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Which results will ensue if a kilovolt peak (kVp) below 65 is used when exposing radiographs? A. Exposure to radiation is increased. B. Overall darker film density results. C. Diagnostic digital image does not result. D. Focal-film distance must be increased. → ::- A. Exposure to radiation...

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HESI Dental Hygiene Provisions
Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update
Which results will ensue if a kilovolt peak (kVp) below 65 is used when

exposing radiographs?

A. Exposure to radiation is increased.

B. Overall darker film density results.

C. Diagnostic digital image does not result.

D. Focal-film distance must be increased.


→ ::- A. Exposure to radiation is increased.




Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water

systems EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. Hydrofluorosilicic acid

B. Sodium silicofluoride.

C. Sodium fluoride.

D. Acidulated phosphate.


→ ::- D. Acidulated phosphate.




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Most dental sealants placed are self cured because this process allows for a

longer working time for the operator.

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

B. Both statement and reason are correct and related.

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

D. Both statement and reason are correct, but not related.

E. NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.


→ ::- E. NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.




Each of the following patients would benefit from prescription fluoride

supplements EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. 16-year-old male living in a community where the fluoride level in the

water supply is 0.5 ppm.

B. 33-year-old female in her second trimester of pregnancy who drinks

unfluoridated water.

C.7-month-old female who receives her total dietary intake from breast milk

D.5-year-old male living in a community where the fluoride level in the water

supply is 0.2 ppm.


→ ::- B. 33-year-old female in her second trimester of pregnancy who

drinks unfluoridated water.




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In addition to bleeding, which other characteristic best describes a mild case

of gingivitis?

A. Areas of pseudopocking

B. Pocket depths measuring 6mm.

C. Mobility.

D. Presence of fibrotic gingival tissues and cementum exposure.


→ ::- A. Areas of pseudopocking




Each of the following is true concerning professionally applied topical fluoride

in a tray EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A. Apply fluoride for 4 minutes.

B. Ask patient to rinse thoroughly following the application to prevent

ingestion.

C. Use saliva ejector to help hold trays in place.

D. Dispense 2 ml of fluoride in tray.


→ ::- B. Ask patient to rinse thoroughly following the application to

prevent ingestion.




Which most effectively identifies plaque biofilm on tooth surfaces?

A. Study cast.

B. Reading materials.


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C. Discussion with clinician.

D. Disclosing agent.


→ ::- D. Disclosing agent.




Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is

measured using bidigital evaluation when teeth are not occluded.

A. Both statements are false.

B. The first statement is false and the second is true.

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

D. Both statements are true.


→ ::- D. Both statements are true.




After taking a periapical of tooth #24 using the paralleling technique, the

dental hygienist notices the image appears elongated. How would the

dental hygienist correct this error?

A. Decrease negative vertical angulation.

B. Increase negative vertical angulation.

C. Decrease positive vertical angulation.

D. Increase positive vertical angulation.


→ ::- B. Increase negative vertical angulation.




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