NBDHE Board Review Already Rated A+ - Increased mA: Higher milliamperage (mA) settings in radiography would result in a darker radiographic
image. - The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: Patients with chronic renal failure should
ideally be scheduled for dental treatment t...
NBDHE Board Review Already Rated A+
- Increased mA: Higher milliamperage (mA) settings in radiography would result in a darker radiographic
image.
- The patient with chronic renal failure should be scheduled: Patients with chronic renal failure should
ideally be scheduled for dental treatment the day after dialysis.
- Which of the following compounds can be used to fluoridate domestic water systems?: Sodium
silicofluoride is one of the compounds used to fluoridate domestic water systems.
- After developing a full-mouth series of radiographs, all of the films are completely black. The cause for
this was: The silver halide crystals on the films were excessively energized, leading to the blackening of
the images.
- Identify the vitamin that promotes the synthesis of collagen: Vitamin C promotes the synthesis of
collagen.
- Which of the following agencies or acts is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards?: OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is concerned with Bloodborne Pathogen Standards.
- When determining pocket depth, if the probe is inserted at an angle that is insufficient the reading will
be greater than the actual probe depth: False. If the probe is not inserted sufficiently, the reading will
underestimate the actual pocket depth.
,- According to the Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists, a patient's right to informed consent prior to
treatment is an example of: Autonomy, respecting the patient's right to make informed decisions about
their treatment.How often does a HIPPA form need to be signed?
Once
All of the following lesions could be seen with a patient wearing an ill-fitting metal removable denture
EXCEPT one. What is the exception?
Papillary Hypoplasia
Identify the MOST common supernumerary teeth.
mesiodens
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to protect the patient.
False
The purpose of a professional code of ethics is to achieve high levels of all of the following EXCEPT one.
What is the exception?
Interpersonal relationships
The oral physiotherapy aid most suited for removal of loosely adherent plaque is a/an?
oral irrigator
,The recommended uninterrupted immersion time to sterilize instruments through liquid chemical
solution is:
10 hours
Providing services to protect all patients and to minimize harm to them and others involved in
treatment is an example of:
non-malfeasance
A health care provider must obtain informed consent before an invasive procedure. This consent may be
oral or written.
Both statements are TRUE
An adult-sized blood pressure cuff place on a child can produce an inaccurate lower reading.
True
One of the procedures in private practice diagnosis. What is the parallel procedure in community health
practice?
Data analysis
Vitamin D assists with the absorption of:
calcium
The acronym HIPAA stands for:
, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins prevents night blindness?
Vitamin A
Patients may be charged a reasonable fee for the transfer of dental records.
True
An example of negligence is:
Damaging the patient's tooth and not informing him/her
Identify the anterior tooth MOST likely to exhibit a bifurcated root.
Mandibular canine
Which of the following physiotherapy aids is BEST used for cleaning Class IV furcations?
Interdental brush
Mrs. Jones presents with severe periodontal disease, rampant decay and several periapical abscessed.
She tells the hygienist that the reason she made this appointment was to get her teeth bleached. What
would be the first issue the hygienist would address with this patient?
Tooth Whitening
What is the general principle concerning the standards of right and wrong?
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