Final Exam Review DH101 Questions
and Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to address an elderly client? - ANS-
Mrs. Campbell, are you ready for your appointment?"
Which of the following is not a Healthy People 2020 objective related to direct patient
care? - ANS-Decision-making should be solely the responsibility of providers.
Cross-contamination refers to the spread of microorganisms from one source to
another; this may include which of the following? - ANS-Person to person, person to
inanimate object, and then to another person
Hepatitis involves inflammation of which organ? - ANS-Liver
In which case is deferral of dental treatment illegal? - ANS-When a patient states that
he or she has HIV on the health history
What is the best way to break the chain of transmission of hepatitis B? - ANS-
Handwashing, Not sharing contaminated needles, Practicing safe sex, Avoiding blood-
to-blood contact with an infected individual, Wearing a mask and protective eye wear
while treating patients
Which of the following is herpetic whitlow? - ANS-Herpes of the finger
Which of the following is the primary transmission route for tuberculosis (TB)? - ANS-
Inhalation
Which two infections are caused by the varicella-zoster virus? - ANS-Chickenpox and
shingles
Which type of hepatitis is present only when the person has hepatitis B also? - ANS-
Hepatitis D
Which types of hepatitis are spread through blood transmission? - ANS-Hepatitis B, C
and D
Which of the following are characteristics of an ideal disinfectant? - ANS-Economical
and broad-spectrum antimicrobial
, Which of the following is an advantage of sterilization by steam under pressure? - ANS-
It is economical.
Which of the following is true of an autoclave? - ANS-It is sterilization achieved by
steam under pressure.
A) Handwashing is not considered the most important single procedure for the
prevention of cross-contamination. B) Hands should not be washed before gloving and
after glove removal. - ANS-Both statements are false.
Which of the following is true for dental patient records? - ANS-Paper records
handwritten have historically been how dental records are maintained.
Which of the following would not be charted in the patient's periodontal record? - ANS-
The location of lymph nodes.
In which section of a SOAP chart would a hygienist note bleeding in the patient's
gingiva? - ANS-Objective
Dental caries is charted in: - ANS-Red
A person's health is not static; therefore, a health history must be updated when or how
often? - ANS-At each and every appointment
Which of the following is the best way to obtain a complete patient history? - ANS-A
combination of questionnaire and interview
Which of the following is true for the information in the patient's health history? - ANS-It
is a confidential and legal document to be handwritten in permanent ink
Which of the following is a condition with potential oral manifestations? - ANS-
Phenytion-induced gingival overgrowth
A) Patients currently taking an antibiotic may require a different class of antibiotic to be
covered for antibiotic prophylaxis. B) A dose of antibiotic must be taken prior to and
after the dental treatment for complete prophylactic coverage. - ANS-Statement A is
true and statement B is false.
A patient may need antibiotic premedication because of the possibility of creating a
____________________ when the oral tissues are manipulated. - ANS-bacteremia
A) Antibiotic prophylaxis may prevent a very small number of cases of IE, if any, in
patients receiving a dental or dental hygiene treatment procedure. B) Maintenance of
healthy tissues by the patient through personal daily care and routine professional
supervision is first in the prevention of bacteremias. - ANS-Both statements are true.
and Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to address an elderly client? - ANS-
Mrs. Campbell, are you ready for your appointment?"
Which of the following is not a Healthy People 2020 objective related to direct patient
care? - ANS-Decision-making should be solely the responsibility of providers.
Cross-contamination refers to the spread of microorganisms from one source to
another; this may include which of the following? - ANS-Person to person, person to
inanimate object, and then to another person
Hepatitis involves inflammation of which organ? - ANS-Liver
In which case is deferral of dental treatment illegal? - ANS-When a patient states that
he or she has HIV on the health history
What is the best way to break the chain of transmission of hepatitis B? - ANS-
Handwashing, Not sharing contaminated needles, Practicing safe sex, Avoiding blood-
to-blood contact with an infected individual, Wearing a mask and protective eye wear
while treating patients
Which of the following is herpetic whitlow? - ANS-Herpes of the finger
Which of the following is the primary transmission route for tuberculosis (TB)? - ANS-
Inhalation
Which two infections are caused by the varicella-zoster virus? - ANS-Chickenpox and
shingles
Which type of hepatitis is present only when the person has hepatitis B also? - ANS-
Hepatitis D
Which types of hepatitis are spread through blood transmission? - ANS-Hepatitis B, C
and D
Which of the following are characteristics of an ideal disinfectant? - ANS-Economical
and broad-spectrum antimicrobial
, Which of the following is an advantage of sterilization by steam under pressure? - ANS-
It is economical.
Which of the following is true of an autoclave? - ANS-It is sterilization achieved by
steam under pressure.
A) Handwashing is not considered the most important single procedure for the
prevention of cross-contamination. B) Hands should not be washed before gloving and
after glove removal. - ANS-Both statements are false.
Which of the following is true for dental patient records? - ANS-Paper records
handwritten have historically been how dental records are maintained.
Which of the following would not be charted in the patient's periodontal record? - ANS-
The location of lymph nodes.
In which section of a SOAP chart would a hygienist note bleeding in the patient's
gingiva? - ANS-Objective
Dental caries is charted in: - ANS-Red
A person's health is not static; therefore, a health history must be updated when or how
often? - ANS-At each and every appointment
Which of the following is the best way to obtain a complete patient history? - ANS-A
combination of questionnaire and interview
Which of the following is true for the information in the patient's health history? - ANS-It
is a confidential and legal document to be handwritten in permanent ink
Which of the following is a condition with potential oral manifestations? - ANS-
Phenytion-induced gingival overgrowth
A) Patients currently taking an antibiotic may require a different class of antibiotic to be
covered for antibiotic prophylaxis. B) A dose of antibiotic must be taken prior to and
after the dental treatment for complete prophylactic coverage. - ANS-Statement A is
true and statement B is false.
A patient may need antibiotic premedication because of the possibility of creating a
____________________ when the oral tissues are manipulated. - ANS-bacteremia
A) Antibiotic prophylaxis may prevent a very small number of cases of IE, if any, in
patients receiving a dental or dental hygiene treatment procedure. B) Maintenance of
healthy tissues by the patient through personal daily care and routine professional
supervision is first in the prevention of bacteremias. - ANS-Both statements are true.
