleaner - ANSWER--Super floss
T/F Subgingival calculus usually appears lighter than supragingival
calculus. - ANSWER--False
Which of the following statements is true about the interdental anatomy?
a) Between adjacent anterior teeth there are two papillae.
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
b) The papillae are connected by a col.
c) Col epithelium is thick and keratinized.
d) The col epithelium is very resistant to infection.
e) Between adjacent posterior teeth there is a single papillae and no col
area. - ANSWER--The papillae are connected by a col
***A sulcus and pocket survey should consist of all of the following, except:
***
a) examine the shape and dimensions of sulci and pockets.
b) measure and record probing depths.
c) evaluate tooth surface pocket wall.
d) chart plaque and severity. - ANSWER--Chart plaque and severity
Ms. Breathe arrives for her 6-month recall appointment. She is a healthy
45-year-old female, and there are no changes noted in the medical history.
During the examination you discover she has six 6-mm pockets, Class III
furcations located on all second molars, and no recession. All of the
following are functions of attached gingiva except to:
a) give support to the marginal gingiva.
b) withstand the frictional stresses of mastication and toothbrushing.
c) aid in proper occlusion.
d) provide attachment. - ANSWER--Aid in proper occlusion
, HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
T/F Earpieces of the stethoscope should be angled backwards into the ear
canal for proper auscultation. - ANSWER--False
Junctional epithelium is a band of stratified squamous epithelium that is
continuous with the sulcular epithelium and completely encircles the tooth.
The junctional epithelium or attachment epithelium provides a seal at the
base of the sulcus. - ANSWER--Both True
Where is the measurement of the probing depth made?
a) From the gingival margin to the attached periodontal tissue
b) From the gingival margin to the base of the alveolar ridge
c) From the gingival margin to the bottom of the periodontal ridge
d) From the gingival margin through the col area - ANSWER--From the
gingival margin to the attached periodontal tissue
***All of the following are factors that affect probe determinations except:***
a) accuracy and consistency
b) patient discomfort and trauma to the tissues must be minimal
c) severity and extent of periodontal disease
d) patient age - ANSWER--Patient age
T/F Gingiva around the implant will have a different color and consistency
than gingiva around a natural tooth. - ANSWER--False
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or
clinically healthy?
a) Shade of pale or coral pink varied by complexion and pigmentation
b) Knife-edged gingival margin that adapts closely around the tooth
c) Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding when probed
d) Stippling, firmness, and minimal sulcus depth with no bleeding when
probed - ANSWER--Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding
when probed
Which of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?
a) Movable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thin
epithelium
b) Immovable tissue, stippled, dense surface with keratinized, thin
epithelium
c) Movable tissue, stippled, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thick
epithelium
d) Immovable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with keratinized, thin epithelium
- ANSWER--Movable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized,
thin epithelium
A pocket is: ***
a) healthy gingival sulcus
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
b) diseased gingival sulcus
c) a calculus deposit
d) a plaque deposit - ANSWER--Diseased gingival sulcus
***A probe is a slender instrument with a rough, pointed tip designed for
examination of the depth and topography of a gingival sulcus or periodontal
pocket.
A probe has three parts: the handle, the angled shank, and the working
end.*** - ANSWER-- First statement is false; second statement is true
In order to better remove biofilm from the pontic and around the abutments,
Mr. Larsen should use what interdental aid?
a) Interdental tip
b) Super Floss
c) Toothpick in holder
d) Wooden interdental cleaner - ANSWER--Super floss
T/F Subgingival calculus usually appears lighter than supragingival
calculus. - ANSWER--False
Which of the following statements is true about the interdental anatomy?
a) Between adjacent anterior teeth there are two papillae.
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
b) The papillae are connected by a col.
c) Col epithelium is thick and keratinized.
d) The col epithelium is very resistant to infection.
e) Between adjacent posterior teeth there is a single papillae and no col
area. - ANSWER--The papillae are connected by a col
***A sulcus and pocket survey should consist of all of the following, except:
***
a) examine the shape and dimensions of sulci and pockets.
b) measure and record probing depths.
c) evaluate tooth surface pocket wall.
d) chart plaque and severity. - ANSWER--Chart plaque and severity
Ms. Breathe arrives for her 6-month recall appointment. She is a healthy
45-year-old female, and there are no changes noted in the medical history.
During the examination you discover she has six 6-mm pockets, Class III
furcations located on all second molars, and no recession. All of the
following are functions of attached gingiva except to:
a) give support to the marginal gingiva.
b) withstand the frictional stresses of mastication and toothbrushing.
c) aid in proper occlusion.
d) provide attachment. - ANSWER--Aid in proper occlusion
, HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
T/F Earpieces of the stethoscope should be angled backwards into the ear
canal for proper auscultation. - ANSWER--False
Junctional epithelium is a band of stratified squamous epithelium that is
continuous with the sulcular epithelium and completely encircles the tooth.
The junctional epithelium or attachment epithelium provides a seal at the
base of the sulcus. - ANSWER--Both True
Where is the measurement of the probing depth made?
a) From the gingival margin to the attached periodontal tissue
b) From the gingival margin to the base of the alveolar ridge
c) From the gingival margin to the bottom of the periodontal ridge
d) From the gingival margin through the col area - ANSWER--From the
gingival margin to the attached periodontal tissue
***All of the following are factors that affect probe determinations except:***
a) accuracy and consistency
b) patient discomfort and trauma to the tissues must be minimal
c) severity and extent of periodontal disease
d) patient age - ANSWER--Patient age
T/F Gingiva around the implant will have a different color and consistency
than gingiva around a natural tooth. - ANSWER--False
