HHP practice question Flashcards
the sociological views of health place special emphasis on…
role functioning
people object to the implementation of water fluoridation in the uk because…
it is an infringement of human rights
“chuck snacks off checkouts” is a campaign that aims at…
providing a supportive environment
A multidisciplinary approach to oral health promotion means…
more than one organisation working together to promote oral health
In Caucasian populations the frequency of the hypothetical autosomal recessive “sharp-tooth” mutation is 1 mutant allele per 50 members of the population. What is the expected frequency of individuals presenting with sharp tooth syndrome in that population?
1 in 10,000
the effect of gravity on the distribution of venous blood…
decreases in vagal outflow of the heart
In the united kingdom, the current guidance on Adult basic life support for dental surgeons is prepared by…
The resuscitation council
what is the main role of Ca2+ in the contraction of skeletal muscle?
A rise in intracellular Ca2+ allows actin to interact with myosin
when does the first heart sound occur?
the first hear sound corresponds with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves.
the department of health “delivering better oral health toolkit for prevention”…
is not the result of multiple systematic review processes
in regulated muscle the “z-line” is…
the line where the thin filaments attach to each other
what are purkinje fibres?
purkinje fibres are specialised cardiac myocytes linked by gap junctions.
the water act 2003 is and amendment of the water industry act 1991, which includes a new fluoridation clause. the united kingdom follows the EU water quality direction which states that the maximum amount of fluoride is…
1.5mg/L
The intra-atrial septum contains a small depression called the…
Fossa Ovalis
which members of the dental team are qualified to give smoking cessation advice?
All dental team members are qualified to offer appropriate smoking cessation advice to any patient wishing to quit who does not want to attend specialist services.
