HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions With Verified Answers.
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HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions With
Verified Answers.
Which assessment supplies the most accurate info of a patient's dietary habits? - answer3 day
food diary
the periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of a type II
embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod g...
HESI Dental Hygiene Exam Questions With
Verified Answers.
Which assessment supplies the most accurate info of a patient's dietary habits? - answer✔3 day
food diary
the periodontal examination of a 51 year old male confirms the development of a type II
embrasure w/localized areas of slight-mod ginigival recession. which aid is recommended for
effective interdental cleaning in this area? - answer✔interdental proxy brush
each of the following post-op instructions should be provided for the pt after perio surgery
EXCEPT which one? - answer✔Rinse gently to control bleeding
Composite & porcelain restorations should be protected w/a thin layer of water based lubricant
before applying sodium fl. Dental sealants are unaffected by the application of any fl tx &
require no protect measure. - answer✔Both statements are false
which statement is true regarding the purpose of polishing teeth? - answer✔considered a
cosmetic procedure
what is the most appropriate radiographic recommendation for a pt presenting w/extensive dental
work & at risk for decay> - answer✔FMS
Each of the following could be mistaken as dental caries on dental image EXCEPT one, which
one is the EXCEPTION? - answer✔Radiopaque bases
Each of the following is an interdental aid used for effective plaque removal of type II
embrasures EXCEPT one, which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer✔Floss threader
which description depicts the varying width of the PDL? - answer✔thicker in areas of tension
each of the following is a manifestation of moderate dental anxiety EXCEPT one, which one? -
answer✔slurred speech
during dental x-ray exposure, why is it important to maintain the tooth & film in a parallel
relationship? - answer✔minimizes dimensional distortion
a 4 yr old pt lives in a community where the concentration of fl in the drinking water is 0.5 ppm.
what is the recommended supplement dose in mg to prescribe daily for this pt? - answer✔0.25
the RDH fails to inform the pt the tip of the scaling instrument broke in the pt's mouth. this is an
example of - answer✔negligence
the RDH post dates a tx appt on an insurance form. This is an ex: of - answer✔criminal law
in some cases of professional negligence, an expert witness is not needed. a RDH breaking an
instrument tip & leaving it in the sulcus would require an expert witness. - answer✔true, false
A breach of contract occurs when privacy rights have been violated. Harm has to occur for there
to be a breach of contract. - answer✔true, false
each of the following situations requires a written consent EXCEPT one, which one? -
answer✔Taking radiographs on a pt
A new pt shows evidence of subgingival calculus w/5-6 mm pockets, the pt questions the
extensive tx plan presented, esp. since she has her teeth cleaned every 6 mos. What does this
pose? - answer✔ethical dilemma
The pt fears receiving local anesthesia. The RDH informs the pt the injection will not hurt, yet it
does. This violation is an ex: of - answer✔veracity
each of the following is an ex: of criminal law EXCEPT? - answer✔defaming a pt
during tx, the RDH applies a desensitizing agent on a tooth w/out informing the pt, this is an ex:
of - answer✔technical battery
the RDH provides protective eyewear for the pt prior to dental tx, this is an ex: of - answer✔non-
maleficence
a pt trips & falls over a bucket that was placed in the hallway to catch water leaking from the
ceiling. the office is guilty of - answer✔negligence
the pt admits not brushing his teeth for 2 wks, which microorganisms will be most prevalent? -
answer✔spirochetes
each of the following is a blister form lesion except? - answer✔papule
which palpitation technique is used to determine the presence of mandibular tori? -
answer✔digital
during a med. emergency, each of the following typically exhibits an increase in BP except? -
answer✔MI (usually decreased BP)
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