Hygiene and Prevention Chapter Exam

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Children under the age of 3 should be instructed to brush their teeth with a small smear of fluoridated toothpaste because childrens toothpaste is manufactured in the US with less fluoride than adult toothpaste?

The statement is correct but the reason is NOT

The use of nylon for toothbrush bristles began in 1938. World War I complications prevented Australian export of wild boar bristles so synthetic materials were substituted.

The statement is true and the reason is false.

The horizontal brushing method is not recommended for all of the following reasons except one. Which one is the exception?

This method allows greater coverage in a short amount of time.

Your patient presents with a definitive carious lesion diagnosed by the dentist. What is the treatment plan for a cavitated carious lesion?

Appoint for a restoration

A patient has asked you for advice in using a particular model of power toothbrush given to her as a gift. You have never heard of this type of power toothbrush. She has an appointment with the doctor for restorative work the following week. What should you recommend to this patient?

Ask the patient to bring the brush in at her next visit and research the manufacturers' instructions prior to her return

MI has been applied successfully within many health professions. It explains the clinician's own ideals for behavior change onto the patient.

First statement is true, and second statement is false.

All of the following are mechanisms of action of fluoride in the prevention of caries except one. Which of the following actions of fluoride is not associated with the prevention of caries?

Passes through diffusion channels to increase acid level

All of the following are uses for a toothbrush except one. Which of the following is not an accepted use of the toothbrush for oral health care?

Polishing of restorations

An individual can be in the "high-risk" or "low-risk" category for development of dental caries. All of the following factors are low-risk factors in the development of dental caries for adults except one. Which one of the following factors is not low risk?

Poor manual dexterity

All of the following statements regarding power toothbrushes are true except one. Which statement is the exception?

Power brushes do not offer a great variety in the manner in which the bristles/head moves.

Which one of the following reasons for occlusal brushing would be the least desirable reason for this technique?

Remove biofilm deposits from the maxillary tuberosity

Which of the following bacteria are the infectious organisms that colonize the teeth, help to form dental biofilm, and are responsible for the dental caries process?

Streptococcus mutans

Which of the following recommendations would you least likely give to a patient experiencing toothbrush abrasion?

Suggest that the patient spend a longer time brushing his or her teeth

Sealants are recommended for patients with low risk factors. Properly placed sealants close off the pits and fissures where microorganisms can live.

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

Which of the following statements is true about the interdental anatomy?

The papillae are connected by a col.

The spirit of MI is an attitude of acceptance of what the patient brings?

True

Which of the following is not a suggestion to tell your patient regarding the care of toothbrushes?

Use only one brush for home and work to prevent cross-contamination

Complex reflective listening is:

a.rephrasing the content that was relayed to you by the patient. b.adding meaning to what the patient said.

Using the acronym PACE with MI the "A" stands for ____________.

acceptance

A patient presents with subgingival calculus and inflammation around some platinum crowns. Which toothbrushing method would you recommend?

bass

What is the most widely accepted method of toothbrushing intended to remove dental biofilm adjacent to and directly beneath the gingival margin?

bass method

An interdental tip is indicated for a patient who has:

biofilm accumulations at the gingival margin.

Remineralizing tooth surfaces should not be scratched or altered in any way. Which of the following techniques would be the most acceptable way to detect coronal caries on a demineralized surface?

blunt probe

The fluorapatite bond is stronger than the hydroxyapatite bonds. In the biofilm, the HF diffuses through the cell membrane of acidgenic bacteria.

both statements are true

According to GV Blacks classification system a soft, progressive lesion of cementum and dentin that involves bacterial infection and invasion located at the gingival third of the buccal or lingual surface is classified as a ?

class V

Caries is a ?

communicable disease

All of the following are steps in a preventive care program except:

create the setting

Case Study 1Mr. Larsen, a 52-year-old, has just moved into town and is new to this dental office. In completing initial oral assessments, Eric, the dental hygienist, noted straight line cuts on the anterior facial and lingual surfaces in the middle of the interdental gingiva. Mr. Larsen had periodontal probe depths from 1 to 3 mm, and his gingiva was stippled, pink, and firm. He also had moderate biofilm accumulations around his bridge in the lower left quadrant and minimal bleeding upon probing. Mr. Larsen reports brushing two or three times a day and flossing one to two times every day. When Eric asked him to demonstrate brushing and flossing, he noticed that Mr. Larsen used a 24-inch piece of floss and snapped it between the contact areas. He also noticed Mr. Larsen used a scrubbing technique when brushing. When Eric commented on his brushing and flossing technique, Mr. Larsen stated that he has always done it this way and no one has ever said anything about it before. Reference: Ref 29-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Mr. Larsen asks Eric what type of floss he should use to prevent further floss cuts. Eric should recommend:

waxed floss

Which of the following oral physiotherapy aids would you recommend to a patient to clean the proximal surfaces of teeth with tight contacts?

waxed floss

Learning occurs when individuals:

understand the concepts presented to them.

