Daniel: Mosby's Dental Hygiene, 2nd Edition
Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Dental Hygiene Profession
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who was the first individual to develop a set of instruments with instructions on cleaning
teeth?
A. Fones
B. Hippocrates
C. Newman
D. Albucasis
ANS: D
Albucasis was an extremely religious Moorish man from Spain who was the first person
to recommend a thorough cleaning of the mouth.
2. Who was credited with developing the name and defining the role of a dental hygienist?
A. Fones
B. Hippocrates
C. Newman
D. Albucasis
ANS: A
Dr. Albert Fones, known as the “father of dental hygiene” was not satisfied with the
position of “dental nurse” because it contained the connotation of disease. He specifically
was looking for someone to assist the public in the prevention of oral diseases.
3. Which written comprehensive examination is required for licensure in all but one state?
A. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
B. Regional Board Dental Hygiene Examination
C. State Board Dental Hygiene Examination
D. American Board Dental Hygiene Examination
ANS: A
The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination is required of graduates from
accredited dental hygiene programs in all states but Alabama.
4. All states require successful completion of one type of examination to enable a candidate
to receive a license to practice dental hygiene. Which one is required by all states?
A. Comprehensive written examination that tests dental hygiene knowledge
B. Clinical examination that tests dental hygiene clinical skill
C. Jurisprudence examination that tests knowledge of state practice acts
D. Clinical examination that tests expanded function skills
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ANS: C
Each state requires students to complete successfully a jurisprudence or law examination
to test the candidate’s knowledge of the state dental and dental hygiene practice acts.
5. Which entity establishes standards that dental hygiene programs should follow to be
labeled an accredited program?
A. American Dental Hygienists’ Association
B. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
C. Commission on Dental and Allied Dental Accreditation
D. American Association of Dental Examiners
ANS: C
The Commission is an independent arm of the American Dental Association made up of
licensed dental hygienists and dentists who develop the standards that evaluate the
didactic and clinical aspects of dental hygiene programs. This same Commission is also
responsible for evaluating dental assisting, dental, and dental technology programs.
6. Which professional association supports and protects the practice of dental hygiene
nationwide?
A. American Dental Association
B. American Public Health Association
C. American Association of Dental Research
D. American Dental Hygienists’ Association
ANS: D
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is the largest national organization
representing the interests of all registered dental hygienists across the country.
7. The purpose of a student portfolio includes all of the following aspects except one. Which
one is the exception?
A. Serves as an aid in identifying a student’s progress through the curriculum
B. Forms the basis for the continuation of the professional portfolio
C. Assists the student in performing a self evaluation of academic performance
D. Provides documentation of credit hours earned for graduation
ANS: D
The student portfolio is designed to help the student show progression through the
curriculum and to create a mechanism for students to evaluate academic progress, as well
as become the basis for the professional portfolio. The portfolio is not tied to credit hours
or course completion requirements for graduation.
8. Each dental hygiene program has competencies by which the student is measured. Which
competency is not included in the educational component of dental hygiene programs?
A. Salary requirements
B. Patient care
C. Professional growth and development
D. Health promotion and disease prevention
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ANS: A
Salary requirements are not addressed, whereas B, C, and D are competencies for dental
hygiene programs to follow and evaluate.
9. Which organization can prepare a student in a dental hygiene program for active
membership in the nationwide association?
A. International Federation of Dental Hygienists
B. Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association
C. American Dental Education Association
D. American Dental Association
ANS: B
The Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association provides students will many of the
membership benefits of profession, as well as serves an active role in mentoring students
on association policy.
10. The curriculum model for Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) includes all of
the following but one. Which one is the exception?
A. Entry-level master’s degree
B. Permits independent practice
C. Practice limited to underserved population
D. Requires direct supervision
ANS: D
The ADHP does not require the dentist to be present in the facility when dental hygiene
procedures are performed.
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Test Bank
Chapter 2: Health Promotion : A basis of practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The dental hygienist completed a routine prophylaxis on Mrs. Smith who was diagnosed
with mild gingivitis. No oral health instruction was provided nor was any assessment data
gathered. The patient was merely scaled and polished in 30 minutes. Which one of the
following statements accurately describes this scenario?
A. The dental hygienist is working in an advocacy role as a health promoter for this
patient.
B. The dental hygienist is performing a service to eliminate oral disease for this
patient.
C. The dental hygienist is gathering assessment data to provide realistic health
strategies to assist the patient in preventing the reoccurrence of gingivitis.
D. The dental hygienist understands the multidimensional view of health and has
identified interventions to change the health behaviors of the patient.
ANS: B
Although the dental hygienist is performing a procedure aimed at eliminating disease, she
or he is not providing strategies to promote continued oral health or general health.
2. All of the following are tasks that assist the dental hygienist in promoting total health in
relationship to oral health, except one. Which one is the exception?
A. Blood and glucose monitoring
B. Blood pressure
C. Extraoral and intraoral examination
D. Filing insurance claim
ANS: D
Diabetic screenings, blood pressures, and extraoral and intraoral examinations provide
the dental hygienist with assessment data to assist in planning strategies for oral health as
it relates to total health.
3. Which theoretical model identifies six levels of decision making necessary for behavioral
change?
A. Theory of Reasoned Action
B. Theory of Planned Behavior
C. Transtheoretical Model
D. Social Cognitive Theory
ANS: C
The transtheoretical model describes how people make behavioral changes through the
six stages of change.
Copyright © 2008, 2004 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Dental Hygiene Profession
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Who was the first individual to develop a set of instruments with instructions on cleaning
teeth?
