HESI DENTAL HYGIENE CASE BASED PRACTICE
TEST 2026 EXAM PREPARATION PACK KEY
PERIODONTAL DISEASE PREVENTION PATIENT
EDUCATION AND CLINICAL DECISION
MAKING WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ The patient presents with each of the following conditions
EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
A. diabetes
B. thyroid hypofunction
C. gout
D. high cholesterol. Answer: A.diabetes
◉ The age of the patient affects his ability to metabolize medication.
The patient will need more than the standard dosage of prescribed
medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect.
A. both statements are false
B. the first statement is true and the second is false
C. the first statement is false and the second is true
D. both statements are true. Answer: B. the first statement is true
and the second is false
,◉ Which is frequently associate with kidney disease?
A. anemia
B. hypothyroidism
C. diabetes
D. High cholesterol. Answer: A. anemia
◉ Due to the absence of tooth #2, which condition developed in
tooth #31?
A. fibrous, acellular pulp
B. hypercementosis
C. thin, defective enamel
D. reactive dentin. Answer: B. hypercementosis
◉ Which gracey curet is best to debride the distal aspect of the
lingual root on the tooth #14?
A. 1/2
B. 13/14
C. 11/12
D. 5/6. Answer: B. 13/14
◉ Gout is an autoimmune condition. A side effect of gout is an
increase in thirst.
,A. The first statement is true and the second is false.
B. The first statement is false and the second is true.
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false. Answer: A. The first statement is true
and the second is false.
◉ Which G.V. black classification of restoration is on tooth #21?
A.I
B. IV
C. V
D. III
E. II. Answer: C. V
◉ The patient wants to discontinue taking the daily folic acid
supplement and obtain sources from his diet. Which food provides a
good source of folate?
A. Baked potato, mushrooms and tuna
B. Asparagus, lentils and spinach
C. Green peas, enriched pasta, and sunflower seeds
D. brussel sprouts, grapefruit and strawberries. Answer: B.
Asparagus, lentils and spinach
, ◉ Each of the following fluoride products can be recommended for
the patient to use at home EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. varnish
B. 0.5% sodium rinse
C. toothpaste
D. 1.1% sodium gel in custom tray. Answer: A. varnish
◉ To remove calculus on the patients removeable partial denture,
the appliance can be soaked overnight in a solution of white vinegar
diluted 1:1 with water. To remove stain, the appliance can be soaked
in undiluted household bleach overnight.
A. both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. the first statement is true and the second is false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true. Answer: C. the
first statement is true and the second is false
◉ After the fluoride tray is removed, the patient states he feels
nauseas and begins vomiting. Which action should be implemented
next?
A. administer fluoride binding agent
B. support patient with basic life support
C. activate emergency medical services
D. administer oxygen. Answer: A. administer fluoride binding agent
TEST 2026 EXAM PREPARATION PACK KEY
PERIODONTAL DISEASE PREVENTION PATIENT
EDUCATION AND CLINICAL DECISION
MAKING WITH SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ The patient presents with each of the following conditions
EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
A. diabetes
B. thyroid hypofunction
C. gout
D. high cholesterol. Answer: A.diabetes
◉ The age of the patient affects his ability to metabolize medication.
The patient will need more than the standard dosage of prescribed
medication to achieve the same therapeutic effect.
A. both statements are false
B. the first statement is true and the second is false
C. the first statement is false and the second is true
D. both statements are true. Answer: B. the first statement is true
and the second is false
,◉ Which is frequently associate with kidney disease?
A. anemia
B. hypothyroidism
C. diabetes
D. High cholesterol. Answer: A. anemia
◉ Due to the absence of tooth #2, which condition developed in
tooth #31?
A. fibrous, acellular pulp
B. hypercementosis
C. thin, defective enamel
D. reactive dentin. Answer: B. hypercementosis
◉ Which gracey curet is best to debride the distal aspect of the
lingual root on the tooth #14?
A. 1/2
B. 13/14
C. 11/12
D. 5/6. Answer: B. 13/14
◉ Gout is an autoimmune condition. A side effect of gout is an
increase in thirst.
,A. The first statement is true and the second is false.
B. The first statement is false and the second is true.
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false. Answer: A. The first statement is true
and the second is false.
◉ Which G.V. black classification of restoration is on tooth #21?
A.I
B. IV
C. V
D. III
E. II. Answer: C. V
◉ The patient wants to discontinue taking the daily folic acid
supplement and obtain sources from his diet. Which food provides a
good source of folate?
A. Baked potato, mushrooms and tuna
B. Asparagus, lentils and spinach
C. Green peas, enriched pasta, and sunflower seeds
D. brussel sprouts, grapefruit and strawberries. Answer: B.
Asparagus, lentils and spinach
, ◉ Each of the following fluoride products can be recommended for
the patient to use at home EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
A. varnish
B. 0.5% sodium rinse
C. toothpaste
D. 1.1% sodium gel in custom tray. Answer: A. varnish
◉ To remove calculus on the patients removeable partial denture,
the appliance can be soaked overnight in a solution of white vinegar
diluted 1:1 with water. To remove stain, the appliance can be soaked
in undiluted household bleach overnight.
A. both statements are true
B. Both statements are false
C. the first statement is true and the second is false
D. the first statement is false and the second is true. Answer: C. the
first statement is true and the second is false
◉ After the fluoride tray is removed, the patient states he feels
nauseas and begins vomiting. Which action should be implemented
next?
A. administer fluoride binding agent
B. support patient with basic life support
C. activate emergency medical services
D. administer oxygen. Answer: A. administer fluoride binding agent
