Evolve HESI Dental Hygiene Practice
Test
A pregnant woman reports a freely moveable, deep red tissue mass, which extends from the
labial gingiva between maxillary right premolars. The surface of the lesion is ulcerated and
bleeds easily. A histologic analysis indicates the lesion is composed of connective tissue,
capillaries and inflammatory cells. Which best defines the lesion?
A. Odontogenic myxoma
B. Pyogenic granuloma
C. Peripheral giant cell granuloma
D. Irritation fibroma - ANSPyogenic granuloma
A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy experiences severe morning sickness. Which
should the patient do immediately after vomiting? - ANSRinse mouth thoroughly with a
solution of baking soda and water to neutralize the gastric acids present in the mouth.
How long should a minors records be kept? - ANSUntil a child reaches age of majority.
NOTE: medicaid regulations require payment records to be kept for 3 years.
Each of the following medical emergencies indicates administration of oxygen EXCEPT one.
Which is the exception?
A. Angina pectoris
B. Hypertension
C. Postural hypotension
D. Syncope - ANSHyperventilation
An assessment of the patient's dentition reveals the presence of large amalgam overhang.
Radiographic evidence confirms that nearly two thirds of the interproximal embrasure space
is obstructed by amalgam. Which procedure is indicated?
A.Replacement of the restoration
B. Amalgam polishing
C. Margination
D.Ultrasonic instrumentation - ANSReplacement of the restoration
Anaerobe bacteria - ANSGrow only in the absence of oxygen
NOTE: Aerobes require oxygen for growth. Microaerophils tolerate only low levels of oxygen.
Facultative anaerobes multiply in the presence or absence of oxygen
Test
A pregnant woman reports a freely moveable, deep red tissue mass, which extends from the
labial gingiva between maxillary right premolars. The surface of the lesion is ulcerated and
bleeds easily. A histologic analysis indicates the lesion is composed of connective tissue,
capillaries and inflammatory cells. Which best defines the lesion?
A. Odontogenic myxoma
B. Pyogenic granuloma
C. Peripheral giant cell granuloma
D. Irritation fibroma - ANSPyogenic granuloma
A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy experiences severe morning sickness. Which
should the patient do immediately after vomiting? - ANSRinse mouth thoroughly with a
solution of baking soda and water to neutralize the gastric acids present in the mouth.
How long should a minors records be kept? - ANSUntil a child reaches age of majority.
NOTE: medicaid regulations require payment records to be kept for 3 years.
Each of the following medical emergencies indicates administration of oxygen EXCEPT one.
Which is the exception?
A. Angina pectoris
B. Hypertension
C. Postural hypotension
D. Syncope - ANSHyperventilation
An assessment of the patient's dentition reveals the presence of large amalgam overhang.
Radiographic evidence confirms that nearly two thirds of the interproximal embrasure space
is obstructed by amalgam. Which procedure is indicated?
A.Replacement of the restoration
B. Amalgam polishing
C. Margination
D.Ultrasonic instrumentation - ANSReplacement of the restoration
Anaerobe bacteria - ANSGrow only in the absence of oxygen
NOTE: Aerobes require oxygen for growth. Microaerophils tolerate only low levels of oxygen.
Facultative anaerobes multiply in the presence or absence of oxygen
