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National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam
2020
What is the correct sequence in which an individual learns a new behavior using the learning
ladder?

-Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
-habit, Unawareness, self-interest, awareness, involvement, action
-awareness, self-interest, involvement, Unawareness, habit, action
-Unawareness, action, self-interest, awareness, involvement, habit - correct
answer-Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit

Fat soluble vitamins are:

A. Found in all foods:
B. More stable than water soluble vitamins
C. Must be supplied daily
D. Cannot be stored by the body - correct answer-B. More stable than water soluble vitamins

Water is mainly absorbed in the:

Large intestine
Small intestine
Pancreas
Stomach - correct answer-Large intestine

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies is frequently found in the diet of children in
developed countries and has been associated with increased caries susceptibility?

Calcium
Zinc
Protein
Iron - correct answer-Iron

Which of the following hormones lowers blood glucose?

Thyroxine
Growth Hormone
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Insulin - correct answer-Insulin

In a healthy individual, if the amount of glucose in the blood exceeds the body's immediate
energy needs, then:




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Hygiene
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,Dental
onal Boards
Hygiene
National
Dental
Exam
Boards
Hygiene
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-Glucose will be converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue
-Glucose continues to circulate in the blood until needed by the body for energy
-Glucose will be stored as glycogen in the cell and as fatty acids
-Excess glucose will be excreted in the urine - correct answer-Glucose will be converted to
fat and stored in adipose tissue

Dairy products are good sources of all of the following nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
EXCEPT one. Which of the following is the one EXCEPTION?

Vitamin D
Calcium
Zinc
Protein - correct answer-Zinc

The best counseling technique for increasing patients' involvement and responsibility in
making decisions about their oral health:

Involves listening
Involves motivation
Is directive
Involves demonstration - correct answer-Involves motivation

Which of the following is an example of an essential fatty acid?

Lecithin
Tropical Oils
Oleic Acid
Linoleic Acid - correct answer-Linoleic Acid

The functions of saliva include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?

-Provides antimicrobial properties
-Provides a growth medium for bacteria
-Aids in remineralization of the tooth
-Provides a buffering capacity
-Speeds up the oral clearance of bacterial substrates - correct answer--Provides a growth
medium for bacteria

Sucrose is made up of which of the following two monosaccharides?

Fructose & Galactose
Glucose & Galactose
Fructose & Glucose
Glucose & Glucose - correct answer-Fructose & Glucose

Glucose & Glucose= Maltose
Glucose & Galactose= Lactose
Fructose & Galactose= do not make up a disaccaride




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