A. Fones
B. Hippocrates
C. Newman
D. Albucasis
ANS: D
Albucasis was an extremely religious Moorish man from Spain who was the first person
to recommend a thorough cleaning of the mouth.
2. Who was credited with developing the name and defining the role of a dental hygienist?
A. Fones
B. Hippocrates
C. Newman
D. Albucasis
ANS: A
Dr. Albert Fones, known as the “father of dental hygiene” was not satisfied with the
position of “dental nurse” because it contained the connotation of disease. He specifically
was looking for someone to assist the public in the prevention of oral diseases.
3. Which written comprehensive examination is required for licensure in all but one state?
A. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
B. Regional Board Dental Hygiene Examination
C. State Board Dental Hygiene Examination
D. American Board Dental Hygiene Examination
ANS: A
The National Board Dental Hygiene Examination is required of graduates from
accredited dental hygiene programs in all states but Alabama.
4. All states require successful completion of one type of examination to enable a candidate
to receive a license to practice dental hygiene. Which one is required by all states?
A. Comprehensive written examination that tests dental hygiene knowledge
B. Clinical examination that tests dental hygiene clinical skill
C. Jurisprudence examination that tests knowledge of state practice acts
D. Clinical examination that tests expanded function skills
Copyright © 2008, 2004 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
, Test Bank 1-2
ANS: C
Each state requires students to complete successfully a jurisprudence or law examination
to test the candidate’s knowledge of the state dental and dental hygiene practice acts.
5. Which entity establishes standards that dental hygiene programs should follow to be
labeled an accredited program?
A. American Dental Hygienists’ Association
B. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
C. Commission on Dental and Allied Dental Accreditation
D. American Association of Dental Examiners
ANS: C
The Commission is an independent arm of the American Dental Association made up of
licensed dental hygienists and dentists who develop the standards that evaluate the
didactic and clinical aspects of dental hygiene programs. This same Commission is also
responsible for evaluating dental assisting, dental, and dental technology programs.
6. Which professional association supports and protects the practice of dental hygiene
nationwide?
A. American Dental Association
B. American Public Health Association
C. American Association of Dental Research
D. American Dental Hygienists’ Association
ANS: D
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is the largest national organization
representing the interests of all registered dental hygienists across the country.
7. The purpose of a student portfolio includes all of the following aspects except one. Which
one is the exception?
A. Serves as an aid in identifying a student’s progress through the curriculum
B. Forms the basis for the continuation of the professional portfolio
C. Assists the student in performing a self evaluation of academic performance
D. Provides documentation of credit hours earned for graduation
ANS: D
The student portfolio is designed to help the student show progression through the
curriculum and to create a mechanism for students to evaluate academic progress, as well
as become the basis for the professional portfolio. The portfolio is not tied to credit hours
or course completion requirements for graduation.
8. Each dental hygiene program has competencies by which the student is measured. Which
competency is not included in the educational component of dental hygiene programs?
A. Salary requirements
B. Patient care
C. Professional growth and development
D. Health promotion and disease prevention
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, Test Bank 1-3
ANS: A
Salary requirements are not addressed, whereas B, C, and D are competencies for dental
hygiene programs to follow and evaluate.
9. Which organization can prepare a student in a dental hygiene program for active
membership in the nationwide association?
A. International Federation of Dental Hygienists
B. Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association
C. American Dental Education Association
D. American Dental Association
ANS: B
The Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association provides students will many of the
membership benefits of profession, as well as serves an active role in mentoring students
on association policy.
10. The curriculum model for Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP) includes all of
the following but one. Which one is the exception?
A. Entry-level master’s degree
B. Permits independent practice
C. Practice limited to underserved population
D. Requires direct supervision
ANS: D
The ADHP does not require the dentist to be present in the facility when dental hygiene
procedures are performed.
Copyright © 2008, 2004 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
, Daniel: Mosby's Dental Hygiene, 2nd Edition
Test Bank
Chapter 2: Health Promotion : A basis of practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The dental hygienist completed a routine prophylaxis on Mrs. Smith who was diagnosed
with mild gingivitis. No oral health instruction was provided nor was any assessment data
gathered. The patient was merely scaled and polished in 30 minutes. Which one of the
following statements accurately describes this scenario?
A. The dental hygienist is working in an advocacy role as a health promoter for this
patient.
B. The dental hygienist is performing a service to eliminate oral disease for this
patient.
C. The dental hygienist is gathering assessment data to provide realistic health
strategies to assist the patient in preventing the reoccurrence of gingivitis.
D. The dental hygienist understands the multidimensional view of health and has
identified interventions to change the health behaviors of the patient.
ANS: B
Although the dental hygienist is performing a procedure aimed at eliminating disease, she
or he is not providing strategies to promote continued oral health or general health.
2. All of the following are tasks that assist the dental hygienist in promoting total health in
relationship to oral health, except one. Which one is the exception?
A. Blood and glucose monitoring
B. Blood pressure
C. Extraoral and intraoral examination
D. Filing insurance claim
ANS: D
Diabetic screenings, blood pressures, and extraoral and intraoral examinations provide
the dental hygienist with assessment data to assist in planning strategies for oral health as
it relates to total health.
3. Which theoretical model identifies six levels of decision making necessary for behavioral
change?
A. Theory of Reasoned Action
B. Theory of Planned Behavior
C. Transtheoretical Model
D. Social Cognitive Theory
ANS: C
The transtheoretical model describes how people make behavioral changes through the
six stages of change.
Copyright © 2008, 2004 by Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
