DHT EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
CHAPTER 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Which of the following is secondary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The treatment of early
disease
Who is the father of dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Alfred C. Fones
The dental hygiene process of care features which of the following six components? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅ADPIED
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene diagnosis identifies the patient's health behaviors that the dental hygienist is
licensed to treat. B) It provides the basis on which the dental hygiene treatment plan is designed,
implemented, and evaluated. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both statements are true.
Which of the following is a form of primary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fluoride to
prevent caries
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process of care, the dental hygienist collects which
of the following types of data? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both subjective and objective information
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Expected treatment
outcome
Which of the following are examples of alternative practice settings? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Free
clinics, public health clinics, and schools
Which of the following is not a core value in dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Profitability
,In which step in the resolution of an issue or dilemma should the dental hygienist ask, "Does an outside
source need to be consulted? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Step 3: clarification
The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for providing only those services allowed within
the scope of practice, which is outlined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dental hygiene practice act
of each state.
The first licensed dental hygienist was: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Irene Newman
As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to provide direct access care in a variety of
community settings. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅37
Which core value in the professional dental hygiene practice states that people have the right to full
disclosure of all relevant information? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Individual autonomy and respect
Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit with respect to right or wrong behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Moral
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. What is the first
component of the dental hygiene process of care to be initiated for Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Assess the patient.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Which of the
following findings is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The patient has not been to the
dentist in 7 years.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
,minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Which of the
following would be a correct dental hygiene diagnostic statement for Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect toothbrushing
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Considering there
is overlap of the three types of services provided by the dental hygienist, which would be the primary
type of service for toothbrushing instructions given to Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Educational
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Minimal
interproximal bleeding upon probing could lead to a diagnosis of gingivitis. What component of the
dental hygiene care plan would the introduction of daily flossing be? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Implementation
CHAPTER 2*********** - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Which of the following is true regarding the need for evidence-based practice?
a) The rate of published research increases yearly.
b) Patients are becoming less sophisticated about searching the Internet for health information.
c) Clinicians are consistently knowledgeable about new therapies.
d) The gap in knowledge of up-to-date care narrows the longer that clinicians have been out of school. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) The rate of published research increases yearly.
A dental hygienist quickly recognizes that the bleeding from a patient's gums is a symptom of a lack of
regular flossing. This determination is an example of which component of the evidence- based decision-
making process?
a) Scientific evidence
b) Patient preferences or values
, c) Clinician's experience and judgment
d) Clinical/patient circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Clinician's experience and judgment
You are interested in researching the effects of pregnancy on dental hygiene. Which component of a
good, researchable question does the issue of pregnancy relate to?
a) Outcome
b) Intervention
c) Comparison
d) Patient problem or population - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Patient problem or population
Which of the following is true of search engines?
a) Google searches provide only accurate and unbiased sources.
b) PubMed provides access to scholarly articles in biomedical journals.
c) Government agencies and independent organizations cannot be accessed by online search engines.
d) Wikipedia is a search engine devoted to a specific professional literature database. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅b) PubMed provides access to scholarly articles in biomedical journals.
What is the first step in the systematic approach to evidence-based dental hygiene practice?
a) Develop a researchable question.
b) Apply evidence.
c) Determine the clinical issue.
d) Evaluate patient outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Determine the clinical issue.
The "I" in the acronym PICO (which indicates key parts of a researchable question) stands for which of
the following?
a) Intervention
b) Internet
c) Institution
d) Instinct - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Intervention
CHAPTER 1 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Which of the following is secondary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The treatment of early
disease
Who is the father of dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Alfred C. Fones
The dental hygiene process of care features which of the following six components? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅ADPIED
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation
A) The dental hygiene diagnosis identifies the patient's health behaviors that the dental hygienist is
licensed to treat. B) It provides the basis on which the dental hygiene treatment plan is designed,
implemented, and evaluated. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both statements are true.
Which of the following is a form of primary prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fluoride to
prevent caries
During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process of care, the dental hygienist collects which
of the following types of data? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Both subjective and objective information
Which of the following best defines prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Expected treatment
outcome
Which of the following are examples of alternative practice settings? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Free
clinics, public health clinics, and schools
Which of the following is not a core value in dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Profitability
,In which step in the resolution of an issue or dilemma should the dental hygienist ask, "Does an outside
source need to be consulted? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Step 3: clarification
The professional dental hygiene practice is responsible for providing only those services allowed within
the scope of practice, which is outlined by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dental hygiene practice act
of each state.
The first licensed dental hygienist was: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Irene Newman
As of 2014, __________ states allow dental hygienists to provide direct access care in a variety of
community settings. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅37
Which core value in the professional dental hygiene practice states that people have the right to full
disclosure of all relevant information? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Individual autonomy and respect
Which of the following is defined as a principle or habit with respect to right or wrong behavior? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Moral
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. What is the first
component of the dental hygiene process of care to be initiated for Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Assess the patient.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Which of the
following findings is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The patient has not been to the
dentist in 7 years.
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
,minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Which of the
following would be a correct dental hygiene diagnostic statement for Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect toothbrushing
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Considering there
is overlap of the three types of services provided by the dental hygienist, which would be the primary
type of service for toothbrushing instructions given to Mr. Scott? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Educational
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for
treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and
amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is
minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm. Minimal
interproximal bleeding upon probing could lead to a diagnosis of gingivitis. What component of the
dental hygiene care plan would the introduction of daily flossing be? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Implementation
CHAPTER 2*********** - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅
Which of the following is true regarding the need for evidence-based practice?
a) The rate of published research increases yearly.
b) Patients are becoming less sophisticated about searching the Internet for health information.
c) Clinicians are consistently knowledgeable about new therapies.
d) The gap in knowledge of up-to-date care narrows the longer that clinicians have been out of school. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) The rate of published research increases yearly.
A dental hygienist quickly recognizes that the bleeding from a patient's gums is a symptom of a lack of
regular flossing. This determination is an example of which component of the evidence- based decision-
making process?
a) Scientific evidence
b) Patient preferences or values
, c) Clinician's experience and judgment
d) Clinical/patient circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Clinician's experience and judgment
You are interested in researching the effects of pregnancy on dental hygiene. Which component of a
good, researchable question does the issue of pregnancy relate to?
a) Outcome
b) Intervention
c) Comparison
d) Patient problem or population - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅d) Patient problem or population
Which of the following is true of search engines?
a) Google searches provide only accurate and unbiased sources.
b) PubMed provides access to scholarly articles in biomedical journals.
c) Government agencies and independent organizations cannot be accessed by online search engines.
d) Wikipedia is a search engine devoted to a specific professional literature database. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅b) PubMed provides access to scholarly articles in biomedical journals.
What is the first step in the systematic approach to evidence-based dental hygiene practice?
a) Develop a researchable question.
b) Apply evidence.
c) Determine the clinical issue.
d) Evaluate patient outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅c) Determine the clinical issue.
The "I" in the acronym PICO (which indicates key parts of a researchable question) stands for which of
the following?
a) Intervention
b) Internet
c) Institution
d) Instinct - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a) Intervention
