Mosby's Review for NBDHE Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
1. A program for tobacco use cessation is an essential component of
the dental hygiene care plan for appropriate patients. The first step
for tobacco dependence intervention is to:
A advise users about using tobacco products.
B ask patients about their current tobacco use habits.
C suggest the use of a nicotine replacement gum or lozenges.
D educate patients about the risks of tobacco use to themselves
and others. - ANSWER-B ask patients about their current tobacco use habits.
B>A>C>D
2. The normal respiration rate range, in breaths per minute, for an
adult is
A 8-10.
B 12-20.
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,C 22-27.
D 28-32. - ANSWER-B 12-20.
A blood pressure reading of 146/90 mm Hg would be classified as
A normal.
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B prehypertension.
C hypertension, stage 1.
D hypertension, stage 2. - ANSWER-C hypertension, stage 1.
4. The first course of action in the dental hygiene process of care is
to
A recognize any deviations or abnormalities.
B identify the presence of plaque deposits.
C obtain medical and dental histories.
D classify the extent of periodontal disease. - ANSWER-C obtain medical and
dental histories.
Which of the following is another name for hypoglycemia?
A Low blood sugar
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,B High blood sugar
C High cholesterol
D Low blood pressure
E Underactive thyroid - ANSWER-A Low blood sugar
6. During an epileptic seizure, the patient should be placed in
which position in the dental chair?
A Upright
B Supine
C Trendelenburg
D Semi-upright - ANSWER-B Supine
7. Body core temperature exceeding 37.5 °C (99.1 °F) but less than 41.0 °C (105.8
°F) is termed
A pyrexia.
B anorexia.
C hypothermia.
D hyperthermia. - ANSWER-A pyrexia.
8. All of these factors are associated with increased respiration,
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, pulse, and blood pressure EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A Strong emotions
B Physical exertion
C Nitrous oxide inhalation
D Consumption of caffeine
E Decongestant medications - ANSWER-C Nitrous oxide inhalation
9. Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an
evidence-based approach to the prevention and management of caries, which
assesses levels of risk and serves as a guideline for interventions. Current research
indicates that the most important factor in dental caries prevention and treatment
is to modify and correct the dental biofilm and transform oral factors to favor
dental health.
A Both statements are true.
B Both statements are false.
C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D The first statement is false, and the second statement is true. - ANSWER-A
Both statements are true.
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
1. A program for tobacco use cessation is an essential component of
the dental hygiene care plan for appropriate patients. The first step
for tobacco dependence intervention is to:
A advise users about using tobacco products.
B ask patients about their current tobacco use habits.
C suggest the use of a nicotine replacement gum or lozenges.
D educate patients about the risks of tobacco use to themselves
and others. - ANSWER-B ask patients about their current tobacco use habits.
B>A>C>D
2. The normal respiration rate range, in breaths per minute, for an
adult is
A 8-10.
B 12-20.
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,C 22-27.
D 28-32. - ANSWER-B 12-20.
A blood pressure reading of 146/90 mm Hg would be classified as
A normal.
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B prehypertension.
C hypertension, stage 1.
D hypertension, stage 2. - ANSWER-C hypertension, stage 1.
4. The first course of action in the dental hygiene process of care is
to
A recognize any deviations or abnormalities.
B identify the presence of plaque deposits.
C obtain medical and dental histories.
D classify the extent of periodontal disease. - ANSWER-C obtain medical and
dental histories.
Which of the following is another name for hypoglycemia?
A Low blood sugar
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,B High blood sugar
C High cholesterol
D Low blood pressure
E Underactive thyroid - ANSWER-A Low blood sugar
6. During an epileptic seizure, the patient should be placed in
which position in the dental chair?
A Upright
B Supine
C Trendelenburg
D Semi-upright - ANSWER-B Supine
7. Body core temperature exceeding 37.5 °C (99.1 °F) but less than 41.0 °C (105.8
°F) is termed
A pyrexia.
B anorexia.
C hypothermia.
D hyperthermia. - ANSWER-A pyrexia.
8. All of these factors are associated with increased respiration,
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, pulse, and blood pressure EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?
A Strong emotions
B Physical exertion
C Nitrous oxide inhalation
D Consumption of caffeine
E Decongestant medications - ANSWER-C Nitrous oxide inhalation
9. Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an
evidence-based approach to the prevention and management of caries, which
assesses levels of risk and serves as a guideline for interventions. Current research
indicates that the most important factor in dental caries prevention and treatment
is to modify and correct the dental biofilm and transform oral factors to favor
dental health.
A Both statements are true.
B Both statements are false.
C The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
D The first statement is false, and the second statement is true. - ANSWER-A
Both statements are true.
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