Title: Chapter 01: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: Which of the following is secondary prevention?
- When disease does not occur
- The treatment of early disease
- The progression of disease
- True prevention
A: The treatment of early disease

Q: Who is the father of dental hygiene?
- Dr. John Paul Daniel
- Dr. Robin Adair
- Dr. Alfred C. Fones
- Dr. Mary Lyn Morgan
- Dr. G. V. Black
A: Dr. Alfred C. Fones

Q: The dental hygiene process of care is composed of which of the following six components?
- Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Education, Scheduling
- Documentation, Formulation, Interpretation, Evaluation, Education, Preparation
- Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation
- Data Collection, Assessment, Planning, Treatment, Intervention, Recording
- Assessment, Treatment, Education, Evaluation, Identification, Filing
A: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Documentation

Q: A. The dental hygiene diagnosis identifies the patient's health behaviors that the dental hygienist is licensed to treat. B. It provides the basis on which the dental hygiene treatment plan is designed, implemented, and evaluated.
- Statement A is correct and statement B is correct
- Statement A is correct and statement B is incorrect
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is correct
- Statement A is incorrect and statement B is incorrect
A: Statement A is correct and statement B is correct

Q: Which of the following refers to primary prevention?
- Fluoride to prevent caries
- Care to maintain periodontal pocketing
- Implants to replace missing teeth
- Scaling hard deposits
A: Fluoride to prevent caries

Q: During the assessment phase of the dental hygiene process of care, the dental hygienist collects which of the following types of data?
- Subjective information
- Objective information
- Both subjective and objective information
- Neither subjective nor objective information
A: Both subjective and objective information

Q: Which of the following best defines prognosis?
- To identify a disease
- Information gained through deductive reasoning
- The expected outcome of treatment
- A way of assessing the patient
A: The expected outcome of treatment

Q: Which of the following are examples of dental specialties?
- Endodontics, public health, and prosthodontics
- Pediatric dentistry and geriatric dentistry
- Odontics and enamel pathology
- Periodontics and maxillofacial gingival surgery
A: Endodontics, public health, and prosthodontics

Q: Which of the following is not a core value in dental hygiene?
- Confidentiality
- Societal trust
- Justice and fairness
- Profitability
A: Profitability

Q: In which step in the resolution of an issue or dilemma should the dental hygienist ask, “does the scope of practice apply to the situation?”
- Step 1: dental hygiene situation
- Step 2: individual preferences
- Step 3: choices versus alternatives
- Step 4: case parameters
A: Step 4: case parameters

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.

Reference: Ref 1-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. What is the first component of the dental hygiene process of care to be initiated for Mr. Scott?
- Assess the patient
- Implement treatment
- Diagnose the patient
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions
A: Assess the patient

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.

Reference: Ref 1-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Which of the following findings is subjective data?
- Probing depths
- The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years
- The patient has worn amalgam restorations
- The patient has recession
A: The patient has not been to the dentist in 7 years

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.

Reference: Ref 1-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Which of the following would be a correct dental hygiene diagnostic statement for Mr. Scott?
- Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect toothbrushing
- Deep occlusal pits and fissures
- Periodontal disease
- Accumulation of dental biofilm at cervical margins
A: Recessions on facial surfaces related to incorrect toothbrushing

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.

Reference: Ref 1-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Considering there is overlap of the three types of services provided by the dental hygienist, which would be the primary type of service for toothbrushing instructions given to Mr. Scott?
- Primary prevention
- Tertiary prevention
- Educational
- Therapeutic
A: Educational

Q: Case Study 1
Mr. Scott has not been to a dentist in 7 years. His medical history contains no contraindications for treatment. Clinical findings reveal recession on the facial surfaces of all premolar and canine teeth and amalgam restorations in molars with worn margins. The gingival tissue is relatively healthy; there is minimal bleeding on probing in interproximal areas, and pocket depths are 1 to 3 mm.

Reference: Ref 1-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. Minimal interproximal bleeding upon probing could lead to a diagnosis of gingivitis. What component of the dental hygiene care plan would the introduction of daily flossing be?
- Diagnosis
- Assessment
- Prognosis
- Implementation
A: Implementation