National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam 2020
Questions and Answers(Rated 100%)
What is the correct sequence in which an individual learns a new behavior using the
learning ladder?
-Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
-habit, Unawareness, self-interest, awareness, involvement, action
-awareness, self-interest, involvement, Unawareness, habit, action
-Unawareness, action, self-interest, awareness, involvement, habit - ANSWER-
Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
Fat soluble vitamins are:
A. Found in all foods:
B. More stable than water soluble vitamins
C. Must be supplied daily
D. Cannot be stored by the body - ANSWER-B. More stable than water soluble vitamins
Water is mainly absorbed in the:
Large intestine
Small intestine
Pancreas
Stomach - ANSWER-Large intestine
Which of the following nutrient deficiencies is frequently found in the diet of children in
developed countries and has been associated with increased caries susceptibility?
Calcium
Zinc
Protein
Iron - ANSWER-Iron
Which of the following hormones lowers blood glucose?
Thyroxine
Growth Hormone
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Insulin - ANSWER-Insulin
, In a healthy individual, if the amount of glucose in the blood exceeds the body's
immediate energy needs, then:
-Glucose will be converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue
-Glucose continues to circulate in the blood until needed by the body for energy
-Glucose will be stored as glycogen in the cell and as fatty acids
-Excess glucose will be excreted in the urine - ANSWER-Glucose will be converted to
fat and stored in adipose tissue
Dairy products are good sources of all of the following nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
EXCEPT one. Which of the following is the one EXCEPTION?
Vitamin D
Calcium
Zinc
Protein - ANSWER-Zinc
The best counseling technique for increasing patients' involvement and responsibility in
making decisions about their oral health:
Involves listening
Involves motivation
Is directive
Involves demonstration - ANSWER-Involves motivation
Which of the following is an example of an essential fatty acid?
Lecithin
Tropical Oils
Oleic Acid
Linoleic Acid - ANSWER-Linoleic Acid
The functions of saliva include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which is the
EXCEPTION?
-Provides antimicrobial properties
-Provides a growth medium for bacteria
-Aids in remineralization of the tooth
-Provides a buffering capacity
-Speeds up the oral clearance of bacterial substrates - ANSWER--Provides a growth
medium for bacteria
Sucrose is made up of which of the following two monosaccharides?
Fructose & Galactose
Glucose & Galactose
Fructose & Glucose
Questions and Answers(Rated 100%)
What is the correct sequence in which an individual learns a new behavior using the
learning ladder?
-Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
-habit, Unawareness, self-interest, awareness, involvement, action
-awareness, self-interest, involvement, Unawareness, habit, action
-Unawareness, action, self-interest, awareness, involvement, habit - ANSWER-
Unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit
Fat soluble vitamins are:
A. Found in all foods:
B. More stable than water soluble vitamins
C. Must be supplied daily
D. Cannot be stored by the body - ANSWER-B. More stable than water soluble vitamins
Water is mainly absorbed in the:
Large intestine
Small intestine
Pancreas
Stomach - ANSWER-Large intestine
Which of the following nutrient deficiencies is frequently found in the diet of children in
developed countries and has been associated with increased caries susceptibility?
Calcium
Zinc
Protein
Iron - ANSWER-Iron
Which of the following hormones lowers blood glucose?
Thyroxine
Growth Hormone
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Insulin - ANSWER-Insulin
, In a healthy individual, if the amount of glucose in the blood exceeds the body's
immediate energy needs, then:
-Glucose will be converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue
-Glucose continues to circulate in the blood until needed by the body for energy
-Glucose will be stored as glycogen in the cell and as fatty acids
-Excess glucose will be excreted in the urine - ANSWER-Glucose will be converted to
fat and stored in adipose tissue
Dairy products are good sources of all of the following nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
EXCEPT one. Which of the following is the one EXCEPTION?
Vitamin D
Calcium
Zinc
Protein - ANSWER-Zinc
The best counseling technique for increasing patients' involvement and responsibility in
making decisions about their oral health:
Involves listening
Involves motivation
Is directive
Involves demonstration - ANSWER-Involves motivation
Which of the following is an example of an essential fatty acid?
Lecithin
Tropical Oils
Oleic Acid
Linoleic Acid - ANSWER-Linoleic Acid
The functions of saliva include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which is the
EXCEPTION?
-Provides antimicrobial properties
-Provides a growth medium for bacteria
-Aids in remineralization of the tooth
-Provides a buffering capacity
-Speeds up the oral clearance of bacterial substrates - ANSWER--Provides a growth
medium for bacteria
Sucrose is made up of which of the following two monosaccharides?
Fructose & Galactose
Glucose & Galactose
Fructose & Glucose