There has been a reduction in caries in the United States since 1945, attributed to the fluoridation of the water supplies in certain communities. Which of the following is the percentage reduction in caries found?

40%

Bitewing radiographs should be recommended every _________ for the moderate risk patient.

6 months

When is toothbrush damage most likely going to occur?

After the initial instruction in a new method of brushing

Case Study 1You have been hired as a dental hygienist at the Health Department dental clinic in your county. The patient population in this facility is predominately low income. There is no community water fluoridation in the area. Most of your patients do not follow a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. Reference: Ref 27-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. When a patient presents with no dental caries, which of the following treatment options would not be recommended?

Be glad that the patient is caries free and leave well enough alone

Which of the following radiographs is the best choice to detect caries on proximal tooth surfaces?

Bitewing radiograph

When making suggestions regarding toothbrush selection, the dental hygienist should consider all of the following except one. Which one is the exception?

Bleeding of the gingiva during brushing

Which one of the following characteristics would be least desirable in a toothbrush?

Bristle or filament height of 21 mm

Saliva has many protective functions in the oral cavity. Which of the following is the most important protective property of saliva in the caries process?

Buffering of acids

All of the following statements regarding dental caries are true except one. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Caries is an eradicated disease.

Case Study 1Mr. Larsen, a 52-year-old, has just moved into town and is new to this dental office. In completing initial oral assessments, Eric, the dental hygienist, noted straight line cuts on the anterior facial and lingual surfaces in the middle of the interdental gingiva. Mr. Larsen had periodontal probe depths from 1 to 3 mm, and his gingiva was stippled, pink, and firm. He also had moderate biofilm accumulations around his bridge in the lower left quadrant and minimal bleeding upon probing. Mr. Larsen reports brushing two or three times a day and flossing one to two times every day. When Eric asked him to demonstrate brushing and flossing, he noticed that Mr. Larsen used a 24-inch piece of floss and snapped it between the contact areas. He also noticed Mr. Larsen used a scrubbing technique when brushing. When Eric commented on his brushing and flossing technique, Mr. Larsen stated that he has always done it this way and no one has ever said anything about it before. Reference: Ref 29-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Excess pressure used when flossing is especially harmful to whom?

Children who have a mixed dentition

Which of the following is not an effect of cleaning the tongue?

Contributes to increased xerostomia

Case Study 1You have been hired as a dental hygienist at the Health Department dental clinic in your county. The patient population in this facility is predominately low income. There is no community water fluoridation in the area. Most of your patients do not follow a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. Reference: Ref 27-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. You have been asked by your employer to develop a caries management strategy that covers all of the patients' needs. Which of the following is not an objective for this caries management strategy?

Determine the patients' financial situation

Writings in 300 B.C. include descriptions of diseased gums related to calculus and of complex preparations for the treatment of unhealthy mouths. Who was the author of these writings?

Hippocrates

Within the process of dental hygiene care, the needs of a patient are assessed on the basis of which of the following?

Histories and clinical findings

The incidence of gingivitis is greatest in what area?

Interdental tissues

19. What does the "M" in CAMBRA stand for?

Management

Which one of the following is a moderate risk factor for dental caries?

Multiple restorations

Which one of the following is NOT a factor in contributing to demineralization?

Salivary calcium

When using the oral irrigator which one of the following is true?

Set unit pressure at lowest setting

Case Study 1You have been hired as a dental hygienist at the Health Department dental clinic in your county. The patient population in this facility is predominately low income. There is no community water fluoridation in the area. Most of your patients do not follow a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. Reference: Ref 27-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Your employer has decided to send the caries risk "Oral Health Check Sheet" to his patients and ask that they fill it out and bring it to their next appointment. This checkoff sheet lists 10 questions associated with a patient's caries risk. Is this a good choice by your employer and why?

Yes. This will be convenient for patients to complete at home and bring in.

In the example of how not to do a MI the dentist assumed the patient had been?

a methamphetamine user

The core skills for MI include?

a. Open Ended Questions b. Affirmations c. Reflective Listening d. Summary

All of the following statements are true about ANUG except:

a.lack of oral cleanliness can be a major contributing factor. b.oral tissues usually have a smell and thus toothbrushing is increased. c.careful brush placement and an extra soft brush are indicated to avoid trauma.

The four steps in MI are:

engaging, focusing, evoking, planning

The sequence in brushing for any method used should:

ensure complete coverage for each tooth surface.

