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Genial tubercles are located close to which other normal anatomic structure? -
Correct Answers ✔-Lingual foramen
Which oral finding is indicative of habitual thumbsucking? -Correct Answers ✔-
Extreme overjet of maxillary incisors
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-
associated gingivitis found? -Correct Answers ✔-Plaque-induced gingival diseases
modified by systemic factors
Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension except one. Which one
is the exception? A. Dizziness, B. Cold, sweaty palms, C. Stiff posture, D. Quick
answers -Correct Answers ✔-Dizziness
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -Correct Answers ✔-
Capsule
When does the mixed dentition begin? -Correct Answers ✔-Eruption of first
permanent tooth
Which person may give consent when presenting a treatment plan for an
incompetent adult? -Correct Answers ✔-Legal guardian
According to the classification system of the American Academy of
Periodontology, which classification of periodontal disease is generalized
aggressive periodontitis? -Correct Answers ✔-III
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? -Correct Answers ✔-Kale
Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter except one. Which
one is the exception? A. Financial details and method of payment, B. Severance of
relationship, C. Facts that include diagnosis and treatment agreement, D.
Availability of records and record forwarding, E. Documentation of patient
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noncompliance in bargain -Correct Answers ✔-A. Financial details and method of
payment
Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is measured
using bidigital evaluation when teeth are not occluded. -Correct Answers ✔-Both
statements are true
A dental material's resilience estimates the total elastic energy it can absorb before
deformation occurs. A dental material's elastic strain represents its stiffness. -
Correct Answers ✔-The first statement is true and the second is false
On which periapical imag is the mylohyoid ridge visible? -Correct Answers ✔-
Mandibular molar
Which ethical principle does informed consent uphold? -Correct Answers ✔-
Autonomy
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedicaiton? -Correct Answers ✔-Repaired
congenital heart disease
Periodontal dressings are used to stop gingival bleeding after periodontal surgery.
Surgical wounds heal more quickly when protected by a periodontal dressing. -
Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are false
Which statement indicates teh dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis? -
Correct Answers ✔-"An OTC mouthguard would help relieve your TMJ
discomfort
Which is not a part of the patient's informed refusal of treatment? -Correct
Answers ✔-Dismissal from practice
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through ingestion of foods or water
contaminated by an infected person. The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through
blood, blood products, or body fluids. -Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are
false.
Where is chronic atrophic candidiasis most likely found? -Correct Answers ✔-
Palate
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Increasing the exposure time on the x-ray control panel will have the same effect
on the resultant image as increasing which other raidation control? -Correct
Answers ✔-Milliamperage
A 42-year old patient presents to the dental office for periodontal care. The health
history indicates she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Which is recorded
other than in the patient's disease status information? -Correct Answers ✔-Patient's
appearance due to cancer
Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? -Correct Answers ✔-Lateral
border of tongue
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a shutdown
of salivary gland secretion? -Correct Answers ✔-Autonomic; parasympathetic
Which tooth structure is least likely to be viewed on a dental radiograph? -Correct
Answers ✔-Cementum
Lipitor is a/an -Correct Answers ✔-Statin
Which preservative ingredient is in local anesthetics? -Correct Answers ✔-Sodium
bisulfite
A paitent's prescription has the abbreviation "qid." How frequently should the
medication be taken? -Correct Answers ✔-Four times/day
Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for nonprofit are
exempt from liability. Dental professionals who treat family members at no charge
are giving a gift that is not subject to malpractice action or damage award. -Correct
Answers ✔-Both statements are false
Visibility of the tooth root may be an esthetic concern for a patient following
periodontal surger. Exposed hypersensitivity and an increased risk for developing
root caries. -Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are true
Which is not a local functional factor that contributes to the retention of dental
biofilm? -Correct Answers ✔-Tooth anatomy
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HESI-Comprehensive Exam Questions
and Answers 2025
Genial tubercles are located close to which other normal anatomic structure? -
Correct Answers ✔-Lingual foramen
Which oral finding is indicative of habitual thumbsucking? -Correct Answers ✔-
Extreme overjet of maxillary incisors
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-
associated gingivitis found? -Correct Answers ✔-Plaque-induced gingival diseases
modified by systemic factors
Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension except one. Which one
is the exception? A. Dizziness, B. Cold, sweaty palms, C. Stiff posture, D. Quick
answers -Correct Answers ✔-Dizziness
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -Correct Answers ✔-
Capsule
When does the mixed dentition begin? -Correct Answers ✔-Eruption of first
permanent tooth
Which person may give consent when presenting a treatment plan for an
incompetent adult? -Correct Answers ✔-Legal guardian
According to the classification system of the American Academy of
Periodontology, which classification of periodontal disease is generalized
aggressive periodontitis? -Correct Answers ✔-III
Which food is a good source of vitamin K? -Correct Answers ✔-Kale
Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter except one. Which
one is the exception? A. Financial details and method of payment, B. Severance of
relationship, C. Facts that include diagnosis and treatment agreement, D.
