HOSMERIT
NATIONAL BOARD DENTAL HYGIENE
EXAMINATION 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (A+)
Each of the following oral microorganisms could col- onize soft tissue EXCEPT one. Which one
is this EXCEPTION?
a. Neisseria sicca
b. Candida albicans
c. Streprococcus mitis
d. Streptococcus mutans
e. Streprococcus salivarius - ANSWER D
The virus responsible for which of the following dis- eases is the MOST resistant to chemical
and physical agents?
a. AIDS
b. Herpes
c. Measles
d. Influenza
e. Hepatitis - ANSWER E
Root hypersensitivity diminishes as the tooth forms which of the following?
a. Mantle dentin
b. Secondary de'ntin
, c. Cellular cementum
d. Acellular cementum - ANSWER C
A 21-year-old woman, who is in her third trimester of pregnancy, has a pyogenic granuloma (3
nun in diam-eter) between her maxillary left lateral incisor and canine. After offering oral hygiene
instructions, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
a. Perform an oral prophylaxis.
b. Suggest that the patient see a periodontist.
c. Refer the patient for an excision of the granu- loma.
d. Allow hormonal influences to subside, and then reappoint the patient for a prophylaxis after
childbirth.
e. Reappoint the patient for a prophylaxis one- month later. - ANSWER A
Which of the following nerves supplies the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
a. Vagus
b. Facial
c. Lingual
d. Hypoglossal
e. Glossopharyngeal - ANSWER D
Which of the following tissues and organs idare the MOST radio resistant?
a. Nerves
b. Glands
NATIONAL BOARD DENTAL HYGIENE
EXAMINATION 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (A+)
Each of the following oral microorganisms could col- onize soft tissue EXCEPT one. Which one
is this EXCEPTION?
a. Neisseria sicca
b. Candida albicans
c. Streprococcus mitis
d. Streptococcus mutans
e. Streprococcus salivarius - ANSWER D
The virus responsible for which of the following dis- eases is the MOST resistant to chemical
and physical agents?
a. AIDS
b. Herpes
c. Measles
d. Influenza
e. Hepatitis - ANSWER E
Root hypersensitivity diminishes as the tooth forms which of the following?
a. Mantle dentin
b. Secondary de'ntin
, c. Cellular cementum
d. Acellular cementum - ANSWER C
A 21-year-old woman, who is in her third trimester of pregnancy, has a pyogenic granuloma (3
nun in diam-eter) between her maxillary left lateral incisor and canine. After offering oral hygiene
instructions, which of the following should be the NEXT step?
a. Perform an oral prophylaxis.
b. Suggest that the patient see a periodontist.
c. Refer the patient for an excision of the granu- loma.
d. Allow hormonal influences to subside, and then reappoint the patient for a prophylaxis after
childbirth.
e. Reappoint the patient for a prophylaxis one- month later. - ANSWER A
Which of the following nerves supplies the intrinsic muscles of the tongue?
a. Vagus
b. Facial
c. Lingual
d. Hypoglossal
e. Glossopharyngeal - ANSWER D
Which of the following tissues and organs idare the MOST radio resistant?
a. Nerves
b. Glands
