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1. Under which classification of gingival diseases and Plaque-Induced Gingival dis-
conditions is puberty-associated gingivitis found? eases modified by systemic fac-
tors
2. A patient presents with a short, thick lingual Ankyloglossia
frenum that results in limited tongue movement
affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagno-
sis of this condition?
3. When is tooth eruption complete? Tooth has made contact with its
antagonists in opposing jaw
4. When does mixed dentition begin? Eruption of first permanent
tooth
5. How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent 20
dentition?
6. The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular The first statement is true and
ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of the second is false
a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge.
7. Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible reduced permeability
to caries?
8. Which groove is the most identifying characteristic Distolingual
of a three-cusp mandibular second premolar?
9. Which is true regarding the height of contour? Greatest elevation of tooth ei-
ther incisocervically or occlu-
socervically
10. 14 primary; 10 permanent
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How many primary and permanent teeth are typi-
cally present in an eight yr old child?
11. Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a line angle
crown?
12. Which G.V. Black classification involves the prox- IV
imal surfaces of anterior teeth including the in-
cised edge or angle?
13. Which ridge is a unique characteristic of perma- Oblique
nent maxillary molars?
14. Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates Mandibular
the temporomandibular joint?
15. Facial paralysis can result from damage to the mo- VII
tor neurons of which cranial nerve?
16. Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar mandibular foramen on medial
nerve block? surface of mandible
17. Which salivary gland is encapsulated? Sublingual
18. Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? Synovial
19. Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision autonomic; sympathetic
are responsible for a shutdown of salivary gland
secretion?
20. Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells First statement is true second
that formed it no longer exist. Cavitated enamel statement is false
can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium
and phosphate ions from saliva?
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21. Which bacterium is most important in causing the Aciduric
progression of carious lesions?
22. Anaerobe bacteria grow only in the absence of oxy-
gen
23. Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocy- capsule
tosis?
24. Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated condi- Psychrophils
tions?
25. Endotoxin is a virulence property of gram-negative bacteria
26. When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses enter host cells before they can
multiply
27. Which is treated with nystatin? Candidiasis
28. Which is detected in the blood within two months Anti-HBs
after successful immunization with the hepatitis B
vaccine?
29. Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the I
natural rubber latex in examination gloves?
30. Which bacterial genus contains species that cause Streptococcus
pneumatic fever, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis?
31. Each of the following is an antituberculin agent C. Nizoral
EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
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C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin
32. Which condition warrants antibiotic premedica- Repaired congenital heart dis-
tion? ease
33. It is noted the medical history the patient has mi- Renal dialysis shunt
tral valve prolapse, a stent, pneumatic heart dis-
ease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which con-
dition does the patient require antibiotic predica-
tion?
34. A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" take medication four times a
meaning? day
35. Which schedule of controlled substance is indicat- schedule II controlled sub-
ed when a prescription states "NO REFILLS" stance
36. Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term Cobalamin (vitamin B-12)
recreational abuse of nitrous oxide?
37. Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent Propranolol (adrenergic block-
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? ing agent which reduces high
blood pressure)
38. Which food is a good source of vitamin K? Kale!
;milk is an excellent source of
calcium; strawberries & sweet
potatoes are rich in vitamin c
39. Which medication is administered to manage an Albuterol
acute asthma attack?
short acting bronchodilator re-
HESI Dental Hygiene Exam
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1. Under which classification of gingival diseases and Plaque-Induced Gingival dis-
conditions is puberty-associated gingivitis found? eases modified by systemic fac-
tors
2. A patient presents with a short, thick lingual Ankyloglossia
frenum that results in limited tongue movement
affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagno-
sis of this condition?
3. When is tooth eruption complete? Tooth has made contact with its
antagonists in opposing jaw
4. When does mixed dentition begin? Eruption of first permanent
tooth
5. How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent 20
dentition?
6. The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular The first statement is true and
ridge is a transverse ridge. The oblique ridge of the second is false
a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse
ridge.
7. Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible reduced permeability
to caries?
8. Which groove is the most identifying characteristic Distolingual
of a three-cusp mandibular second premolar?
9. Which is true regarding the height of contour? Greatest elevation of tooth ei-
ther incisocervically or occlu-
socervically
10. 14 primary; 10 permanent
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How many primary and permanent teeth are typi-
cally present in an eight yr old child?
11. Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a line angle
crown?
12. Which G.V. Black classification involves the prox- IV
imal surfaces of anterior teeth including the in-
cised edge or angle?
13. Which ridge is a unique characteristic of perma- Oblique
nent maxillary molars?
14. Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates Mandibular
the temporomandibular joint?
15. Facial paralysis can result from damage to the mo- VII
tor neurons of which cranial nerve?
16. Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar mandibular foramen on medial
nerve block? surface of mandible
17. Which salivary gland is encapsulated? Sublingual
18. Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? Synovial
19. Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision autonomic; sympathetic
are responsible for a shutdown of salivary gland
secretion?
20. Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells First statement is true second
that formed it no longer exist. Cavitated enamel statement is false
can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium
and phosphate ions from saliva?
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21. Which bacterium is most important in causing the Aciduric
progression of carious lesions?
22. Anaerobe bacteria grow only in the absence of oxy-
gen
23. Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocy- capsule
tosis?
24. Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated condi- Psychrophils
tions?
25. Endotoxin is a virulence property of gram-negative bacteria
26. When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses enter host cells before they can
multiply
27. Which is treated with nystatin? Candidiasis
28. Which is detected in the blood within two months Anti-HBs
after successful immunization with the hepatitis B
vaccine?
29. Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the I
natural rubber latex in examination gloves?
30. Which bacterial genus contains species that cause Streptococcus
pneumatic fever, scarlet fever, and pharyngitis?
31. Each of the following is an antituberculin agent C. Nizoral
EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
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C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin
32. Which condition warrants antibiotic premedica- Repaired congenital heart dis-
tion? ease
33. It is noted the medical history the patient has mi- Renal dialysis shunt
tral valve prolapse, a stent, pneumatic heart dis-
ease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which con-
dition does the patient require antibiotic predica-
tion?
34. A patient's prescription has the abbreviation "qid" take medication four times a
meaning? day
35. Which schedule of controlled substance is indicat- schedule II controlled sub-
ed when a prescription states "NO REFILLS" stance
36. Which vitamin deficiency results from long-term Cobalamin (vitamin B-12)
recreational abuse of nitrous oxide?
37. Each of the following is a calcium blocking agent Propranolol (adrenergic block-
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? ing agent which reduces high
blood pressure)
38. Which food is a good source of vitamin K? Kale!
;milk is an excellent source of
calcium; strawberries & sweet
potatoes are rich in vitamin c
39. Which medication is administered to manage an Albuterol
acute asthma attack?
short acting bronchodilator re-
