MOCK BOARD (AM)
1. Increasing the mA in a radiograph will result in:
a. a decrease in density; darker film.
b. a decrease in density; lighter film.
c. an increase in density; lighter film.
d. an increase in density; darker film. - ANS d. an increase in density; darker film.
2. When should the patient with chronic renal failure be scheduled?
a. The day after dialysis.
b. Immediately after dialysis.
c. Immediately before dialysis.
d. The patient should not be scheduled. - ANS a. The day after dialysis.
3. Which of the following compounds is NOT used to fluoridate domestic water systems?
a. Sodium fluoride
b. Sodium silicofluoride
c. Hydrofluorosilicic acid
d. Monosodium fluoride phosphate - ANS d. Monosodium fluoride phosphate
4. After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, the hygienist notices that all of the films are
completely black. This was caused because:
a. no crystals were exposed.
b. the safe bulb had burned out.
c. the fixer solution was exhausted.
,d. all crystals received energy and were converted to black by the developer. - ANS d. all crystals
received energy and were converted to black by the developer.
5. The vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen is:
a. D.
b. C.
c. E.
d. K. - ANS b. C.
6. Which of the following agencies is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards?
a. EPA
b. FDA
c. MSDS
d. OSHA
e. SPCA - ANS d. OSHA
7. To avoid false readings while probing, correct angulation is essential. If the probe
is inserted at an angle that is insufficient, the reading will be greater than the actual pocket.
a. Both statements are TRUE.
b. Both statements are FALSE.
c. The first statement is FALSE. The second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE - ANS d. The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE
8. Patients have the right to informed consent prior to treatment. This core value in the Code of Ethics
for Dental Hygienists is termed:
a. veracity.
,b. autonomy.
c. beneficence.
d. Confidentiality.
e. non-malfeasance. - ANS b. autonomy.
9. A dental hygienist who maintains required continuing education is adhering to which core value in the
Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists?
a. Veracity
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Confidentiality
e. Non-malfeasance - ANS e. Non-malfeasance
10. Which of the following lesion(s) could be seen with a patient who wears an ill-fitting
removable denture?
a. Epulis fissuratum
b. Irritation fibroma
c. Papillary hyperplasia
d. All of the above could be seen with a removable appliance. - ANS d. All of the above could be seen
with a removable appliance.
11. Attachment of bacterial species in plaque formation varies from individual to individual but MOST
OFTEN begins with:
a. filamentous organisms.
b. motile gram-positive bacteria
c. rod-predominant gram-positive organisms.
d. cocci-predominant gram-positive bacteria. - ANS d. cocci-predominant gram-positive bacteria.
, 12. The most common supernumerary tooth is a:
a. paramolar.
b. mesiodens.
c. Distomolar.
d. Mulberry molar. - ANS b. mesiodens.
13. Personal protective equipment (PPE) consists of examination gloves, mask, protective eyewear/face
shield and protective clothing. This equipment is designed to protect the patient.
a. Both statements are TRUE.
b. Both statements are FALSE.
c. The first statement is FALSE. The second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE. - ANS d. The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE.
14. All of the following are examples of individual autonomy EXCEPT one. Which one is this EXCEPTION?
a. confidentiality.
b. informed consent.
c. full disclosure of relevant information.
d. all of the above are examples of autonomy. - ANS a. confidentiality.
15. To sterilize instruments through liquid chemical solutions, the recommended
uninterrupted immersion time is:
a. 4 hours.
b. 10 hours.
c. 15 minutes.
1. Increasing the mA in a radiograph will result in:
a. a decrease in density; darker film.
b. a decrease in density; lighter film.
c. an increase in density; lighter film.
d. an increase in density; darker film. - ANS d. an increase in density; darker film.
2. When should the patient with chronic renal failure be scheduled?
a. The day after dialysis.
b. Immediately after dialysis.
c. Immediately before dialysis.
d. The patient should not be scheduled. - ANS a. The day after dialysis.
3. Which of the following compounds is NOT used to fluoridate domestic water systems?
a. Sodium fluoride
b. Sodium silicofluoride
c. Hydrofluorosilicic acid
d. Monosodium fluoride phosphate - ANS d. Monosodium fluoride phosphate
4. After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, the hygienist notices that all of the films are
completely black. This was caused because:
a. no crystals were exposed.
b. the safe bulb had burned out.
c. the fixer solution was exhausted.
,d. all crystals received energy and were converted to black by the developer. - ANS d. all crystals
received energy and were converted to black by the developer.
5. The vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen is:
a. D.
b. C.
c. E.
d. K. - ANS b. C.
6. Which of the following agencies is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards?
a. EPA
b. FDA
c. MSDS
d. OSHA
e. SPCA - ANS d. OSHA
7. To avoid false readings while probing, correct angulation is essential. If the probe
is inserted at an angle that is insufficient, the reading will be greater than the actual pocket.
a. Both statements are TRUE.
b. Both statements are FALSE.
c. The first statement is FALSE. The second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE - ANS d. The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE
8. Patients have the right to informed consent prior to treatment. This core value in the Code of Ethics
for Dental Hygienists is termed:
a. veracity.
,b. autonomy.
c. beneficence.
d. Confidentiality.
e. non-malfeasance. - ANS b. autonomy.
9. A dental hygienist who maintains required continuing education is adhering to which core value in the
Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists?
a. Veracity
b. Autonomy
c. Beneficence
d. Confidentiality
e. Non-malfeasance - ANS e. Non-malfeasance
10. Which of the following lesion(s) could be seen with a patient who wears an ill-fitting
removable denture?
a. Epulis fissuratum
b. Irritation fibroma
c. Papillary hyperplasia
d. All of the above could be seen with a removable appliance. - ANS d. All of the above could be seen
with a removable appliance.
11. Attachment of bacterial species in plaque formation varies from individual to individual but MOST
OFTEN begins with:
a. filamentous organisms.
b. motile gram-positive bacteria
c. rod-predominant gram-positive organisms.
d. cocci-predominant gram-positive bacteria. - ANS d. cocci-predominant gram-positive bacteria.
, 12. The most common supernumerary tooth is a:
a. paramolar.
b. mesiodens.
c. Distomolar.
d. Mulberry molar. - ANS b. mesiodens.
13. Personal protective equipment (PPE) consists of examination gloves, mask, protective eyewear/face
shield and protective clothing. This equipment is designed to protect the patient.
a. Both statements are TRUE.
b. Both statements are FALSE.
c. The first statement is FALSE. The second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE. The second statement is FALSE. - ANS d. The first statement is TRUE. The
second statement is FALSE.
14. All of the following are examples of individual autonomy EXCEPT one. Which one is this EXCEPTION?
a. confidentiality.
b. informed consent.
c. full disclosure of relevant information.
d. all of the above are examples of autonomy. - ANS a. confidentiality.
15. To sterilize instruments through liquid chemical solutions, the recommended
uninterrupted immersion time is:
a. 4 hours.
b. 10 hours.
c. 15 minutes.
