FREE NBDHE Dental Hygiene Care Question and Answers

Question 1

A patient with uncontrolled epilepsy, uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetes, excessively high blood pressure, or unstable cardiovascular problems.

Accepted Answer

ASA IV

Answer

ASA V

Answer

ASA I

Answer

ASA III

Question 2

Select next to the sentences that would constitute "IMPLIED" consent. The other statements still require "INFORMED" consent.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Patient allows us to go forward with treatment plan without discussion

Answer

A patient appears for their appointment

Answer

The patient allows us to collect data

Question 3

The dental hygiene plan for periodontal therapy's main goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Restore and maintain health of the periodontal tissues

Answer

Reduce bleeding on probing

Answer

Control dental caries

Answer

Reduce risk factors for periodontitis

Question 4

A patient with terminal cancer, end-stage renal failure, hepatitis, or an infectious disease

Accepted Answer

ASA V

Answer

ASA I

Answer

ASA II

Answer

ASA IV

Question 5

Diagnostic techniques or dental hygiene

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Classify diagnostic statements according to disease process

Answer

Address health functioning and behaviors

Answer

Describe actual or potential health problems that dental hygienists are educated and licensed to treat

Question 6

This caries risk assessment tool offers instructions for determining the level of caries risk and choosing dental hygiene measures based on risk factor evaluation.

Accepted Answer

CAMBRA

Answer

ASA

Answer

ADL

Answer

OSCAR

Question 7

Mouthwashes only provide short-term relief, and frequent usage can harm oral tissue.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False