NDHCE Patient Assessment 2

Question 1

What does the DMFT index measure in dental epidemiology?

Accepted Answer

Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth in the permanent dentition

Answer

Depth of periodontal pockets in permanent teeth

Answer

Degree of malocclusion and facial trauma

Answer

Distribution of maximum fluoride treatment

Question 2

A patient's health history reveals they are taking warfarin. What precaution should the dental hygienist take?

Accepted Answer

Consult with the prescribing physician about INR levels before invasive procedures

Answer

Refuse to treat the patient

Answer

Double the amount of local anesthetic used

Answer

Avoid all radiographs

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'chief complaint' in a dental hygiene health history?

Accepted Answer

The patient's main reason for the dental visit in their own words

Answer

The dentist's primary diagnosis

Answer

The most severe finding on examination

Answer

The insurance code for the primary procedure

Question 4

When assessing tooth mobility, a Grade II mobility reading means:

Accepted Answer

Movement greater than 1 mm in horizontal direction

Answer

No movement detected

Answer

Slight movement (up to 1 mm) in a horizontal direction

Answer

Tooth is depressible in its socket

Question 5

Which diagnostic test is performed by applying a cold stimulus to a tooth to assess pulp vitality?

Accepted Answer

Thermal (cold) test

Answer

Electric pulp test

Answer

Percussion test

Answer

Transillumination test

Question 6

A patient presents with angular cheilitis, burning tongue, and generalized erythematous mucosa. Which nutritional deficiency should the dental hygienist suspect?

Accepted Answer

B-complex vitamin deficiency

Answer

Vitamin C deficiency

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Calcium deficiency