HESI 2026 DENTAL HYGIENE
PRACTICE TEST WITH
DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
Case Study 1 - answer-A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local women, infants, and children program (WIC). The hygienist will
develop a community profile to determine the WIC participants dental knowledge.
Instruction will include toothbrushing, oral physiotherapy techniques, and the
relationship between diet and dental decay. The program will be offered for one month
on days participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC site, the
dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children early enough to prevent
dental decay
Which federal department overseas the women, infants and children (WIC) program ? -
answer-Agriculture;
the department of agriculture is the federal agency that oversees the women, infants
and children (wic) program. the department of the inferior is responsible for the
management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources. The
department of health and human services has the goal of protecting the health of all
Americans and providing essential human services. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development develops and executes policies on housing and cities
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community profile? - answer-
Secondary
secondary data has been collected by and readily available from other sources. Primary
data is collected first hand from the original source. Initial and auxiliary data are not
terms used in data collection
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked? "Describe how you
brush your child's teeth?" - answer-qualitative
, qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information. A variable is associated
with research and is an element or factor that varies or changes. Measurable data is the
same as quantitative data and these numerical data represent counts or measurements
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental health of women
and their children, "is an example of the program - answer-Goal
A goal is a broadly-based statement of what changes will occur as a result of the
program. An objective is a specific statement that describes, in a measurement
manner, the desired outcomes from program activities. Evaluation can occur during the
program to assess processes and at the end of the program to determine its success.
Interventions are specific services or activities implemented to change or improve
program participants' knowledge, attitudes, behaviors or awareness
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address? - answer-Primary
Primary prevention includes techniques designed to prevent the onset, reverse the
initial stages, or arrest a disease process before treatment is needed. Tertiary
prevention includes techniques to replace lost tissues and rehabilitate to near normal
function. Quaternary dies not describe a level of prevention.
Which provides information to parents on child developmental stages so the child's oral
health needs can be adequately met? - answer-Anticipatory guidance
Anticipatory guidance is a proactive developmentally-based counseling technique that
focuses on the needs of a child at each stage of life.
Case 2 - answer-An orthodontist hypothesizes a relationship exists between tongue
thrust swallowing and the position of anterior teeth. He conducts a study by selecting
35 subjects who have tongue thrust swallowing and a control group of 35 subjects
without tongue - trust swallowing. Occlusion was determined using Angle's
classification of malocclusion. The overjet of those who had tongue thrust were
measured and compared with the corresponding values of the control subjects. The
same orthodontist performed all measurements. Results determined that with p < 0.05,
overjet measurements were significantly increased in persons with tongue - thrust when
compared to persons who did not have tongue -thrust
Which study was conducted? - answer-clinical trail
PRACTICE TEST WITH
DETAILED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED
A+ 2026
Case Study 1 - answer-A dental hygienist is creating an oral health care program for
participants at a local women, infants, and children program (WIC). The hygienist will
develop a community profile to determine the WIC participants dental knowledge.
Instruction will include toothbrushing, oral physiotherapy techniques, and the
relationship between diet and dental decay. The program will be offered for one month
on days participants pick up food vouchers. By offering instruction at the WIC site, the
dental hygienist hopes to educate caregivers and children early enough to prevent
dental decay
Which federal department overseas the women, infants and children (WIC) program ? -
answer-Agriculture;
the department of agriculture is the federal agency that oversees the women, infants
and children (wic) program. the department of the inferior is responsible for the
management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources. The
department of health and human services has the goal of protecting the health of all
Americans and providing essential human services. The Department of Housing and
Urban Development develops and executes policies on housing and cities
Which describes WIC historical data used to develop the community profile? - answer-
Secondary
secondary data has been collected by and readily available from other sources. Primary
data is collected first hand from the original source. Initial and auxiliary data are not
terms used in data collection
Which type of data is gathered when WIC participants are asked? "Describe how you
brush your child's teeth?" - answer-qualitative
, qualitative data describes, rather than measures, information. A variable is associated
with research and is an element or factor that varies or changes. Measurable data is the
same as quantitative data and these numerical data represent counts or measurements
The statement, "The oral health care program will improve the dental health of women
and their children, "is an example of the program - answer-Goal
A goal is a broadly-based statement of what changes will occur as a result of the
program. An objective is a specific statement that describes, in a measurement
manner, the desired outcomes from program activities. Evaluation can occur during the
program to assess processes and at the end of the program to determine its success.
Interventions are specific services or activities implemented to change or improve
program participants' knowledge, attitudes, behaviors or awareness
Which level of prevention does the oral health care program address? - answer-Primary
Primary prevention includes techniques designed to prevent the onset, reverse the
initial stages, or arrest a disease process before treatment is needed. Tertiary
prevention includes techniques to replace lost tissues and rehabilitate to near normal
function. Quaternary dies not describe a level of prevention.
Which provides information to parents on child developmental stages so the child's oral
health needs can be adequately met? - answer-Anticipatory guidance
Anticipatory guidance is a proactive developmentally-based counseling technique that
focuses on the needs of a child at each stage of life.
Case 2 - answer-An orthodontist hypothesizes a relationship exists between tongue
thrust swallowing and the position of anterior teeth. He conducts a study by selecting
35 subjects who have tongue thrust swallowing and a control group of 35 subjects
without tongue - trust swallowing. Occlusion was determined using Angle's
classification of malocclusion. The overjet of those who had tongue thrust were
measured and compared with the corresponding values of the control subjects. The
same orthodontist performed all measurements. Results determined that with p < 0.05,
overjet measurements were significantly increased in persons with tongue - thrust when
compared to persons who did not have tongue -thrust
Which study was conducted? - answer-clinical trail
