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Module 1 Study Guide Flashcards

1
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The purpose of _______ is to provide a framework for individualized care.

A

Process of Care for a Dental hygienists

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In practice the Dental hygienists process of care is made up of what 6 elements?

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  1. Assessment
  2. Diagnosis
  3. Planning
  4. Implementation
  5. Evaluation
  6. Documentation
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The dental hygiene process of care includes six standards. Place the following six standards in order.

  1. Diagnosis
  2. Assessment
  3. Documentation
  4. Planning
  5. Evaluation
  6. Implementation

A. 5, 2, 3, 1, 4, 6

B. 3, 2, 1, 4, 6, 5

C. 2, 1, 4, 6, 3, 5

D. 2, 1, 4, 6, 5, 3

A

D. 2, 1, 4, 6, 5, 3

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Who is considered the “father of dental hygiene”?

  1. Alfred C. Fones
  2. Irene Newman
  3. Frederick McKay
  4. Esther Wilkins
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a. Alfred C. Fones

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Which of the following components of the dental hygiene care plan would probing come under?

a. Assessment
b. Diagnosis
c. Implementation
d. Planning

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a. Assessment

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A. A dental hygienist is a licensed primary healthcare professional. B. A dental hygienist is primarily concerned with the control of oral diseases and the promotion of oral health.

  1. Statement A is correct and statement B is correct
  2. Statement A is correct and statement B is incorrect
  3. Statement A is incorrect and statement B is correct
  4. Statement A is incorrect and statement B is incorrect
A

a. Statement A is correct and statement B is correct

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Which type of study provides the highest level of evidence?

  1. Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  2. Randomized
  3. controlled
  4. double-blind studies
  5. Cohort studies
A

a. Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

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The purpose of dental hygiene planned interventions is to:

  1. arrest or control disease and regenerate, restore, or maintain oral health
  2. obtain an accurate medical history
  3. obtain an accurate dental history
  4. obtain an extraoral/intraoral examination on the patient
A

A. arrest or control disease and regenerate, restore, or maintain oral health

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In which step of the preventative program would you use a dietary record?

  1. Assessment of the patient’s needs
  2. Plan for intervention
  3. Plan for short- and long-term maintenance
  4. Implementation
A

a. Assessment of the patient’s needs

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Health education and promotion are not a part of the dental hygiene process of care because the dental hygiene process of care is used for providing clinical services only.

A. Both the statement and reason are correct and related.

B. The statement is correct but the reason is NOT.

C. The statement is NOT correct, but the reason is correct.

D. NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

A

D. NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Which of the following is NOT included in the dental hygiene process of care?

A. Assessment

B. Dental diagnosis

C. Planning

D. Evaluation

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B. Dental diagnosis

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The licensure process for dental hygienists in the United States consists of

  1. The successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
  2. A passing score on a clinical licensure examination
  3. Completion of a jurisprudence examination on the laws of the particular county(s) in which one is seeking licensure to practice dental hygiene
  4. Completion of a jurisprudence examination on the laws of the particular state(s) in which one is seeking licensure to practice dental hygiene

A. 1, 2, 3, 4

B. 1, 2, 3

C. 1, 2, 4

D. 1, 3, 4

A

C. 1, 2, 4

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A jurisprudence examination on the laws of the state is part of the licensing process for the dental hygienist. Reciprocity among states allows for the dental hygienist to practice in any state in the United States after successful completion of a jurisprudence exam.

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.

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C.The first statement is true; the second is false.

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All of the following are core values EXCEPT for one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A.Veracity

B.Beneficence

C.Maleficence

D.Justice

A

C.Maleficence

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Mike is a new patient at your office. It has been more than 2 years since he has seen a dentist, and he refuses radiographs despite being fully informed of the importance in providing thorough and individualized treatment. Nicole, the hygienist, refuses to treat the patient. Which core value is Nicole exercising?

