Dental Hygiene Board Review (200 Questions) With
complete solutions | latest update 2026/2027
Which of the following would result in a darker radiographic image?
a. Increased mA
b. decreased mA
c. Decreased kVp
d. Decreased exposure time - Ans increased mA
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: - Ans the day after dialysis
Which of the following compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems? -
Ans Sodium Silicofluoride
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely black. What
was the cause for this? - Ans silver halide crystals were energized
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen - Ans Vitamin C
Which of the following agencies or acts is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? -
Ans OSHA
When determining pocket depth, if the probe is inserted at an angle that insufficient the
reading will be greater than the actual probe depth (TRUE OR FALSE) - Ans False
,According to the Code of Ethics for DH, a patient's right to informed consent prior to treatment
is an example of: - Ans Autonomy
How often does a HIPPA form need to be signed? - Ans once
All of the following lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable
denture EXCEPT one. What is the exception? - Ans papillary hypoplasia
The oral physiotherapy aid most suited for removal of loosely adherent plaque is an? -
Ans oral irrigator
Identify the MOST common supernumerary tooth - Ans mesiodens
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the patient. (TRUE OR FALSE) -
Ans False
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of all of the following
EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? - Ans Interpersonal relatiosnhips
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through liquid
chemical solutions is: - Ans 10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and others involved in
treatment is an example of: - Ans non-maleficence
A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an invasive procedure. This
consent may be oral or written. (True/False for both statements) - Ans both statements
are true
, An adult-sized blood pressure cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
(TRUE/FALSE) - Ans True
One of the procedures in private practice is diagnosis. What is the parallel procedure in
community health practice? - Ans data analysis
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: - Ans calcium
The acronym HIPPA stands for: - Ans Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins prevents night blindness? - Ans Vitamin A
Patients may be charged a reasonable fee for the transfer of dental records. (TRUE/FALSE) -
Ans True
An example of negligence is: - Ans Damaging the patient's tooth and not informing
him/her
Identify the agency concerned with maintaining patient confidentiality? - Ans HIPPA
Which of the following vitamins assists in the synthesis of trytophan? - Ans Niacin
Identify the anterior tooth MOST likely to exhibit a bifurcated root - Ans Mandibular
canine
complete solutions | latest update 2026/2027
Which of the following would result in a darker radiographic image?
a. Increased mA
b. decreased mA
c. Decreased kVp
d. Decreased exposure time - Ans increased mA
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: - Ans the day after dialysis
Which of the following compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems? -
Ans Sodium Silicofluoride
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely black. What
was the cause for this? - Ans silver halide crystals were energized
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen - Ans Vitamin C
Which of the following agencies or acts is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? -
Ans OSHA
When determining pocket depth, if the probe is inserted at an angle that insufficient the
reading will be greater than the actual probe depth (TRUE OR FALSE) - Ans False
,According to the Code of Ethics for DH, a patient's right to informed consent prior to treatment
is an example of: - Ans Autonomy
How often does a HIPPA form need to be signed? - Ans once
All of the following lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable
denture EXCEPT one. What is the exception? - Ans papillary hypoplasia
The oral physiotherapy aid most suited for removal of loosely adherent plaque is an? -
Ans oral irrigator
Identify the MOST common supernumerary tooth - Ans mesiodens
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the patient. (TRUE OR FALSE) -
Ans False
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of all of the following
EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? - Ans Interpersonal relatiosnhips
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through liquid
chemical solutions is: - Ans 10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and others involved in
treatment is an example of: - Ans non-maleficence
A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an invasive procedure. This
consent may be oral or written. (True/False for both statements) - Ans both statements
are true
, An adult-sized blood pressure cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
(TRUE/FALSE) - Ans True
One of the procedures in private practice is diagnosis. What is the parallel procedure in
community health practice? - Ans data analysis
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: - Ans calcium
The acronym HIPPA stands for: - Ans Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins prevents night blindness? - Ans Vitamin A
Patients may be charged a reasonable fee for the transfer of dental records. (TRUE/FALSE) -
Ans True
An example of negligence is: - Ans Damaging the patient's tooth and not informing
him/her
Identify the agency concerned with maintaining patient confidentiality? - Ans HIPPA
Which of the following vitamins assists in the synthesis of trytophan? - Ans Niacin
Identify the anterior tooth MOST likely to exhibit a bifurcated root - Ans Mandibular
canine
