Ch. 21 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

Members of the public, government agencies, and other health care professionals, as well as the dental hygiene profession itself, is showing significant interest in establishing dental hygiene programs in settings other than private dental offices. Many states have expanded the dental hygienists’ scope of practice.

a) The 1st statement is TRUE; the 2nd statement is FALSE.
b) The 1st statement is FALSE; the 2nd statement is TRUE.
c) Both statements are TRUE.
d) Both statements are FALSE.

Answer 1

C) BOTH STATEMENTS ARE TRUE.

Question 2

What may be necessary to increase dental hygienists’ accessibility to the underserved public?

a) Marketing promotion
b) Blueprint development
c) Legislative initiatives
d) None of the above

Answer 2

C) LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES

Question 3

During which phase should a target population’s needs be determined?

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

Answer 3

A) ASSESSMENT

Question 4

Continually refining the product is which part of the business plan?

a) Service development
b) Marketing
c) Sales
d) Operations

Answer 4

A) SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

Question 5

Which phase involves prioritizing goals and objectives?

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

Answer 5

C) PLANNING