HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS /DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS /DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+ VERSION A Which periodontal probing depth is recorded when the 3mm mark is just barely covered? - ....ANSWER..4mm The patient's periodontal evaluation reveals a localized 6mm probe reading accompanied by 3mm of recession and 1mm of mesiolingual mobility. Which figure in mm represents the clinical attachment loss? - ....ANSWER..9 mm CAL From which approach is the missal furcation of tooth #3 examined? - ....ANSWER..Palatal Which assesses fremitus? - ....ANSWER..Clinician's index finger Each oral finding is within normal limits EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Ranula In which position is the hard and soft palate most visible? - ....ANSWER..Supine; head tilted back and mouth wide open Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? - ....ANSWER..Lateral border of tongue Which extra-oral projection is used to evaluate skeletal relationships prior to orthodontic treatment? - ....ANSWER..Lateral cephalometric Which classification does the ASA assign a patient with controlled angina pectoris? - ....ANSWER..III The vast majority of disabled individuals earn a middle-class income. The cost of dental treatment is manageable for most patients with disabilities. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are false Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Dizziness Which defines right and wrong conduct? - ....ANSWER..Ethics Which ethical competency is conflicted when individual autonomy is challenged? - ....ANSWER..Core values Which is NOT a part of a patient's informed refusal of treatment? - ....ANSWER..Dismissal from practice Each of the following is a component of informed consent EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Financial arrangements A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish the standard of care for a general dentist because the courts require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. - ....ANSWER..Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct but NOT related. Under the legal theory of respondent superior, which party is liable for damages to a patient resulting from breach of confidence? - ....ANSWER..Dentist Which is NOT cause fro patient dismissal from a dental practice? - ....ANSWER..Lack of proof of alien work permit Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Financial details and method of payment Each of the following is a concept dental professionals should embrace EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Compliance with self-referral The dental hygienist speaks privately with the dentist regarding over-prescribing radiographs for a patient. Which ethnical responsibility dos this acknowledge? - ....ANSWER..Autonomy Which communication technique is most beneficial when addressing an ethical concern with the dentist? - ....ANSWER..Provide sound scientific evidence The dental hygienist attempts to view the dentist's directive to expose radiographs every six months. Which is evident? - ....ANSWER..Empathy Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for nonprofit are exempt from liability. Dental professional who treat family members at no charge are giving a gift that is not subject to malpractice action or damage award. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are false How long should a minor's records be kept? - ....ANSWER..Until a child reaches age of majority Which is the best reason to maintain a separate incident file for documenting irrational or belligerent patient behavior? - ....ANSWER..Dentist-client-attorney privilege The dentist cannot be held liable for acts by employees because the patient must prove the dentist knew the employee was incompetent. - ....ANSWER..The statement is not correct but the reason is correct The dentist can be held liable for acts or omission by employees. In cases of negligent hiring and retention, the patient must prove the dentist knew or should have known the employee was incompetent. Which is NOT a purpose for accurate chart documentation? - ....ANSWER..Genetic mapping Two-tone disclosing solution is used to assess the patient's overall home-care routine. Violet-blue pigment stains the lingual surfaces of the MD premolars, which are tilted lingually towards the prominent MD tori. All other tooth surfaces are clean and unstained. Which brushing modification will likely produce an improvement? - ....ANSWER..Augment current routine with a child-size toothbrush and area-specific instruction