DHYG 257 Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
A dental hygienist is a licensed, preventative oral health professional. Dental hygienists
are licensed by the individual states. True or false? - Correct Answer-Both statements
are true.
The first licensed dental hygienists worked in a private practice setting. Public health
settings were the first area where dental hygienists were utilized. True or false? -
Correct Answer-The first statement is false, the second is true.
Dental hygienists perform a variety of preventive, educational, and therapeutic services.
Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by a dental hygienist?
A. Conducting oral health-care assessments that include the review of the pt.'s HHx,
dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease/health
B. Filing teeth for tooth movement procedures, such as Invisalign.
C. Exposing, processing, and interpreting radiographs.
D. Removing deposit such as plaque and calculus.
E. Appling cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to teeth. - Correct
Answer-B. Filing teeth for tooth movement procedures, such as Invisalign.
The dental hygiene process of care is a framework where the individualized needs of
the patient can be met. What is the one item that goes across all facets of the dental
hygiene process of care? - Correct Answer-Planning
The dental hygiene scope of practice is determined by: - Correct Answer-Individual
States
Is membership in the ADHA mandatory? - Correct Answer-No
Explain the DH process of care. - Correct Answer-*ADPIED*
Assessment: gathering pt. info
Diagnosis: recognizing problem in pt.
Planning: coming up with a course of action
Implementation: putting course of action to work
Evaluating: looking over work/reviewing outcomes
Documentation: recording all data, prescribing a re-visit, referrals.
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,Who is Dr. Alfred C. Fones? - Correct Answer-He coined term Dental Hygienist and
began the first DH education program in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Who was the first licensed DH in the United States? - Correct Answer-Irene Newman
(1917)
By what year where 30 states licensing DHs? - Correct Answer-1936
What are the challenges to the DH profession? - Correct Answer--Eliminating barriers to
receiving dental care. (ie: transportation, insurance, knowledge)
-Expanding the scope of practice for DHs to improve the health of the public.
What are the 7 roles of a DH? - Correct Answer--Clinician
-Corporate
-Public Health
-Research
-Educator
-Administrator
-Advocate
What is the IFDH? - Correct Answer-International Federation of Dental Hygienists.
Represented in 25 countries. The symposium is held every 3 years. Ms. Harmon went
to one in Sweden(? Maybe Switzerland idk)
All of the following are functions of state dental boards EXCEPT one. Which is the
exception?
A. Amendment of statutory law
B. Requiring continuing education for licenses.
C. Determination of qualifications for applicants for a license to practice
D. Enforcement of dental law to ensure the protection of the public. - Correct Answer-A.
Amendment of statutory law
What does complimentarity mean in regards to the ADHA code of ethics? - Correct
Answer-Requires the consideration of values and perspectives of others before making
decisions or taking actions.
What does universality mean in regards to the ADHA code of ethics? - Correct Answer-
If an individual judges an action to be right or wrong, other people would make the same
judgement considering the same action in the same situation.
List 3 areas addressed by DH statutory law. - Correct Answer--Allowable scope of
practice
-Necessary requirements for license
-Dental supervision requirements
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, What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law as they relate to DH? -
Correct Answer--Criminal law is a crime against society
-Civil law is a wrongful act against a person. Includes Tort Law (intentional or
unintentional) and Contract Law (involves contracts)
Define autonomy. - Correct Answer-Self-determination
Define beneficence - Correct Answer-Doing good
Define confidentiality - Correct Answer-Nondisclosure
Define justice - Correct Answer-Fairness
Define nonmaleficence - Correct Answer-Do no harm
Define veracity - Correct Answer-Honesty
"The dental hygienist should not cause harm to a patient" represents which ethical
principle/core value term? - Correct Answer-Nonmaleficence.
Dental practice acts and licensure are regulated by: - Correct Answer-State legislative
law
Which term denotes a relationship btwn persons in which one person acts for another in
a position of trust?
A. Trust
B. Justive
C. Veracity
D. Fiduciary - Correct Answer-D. Fiduciary
Under HIPAA, the individual has the right to request restrictions on the use or disclosure
of their PHI. However, authorization from the individual is not required for the use and
disclosure of PHI for the purpose of payment. True or false? - Correct Answer-Both
statements are true
State dental practice acts are regulated under: - Correct Answer-Legislative and
statutory law
List the steps in the Ethical Decision Making Model: - Correct Answer-1. Identify ethical
dilemma or problem
2. Gather the facts
3. List options/alternatives
4. Apply the ethical principles to other options
5. Choose the best option and implement the decision
6. Evaluate
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ANSWERS 100% SOLVED
A dental hygienist is a licensed, preventative oral health professional. Dental hygienists
are licensed by the individual states. True or false? - Correct Answer-Both statements
are true.
