HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2024 –
403 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ UPDATED Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-
associated gingivitis found? - CORRECT ANSWERS Plaque-Induced
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited
tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this
condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tooth has
made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Eruption of
first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The
oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge. -
CORRECT ANSWERS The first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? - CORRECT
ANSWERS reduced permeability
,Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular
second premolar? - CORRECT ANSWERS Distolingual
Which is true regarding the height of contour? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr old
child? - CORRECT ANSWERS 14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? - CORRECT
ANSWERS line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth
including the incised edge or angle? - CORRECT ANSWERS IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Oblique
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the temporomandibular
joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which cranial
nerve? - CORRECT ANSWERS VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? - CORRECT
ANSWERS mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sublingual
,Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a
shutdown of salivary gland secretion? - CORRECT ANSWERS
autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist.
Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium and
phosphate ions from saliva? - CORRECT ANSWERS First statement is
true second statement is false
Which bacterium is most important in causing the progression of carious
lesions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Aciduric
Anaerobe bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS grow only in the absence of
oxygen
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS capsule
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated conditions? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - CORRECT ANSWERS gram-
negative bacteria
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses - CORRECT ANSWERS
enter host cells before they can multiply
, Which is treated with nystatin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Candidiasis
Which is detected in the blood within two months after successful immunization
with the hepatitis B vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Anti-HBs
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber latex in
examination gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever, scarlet fever,
and pharyngitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT one. Which is the
EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Repaired congenital heart disease
It is noted the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a stent,
pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which condition does
the patient require antibiotic predication? - CORRECT ANSWERS Renal
dialysis shunt
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - CORRECT
ANSWERS take medication four times a day
403 VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ UPDATED Study Guide
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-
associated gingivitis found? - CORRECT ANSWERS Plaque-Induced
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited
tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this
condition? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - CORRECT ANSWERS Tooth has
made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Eruption of
first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The
oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge. -
CORRECT ANSWERS The first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? - CORRECT
ANSWERS reduced permeability
,Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular
second premolar? - CORRECT ANSWERS Distolingual
Which is true regarding the height of contour? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr old
child? - CORRECT ANSWERS 14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? - CORRECT
ANSWERS line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth
including the incised edge or angle? - CORRECT ANSWERS IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Oblique
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the temporomandibular
joint? - CORRECT ANSWERS Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which cranial
nerve? - CORRECT ANSWERS VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? - CORRECT
ANSWERS mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Sublingual
,Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a
shutdown of salivary gland secretion? - CORRECT ANSWERS
autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist.
Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium and
phosphate ions from saliva? - CORRECT ANSWERS First statement is
true second statement is false
Which bacterium is most important in causing the progression of carious
lesions? - CORRECT ANSWERS Aciduric
Anaerobe bacteria - CORRECT ANSWERS grow only in the absence of
oxygen
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS capsule
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated conditions? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - CORRECT ANSWERS gram-
negative bacteria
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses - CORRECT ANSWERS
enter host cells before they can multiply
, Which is treated with nystatin? - CORRECT ANSWERS Candidiasis
Which is detected in the blood within two months after successful immunization
with the hepatitis B vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWERS Anti-HBs
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber latex in
examination gloves? - CORRECT ANSWERS I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever, scarlet fever,
and pharyngitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT one. Which is the
EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Repaired congenital heart disease
It is noted the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a stent,
pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which condition does
the patient require antibiotic predication? - CORRECT ANSWERS Renal
dialysis shunt
A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" meaning? - CORRECT
ANSWERS take medication four times a day
