Clinical Theory FINAL Study Guide questions and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

A diagnosis is an identification of a condition, problem, or situation based on the analysis of its cause and defining characteristics. The dental hygienist diagnoses client conditions within the scope of dental hygiene to prevent oral disease, minimize the risk of oral disease, and promote wellness. a. The first statement is false, andthe second is true. b. Both statements are false. c. The first statement is true, and the second is false. d. Both statements are true. - correct answer d. Both statements are true. The diagnostic process is generic but can be applied to specific disciplines; a diagnosis becomes discipline specific when it is applied to the practice of that discipline. The term dental hygiene diagnosis is found in each of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? a. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) b. The Commission on Dental Accreditation's (CODA) Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs c. The American Dental Education Association's (ADEA) Competencies for Entry into Dental Hygiene d. The American Dental Hygienists' Association's (ADHA) Code of Ethics and Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice - correct answer a. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA rules concern the privacy of client health information. Miller introduced the concept of the dental hygiene diagnosis to describe the expression of dental hygiene judgment and decision making in 1982. The dental hygiene profession has accepted diagnosis as part of the dental hygienist's role. Using the dental hygiene human needs conceptual model to define the dental hygiene diagnosis as identifying human need deficits defines the scope and domain of dental hygiene practice broadly and clarifies the role of the dental hygienist professionally and legally for other healthcare providers, the public, and legislators. Doing so clearly distinguishes a dental hygiene diagnosis from a dental diagnosis. a. The first statement is true, and the second is false. b. Both statements are false. c. Both statements are true. d. The first statement is false, and the second is true. - correct answer c. Both statements are true. A dental hygiene diagnosis is a clinical decision made by a dental hygienist that identifies an actual or potential human need deficit that the dental hygienist is educated and licensed to treat and/or to refer for care. The dental hygiene diagnosis requires analysis of all available assessment data and the use of critical decision-making skills to reach conclusions about the client's dental hygiene care needs. Which of the following is the first phase of the concept of diagnosis within the dental hygiene process? a. Implementation b. Documentation c. Planning d. Evaluation e. Assessment - correct answer e. Assessment Assessment is the first phase, followed by diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. The dental hygiene diagnosis requires analysis of all available assessment data and the use of critical decision-making skills to reach conclusions about the client's dental hygiene care needs. After the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process, the diagnostic process begins. In making a dental hygiene diagnosis the dental hygienist works within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Each of the following is an example of how a dental hygienist historically was cautioned to not diagnose but to identify dental problems and then communicate the observations EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? a. "Ms. Taylor, the periodontal probing depths of 5 to 7 mm, mobility of 2, and bleeding around the lower front teeth suggest moderate periodontitis; however, the final diagnosis must be confirmed by your dentist." b. "Ms. Smith has signs of gingival and periodontal disease around teeth 22 to 26." c. "Mr. Thomas, there appears to be a radiolucent area at the apex of tooth 8." d. "Mr. Jones has suspicious areas on teeth 14, 19, and 32." - correct answer a. "Ms. Taylor, the periodontal probing depths of 5 to 7 mm, mobility of 2, and bleeding around the lower front teeth suggest moderate periodontitis; however, the final diagnosis must be confirmed by your dentist." If state law permits preliminary diagnostic services provided by the dental hygienist, the dental hygienist could provide the clinical information as written. Which of the following is the term used to describe when a dental hygienist identifies oral disease and refers to a dentist for a definitive diagnosis? a. Preliminary diagnosis b. Assessment c. Evaluation d. Planning - correct answer a. Preliminary diagnosis When a dental hygienist identifies oral disease, such as gingivitis or early periodontitis, this is called a preliminary diagnosis, which must be referred to a dentist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment or for possible delegation by the dentist back to the dental hygienist for nonsurgical periodontal care. Which of the following is a characteristic of a dental hygiene diagnosis rather than a dental diagnosis? a. Remains the same for as long as the disease is present b. Identifies a specific oral disease c. Identifies conditions or problems for which the dentist directs the primary treatment d. Often deals with the client's perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and motivations regarding his or her own oral status - correct answer d. Often deals with the client's perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and motivations regarding his or her own oral status Dental diagnoses identify diseases or conditions for which the dentist directs or provides the primary treatment; dental hygiene diagnoses identify unmet human needs that can be met by dental hygienists within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Thus, the dental hygiene diagnosis correlate to "Identifies a specific oral disease" is "Identifies an unmet human need." The dental hygiene diagnosis correlate to "Identifies conditions or problems for which the dentist directs the primary treatment" is "Identifies conditions or problems within the scope of dental hygiene practice." The dental hygiene diagnosis correlate to "Remains the same for as long as the disease is present" is "May change as the client's responses and behaviors change." Dental diagnoses identify diseases or conditions for which the dentist directs or provides the primary treatment. Dental hygiene diagnoses identify unmet human needs that can be met by dental hygienists within the scope of dental hygiene practice.