Conceptual Foundations

Question 1

“The sytemic collection of data to identify oral and general health status based on client problems, needs, and strengths”

Answer 1

assessment

Question 2

“The use of critical decision-making skills to reach conclusions about the client’s dental hygiene needs based on all available assessment data and evidence in the literature”

Answer 2

diagnosis

Question 3

“The establishment of realistic goals and outcomes based on client needs, expectations, values, and current scientific evidence to plan dental hygiene interventions to facilitate optimal oral health”

Answer 3

planning

Question 4

“Delivery of dental hygiene services based on the dental hygiene care plan while minimizing risk and optimizing oral health”

Answer 4

implementation

Question 5

“Review and assessment of the outcomes of dental hygiene care”

Answer 5

evaluation

Question 6

“Complete and accurate recording of all collected data, interventions planned and provided, recommendations, and other information relevant to client care and treatment”

Answer 6

documentation

Question 7

7 roles of a dental hygienist

Answer 7

corporate
clinician
entrepeneur
administrator
researcher
educator
public health

Question 8

4 major concepts of dental hygiene (human needs theory)

Answer 8

client
environment
health and oral health
dental hygiene actions

Question 9

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 9

self-actualization
self-esteem
love and belonging
safety and security
physiological needs

Question 10

the need to avoid medical contraindications related to dental hygiene are and to be free from harm or danger involing the integrite of the body structure and evironment around the person

Answer 10

protection from health risks

Question 11

the need to feel safe and to be free from emotional discomfort in the oral healthcare environment and to receive appreciation, attention and respect from others

Answer 11

freedom from fear and stress

Question 12

the need to be exempt from physical discomfort in the head and neck area

Answer 12

freedom from pain

Question 13

the need for an intact and functioning covering of the person’s

Answer 13

skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck

Question 14

the need for intact teeth and restorations that defend against harmful microbes, provide for adequate functioning and esthetics, and reflect appropriat nutrition and diet

Answer 14

biologically sound and functional dentition

Question 15

the need to understand ideas and abstractions to make sound judgements about one’s oral health

Answer 15

conceptualization and problem solving

Question 16

the need for accountability for one’s oral health as a result of interaction among one’s motivation, physical and cognitive capability, and social environment

Answer 16

responsibility for oral health