Dental Hygiene Exam Questions and Answers Grade A+
98.6 degrees - Answer-Normal body temp( adults and children)
60-100bpm for adults
80-120bpm for children
100-160bpm for infants - Answer-Normal pulse
14-20 breaths per min(adults)
approx. 20 breaths per min(children) - Answer-Normal Respirations
<120/<80 - Answer-Normal BP
120-129/<80 - Answer-elevated BP
130-139/80-89
Recheck in 1 mo and refer to MD - Answer-Mild hypertension (Stage 1)
≥140/ ≥90
Recheck in 2 wks. and refer to MD - Answer-Moderate hypertension (Stage 2)
>180/>120
Prompt consult with MD before treatment - Answer-Hypertensive crisis
ASA I - Answer-Normal Healthy
well controlled such as asthma, epilepsy, non-insulin dependent diabetes,
cigarette smoker, pregnant/healthy, BP between 140-159/90-94 - Answer-ASA II
severe systemic diseases such as stable angina, CVA/ MI more than 6mo ago, CHF,
well controlled insulin dependent diabetes, COPD, exercise induced asthma, BP
between 160-199/95-114 - Answer-ASA III
Don't treat-unstable conditions or recent incidence, not expected to survive more
than 24hrs. - Answer-ASA IV or V
Amoxicillin-2gm orally 1hr prior to treatment
,Clindamycin-600mg 1hr prior to treatment - Answer-Premed doses
Prosthetic valves, congenital heart disease, previous hx of endocarditits, organ
transplant or dialysis, joint replacement, uncontrolled diabetes - Answer-Reason
for needing Premed
Prolonged clotting time - Answer-Vitamin K deficiency results in
Anticoagulant therapy - Answer-used to treat pulmonary emboli,
thrombophlebitis, and MI
Heparin or Coumadin (Warfarin) - Answer-commonly used for anticoagulant
therapy
C. ASA III - Answer-Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who
has controlled type I diabetes?
A. ASA I
B. ASA II
C. ASA III
D. ASA IV
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation - Answer-A patient presents with a
blood pressure reading of 150/120. Which of the following is the best treatment
consideration ?
A. Provide routine treatment
B. Keep appointment duration short
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation
D. Provide referral for medical evaluation of blood pressure within a month
Dilated (midriasis) - Answer-Pupils: CNS stimulant usage or lack oxygen to brain
Pinpoint (miosis) - Answer-Pupils: CNS depressant usage (narcotic or alcohol)
unequal - Answer-pupils: stroke
,Bulging - Answer-pupils: hyperactive thyroid
Tops are most susceptible to skin cancer - Answer-ears
lymphoid tissue and is found distal to the circumvallate papilla on the - Answer-
lingual tonsil
B. Joint enlargement - Answer-During examination of the TMJ, all of the following
are issues to be considered EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Clicking
B. Joint enlargement
C. Tenderness
D. Deviations upon movement
B. Filliform - Answer-Which of the following papillae do not contain taste buds?
A. Fungiform
B. Filliform
C. Circumvalate
D. Foliate
D. Bi-manual - Answer-Which of the following is used to palpate the floor of the
mouth?
A. Digital
B. Bi-digital
C. Manual
D. Bi-manual
D. All of the above - Answer-Tongue piercing can lead to which of the following
complications?
A. Secondary infection
, B. Chipped tooth
C. Tetanus
D. All of the above
YES - Answer-Are multirooted teeth considered an anomaly?
Mobility - Answer-What is the number one sign of implant failure?
Mandibular molars
Maxillary molars
Maxillary 1st Premolars - Answer-Which teeth are multiple rooted teeth?
Dental Implant - Answer-Artificial device surgically implanted into or onto alveolar
bone?
Titanium - Answer-type of metal used with implants (bio-compatible)
Biologic seal - Answer-What replaces the gingival sulcus with an implant?
mesiobuccal cusp of max. 1st molar occludes with mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st
molar - Answer-Class I occlusion (mesognathic)
mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st molar is distal to the mesiobucal cusp of the max.
