Dental Hygiene Board Review
Which of the following would result in a darker radiographic image?
a. Increased mA
b. decreased mA
c. Decreased kVp
d. Decreased exposure time - Answer-increased mA
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: - Answer-the day after dialysis
Which of the following compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems? - Answer-Sodium
Silicofluoride
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely black. What was the
cause for this? - Answer-silver halide crystals were energized
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen - Answer-Vitamin C
Which of the following agencies or acts is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? - Answer-
OSHA
When determining pocket depth, if the probe is inserted at an angle that insufficient the reading will be
greater than the actual probe depth (TRUE OR FALSE) - Answer-False
,According to the Code of Ethics for DH, a patient's right to informed consent prior to treatment is an
example of: - Answer-Autonomy
How often does a HIPPA form need to be signed? - Answer-once
All of the following lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable denture
EXCEPT one. What is the exception? - Answer-papillary hypoplasia
The oral physiotherapy aid most suited for removal of loosely adherent plaque is an? - Answer-oral
irrigator
Identify the MOST common supernumerary tooth - Answer-mesiodens
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the patient. (TRUE OR FALSE) - Answer-False
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of all of the following EXCEPT one.
Which is the exception? - Answer-Interpersonal relatiosnhips
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through liquid chemical
solutions is: - Answer-10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and others involved in treatment
is an example of: - Answer-non-maleficence
A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an invasive procedure. This consent may be
oral or written. (True/False for both statements) - Answer-both statements are true
An adult-sized blood pressure cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
(TRUE/FALSE) - Answer-True
, One of the procedures in private practice is diagnosis. What is the parallel procedure in community
health practice? - Answer-data analysis
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: - Answer-calcium
The acronym HIPPA stands for: - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins prevents night blindness? - Answer-Vitamin A
Patients may be charged a reasonable fee for the transfer of dental records. (TRUE/FALSE) - Answer-
True
An example of negligence is: - Answer-Damaging the patient's tooth and not informing him/her
Identify the agency concerned with maintaining patient confidentiality? - Answer-HIPPA
Which of the following vitamins assists in the synthesis of trytophan? - Answer-Niacin
Identify the anterior tooth MOST likely to exhibit a bifurcated root - Answer-Mandibular canine
Which of the following physiotherapy aids is BEST used for cleaning Class IV furcations? - Answer-
Interdental Brush
Mrs. Jones presents with severe PD, rampant decay, & several periapical abscesses. She tells the DH that
she made the appt to get her teeth bleached. What would be the first issue the DH would address with
the pt? - Answer-tooth whitening
Which of the following would result in a darker radiographic image?
a. Increased mA
b. decreased mA
c. Decreased kVp
d. Decreased exposure time - Answer-increased mA
The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: - Answer-the day after dialysis
Which of the following compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems? - Answer-Sodium
Silicofluoride
After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely black. What was the
cause for this? - Answer-silver halide crystals were energized
Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen - Answer-Vitamin C
Which of the following agencies or acts is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards? - Answer-
OSHA
When determining pocket depth, if the probe is inserted at an angle that insufficient the reading will be
greater than the actual probe depth (TRUE OR FALSE) - Answer-False
,According to the Code of Ethics for DH, a patient's right to informed consent prior to treatment is an
example of: - Answer-Autonomy
How often does a HIPPA form need to be signed? - Answer-once
All of the following lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable denture
EXCEPT one. What is the exception? - Answer-papillary hypoplasia
The oral physiotherapy aid most suited for removal of loosely adherent plaque is an? - Answer-oral
irrigator
Identify the MOST common supernumerary tooth - Answer-mesiodens
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the patient. (TRUE OR FALSE) - Answer-False
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of all of the following EXCEPT one.
Which is the exception? - Answer-Interpersonal relatiosnhips
The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through liquid chemical
solutions is: - Answer-10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and others involved in treatment
is an example of: - Answer-non-maleficence
A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an invasive procedure. This consent may be
oral or written. (True/False for both statements) - Answer-both statements are true
An adult-sized blood pressure cuff placed on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
(TRUE/FALSE) - Answer-True
, One of the procedures in private practice is diagnosis. What is the parallel procedure in community
health practice? - Answer-data analysis
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of: - Answer-calcium
The acronym HIPPA stands for: - Answer-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins prevents night blindness? - Answer-Vitamin A
Patients may be charged a reasonable fee for the transfer of dental records. (TRUE/FALSE) - Answer-
True
An example of negligence is: - Answer-Damaging the patient's tooth and not informing him/her
Identify the agency concerned with maintaining patient confidentiality? - Answer-HIPPA
Which of the following vitamins assists in the synthesis of trytophan? - Answer-Niacin
Identify the anterior tooth MOST likely to exhibit a bifurcated root - Answer-Mandibular canine
Which of the following physiotherapy aids is BEST used for cleaning Class IV furcations? - Answer-
Interdental Brush
Mrs. Jones presents with severe PD, rampant decay, & several periapical abscesses. She tells the DH that
she made the appt to get her teeth bleached. What would be the first issue the DH would address with
the pt? - Answer-tooth whitening