A. Veracity

B. Autonomy

C. Beneficence

D. Nonmaleficence

A

B. Autonomy

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Which core value involves truth-telling?

A. Justice

B. Veracity

C. Societal trust

D. Confidentiality

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B. Veracity

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Which core value is the founding principle of all health professions?

A. Beneficence

B. Nonmaleficence

C. Justice

D. Autonomy

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B. Nonmaleficence

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The following are requirements for DH licensure in which state?

  1. Must be at least 18 yrs. Old
  2. Must be a graduate of an ADA board approved or CODA accredited dental hygiene program
  3. Must successfully complete DH National Board Exam, ADEX Exam, FL Laws and Rules Exam
  4. Must have DH National Board Scores, official transcripts, proof of CPR training and any certificates or licensures from other states.
A

Florida

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The following are requirements for DH licensure in which state?

  1. Complete an Academic Program in Dental Hygiene
  2. Pass the National Dental Examination.
  3. Pass the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB)
  4. Apply for Licensure as a Dental Hygienist
  5. Apply for a Restorative Function License Endorsement
A

Alaska

20
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The following are requirements for DH licensure in which state?

  1. These examinations must be completed within five or less years prior to application
  2. Graduate from an ADA accredited dental Hygiene school
  3. Successfully pass the Dental Hygiene Board examination and a Board Approved clinical exam
  4. No reciprocity exists
  5. The applicant must have completed a board examination that is found to be equal to the WREB
A

Arizona

21
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In ____ the duties within the scope of practice of a DH are:

  1. Remediable tasks (expanded functions) that do not create unalterable changes and are reversible.
  2. Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is valid for a maximum of 24 months; after which, no further treatment under general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a licensed dentist.
  3. Dental hygienists’ scope of practice is determined by state laws and state regulatory boards.
A

Florida

22
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In ____ the duties within the scope of practice of a DH are:

  1. May administer local anesthetic under direct and indirect supervision
  2. It has a collaborative agreement. Practicing dental hygienists may perform their duties of care as long as it adheres to the collaborative agreement that is mutual with the dentist.
  3. Dental hygienists are not required to be supervised by a dentist unless the collaborative agreement states otherwise.
  4. Dental hygienist is allowed to perform their duties of care in any setting as long as it is under the terms of the agreement.
  5. Collaborative agreements must be approved by dental board examiners. Dentist may only have 5 or less agreements.
A

Alaska

23
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In ____ the duties within the scope of practice of a DH are:

  1. Can administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide and place sutures under direct supervision. (a DH may administer local anesthesia under general supervision if they hold a local anesthesia certificate if the patient is 18 years old ad has been seen within the last 12 months).
A

Arizona

24
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In ____ the duties within the scope of practice of a DH are:

  1. May administer nitrous oxide with direct supervision.
A

Iowa

25
Q

Name two mid-level providers that were created to increase access to care.

A

Dental Health Aide Therapist (Alaska)

Advanced Dental Therapist (Minnesota)

26
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In ____ the duties within the scope of practice of a DH are:

  1. May provide local anesthesia under direct supervision.
  2. Under general supervision, a dental hygienist may provide silver diamide, pit and fissure sealants, soft tissue curettage, take study cast impressions, and have prescriptive authority
A

New Mexico

27
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The purpose of _____ is to ensure the safety and well-being of the public.

A

Licensure process

28
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Dental Hygiene Licensure requires which three examinations?

A
  1. successful completion of:
    1. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
    2. clinical licensure examination
    3. a jurisprudence examination on the laws of the particular state(s) in which one is seeking licensure to practice dental hygiene
29
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to ensure the trust that patients and society has in dental hygienists; maintaining a bond of trust in relationships

A

Societal trust

30
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duty to tell the truth

A

Veracity

31
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right to full disclosure and self determination

A

Individual autonomy and respect for human beings

32
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What must a dental hygienist employ to assure the best level of care for the patient?

