Dental Hygiene Process of Care Flashcards
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Which of the following is the PRIMARY goal of the evaluation phase in the dental hygiene process of care?
Answer: Assessing whether goals established in the care plan were achieved
Evaluation compares outcomes to the goals set during care planning to determine treatment effectiveness and the need for modification.
A patient has generalized 5–6 mm probing depths with bone loss on radiographs. After initial therapy, reassessment reveals probing depths of 3–4 mm. What does this indicate?
Answer: The patient has responded favorably and maintenance can be considered
Reduction of probing depths to 3–4 mm following initial therapy indicates a positive clinical response, and the patient may transition to a supportive periodontal therapy schedule.
A patient refuses radiographs citing radiation concerns. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Educate the patient on the low radiation dose and document the informed refusal if they still decline
Patient autonomy requires informed consent; educating the patient about minimal risk is appropriate, and informed refusal must be documented.
Which type of debridement is indicated when residual calculus is detected at a 6-week re-evaluation following initial therapy?
Answer: Re-instrumentation (retreatment)
Residual calculus identified at re-evaluation requires re-instrumentation (retreatment) of the affected sites before progressing to supportive care.
Which of the following constitutes an iatrogenic effect of overhanging restorations identified during dental hygiene assessment?
Answer: Plaque retention leading to localized periodontitis
Overhanging margins harbor plaque that cannot be removed by the patient, leading to localized periodontal inflammation and bone loss.
A dental hygienist documents 'BOP: 40%' in the patient record. What does this percentage represent?
Answer: Percentage of probed sites that bled on probing
Bleeding on probing (BOP) percentage is calculated by dividing the number of bleeding sites by the total sites probed, expressed as a percentage.
When recording mobility for tooth #8, the clinician notes the tooth deflects 1–2 mm in a buccolingual direction. How is this documented?
Answer: Class II mobility
Class II mobility is defined as movement of 1–2 mm in any horizontal direction.