Dental Hygiene 2 Test Reviews Flashcards
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The hydrodynamic theory refers to
a. too much water in the oral cavity
b. change of fluid flow in the dentinal tubules
c. change of fluid in the enamel rods
d. exposure of both dentin and cementum
b. change of fluid flow in the dentinal tubules
Exposed cementum and dentin predisposes the patient to
a. periodontal pockets
b. gingival hyperplasia
c. hypersensitive teeth
c. hypersensitive teeth
Hypersensitive dentin differs from normal dentin in the following
a. the number of dentinal tubules open are less
b. the dentinal tubule diameter is twice as great
c. dentinal tubules are not afftected
b. the dentinal tubule diameter is twice as great
Dentin hypersensitivity can be defined as
a. constant sharp pain arising from exposed dentin
b. transient sharp pain arising from exposed enamel
c. transient sharp pain arising from exposed dentin
d. constant sharp pain arising from exposed enamel
c. transient sharp pain arising from exposed dentin
Hypersensitivity can decrease over time, caused by natural methods or desensitization that include:
a. sclerosis
b. smear layer
c. calculus on the exposed dentin
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following teeth are most affected by hypersensitivity?
a. occlusal surface of 3rd molar
b. lingual surfaces of maxillary central incisors
c. facial surfaces of maxillary premolars
c. facial surfaces of maxillary premolars
Why is it critical that the point of the ultrasonic tip never be adapted to the root surface?
a. it can gouge and permanently damage the root surface
b. it generates too much heat
c. it is not effective in deposit removal
d. it is uncomfortable for the operator
a. it can gouge and permanently damage the root surface
Ultrasonic scaling is based on the principles of
a. rapid electrical impulses
b. a jet stream of water
c. pressure
d. high frequency mechanical vibrations
d. high frequency mechanical vibrations
When using an ultrasonic scaler, the patient may experience sensitivity due to heat production. Which of the following can be done to lessen sensitivity?
a. lighten the pressure of the instrument against the tooth deposit
b. maintain constant motion of the instrument tip
c. make adjustment of the frequency applied
d. ensure that adequate water is supplied to the tip
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
All of the following are correct techniques for use of an ultrasonic scaler EXCEPT:
a. apply light pressure against the tooth surface, and use the side of the tip
b. direct adaptation of the very end of the tip to the tooth surface
c. use a high-volume suction tip to remove water and to prevent inhalation of contaminated water by the patient
b. direct adaptation of the very end of the tip to the tooth surface
The use of ultrasonic or sonic instruments are contraindicated for the following EXCEPT:
a. patient with a cardiac pacemaker
b. patient with a respiratory ailment
c. patient who is immunocompromised
d. patient having an overhanging restoration
d. patient having an overhanging restoration
When using ultrasonic devices, the following should be done as part of the infection control protocol EXCEPT for:
a. the handpiece should be covered with a disposable barrier
b. flushing water lines 3-5 minutes before the first use of the day
c. placing ultrasonic tip inserts in cold sterilization for 2 hours
d. having patient rinse with an antimicrobial mouth rinse
c. placing ultrasonic tip inserts in cold sterilization for 2 hours
While not essential for successful treatment, a standard pen grasp and a soft tissue fulcrum are recommended for use with ultrasonic instrumentation because they
a. improve penetration of fluid to the base of the pocket
b. foster a lighter working stroke
c. are gentler to the soft tissue
b. foster a lighter working stroke
What is the main reason instrumentation with an ultrasonic takes less time than manual instrumentation?
a. less pressure is needed
b. fewer strokes are needed
c. strokes are performed more quickly
d. clinician tires less easily
c. strokes are performed more quickly
Which of the following is the proper angulation in degrees to place the nozzle tip when air polishing the anterior teeth?
