SIMULATED NBDHE: TEST 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Law is divided into two categories - civil and criminal.
Civil law is defined as law established for preventing harm against society. -
ANSWER-The first statement is true, the second is false.
Alcoholism is a chronic progressive disease that is treatable and can be arrested.
Treatment of this illness implies control, not complete cure. - ANSWER-Both
statements are TRUE.
How can hepatitis B viruses (HBV) be spread from mother to offspring? -
ANSWER-At the time of delivery
The BEST reason to use a locally applied antimicrobial product is to - ANSWER-
suppress and eliminate pathogens.
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,The root of the mandibular lateral incisor is slightly wider, thicker, and longer than
that of the central incisor.
Proximal grooves are commonly found on the root surface, giving the appearance
of a double root. - ANSWER-Both statements are TRUE.
Which of the following oral bacteria are found primarily in the intestines of
humans? - ANSWER-Facultative streptococci
Which of the following muscles pulls the lateral borders of the tongue downward?
- ANSWER-Hypoglossus
What is the BEST instrument to use for debriding a dental implant? - ANSWER-
Plastic instrument of various working-end designs
During an oral inspection, a tongue blade is used to do an initial cursory
examination intraorally because - ANSWER-it is discarded, limiting the potential
of cross-contamination.
A dental hygienist whose ethical principles include taking only necessary
radiographs and maintaining equipment to prevent client injury, such as replacing
worn instruments, is demonstrating what type of ethical principle? - ANSWER-
Beneficence
During periodontal inflammation, what type of fluid is formed from leakage of
dilated blood vessels within the lamina propria? - ANSWER-Gingival crevicular
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,All of the following may be seen as oral manifestations of chemotherapy EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Trismus
A possible result of vitamin D deficiency is - ANSWER-enamel hypoplasia.
Particulate and electromagnetic radiation with sufficient energy to remove orbital
electrons from atoms is referred to as what type of radiation? - ANSWER-Ionizing
The key to optimal physical and manipulative properties of alginate materials is the
use of - ANSWER-proper water to powder ratio.
A periapical examination reveals an inverted pear-shaped radiolucency between the
roots of the maxillary lateral and canine teeth. The client is asymptomatic, and the
adjacent teeth are vital. What is the correct diagnosis for this pathologic condition?
- ANSWER-Globulomaxillary cyst
A group of community dental hygienists is planning a five-year preventive dental
health program for three elementary schools due to a reported high incidence of
dental caries. All three schools are part of a school district whose school board
approved the program but is interested in keeping expenses to a minimum. Rather
than offering a dental sealant program, it was decided to fluoridate the schools'
water supply and initiate a school fluoride mouthrinse program. One of the first
things the dental hygienists performed was a pre-index assessment of dental caries.
The results showed a mean caries rate of 5.6 teeth per child. The dental hygienists
also sent a questionnaire to the parents of these children. The parental response
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, rate was 32 percent, and it was determined from the results that most children do
not see a dentist regularly and have a high intake of sugar.
The recommended fluoride level of a school water s - ANSWER-4.5 times greater
A group of community dental hygienists is planning a five-year preventive dental
health program for three elementary schools due to a reported high incidence of
dental caries. All three schools are part of a school district whose school board
approved the program but is interested in keeping expenses to a minimum. Rather
than offering a dental sealant program, it was decided to fluoridate the schools'
water supply and initiate a school fluoride mouthrinse program. One of the first
things the dental hygienists performed was a pre-index assessment of dental caries.
The results showed a mean caries rate of 5.6 teeth per child. The dental hygienists
also sent a questionnaire to the parents of these children. The parental response
rate was 32 percent, and it was determined from the results that most children do
not see a dentist regularly and have a high intake of sugar.
An effort to encourage eating healthy snacks at ho - ANSWER-health promotion.
Periodontal abscesses MOST commonly occur when - ANSWER-
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Law is divided into two categories - civil and criminal.
Civil law is defined as law established for preventing harm against society. -
ANSWER-The first statement is true, the second is false.
Alcoholism is a chronic progressive disease that is treatable and can be arrested.
Treatment of this illness implies control, not complete cure. - ANSWER-Both
statements are TRUE.
How can hepatitis B viruses (HBV) be spread from mother to offspring? -
ANSWER-At the time of delivery
The BEST reason to use a locally applied antimicrobial product is to - ANSWER-
suppress and eliminate pathogens.
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,The root of the mandibular lateral incisor is slightly wider, thicker, and longer than
that of the central incisor.
Proximal grooves are commonly found on the root surface, giving the appearance
of a double root. - ANSWER-Both statements are TRUE.
Which of the following oral bacteria are found primarily in the intestines of
humans? - ANSWER-Facultative streptococci
Which of the following muscles pulls the lateral borders of the tongue downward?
- ANSWER-Hypoglossus
What is the BEST instrument to use for debriding a dental implant? - ANSWER-
Plastic instrument of various working-end designs
During an oral inspection, a tongue blade is used to do an initial cursory
examination intraorally because - ANSWER-it is discarded, limiting the potential
of cross-contamination.
A dental hygienist whose ethical principles include taking only necessary
radiographs and maintaining equipment to prevent client injury, such as replacing
worn instruments, is demonstrating what type of ethical principle? - ANSWER-
Beneficence
During periodontal inflammation, what type of fluid is formed from leakage of
dilated blood vessels within the lamina propria? - ANSWER-Gingival crevicular
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,All of the following may be seen as oral manifestations of chemotherapy EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ANSWER-Trismus
A possible result of vitamin D deficiency is - ANSWER-enamel hypoplasia.
Particulate and electromagnetic radiation with sufficient energy to remove orbital
electrons from atoms is referred to as what type of radiation? - ANSWER-Ionizing
The key to optimal physical and manipulative properties of alginate materials is the
use of - ANSWER-proper water to powder ratio.
A periapical examination reveals an inverted pear-shaped radiolucency between the
roots of the maxillary lateral and canine teeth. The client is asymptomatic, and the
adjacent teeth are vital. What is the correct diagnosis for this pathologic condition?
- ANSWER-Globulomaxillary cyst
A group of community dental hygienists is planning a five-year preventive dental
health program for three elementary schools due to a reported high incidence of
dental caries. All three schools are part of a school district whose school board
approved the program but is interested in keeping expenses to a minimum. Rather
than offering a dental sealant program, it was decided to fluoridate the schools'
water supply and initiate a school fluoride mouthrinse program. One of the first
things the dental hygienists performed was a pre-index assessment of dental caries.
The results showed a mean caries rate of 5.6 teeth per child. The dental hygienists
also sent a questionnaire to the parents of these children. The parental response
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, rate was 32 percent, and it was determined from the results that most children do
not see a dentist regularly and have a high intake of sugar.
The recommended fluoride level of a school water s - ANSWER-4.5 times greater
A group of community dental hygienists is planning a five-year preventive dental
health program for three elementary schools due to a reported high incidence of
dental caries. All three schools are part of a school district whose school board
approved the program but is interested in keeping expenses to a minimum. Rather
than offering a dental sealant program, it was decided to fluoridate the schools'
water supply and initiate a school fluoride mouthrinse program. One of the first
things the dental hygienists performed was a pre-index assessment of dental caries.
The results showed a mean caries rate of 5.6 teeth per child. The dental hygienists
also sent a questionnaire to the parents of these children. The parental response
rate was 32 percent, and it was determined from the results that most children do
not see a dentist regularly and have a high intake of sugar.
An effort to encourage eating healthy snacks at ho - ANSWER-health promotion.
Periodontal abscesses MOST commonly occur when - ANSWER-
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