The first licensed dental hygienists worked in a private practice setting. Public health
settings were the first area where dental hygienists were utilized. True or false? -
Correct Answer-The first statement is false, the second is true.
Dental hygienists perform a variety of preventive, educational, and therapeutic services.
Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by a dental hygienist?
A. Conducting oral health-care assessments that include the review of the pt.'s HHx,
dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease/health
B. Filing teeth for tooth movement procedures, such as Invisalign.
C. Exposing, processing, and interpreting radiographs.
D. Removing deposit such as plaque and calculus.
E. Appling cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to teeth. - Correct
Answer-B. Filing teeth for tooth movement procedures, such as Invisalign.
The dental hygiene process of care is a framework where the individualized needs of
the patient can be met. What is the one item that goes across all facets of the dental
hygiene process of care? - Correct Answer-Planning
The dental hygiene scope of practice is determined by: - Correct Answer-Individual
States
Is membership in the ADHA mandatory? - Correct Answer-No
Explain the DH process of care. - Correct Answer-*ADPIED*
Assessment: gathering pt. info
Diagnosis: recognizing problem in pt.
Planning: coming up with a course of action
Implementation: putting course of action to work
Evaluating: looking over work/reviewing outcomes
Documentation: recording all data, prescribing a re-visit, referrals.
CELESTINE808
,Who is Dr. Alfred C. Fones? - Correct Answer-He coined term Dental Hygienist and
began the first DH education program in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Who was the first licensed DH in the United States? - Correct Answer-Irene Newman
(1917)
By what year where 30 states licensing DHs? - Correct Answer-1936
What are the challenges to the DH profession? - Correct Answer--Eliminating barriers to
receiving dental care. (ie: transportation, insurance, knowledge)
-Expanding the scope of practice for DHs to improve the health of the public.
What are the 7 roles of a DH? - Correct Answer--Clinician
-Corporate
-Public Health
-Research
-Educator
-Administrator
-Advocate
What is the IFDH? - Correct Answer-International Federation of Dental Hygienists.
Represented in 25 countries. The symposium is held every 3 years. Ms. Harmon went
to one in Sweden(? Maybe Switzerland idk)
All of the following are functions of state dental boards EXCEPT one. Which is the
exception?
A. Amendment of statutory law
B. Requiring continuing education for licenses.
C. Determination of qualifications for applicants for a license to practice
D. Enforcement of dental law to ensure the protection of the public. - Correct Answer-A.
Amendment of statutory law
What does complimentarity mean in regards to the ADHA code of ethics? - Correct
Answer-Requires the consideration of values and perspectives of others before making
decisions or taking actions.
What does universality mean in regards to the ADHA code of ethics? - Correct Answer-
If an individual judges an action to be right or wrong, other people would make the same
judgement considering the same action in the same situation.
List 3 areas addressed by DH statutory law. - Correct Answer--Allowable scope of
practice
-Necessary requirements for license
-Dental supervision requirements
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, What is the difference between Criminal Law and Civil Law as they relate to DH? -
Correct Answer--Criminal law is a crime against society
-Civil law is a wrongful act against a person. Includes Tort Law (intentional or
unintentional) and Contract Law (involves contracts)
Define autonomy. - Correct Answer-Self-determination
Define beneficence - Correct Answer-Doing good
Define confidentiality - Correct Answer-Nondisclosure
Define justice - Correct Answer-Fairness
Define nonmaleficence - Correct Answer-Do no harm
Define veracity - Correct Answer-Honesty
"The dental hygienist should not cause harm to a patient" represents which ethical
principle/core value term? - Correct Answer-Nonmaleficence.
Dental practice acts and licensure are regulated by: - Correct Answer-State legislative
law
Which term denotes a relationship btwn persons in which one person acts for another in
a position of trust?
A. Trust
B. Justive
C. Veracity
D. Fiduciary - Correct Answer-D. Fiduciary
Under HIPAA, the individual has the right to request restrictions on the use or disclosure
of their PHI. However, authorization from the individual is not required for the use and
disclosure of PHI for the purpose of payment. True or false? - Correct Answer-Both
statements are true
State dental practice acts are regulated under: - Correct Answer-Legislative and
statutory law
List the steps in the Ethical Decision Making Model: - Correct Answer-1. Identify ethical
dilemma or problem
2. Gather the facts
3. List options/alternatives
4. Apply the ethical principles to other options
5. Choose the best option and implement the decision
6. Evaluate
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