Oral Health (Hygiene)

Question 1

Hygienic practices include caring for the ___

Answer 1

skin, hair, nails, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, feet, and perineal area.

Question 2

The ___, or integument, is the largest organ of the body and has multiple functions

Answer 2

skin

Question 3

The ___ system is made up of the skin, the subcutaneous layer directly under the skin, and the appendages of the skin, including the hair and nails.

Answer 3

integumentary

Question 4

Changes in the color or condition of the ___ ___ are related to changes in hormonal activity or to changes in the blood supply to hair follicles.

Answer 4

hair shaft

Question 5

The ___ are an accessory structure of the skin composed of epithelial tissue

Answer 5

nails

Question 6

Healthy nail beds are:

Answer 6

pink, convex, and evenly curved

Question 7

poor oral health is associated with:

Answer 7

diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome

Question 8

The perineal area is:

Answer 8

dark, warm, and often moist, providing conditions that favor bacterial growth

Question 9

The decay of teeth with the formation of cavities is called ___

Answer 9

caries

Question 10

Caries result from:

Answer 10

failure to remove plaque, an invisible, destructive, bacterial film that builds up on everyone’s teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel.

Question 11

a marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum (tissues) and bone

Answer 11

periodontitis

or periodontal disease

Question 12

___ is a strong mouth odor or a persistent bad taste in the mouth

Answer 12

Halitosis

Question 13

___ may be the first indication of periodontal disease

Answer 13

Halitosis

Question 14

___ an inflammation of the oral mucosa,

Answer 14

Stomatitis

Question 15

___ an inflammation of the tongue

Answer 15

Glossitis

Question 16

___ an ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with fissures at the angles of the mouth

Answer 16

Cheilosis

Question 17

absence or loss of hair

Answer 17

alopecia

Question 18

infestation with lice is called ___

Answer 18

pediculosis

Question 19

Problems concerning deficient hygiene are categorized as __

Answer 19

self-care deficits.

Question 20

Store dentures ___ when not in the patient’s mouth

Answer 20

in cold water