HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ 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 Which sequence of steps correctly prepares a tooth for sealant placement? - ....ANSWER..Clean, dry, etch, rinse, and dry The thin layer of uncured resin which forms on the surface of a newly-cured sealant should be removed with gauze or a cotton roll because this oxygen-inhibited layer is harmful to the patient - ....ANSWER..The statement is correct, but the reason is NOT Each of the following can be recommended a fluoride rincse EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..4 yr old female with visible heavy plaque and clinical evidence of incipient caries 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 Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Financial details and method of payment Each of the following is a concept dental professionals should embrace EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Compliance with self-referral The dental hygienist speaks privately with the dentist regarding over-prescribing radiographs for a patient. Which ethnical responsibility dos this acknowledge? - ....ANSWER..Autonomy Which communication technique is most beneficial when addressing an ethical concern with the dentist? - ....ANSWER..Provide sound scientific evidence The dental hygienist attempts to view the dentist's directive to expose radiographs every six months. Which is evident? - ....ANSWER..Empathy Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for nonprofit are exempt from liability. Dental professional who treat family members at no charge are giving a gift that is not subject to malpractice action or damage award. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are false How long should a minor's records be kept? - ....ANSWER..Until a child reaches age of majority