A. Critical thinking

B. Evidence-based practice

C. PICO questions

D. Self-directed learning

A

B. Evidence-based practice

33
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A dental hygienist is working with legislators to pass a bill for hygienists to be able to administer local anesthesia. Which role is the dental hygienist representing?

A.Clinician

B.Advocate

C.Researcher

D.Educator

A

B.Advocate

34
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Which professional role would a dental hygienist represent in marketing oral health products?

A.Corporate

B.Public health

C.Clinician

D.Researcher

A

A.

Corporate

35
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A dental hygienist is

A.A non-licensed, preventative oral health professional who provides a variety of oral health services to patients

B.A dental health professional who works closely with and under the supervision of a dentist by performing tasks before and after the dentist meets with the patient as well as assisting the dentist during certain dental procedures

C.A licensed, preventative oral health professional who provides a variety of oral health services to patients

D.A licensed professional who can treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones

A

C.A licensed, preventative oral health professional who provides a variety of oral health services to patients

36
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Step three in the evidence-based process of client care is

A.Decide if evidence is relevant to application.

B.Determine the accuracy of evidence utilizing critical thinking.

C.Locate credible sources to help answer PICO questions.

D.Review efficacy of application and improve where necessary.

A

B.Determine the accuracy of evidence utilizing critical thinking.

37
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Educating a client with high caries on caries etiology, nutritional counseling, and reviewing home care is an example of what step in PICO question development?

A.Comparison intervention

B.Intervention

C.Outcome

D.Patient’s condition

A

A.Comparison intervention

38
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Providing restorative treatment for a client with caries is an example of what step in the PICO process?

A.Comparison intervention

B.Intervention

C.Outcome

D.Patient’s condition

A

B.Intervention

39
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A doctorate in dental hygiene can be earned through online courses or in the traditional brick and mortar manner in the United States.

True

False

A

False

40
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A dental hygienist who can own his or her own practice without authorization from a dentist and establish a provider relationship with a patient is an example of a direct access hygienist.

True

False

A

True

41
Q

The five roles of the dental hygienist are which of the following?

a. Periodontal clinician, pedantic clinician, researcher, change agent, advocate
b. Clinician, theory builder, educator, researcher, change agent
c. Clinician, administrator or manager, researcher, advocate, educator
d. Clinician, administrator, manager, educator, researcher

A

c.Clinician, administrator or manager, researcher, advocate, educator

42
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Evidence-based decision making:

a. Considers evidence alone as sufficient to make a clinical decision
b. Maintains that the use of current best evidence does not replace clinical expertise or input from the client
c. Considers scientific evidence as the key component in the decision-making process
d. Considers evidence only from randomized controlled trials

A

b.Maintains that the use of current best evidence does not replace clinical expertise or input from the client

43
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The highest level of evidence for evidence-based decision making is which of the following?

a. In vitro (test tube) research
b. Case reports
c. Randomized controlled trials
d. Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

A

d.

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews

44
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A well-constructed PICO question includes which of the following four parts?

a. Client problem, implementation, clinical context, outcome
b. Plan, implementation, clinician, outcome
c. Client problem, intervention, comparison, and outcome
d. Problem, client, intervention, outcome

A

c.Client problem, intervention, comparison, and outcome

45
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In this supervision level the dentist has diagnosed and authorized the condition to be treated. They remain on the premises while the procedure is being performed and approves the work done before dismissal of the patient.

A

Direct Supervision

46
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In this supervision level the dentist must authorize the procedure to be done and be and be in the dental office when it is performed.

A

Indirect Supervision

47
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  1. Suture removal, prophylaxis, x-rays, topical, fluoride, sealants, root planning, place perio dressings, and remove perio dressings
    1. In this supervision level, the dentist has authorized the procedure for a patient of record but does not need to be present when the procedure is carried out as long as it is in accordance with the dentists diagnosis.
A

General Supervision

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