a. 90
b. 80
c. 60
c. 60
All of the following methods minimize aerosol during air polishing EXCEPT for
a. rinse with a pre-procedural antimicrobial rinse prior to air polishing
b. hold the nozzle tip 2-3 mm from the tooth surface
c. use high volume evacuation
b. hold the nozzle tip 2-3 mm from the tooth surface
Which of the following patients would be good candidates for air polishing?
a. asthmatic
b. high blood pressure patient
c. adult with heavy stain
c. adult with heavy stain
Proper maintenance of an air polisher is important. It is essential to clean the nozzle after each use to prevent clogging.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is true, the second is false
d. the first statement is false, the second is true
a. both statements are true
All of the following are steps in preparing the patient for air polishing EXCEPT for:
a. place a non petroleum lubricant on the lips
b. place protection eyewear on the operator
c. instruct the patient to use a pre-procedural rinse
d. review patient’s medical and dental history
b. place protection eyewear on the operator
The advantages of using ultrasonics are
a. reduction of force required
b. lower risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome
c. strokes are performed more quickly
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
TRUE OR FALSE
One of the major safety concerns related to the use of ultrasonic instruments is the generation of pathogenic aerosols.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
In ultrasonic scalers, water spray acts as a lavage to flush debris from the base of the pocket.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
Cavitation is the formation and collapsing of bubbles in the water surrounding an ultrasonic tip.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
Frequency is the speed of movement which is the number of cycles per second the tip moves.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
The magnetostrictive unit has a tip motion of a linear pattern, forward and backward.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
Ultrasonic scalers can not be used if the patient is pregnant.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
The power control output on ultrasonic scalers control the tip amplitude.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
Sodium bicarbonate powder in the air polisher can be used on all patients.
False
TRUE OR FALSE
Air polishing can be damaging to composite restorations and porcelain crowns.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
You can remove calculus with an air polisher.
False
Before patients become concerned about oral health they must believe that:
a. dental disease can have serious side effects
b. dental care is too expensive
c. dental decay is limited to children
a. dental disease can have serious side effects
Patients who don’t believe that they are personally SUSCEPTIBLE to dental disease are not likely to:
a. acquire a dental disease
b. adhere to a daily bacterial plaque control regimen
c. develop psychomotor skills
b. adhere to a daily bacterial plaque control regimen
According to the human behavior principle, once a patient has established a VALUE, it will not be dismissed easily. Therefore, (1) when a CONFLICT arises between existing values and a new behavior, (2) the new behavior will not be adopted until the value conflict is RESOLVED.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
d. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
a. both statements are true
Disclosing agents can ENHANCE the teaching-learning process by:
a. allowing evaluation of skill effectiveness after plaque control measure are carried out
b. demonstrating a relationship between the presence of plaque and clinical signs of disease
c. providing self-evaluation and immediate feedback for the patients at home
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The use of VISUAL AIDS can enhance the teaching-learning process by the following:
a. illustrated pamphlets reinforce oral home care instruction
b. written instructions make home care more individualized
c. demonstration on a model before intra-oral demonstration is helpful
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The COGNITIVE domain of learning is concerned with the following:
a. levels of motor skill development
b. levels of moral development
c. levels of comprehension development
c. levels of comprehension development
In the principles of learning, from the lowest to highest stages of the LEARNING LADDER, which of the following is the correct order?
a. awareness, unawareness, involvement, self-interest, action, habit
b. unawareness, awareness, involvement, action, self-interest, habit
c. unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
c. unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
A clinician DEMONSTRATION of sulcular tooth-brushing on a dentoform to instruct a patient is an example of:
a. active participation
b. immediate feedback
c. visual aids
c. visual aids
To which level of MASLOW’S HIERARCHY would this statement apply? You really show that you care about yourself by spending time flossing your teeth before bed.
a. security
b. social
c. ego
c. ego
(1) HUMAN NEED THEORY explains that the need for FULFILLMENT dominates human activity, therefore, (2) human behavior is motivated by fulfillment of UNMET human needs.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is false, the second statement is true
d. the first statement is true, the second statement is false
a. both statements are true
Which of the following is the most REASONABLE expectation for a ONE-TIME group oral health education experience?
