DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS |GUARANTEED TO PASS
Which conceptual model is defined as: dentists and dental hygienists work together as
colleagues, each offering professional expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral
healthcare to the public ✔Correct Answer-Collaborative Practice Model
The dental hygienist is a licensed preventive oral health professionals who have graduated from
accredited dental hygiene programs. The American Dental Association defines the professional
roles of the dental hygienist. ✔Correct Answer-The first statement is true. The second
statement is false.
What is dental hygiene? ✔Correct Answer-Dental hygiene is the science and application of
preventive oral health care. Which includes things such as ways to prevent oral disease and
encourage oral health.
Direct access allows dental hygienists to provide care without authorization of a dentist
according to protocols established by state laws and regulations. ✔Correct Answer-True
Identify each key behavior involved in the dental hygiene process of care. ✔Correct Answer-
Assessment
Diagnosis
Documentation
Implementation
What is the main risk factor for thoracic outlet compression (TOC)? ✔Correct Answer-poor
posture
What is the foremost risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? ✔Correct Answer-
Repitition
Sharp instruments are essential to the elimination of fatigue and stress on the clinician's hand,
wrist, arm and shoulders that cause RSI. Dull instruments that deviate from their original design
cause the clinician to do all of the following except: ✔Correct Answer-be more efficient with
calculus removal
The retractable cord on powered instruments is preferred because it reduces operator fatigue
and muscle strain. ✔Correct Answer-False
Which nerve is affected when carpal tunnel syndrome is evident? ✔Correct Answer-Median
nerve
VERIFIED ANSWERS |GUARANTEED TO PASS
Which conceptual model is defined as: dentists and dental hygienists work together as
colleagues, each offering professional expertise for the goal of providing optimum oral
healthcare to the public ✔Correct Answer-Collaborative Practice Model
The dental hygienist is a licensed preventive oral health professionals who have graduated from
accredited dental hygiene programs. The American Dental Association defines the professional
roles of the dental hygienist. ✔Correct Answer-The first statement is true. The second
statement is false.
What is dental hygiene? ✔Correct Answer-Dental hygiene is the science and application of
preventive oral health care. Which includes things such as ways to prevent oral disease and
encourage oral health.
Direct access allows dental hygienists to provide care without authorization of a dentist
according to protocols established by state laws and regulations. ✔Correct Answer-True
Identify each key behavior involved in the dental hygiene process of care. ✔Correct Answer-
Assessment
Diagnosis
Documentation
Implementation
What is the main risk factor for thoracic outlet compression (TOC)? ✔Correct Answer-poor
posture
What is the foremost risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)? ✔Correct Answer-
Repitition
Sharp instruments are essential to the elimination of fatigue and stress on the clinician's hand,
wrist, arm and shoulders that cause RSI. Dull instruments that deviate from their original design
cause the clinician to do all of the following except: ✔Correct Answer-be more efficient with
calculus removal
The retractable cord on powered instruments is preferred because it reduces operator fatigue
and muscle strain. ✔Correct Answer-False
Which nerve is affected when carpal tunnel syndrome is evident? ✔Correct Answer-Median
nerve
