NBDHE DENTAL HYGIENE PROCESS
OF CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
what does ADPIE stand for - ANSWER-assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, evaluation
-obtain past and present medical history dental history and meds
-vitals
-ASA status
-intra/extra oral exam
-chief complaint
-risk assessments - ANSWER-assessment
what meds should you include on med hx - ANSWER-prescription, otc, and
supplements
when does the assessment begin - ANSWER-when you greet the client to walk
them back
-id current and potential oral health problems and form ______
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 1
,-avoid words that are judgemental and express emotions - ANSWER-DHDX
-formulate goals and sequence of activities based on patient's needs, values, and
scientific evidence
-present tx plan formulated by the dentist to the pt and obtain informed consent
-refer to a specialist if necessary - ANSWER-planning
-implement the tx plan that has been approved by the dentist
-include non-surgical periodontal therapy, pt education, dietary analysis, and oral
hygiene instructions - ANSWER-implementation
-review and document the outcomes of the therapy performed
-adjustments to the tx plan may be needed depending on the patient's progress -
ANSWER-evaluation
no systemic disease, little or no anxiety - ANSWER-asa 1
mild systemic diseases - ANSWER-asa 2
severe systemic diseases - ANSWER-asa 3
incapacitating systemic disease
elective dental care is contraindicated - ANSWER-asa 4
patient is not expected to live more than 24 hours without surgery - ANSWER-asa
5
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 2
, brain-dead patient - ANSWER-asa 6
under 120/80 - ANSWER-normal blood pressure
120-139/80-89 - ANSWER-prehypertension
140-159/90-99 - ANSWER-hypertension stage 1
160-179/100-109 - ANSWER-hypertension stage 2
12-20 breaths/min - ANSWER-normal respiration
60-100 bbm - ANSWER-normal heart beat
respiration and heart beats are higher in - ANSWER-infants and children
blood pressure is lower in - ANSWER-infants and children
the new 2017 hypertension guidelines eliminates what category - ANSWER-
prehypertension
-pain caused by excessive work of the heart - ANSWER-angina
-prepare nitroglycerin for emergency conditions
-create stress free environment
-morning appointments are preferred
-limit local anesthesia w epi to .04mg per appointment - ANSWER-angina tx mods
death in parts of the heart muscle - ANSWER-myocardial infarcation
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 3
OF CARE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
what does ADPIE stand for - ANSWER-assessment, diagnosis, planning,
implementation, evaluation
-obtain past and present medical history dental history and meds
-vitals
-ASA status
-intra/extra oral exam
-chief complaint
-risk assessments - ANSWER-assessment
what meds should you include on med hx - ANSWER-prescription, otc, and
supplements
when does the assessment begin - ANSWER-when you greet the client to walk
them back
-id current and potential oral health problems and form ______
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 1
,-avoid words that are judgemental and express emotions - ANSWER-DHDX
-formulate goals and sequence of activities based on patient's needs, values, and
scientific evidence
-present tx plan formulated by the dentist to the pt and obtain informed consent
-refer to a specialist if necessary - ANSWER-planning
-implement the tx plan that has been approved by the dentist
-include non-surgical periodontal therapy, pt education, dietary analysis, and oral
hygiene instructions - ANSWER-implementation
-review and document the outcomes of the therapy performed
-adjustments to the tx plan may be needed depending on the patient's progress -
ANSWER-evaluation
no systemic disease, little or no anxiety - ANSWER-asa 1
mild systemic diseases - ANSWER-asa 2
severe systemic diseases - ANSWER-asa 3
incapacitating systemic disease
elective dental care is contraindicated - ANSWER-asa 4
patient is not expected to live more than 24 hours without surgery - ANSWER-asa
5
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 2
, brain-dead patient - ANSWER-asa 6
under 120/80 - ANSWER-normal blood pressure
120-139/80-89 - ANSWER-prehypertension
140-159/90-99 - ANSWER-hypertension stage 1
160-179/100-109 - ANSWER-hypertension stage 2
12-20 breaths/min - ANSWER-normal respiration
60-100 bbm - ANSWER-normal heart beat
respiration and heart beats are higher in - ANSWER-infants and children
blood pressure is lower in - ANSWER-infants and children
the new 2017 hypertension guidelines eliminates what category - ANSWER-
prehypertension
-pain caused by excessive work of the heart - ANSWER-angina
-prepare nitroglycerin for emergency conditions
-create stress free environment
-morning appointments are preferred
-limit local anesthesia w epi to .04mg per appointment - ANSWER-angina tx mods
death in parts of the heart muscle - ANSWER-myocardial infarcation
COPYRIGHT 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, TRUSTED AND VERIFIED 3
