Ch. 13 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

Program goals should be evaluated based on:

a) measurement tools.
b) baseline data.
c) national guidelines.
d) state surveillance.

Answer 1

B) BASELINE DATA.

Question 2

During which phase of program planning should evaluation be started?

a) Assessment
b) Dental hygiene diagnosis
c) Planning
d) Evaluation

Answer 2

C) PLANNING

Question 3

Which type of evaluation refers to the internal evaluation of a program?

a) Formative
b) Summative
c) Quantitative
d) Qualitative

Answer 3

A) FORMATIVE

Question 4

Which type of evaluation is a basic screening?

a) Non-clinical
b) Clinical
c) Provider driven
d) Educational

Answer 4

B) CLINICAL

Question 5

An index that measures a condition that will not change, such as dental caries, is termed a(n):

a) clinical index.
b) non-clinical index.
c) irreversible index.
d) reversible index.

Answer 5

C) IRREVERSIBLE INDEX.