1st molar
*Mandible moves distally
*think buckteeth - Answer-Class II occlusion (Retrognathic)
Retruded mandible with one or more max anterior teeth protruded - Answer-Class
II division I occlusion
Retruded mandible with one or more max anterior teeth retruded (or inclinced
lingually) - Answer-Class II division II occlusion
Mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st molar is mesial to the mesiobuccal cusp of the
max. 1st molar
*mandible moves mesially
98.6 degrees - Answer-Normal body temp( adults and children)
60-100bpm for adults
80-120bpm for children
100-160bpm for infants - Answer-Normal pulse
14-20 breaths per min(adults)
approx. 20 breaths per min(children) - Answer-Normal Respirations
<120/<80 - Answer-Normal BP
120-129/<80 - Answer-elevated BP
130-139/80-89
Recheck in 1 mo and refer to MD - Answer-Mild hypertension (Stage 1)
≥140/ ≥90
Recheck in 2 wks. and refer to MD - Answer-Moderate hypertension (Stage 2)
>180/>120
Prompt consult with MD before treatment - Answer-Hypertensive crisis
ASA I - Answer-Normal Healthy
well controlled such as asthma, epilepsy, non-insulin dependent diabetes,
cigarette smoker, pregnant/healthy, BP between 140-159/90-94 - Answer-ASA II
severe systemic diseases such as stable angina, CVA/ MI more than 6mo ago, CHF,
well controlled insulin dependent diabetes, COPD, exercise induced asthma, BP
between 160-199/95-114 - Answer-ASA III
Don't treat-unstable conditions or recent incidence, not expected to survive more
than 24hrs. - Answer-ASA IV or V
Amoxicillin-2gm orally 1hr prior to treatment
,Clindamycin-600mg 1hr prior to treatment - Answer-Premed doses
Prosthetic valves, congenital heart disease, previous hx of endocarditits, organ
transplant or dialysis, joint replacement, uncontrolled diabetes - Answer-Reason
for needing Premed
Prolonged clotting time - Answer-Vitamin K deficiency results in
Anticoagulant therapy - Answer-used to treat pulmonary emboli,
thrombophlebitis, and MI
Heparin or Coumadin (Warfarin) - Answer-commonly used for anticoagulant
therapy
C. ASA III - Answer-Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who
has controlled type I diabetes?
A. ASA I
B. ASA II
C. ASA III
D. ASA IV
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation - Answer-A patient presents with a
blood pressure reading of 150/120. Which of the following is the best treatment
consideration ?
A. Provide routine treatment
B. Keep appointment duration short
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation
D. Provide referral for medical evaluation of blood pressure within a month
Dilated (midriasis) - Answer-Pupils: CNS stimulant usage or lack oxygen to brain
Pinpoint (miosis) - Answer-Pupils: CNS depressant usage (narcotic or alcohol)
unequal - Answer-pupils: stroke
,Bulging - Answer-pupils: hyperactive thyroid
Tops are most susceptible to skin cancer - Answer-ears
lymphoid tissue and is found distal to the circumvallate papilla on the - Answer-
lingual tonsil
B. Joint enlargement - Answer-During examination of the TMJ, all of the following
are issues to be considered EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Clicking
B. Joint enlargement
C. Tenderness
D. Deviations upon movement
B. Filliform - Answer-Which of the following papillae do not contain taste buds?
A. Fungiform
B. Filliform
C. Circumvalate
D. Foliate
D. Bi-manual - Answer-Which of the following is used to palpate the floor of the
mouth?
A. Digital
B. Bi-digital
C. Manual
D. Bi-manual
D. All of the above - Answer-Tongue piercing can lead to which of the following
complications?
A. Secondary infection
, B. Chipped tooth
C. Tetanus
D. All of the above
YES - Answer-Are multirooted teeth considered an anomaly?
Mobility - Answer-What is the number one sign of implant failure?
Mandibular molars
Maxillary molars
Maxillary 1st Premolars - Answer-Which teeth are multiple rooted teeth?
Dental Implant - Answer-Artificial device surgically implanted into or onto alveolar
bone?
Titanium - Answer-type of metal used with implants (bio-compatible)
Biologic seal - Answer-What replaces the gingival sulcus with an implant?
mesiobuccal cusp of max. 1st molar occludes with mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st
molar - Answer-Class I occlusion (mesognathic)
mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st molar is distal to the mesiobucal cusp of the max.
1st molar
*Mandible moves distally
*think buckteeth - Answer-Class II occlusion (Retrognathic)
Retruded mandible with one or more max anterior teeth protruded - Answer-Class
II division I occlusion
Retruded mandible with one or more max anterior teeth retruded (or inclinced
lingually) - Answer-Class II division II occlusion
Mesiobuccal groove of man. 1st molar is mesial to the mesiobuccal cusp of the
max. 1st molar
*mandible moves mesially
