RDH 101-Exam 1 Questions With 100%
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Chapter 1 CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 1
Dental hygienists CORRECT ANSWERS licensed professionals who focus on oral
health, prevention of oral diseases, and health promotion
Process of dental hygiene care CORRECT ANSWERS assessment, diagnosis,
implementation, evaluation, and documentation
Levi Spear Parmly CORRECT ANSWERS in 1819, publishes "A Practical Guide to the
Management of Teeth" and emphasizes daily preventive oral behavior
Who is the father of Dental Hygiene? CORRECT ANSWERS Dr. Alfred C. Fones
What was discovered in 1890 CORRECT ANSWERS bacteria caused tooth decay
What was published in 1845 and by who? CORRECT ANSWERS editors of the
American Journal of Dental Science published an editorial about dentistry's neglect of
preventive oral healthcare
Odontocure CORRECT ANSWERS a woman patrolling the neighborhood cleaning
teeth
What happened in 1913? CORRECT ANSWERS Dr. Fones, along with his cousin Irene
Newman, were instructing their first class of "dental hygienist"
Where did the teaching of the first class of dental hygienist take place? CORRECT
ANSWERS a carriage house basement clinic in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dental hygiene CORRECT ANSWERS art and science of preventive oral health care,
including management of behaviors to prevent oral disease and the promote health
What does the art of dental hygiene involve? CORRECT ANSWERS caring, ethics,
professional judgement, and critical thinking
What does the science of dental hygiene involve? CORRECT ANSWERS evidence-
based practices, precise practice skills, and integration of knowledge
The Dental Hygienist CORRECT ANSWERS -primary oral healthcare professionals who
are licensed and have graduated from accredited dental hygiene programs in
institutions of higher educations
-promote and maintain oral wellness and contribute to overall health and quality of life
,-interconnects care with oral healthcare providers; assists individuals in seeking other
healthcare services as needed
What are the 4 major paradigm concepts? CORRECT ANSWERS client, environment,
health and oral health, and dental hygiene actions
Major paradigm concept: Client CORRECT ANSWERS recipient of dental hygiene care
Major paradigm concept: Environment CORRECT ANSWERS factors other than dental
hygiene actions that affect the client's attainment of optimal oral health
Major paradigm concept: health and oral health CORRECT ANSWERS client's state of
well-being, which exists on a continuum from optimal wellness to illness and fluctuates
over time as a result of biological, psychological, spiritual, and developmental factors
Major paradigm concept: dental hygiene actions CORRECT ANSWERS involve
cognitive, affective, and psychomotor performances including assessing, DH diagnosis,
planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting (DH process of care) preventive
oral health care
What are the 7 professional roles of a DH? CORRECT ANSWERS administrators,
entrepreneurs, clinicians, corporate workers, researchers, educators, and public health
advocates
Professional role of a DH: administrator CORRECT ANSWERS -Identify and manage
resources
-Participate in strategic planning
-Formulate policies and procedures
-Apply organizational skills and solve problems
-Evaluate and modify programs based on evaluation outcomes
Professional role of a DH: entrepreneur CORRECT ANSWERS -Initiate or finance new
commercial enterprises
-Initiate or finance new commercial enterprises to address needs of consumers and
providers
-Bring available resources together to resolve problems or deliver professional services
-Develop business opportunities to provide state-of-the-art knowledge, technology,
skills, and procedures
Professional role of a DH: clinician CORRECT ANSWERS -Use dental hygiene process
of care to control oral diseases and partner with clients to promote health
-Provide care to clients based on evidence-based decision making and skill
-Collaborate with and refer to other healthcare professionals as needed
Professional role of a DH: corporate worker CORRECT ANSWERS -Apply educational
and practice expertise as sales representatives, product researchers, educators, and
, administrators to support various oral healthcare and related industries in providing
quality products, services, and information
Professional role of a DH: researcher CORRECT ANSWERS -Conduct original
qualitative or quantitative research
-Develop and implement evidence-based plan to address problems with budgets,
expected outcomes, and evaluation procedures
-Interpret and evaluate research findings and apply finding to practice
Professional role of a DH: educator CORRECT ANSWERS -Apply educational theory
and the teaching-learning process
-Design and produce instructional materials and media
Professional role of a DH: public health advocate CORRECT ANSWERS -Address
unmet needs of underserved or groups with special needs
-Deliver care in school-based or community-based settings
Plan, conduct, and evaluate community and public oral health programs
DH process of care CORRECT ANSWERS a systematic approach to care used by DH
that involve 6 key behaviors
What are the 6 steps in DH process of caer? CORRECT ANSWERS assessment, DH
diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
DH process of care: assessment CORRECT ANSWERS the systematic collection of
data to identify oral and general health status based on client problems, needs, and
strengths (includes health history, clinical assessment, and risk assessments)
DH process of care: DH diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS the use of critical decision-
making skills to reach and communicate conclusions about the client's dental hygiene
needs based on all available assessment data and evidence in the literature (includes
referrals to a dentist or other medical professionals)
DH process of care: planning CORRECT ANSWERS the establishment, in collaboration
with the client, of realistic goals and outcome based on client needs, expectations,
values, and current scientific evidence to obtain informed consent and plan dental
hygiene interventions to facilitate optimal oral health (includes collaboration with dentist
or other medical professionals)
DH process of care: implementation CORRECT ANSWERS delivery of DH services
based on the dental hygiene care plan, including any required modifications, while
minimizing risk and optimizing oral health as well as any needed patient education