a. act to improve personal oral health
b. increase awareness of oral health issues
c. reduce caries rates
b. increase awareness of oral health issues
Which of the following statements are SOUND PRINCIPLES in teaching?
a. recognize that behavior has unconscious as well as conscious motivation
b. there’s a direct cause and effect relationship in learning
c. the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social aspects of the student must be considered
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The EMPHASIS for oral health education is one of:
a. preventing disease
b. maintaining oral health
c. treating emergencies
a. preventing disease
Dental health PAMPHLETS are most effective when they are:
a. sent through the mail to patients
b. left in the reception room
c. distributed to people in a large audience
d. given to a patient in response to a question
d. given to a patient in response to a question
To teach tooth-brushing to grade school children in the CLASSROOM it is best to:
a. have each child use a disclosing agent
b. demonstrate with oversized models of teeth and a brush
c. have a child demonstrate the correct brushing procedure to the class
b. demonstrate with oversized models of teeth and a brush
An objective should have the following EXCEPT for:
a. content dimension
b. behavioral dimension
c. measurable performance
d. attendance requirement
d. attendance requirement
According to MASLOW’S NEEDS HIERARCHY, which of the following needs are associated with motivating a patient?
a. self-actualization and fulfilling one’s ambition
b. need for freedom
c. safety, love and self-esteem
c. safety, love and self-esteem
Which of the following influences motivation on a SHORT-TERM basis?
a. esthetics
b. cost
c. pain
c. pain
Which of the following body gestures may indicate the patient has become DEFENSIVE?
a. hands gripping the arms of the chair
b. arms crossed over the hest
c. hands linked behind the neck
d. shoulders slumped forward
b. arms crossed over the hest
According to the Learning Ladder Continuum, at what level is BEHAVIOR definitely modified?
a. awareness
b. self-interest
c. involvement
d. habit
d. habit
Making sure that a patient has taken prophylactic ANTIBIOTICS prior to dental hygiene treatment is an example of having met the patient’s need of:
a. safety
b. nutrition
c. wholesome body image
a. safety
INFORMED CONSENT has the following advantages:
a. it serves as a legal document
b. the patient is informed of the treatment plan
c. the patient gives permission for the treatment plan to be carried out
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
During the IMPLEMENTATION of the dental hygiene care plan, the following are true EXCEPT for:
a. the education plan is modified according to the progress demonstrated by the patient
b. a logical sequence of instrumentation is followed
c. if pre-medication is required, the number of appointments is irrelevant
c. if pre-medication is required, the number of appointments is irrelevant
The DENTAL HYGIENE DIAGNOSIS allows the clinician to do the following:
a. synthesize data
b. evaluate clinical data via deductive reasoning
c. develop decision making skills
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A patient having SEVERE PERIODONTAL DISEASE will most likely have the following type of treatment:
a. definitive
b. preparatory
c. transient
b. preparatory
The DENTAL HYGIENE DIAGNOSIS must take into consideration the following:
a. patient’s perception of the problem
b. patient’s economic level
c. patient’s total health
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
PHASE I THERAPY of a dental treatment plan includes:
a. caries control
b. patient education
c. debridement/ dental prophylaxis
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
When organizing the LESSON PLAN, which component provides the foundation for the presentation?
a. objectives
b. teaching strategies
c. evaluation process
a. objectives
Before rendering any type of DENTAL HYGIENE TREATMENT on a patient, the dental hygienist must:
a. obtain a complete medical history
b. explain the office policy of broken appointments
c. obtain a complete set of radiographs
a. obtain a complete medical history
The DENTAL HYGIENE DIAGNOSIS is a statement about:
a. an actual dental hygiene problem
b. an actual medical problem
c. a potential dental factor
a. an actual dental hygiene problem