DENTAL HYGIENE III midterm/ 80 Questions &
Correct Answers
The best preventive intervention for a 3-year-old child at high risk for caries is: -
Answer: Fluoride varnish
· Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System: - Answer: o Reduced tolerance to
temperature extremes
o Diminished muscular strength
o Curvature of cervical vertebrae
o Decreased bone volume (mass)
o Stiffed joints due to loss of elasticity in the ligaments
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, What is a normal Physiological Aging Cognitive Change? - Answer: · Distracted by
excess light and noise
Alzheimer Disease: - Answer: · non-reversible type of dementia (impairment of
cognitive abilities, thinking, memory and judgement)
· Dental Hygiene Management Considerations for Alzheimer disease: - Answer: o
Caregivers should use positive reinforcement and be involved
o Provide routine aggressive preventive regimens (3-month intervals for
maintenance appts.)
o Power toothbrushes may improve dental biofilm removal
o Application of fluoride varnish,
Osteoarthritis: - Answer: Most common form of arthritis and involves a
progressive loss of articular cartilage.
Symptom of osteoarthritis: - Answer: Crepitation
· Dental Hygiene Management Considerations for osteoarthritis: - Answer: o Short
afternoon appointments
o Allow breaks to relax the jaw
Osteoporosis: - Answer: loss of mineral content and bone mass
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Correct Answers
The best preventive intervention for a 3-year-old child at high risk for caries is: -
Answer: Fluoride varnish
· Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System: - Answer: o Reduced tolerance to
temperature extremes
o Diminished muscular strength
o Curvature of cervical vertebrae
o Decreased bone volume (mass)
o Stiffed joints due to loss of elasticity in the ligaments
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, What is a normal Physiological Aging Cognitive Change? - Answer: · Distracted by
excess light and noise
Alzheimer Disease: - Answer: · non-reversible type of dementia (impairment of
cognitive abilities, thinking, memory and judgement)
· Dental Hygiene Management Considerations for Alzheimer disease: - Answer: o
Caregivers should use positive reinforcement and be involved
o Provide routine aggressive preventive regimens (3-month intervals for
maintenance appts.)
o Power toothbrushes may improve dental biofilm removal
o Application of fluoride varnish,
Osteoarthritis: - Answer: Most common form of arthritis and involves a
progressive loss of articular cartilage.
Symptom of osteoarthritis: - Answer: Crepitation
· Dental Hygiene Management Considerations for osteoarthritis: - Answer: o Short
afternoon appointments
o Allow breaks to relax the jaw
Osteoporosis: - Answer: loss of mineral content and bone mass
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