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CLINICAL THEORY FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following best represents an intervention strategy for the dental
hygiene diagnosis; the client with an unmet human need for biologically sound
dentition due to exposed cementum in the mandibular premolar and molar areas,
and client reports using a medium toothbrush as evidenced by client complaining
of sensitivity to cold foods and drinks?
a. Client will purchase a soft bristle toothbrush and desensitizing toothpaste by
12/23.
b. Client will eliminate dentinal hypersensitivity by 1/22.
c. Apply sodium varnish to exposed cementum.
d. Client will report daily use of a self-applied topical fluoride agent by 12/23.-
correct-answer-c. Apply sodium varnish to exposed cementum.
What is the legal term that applies to client consent for assessment, diagnosis,
and care planning components of the dental hygiene process of care upon
voluntarily coming to the oral care setting and sitting in the dental chair?
a. Informed consent
b. Informed refusal
c. Implied consent
d. Expressed consent-correct-answer-c. Implied consent
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Which phase of the process of care defines the evaluation strategies that will be
applied to measure the success of the care plan in achieving the desired
outcomes?
a. Planning
b. Assessing
c. Diagnosing
d. Implementing
e. Evaluation-correct-answer-a. Planning
The evaluation phase of the process of care is a critical component to the
successful outcome of dental hygiene care. Therefore, evaluation strategies are
applied during the implementation phase of care, at the completion of the dental
hygiene care plan, and at the subsequent continued care visit to guide the client in
achieving and maintaining desired outcomes of care.
a. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
b. Both the statement and the reason are correct, but they are not related.
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
e. Both the statement and the reason are correct, and they are related.-correct-
answer-e. Both the statement and the reason are correct, and they are related.
During the implementation phase of care, evaluation strategies are applied to:
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a. determine a dental hygiene prognosis of care.
b. determine a supportive continued cycle of care.
c. monitor the client's progress toward achieving a desired outcome of care.
d. evaluation strategies are not applied during the implementation phase of care.-
correct-answer-c. monitor the client's progress toward achieving a desired
outcome of care.
The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Which of the following intervention strategies will best address this proposed
goal?
a. Reinforce the client's responsibility for daily oral self-care.
b. Educate client on the benefits of using a modified grip on a toothbrush and
interdental aid.
c. Debride teeth of soft deposits.
d. Review and reinforce client's oral self-care techniques with a modified grip
toothbrush and interdental aid.-correct-answer-d. Review and reinforce client's
oral self-care techniques with a modified grip toothbrush and interdental aid.
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The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Which of the following evaluative statements best supports the outcome of this
goal?
a. Goal met, client reports that the modified grips have improved comfort during
oral self-care.
b. Goal met, client is brushing once a day.
c. Goal met, client demonstrates competent brushing and interdental plaque
removal skills using modified grips on the oral self-care aids.
d. Goal met, client has increased plaque free index score to 88%.-correct-answer-
d. Goal met, client has increased plaque free index score to 88%.
The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Based upon the outcome of the goal being met, the dental hygienist will do all of
the following except:
a. terminate the care plan.
CLINICAL THEORY FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Which of the following best represents an intervention strategy for the dental
hygiene diagnosis; the client with an unmet human need for biologically sound
dentition due to exposed cementum in the mandibular premolar and molar areas,
and client reports using a medium toothbrush as evidenced by client complaining
of sensitivity to cold foods and drinks?
a. Client will purchase a soft bristle toothbrush and desensitizing toothpaste by
12/23.
b. Client will eliminate dentinal hypersensitivity by 1/22.
c. Apply sodium varnish to exposed cementum.
d. Client will report daily use of a self-applied topical fluoride agent by 12/23.-
correct-answer-c. Apply sodium varnish to exposed cementum.
What is the legal term that applies to client consent for assessment, diagnosis,
and care planning components of the dental hygiene process of care upon
voluntarily coming to the oral care setting and sitting in the dental chair?
a. Informed consent
b. Informed refusal
c. Implied consent
d. Expressed consent-correct-answer-c. Implied consent
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Which phase of the process of care defines the evaluation strategies that will be
applied to measure the success of the care plan in achieving the desired
outcomes?
a. Planning
b. Assessing
c. Diagnosing
d. Implementing
e. Evaluation-correct-answer-a. Planning
The evaluation phase of the process of care is a critical component to the
successful outcome of dental hygiene care. Therefore, evaluation strategies are
applied during the implementation phase of care, at the completion of the dental
hygiene care plan, and at the subsequent continued care visit to guide the client in
achieving and maintaining desired outcomes of care.
a. Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
b. Both the statement and the reason are correct, but they are not related.
c. The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
d. The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
e. Both the statement and the reason are correct, and they are related.-correct-
answer-e. Both the statement and the reason are correct, and they are related.
During the implementation phase of care, evaluation strategies are applied to:
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a. determine a dental hygiene prognosis of care.
b. determine a supportive continued cycle of care.
c. monitor the client's progress toward achieving a desired outcome of care.
d. evaluation strategies are not applied during the implementation phase of care.-
correct-answer-c. monitor the client's progress toward achieving a desired
outcome of care.
The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Which of the following intervention strategies will best address this proposed
goal?
a. Reinforce the client's responsibility for daily oral self-care.
b. Educate client on the benefits of using a modified grip on a toothbrush and
interdental aid.
c. Debride teeth of soft deposits.
d. Review and reinforce client's oral self-care techniques with a modified grip
toothbrush and interdental aid.-correct-answer-d. Review and reinforce client's
oral self-care techniques with a modified grip toothbrush and interdental aid.
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The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Which of the following evaluative statements best supports the outcome of this
goal?
a. Goal met, client reports that the modified grips have improved comfort during
oral self-care.
b. Goal met, client is brushing once a day.
c. Goal met, client demonstrates competent brushing and interdental plaque
removal skills using modified grips on the oral self-care aids.
d. Goal met, client has increased plaque free index score to 88%.-correct-answer-
d. Goal met, client has increased plaque free index score to 88%.
The client has an unmet human need for responsibility for oral health due to the
client's impaired physical ability as evidenced by the client verbalizing that it is
painful to grip a toothbrush and floss since arthritis in the hands has worsened
and the plaque free index score has decreased to 55% since last continued care
visit. The dental hygienist, in collaboration with the client, set the following goal:
the client will increase the plaque free index score to 85% by 7/12.
Based upon the outcome of the goal being met, the dental hygienist will do all of
the following except:
a. terminate the care plan.
