ADEX Dental Hygiene Process of Care 2

Question 1

During the assessment phase, a dental hygienist notices gingival bleeding on probing in posterior sextants only. Which periodontal classification best describes localized bleeding without bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis associated with dental biofilm

Answer

Bleeding on probing without attachment or bone loss is consistent with gingivitis associated with dental biofilm per the 2017 classification.

Question 2

A dental hygienist is planning care for a patient with uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. Which intervention is MOST appropriate to include in the initial care plan?

Accepted Answer

Provide full-mouth debridement and coordinate with the physician

Answer

Dental hygienists should provide debridement and communicate with the patient's physician to coordinate glycemic management.

Question 3

Which probing depth measurement indicates the transition from healthy sulcus to a pathologic periodontal pocket?

Accepted Answer

4 mm

Answer

A probing depth of 4 mm or greater is generally classified as a pathologic pocket requiring clinical intervention.

Question 4

A patient reports taking warfarin. Which assessment finding is MOST critical to document before instrumentation?

Accepted Answer

INR value

Answer

The INR (International Normalized Ratio) determines bleeding risk for patients on warfarin and must be within a safe range before instrumentation.

Question 5

When evaluating a panoramic radiograph, which landmark indicates the floor of the nasal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Nasal fossa

Answer

The nasal fossa appears on panoramic radiographs as a radiolucent oval shadow representing the floor of the nasal cavity.

ADEX - Dental Hygiene Exam Practice Test

ADEX - Dental Hygiene Exam Practice Test

ADEX Dental Hygiene Process of Care 2