following treatment for self-care, follow-up, continuing care, or maintenance
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Chapter 1 CORRECT ANSWERS Chapter 1
Dental hygienists CORRECT ANSWERS licensed professionals who focus on oral
health, prevention of oral diseases, and health promotion
Process of dental hygiene care CORRECT ANSWERS assessment, diagnosis,
implementation, evaluation, and documentation
Levi Spear Parmly CORRECT ANSWERS in 1819, publishes "A Practical Guide to the
Management of Teeth" and emphasizes daily preventive oral behavior
Who is the father of Dental Hygiene? CORRECT ANSWERS Dr. Alfred C. Fones
What was discovered in 1890 CORRECT ANSWERS bacteria caused tooth decay
What was published in 1845 and by who? CORRECT ANSWERS editors of the
American Journal of Dental Science published an editorial about dentistry's neglect of
preventive oral healthcare
Odontocure CORRECT ANSWERS a woman patrolling the neighborhood cleaning
teeth
What happened in 1913? CORRECT ANSWERS Dr. Fones, along with his cousin Irene
Newman, were instructing their first class of "dental hygienist"
Where did the teaching of the first class of dental hygienist take place? CORRECT
ANSWERS a carriage house basement clinic in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dental hygiene CORRECT ANSWERS art and science of preventive oral health care,
including management of behaviors to prevent oral disease and the promote health
What does the art of dental hygiene involve? CORRECT ANSWERS caring, ethics,
professional judgement, and critical thinking
What does the science of dental hygiene involve? CORRECT ANSWERS evidence-
based practices, precise practice skills, and integration of knowledge
The Dental Hygienist CORRECT ANSWERS -primary oral healthcare professionals who
are licensed and have graduated from accredited dental hygiene programs in
institutions of higher educations
-promote and maintain oral wellness and contribute to overall health and quality of life
,-interconnects care with oral healthcare providers; assists individuals in seeking other
healthcare services as needed
What are the 4 major paradigm concepts? CORRECT ANSWERS client, environment,
health and oral health, and dental hygiene actions
Major paradigm concept: Client CORRECT ANSWERS recipient of dental hygiene care
Major paradigm concept: Environment CORRECT ANSWERS factors other than dental
hygiene actions that affect the client's attainment of optimal oral health
Major paradigm concept: health and oral health CORRECT ANSWERS client's state of
well-being, which exists on a continuum from optimal wellness to illness and fluctuates
over time as a result of biological, psychological, spiritual, and developmental factors
Major paradigm concept: dental hygiene actions CORRECT ANSWERS involve
cognitive, affective, and psychomotor performances including assessing, DH diagnosis,
planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting (DH process of care) preventive
oral health care
What are the 7 professional roles of a DH? CORRECT ANSWERS administrators,
entrepreneurs, clinicians, corporate workers, researchers, educators, and public health
advocates
Professional role of a DH: administrator CORRECT ANSWERS -Identify and manage
resources
-Participate in strategic planning
-Formulate policies and procedures
-Apply organizational skills and solve problems
-Evaluate and modify programs based on evaluation outcomes
Professional role of a DH: entrepreneur CORRECT ANSWERS -Initiate or finance new
commercial enterprises
-Initiate or finance new commercial enterprises to address needs of consumers and
providers
-Bring available resources together to resolve problems or deliver professional services
-Develop business opportunities to provide state-of-the-art knowledge, technology,
skills, and procedures
Professional role of a DH: clinician CORRECT ANSWERS -Use dental hygiene process
of care to control oral diseases and partner with clients to promote health
-Provide care to clients based on evidence-based decision making and skill
-Collaborate with and refer to other healthcare professionals as needed
Professional role of a DH: corporate worker CORRECT ANSWERS -Apply educational
and practice expertise as sales representatives, product researchers, educators, and
, administrators to support various oral healthcare and related industries in providing
quality products, services, and information
Professional role of a DH: researcher CORRECT ANSWERS -Conduct original
qualitative or quantitative research
-Develop and implement evidence-based plan to address problems with budgets,
expected outcomes, and evaluation procedures
-Interpret and evaluate research findings and apply finding to practice
Professional role of a DH: educator CORRECT ANSWERS -Apply educational theory
and the teaching-learning process
-Design and produce instructional materials and media
Professional role of a DH: public health advocate CORRECT ANSWERS -Address
unmet needs of underserved or groups with special needs
-Deliver care in school-based or community-based settings
Plan, conduct, and evaluate community and public oral health programs
DH process of care CORRECT ANSWERS a systematic approach to care used by DH
that involve 6 key behaviors
What are the 6 steps in DH process of caer? CORRECT ANSWERS assessment, DH
diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
DH process of care: assessment CORRECT ANSWERS the systematic collection of
data to identify oral and general health status based on client problems, needs, and
strengths (includes health history, clinical assessment, and risk assessments)
DH process of care: DH diagnosis CORRECT ANSWERS the use of critical decision-
making skills to reach and communicate conclusions about the client's dental hygiene
needs based on all available assessment data and evidence in the literature (includes
referrals to a dentist or other medical professionals)
DH process of care: planning CORRECT ANSWERS the establishment, in collaboration
with the client, of realistic goals and outcome based on client needs, expectations,
values, and current scientific evidence to obtain informed consent and plan dental
hygiene interventions to facilitate optimal oral health (includes collaboration with dentist
or other medical professionals)
DH process of care: implementation CORRECT ANSWERS delivery of DH services
based on the dental hygiene care plan, including any required modifications, while
minimizing risk and optimizing oral health as well as any needed patient education
following treatment for self-care, follow-up, continuing care, or maintenance
