Dental Hygiene Exam 4
Which of the following would most likely be true of a patient who is residence-bound? - Answer-Live in a
group home
A) Systemic conditions can affect oral health status. B) Poor oral health can affect systemic conditions. -
Answer-Both statements are true.
Which of the following is not a barrier to accessing dental services for pateints who are residence-
bound? - Answer-Large number of practitioners who provide home-based services
Which of the following is a midlevel oral health professional who would be able to eliminate barriers for
patient who are residence-bound? - Answer-Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner
In preparing to provide care for a patient on a residential visit, the patient's medical history should be
reviewed when? - Answer-In advance of the appointment
A residence-bound patient who requires extensive scaling should be scheduled for how many visits? -
Answer-Two or more, even if it is difficult to make arrangements
All of the following are reasons to schedule more than one visit for a patient who is residence-bound
who needs extensive scaling, except? - Answer-To complete the treatment as soon as possible
In order to provide dental hygiene treatment for a patient who is residence-bound and uses a
wheelchair, which of the following techniques can be used? - Answer-Attach a portable headrest to back
of wheelchair
, Which of the following provides the foundation for planning treatment and prevention strategies that
meet individualized patient needs? - Answer-Dental hygiene diagnosis
Poor oral health for patients who are residence-bound can be prevented by all of the following, except?
- Answer-Lack of interest in oral hygiene by nursing home facilities
A main role of the dental hygienist in the care of a patient who is unconscious is to? - Answer-Train and
motivate caregivers
How many times a day should caregivers be instructed to clean the mouth of their unconscious
patients? - Answer-Three times a day
Which of the following is contraindicated for patients with xerostomia? - Answer-Lemon and glycerin
swabs
Daily examination of oral tissues should be done on patients who are terminally ill because? - Answer-It
could develop into a secondary infection
Why may the dentures of a patient who is terminally ill no longer fit? - Answer-Severe weight loss
A) Oral discomfort can compromise nutritional status. B) Physical limitations can compromise daily
personal oral care abilities. - Answer-Both statements are true.
When providing the residence-bound patient oral hygiene care it is best to? - Answer-Provide
encouragement in biofilm removal.
. Barb is a 90-year-old patient who has been referred to the practice by her hospice nurse to receive
dental hygiene care. When the hygienist receives and reviews her medical history, it states that Barb is
terminally ill with lung cancer and is currently receiving hospice care. Her past medical history and list of
medications are included with the medical history form. Barb's daughter and hospice workers do most
Which of the following would most likely be true of a patient who is residence-bound? - Answer-Live in a
group home
A) Systemic conditions can affect oral health status. B) Poor oral health can affect systemic conditions. -
Answer-Both statements are true.
Which of the following is not a barrier to accessing dental services for pateints who are residence-
bound? - Answer-Large number of practitioners who provide home-based services
Which of the following is a midlevel oral health professional who would be able to eliminate barriers for
patient who are residence-bound? - Answer-Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner
In preparing to provide care for a patient on a residential visit, the patient's medical history should be
reviewed when? - Answer-In advance of the appointment
A residence-bound patient who requires extensive scaling should be scheduled for how many visits? -
Answer-Two or more, even if it is difficult to make arrangements
All of the following are reasons to schedule more than one visit for a patient who is residence-bound
who needs extensive scaling, except? - Answer-To complete the treatment as soon as possible
In order to provide dental hygiene treatment for a patient who is residence-bound and uses a
wheelchair, which of the following techniques can be used? - Answer-Attach a portable headrest to back
of wheelchair
, Which of the following provides the foundation for planning treatment and prevention strategies that
meet individualized patient needs? - Answer-Dental hygiene diagnosis
Poor oral health for patients who are residence-bound can be prevented by all of the following, except?
- Answer-Lack of interest in oral hygiene by nursing home facilities
A main role of the dental hygienist in the care of a patient who is unconscious is to? - Answer-Train and
motivate caregivers
How many times a day should caregivers be instructed to clean the mouth of their unconscious
patients? - Answer-Three times a day
Which of the following is contraindicated for patients with xerostomia? - Answer-Lemon and glycerin
swabs
Daily examination of oral tissues should be done on patients who are terminally ill because? - Answer-It
could develop into a secondary infection
Why may the dentures of a patient who is terminally ill no longer fit? - Answer-Severe weight loss
A) Oral discomfort can compromise nutritional status. B) Physical limitations can compromise daily
personal oral care abilities. - Answer-Both statements are true.
When providing the residence-bound patient oral hygiene care it is best to? - Answer-Provide
encouragement in biofilm removal.
. Barb is a 90-year-old patient who has been referred to the practice by her hospice nurse to receive
dental hygiene care. When the hygienist receives and reviews her medical history, it states that Barb is
terminally ill with lung cancer and is currently receiving hospice care. Her past medical history and list of
medications are included with the medical history form. Barb's daughter and hospice workers do most
