community dentistry final questions &
Answers
The extent to which dental health program objectives have been achieved should be
measured by comparing ongoing program data to which of the following - ANSWER
baseline information
which of the following describes the ultimate purpose of a pilot study?
a. comparing the sample-to-population difference
b. obtaining statistically significant results
c. clarifying the problem-statement and hypothesis
d. conducting a trail-program on a small sample
e. determining the cause and effect relationship between the variables - ANSWER d
(conducting a trial program on a small sample)
which of the following best exemplifies a behavioral objective?
a. "students will reduce their plaque scores by at least 25 percent"
b. "to teach first grade students to remove all plaque"
c. "students will understand the importance of plaque control"
d. oral hygiene will be improved as a result of instruction - ANSWER a (students will
reduce their plaque scores by at least 25 percent)
athogenic mlcroorganisms in the derital operatory derIve primarily from - ANSWER
clinicians hands
which of the following describes the most effective method of teaching oral health in an
elementary school
a. Integrating oral health into the existIng curriculum
b. Planning a fIeld trip to a dental school or to a dental offIce
c. Using the accepted methods of Iectures and demanstrations
d. Inviting a dentist or a hygienist to present materials and to answer questions
e. Providing an in-service for teachers - ANSWER a (integrating oral health into the
existIng curriculum)
(*) which of the following would be the most effective and efficient use of the dental
hygienists time in this program?
a - provide daily oral care for the residents
b - train clinical nurse aides in daily oral care
c - provide professional fluoride treatments for residents
d - provide routine cleaning and labeling of dentures for residents
e - create a network for providing emergency dental care - ANSWER b (train clinical
nurse aides in daily oral care)
Answers
The extent to which dental health program objectives have been achieved should be
measured by comparing ongoing program data to which of the following - ANSWER
baseline information
which of the following describes the ultimate purpose of a pilot study?
a. comparing the sample-to-population difference
b. obtaining statistically significant results
c. clarifying the problem-statement and hypothesis
d. conducting a trail-program on a small sample
e. determining the cause and effect relationship between the variables - ANSWER d
(conducting a trial program on a small sample)
which of the following best exemplifies a behavioral objective?
a. "students will reduce their plaque scores by at least 25 percent"
b. "to teach first grade students to remove all plaque"
c. "students will understand the importance of plaque control"
d. oral hygiene will be improved as a result of instruction - ANSWER a (students will
reduce their plaque scores by at least 25 percent)
athogenic mlcroorganisms in the derital operatory derIve primarily from - ANSWER
clinicians hands
which of the following describes the most effective method of teaching oral health in an
elementary school
a. Integrating oral health into the existIng curriculum
b. Planning a fIeld trip to a dental school or to a dental offIce
c. Using the accepted methods of Iectures and demanstrations
d. Inviting a dentist or a hygienist to present materials and to answer questions
e. Providing an in-service for teachers - ANSWER a (integrating oral health into the
existIng curriculum)
(*) which of the following would be the most effective and efficient use of the dental
hygienists time in this program?
a - provide daily oral care for the residents
b - train clinical nurse aides in daily oral care
c - provide professional fluoride treatments for residents
d - provide routine cleaning and labeling of dentures for residents
e - create a network for providing emergency dental care - ANSWER b (train clinical
nurse aides in daily oral care)