Availability of records and record forwarding, E. Documentation of patient
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noncompliance in bargain -Correct Answers ✔-A. Financial details and method of
payment
Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is measured
using bidigital evaluation when teeth are not occluded. -Correct Answers ✔-Both
statements are true
A dental material's resilience estimates the total elastic energy it can absorb before
deformation occurs. A dental material's elastic strain represents its stiffness. -
Correct Answers ✔-The first statement is true and the second is false
On which periapical imag is the mylohyoid ridge visible? -Correct Answers ✔-
Mandibular molar
Which ethical principle does informed consent uphold? -Correct Answers ✔-
Autonomy
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedicaiton? -Correct Answers ✔-Repaired
congenital heart disease
Periodontal dressings are used to stop gingival bleeding after periodontal surgery.
Surgical wounds heal more quickly when protected by a periodontal dressing. -
Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are false
Which statement indicates teh dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis? -
Correct Answers ✔-"An OTC mouthguard would help relieve your TMJ
discomfort
Which is not a part of the patient's informed refusal of treatment? -Correct
Answers ✔-Dismissal from practice
The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through ingestion of foods or water
contaminated by an infected person. The hepatitis A virus is transmitted through
blood, blood products, or body fluids. -Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are
false.
Where is chronic atrophic candidiasis most likely found? -Correct Answers ✔-
Palate
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Increasing the exposure time on the x-ray control panel will have the same effect
on the resultant image as increasing which other raidation control? -Correct
Answers ✔-Milliamperage
A 42-year old patient presents to the dental office for periodontal care. The health
history indicates she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Which is recorded
other than in the patient's disease status information? -Correct Answers ✔-Patient's
appearance due to cancer
Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? -Correct Answers ✔-Lateral
border of tongue
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a shutdown
of salivary gland secretion? -Correct Answers ✔-Autonomic; parasympathetic
Which tooth structure is least likely to be viewed on a dental radiograph? -Correct
Answers ✔-Cementum
Lipitor is a/an -Correct Answers ✔-Statin
Which preservative ingredient is in local anesthetics? -Correct Answers ✔-Sodium
bisulfite
A paitent's prescription has the abbreviation "qid." How frequently should the
medication be taken? -Correct Answers ✔-Four times/day
Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for nonprofit are
exempt from liability. Dental professionals who treat family members at no charge
are giving a gift that is not subject to malpractice action or damage award. -Correct
Answers ✔-Both statements are false
Visibility of the tooth root may be an esthetic concern for a patient following
periodontal surger. Exposed hypersensitivity and an increased risk for developing
root caries. -Correct Answers ✔-Both statements are true
Which is not a local functional factor that contributes to the retention of dental
biofilm? -Correct Answers ✔-Tooth anatomy
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