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HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM,PRACTICE
EXAM AND
STUDYGUIDE NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
pubertyassociated gingivitis found? - ANSWER>>Plaque-Induced
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most
likely diagnosis of this condition? - ANSWER>>Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - ANSWER>>Tooth has made
contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? - ANSWER>>Eruption of first
permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? -
ANSWER>>20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
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transverse ridge. - ANSWER>>The first statement is true and the
second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? -
ANSWER>>reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar? - ANSWER>>Distolingual
Which is true regarding the height of contour? -
ANSWER>>Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or
occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in
an eight yr old child? - ANSWER>>14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? -
ANSWER>>line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of
anterior teeth including the incised edge or angle? - ANSWER>>IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary
molars? -
ANSWER>>Oblique
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Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the
temporomandibular joint?
- ANSWER>>Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of
which cranial nerve? - ANSWER>>VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? -
ANSWER>>mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - ANSWER>>Sublingual
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? -
ANSWER>>Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible
for a shutdown of salivary gland secretion? -
ANSWER>>autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no
longer exist. Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the
incorporation of calcium and phosphate ions from saliva? -
ANSWER>>First statement is true second statement is false Which
bacterium is most important in causing the progression of carious
lesions? - ANSWER>>Aciduric
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Anaerobe bacteria - ANSWER>>grow only in the absence of
oxygen
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -
ANSWER>>capsule
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated conditions? -
ANSWER>>Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - ANSWER>>gram-negative
bacteria
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses - ANSWER>>enter
host cells before they can multiply
Which is treated with nystatin? - ANSWER>>Candidiasis
Which is detected in the blood within two months after successful
immunization with the hepatitis B vaccine? - ANSWER>>Anti-HBs
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber
latex in examination gloves? - ANSWER>>I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic
fever, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER>>Streptococcus
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM,PRACTICE
EXAM AND
STUDYGUIDE NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 600 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
pubertyassociated gingivitis found? - ANSWER>>Plaque-Induced
Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most
likely diagnosis of this condition? - ANSWER>>Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - ANSWER>>Tooth has made
contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? - ANSWER>>Eruption of first
permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? -
ANSWER>>20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
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transverse ridge. - ANSWER>>The first statement is true and the
second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? -
ANSWER>>reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar? - ANSWER>>Distolingual
Which is true regarding the height of contour? -
ANSWER>>Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or
occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in
an eight yr old child? - ANSWER>>14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? -
ANSWER>>line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of
anterior teeth including the incised edge or angle? - ANSWER>>IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary
molars? -
ANSWER>>Oblique
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Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the
temporomandibular joint?
- ANSWER>>Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of
which cranial nerve? - ANSWER>>VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? -
ANSWER>>mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - ANSWER>>Sublingual
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? -
ANSWER>>Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible
for a shutdown of salivary gland secretion? -
ANSWER>>autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no
longer exist. Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the
incorporation of calcium and phosphate ions from saliva? -
ANSWER>>First statement is true second statement is false Which
bacterium is most important in causing the progression of carious
lesions? - ANSWER>>Aciduric
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Anaerobe bacteria - ANSWER>>grow only in the absence of
oxygen
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? -
ANSWER>>capsule
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated conditions? -
ANSWER>>Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - ANSWER>>gram-negative
bacteria
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses - ANSWER>>enter
host cells before they can multiply
Which is treated with nystatin? - ANSWER>>Candidiasis
Which is detected in the blood within two months after successful
immunization with the hepatitis B vaccine? - ANSWER>>Anti-HBs
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber
latex in examination gloves? - ANSWER>>I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic
fever, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis? - ANSWER>>Streptococcus