The "M" in CAMBRA stands for marketing?

false

Case Study 1Mr. Larsen, a 52-year-old, has just moved into town and is new to this dental office. In completing initial oral assessments, Eric, the dental hygienist, noted straight line cuts on the anterior facial and lingual surfaces in the middle of the interdental gingiva. Mr. Larsen had periodontal probe depths from 1 to 3 mm, and his gingiva was stippled, pink, and firm. He also had moderate biofilm accumulations around his bridge in the lower left quadrant and minimal bleeding upon probing. Mr. Larsen reports brushing two or three times a day and flossing one to two times every day. When Eric asked him to demonstrate brushing and flossing, he noticed that Mr. Larsen used a 24-inch piece of floss and snapped it between the contact areas. He also noticed Mr. Larsen used a scrubbing technique when brushing. When Eric commented on his brushing and flossing technique, Mr. Larsen stated that he has always done it this way and no one has ever said anything about it before. Reference: Ref 29-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. What are straight-line cuts on Mr. Larsen's gingiva?

floss cuts

In creating a preventive care plan, all of the following should be considered except:

gender

The col area becomes deeper when:

inflammation leads to edema.

Dental floss is most effective when a patient has:

interdental papillae and no loss of attachment.

The tongue cleaner is pressed over the tongue with a ______________.

light and firm stroke

Planning patient interdental care begins with patient assessment, which provides all of the following information except:

motivation to perform the patient's oral care routine.

Traumatic toothbrush lesions are frequently found:

over canines and premolars.

All are critical factors in the selection of a personal oral hygiene aid EXCEPT:

patient awareness of pellicle formation

Acids are a byproduct of metabolic processes. All of the following acids are produced during metabolic processes except one. Which acid is not a byproduct of metabolic processes?

phosphoric acid

Tooth brushing adequately removes biofilm from all surfaces of the teeth except:

proximal

A habit, behavior, lifestyle, or condition that when present increases the probability of a disease occurring is a term often used in medical research. Which of the following best fits this definition?

risk factor

When teaching a patient to use floss, all of the following instructions should be given except:

snap floss through the contact area.

Preprocedural rinsing may be a good idea because aerosolized material may include: supragingival and subgingival plaque organisms, blood, and viruses including influenza and the common cold?

true

A wooden interdental cleaner would be appropriate for biofilm removal with a patient who has what type of embrasures?

type III

What is the correct sequence in which an individual learns a new behavior using the learning ladder?

unawareness, awareness, self-interest, involvement, action, habit

Case Study 1Mr. Larsen, a 52-year-old, has just moved into town and is new to this dental office. In completing initial oral assessments, Eric, the dental hygienist, noted straight line cuts on the anterior facial and lingual surfaces in the middle of the interdental gingiva. Mr. Larsen had periodontal probe depths from 1 to 3 mm, and his gingiva was stippled, pink, and firm. He also had moderate biofilm accumulations around his bridge in the lower left quadrant and minimal bleeding upon probing. Mr. Larsen reports brushing two or three times a day and flossing one to two times every day. When Eric asked him to demonstrate brushing and flossing, he noticed that Mr. Larsen used a 24-inch piece of floss and snapped it between the contact areas. He also noticed Mr. Larsen used a scrubbing technique when brushing. When Eric commented on his brushing and flossing technique, Mr. Larsen stated that he has always done it this way and no one has ever said anything about it before. Reference: Ref 29-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. The reason the straight-line cuts appear are because Mr. Larsen:

snaps floss through the contact area.

Which interdental aid would be best to recommend to a patient with orthodontic appliances?

soft picks

Properties of unwaxed floss include:

squeaking sound when floss moves over clean tooth surface

Case Study 1Mr. Larsen, a 52-year-old, has just moved into town and is new to this dental office. In completing initial oral assessments, Eric, the dental hygienist, noted straight line cuts on the anterior facial and lingual surfaces in the middle of the interdental gingiva. Mr. Larsen had periodontal probe depths from 1 to 3 mm, and his gingiva was stippled, pink, and firm. He also had moderate biofilm accumulations around his bridge in the lower left quadrant and minimal bleeding upon probing. Mr. Larsen reports brushing two or three times a day and flossing one to two times every day. When Eric asked him to demonstrate brushing and flossing, he noticed that Mr. Larsen used a 24-inch piece of floss and snapped it between the contact areas. He also noticed Mr. Larsen used a scrubbing technique when brushing. When Eric commented on his brushing and flossing technique, Mr. Larsen stated that he has always done it this way and no one has ever said anything about it before. Reference: Ref 29-1 Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. In order to better remove biofilm from the pontic and around the abutments, Mr. Larsen should use what interdental aid?

super floss

Sustain talk means:

the individual's own arguments for not changing.

Microorganisms in saliva are principally from the _______.

tongue

According to the video MI can inspire people/patients to change?

true

According to the video MI is about working collaboratively?

true

It is important for the dental hygienist to use critical thinking skills and modify recommendations to their patients according to what would best fit the patients treatment needs?

true

MI is designed to strengthen personal motivation?

true

Floss is made of the following materials except:

wood filaments

Which of the following interdental aids would not work well for a patient with fixed prostheses?

wooden interdental cleaner

All of the following are considered fermentable carbohydrates except one. Which of the following is not a fermentable carbohydrate?

xylitol

Which of the following is not a fermentable carbohydrate?

xylitol


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