HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS /DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST
VERSIONS /DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM
400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
VERSION A
Which periodontal probing depth is recorded when the 3mm
mark is just barely covered? - ....ANSWER..4mm
The patient's periodontal evaluation reveals a localized 6mm
probe reading accompanied by 3mm of recession and 1mm of
mesiolingual mobility. Which figure in mm represents the
clinical attachment loss? - ....ANSWER..9 mm CAL
From which approach is the missal furcation of tooth #3
examined? - ....ANSWER..Palatal
Which assesses fremitus? - ....ANSWER..Clinician's index
finger
Each oral finding is within normal limits EXCEPT one.
Which one is the EXCEPTION? - ....ANSWER..Ranula
In which position is the hard and soft palate most visible? -
....ANSWER..Supine; head tilted back and mouth wide open
Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer? -
....ANSWER..Lateral border of tongue
Which extra-oral projection is used to evaluate skeletal
relationships prior to orthodontic treatment? -
....ANSWER..Lateral cephalometric
Which classification does the ASA assign a patient with
controlled angina pectoris? - ....ANSWER..III
The vast majority of disabled individuals earn a middle-class
income. The cost of dental treatment is manageable for most
patients with disabilities. - ....ANSWER..Both statements are
false
Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Dizziness
Which defines right and wrong conduct? -
....ANSWER..Ethics
Which ethical competency is conflicted when individual
autonomy is challenged? - ....ANSWER..Core values
Which is NOT a part of a patient's informed refusal of
treatment? - ....ANSWER..Dismissal from practice
Each of the following is a component of informed consent
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Financial arrangements
A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish
the standard of care for a general dentist because the courts
require all dentists to properly diagnose disease. -
....ANSWER..Bothe the statement and the reasons are correct
but NOT related.
Under the legal theory of respondent superior, which party is
liable for damages to a patient resulting from breach of
confidence? - ....ANSWER..Dentist
Which is NOT cause fro patient dismissal from a dental
practice? - ....ANSWER..Lack of proof of alien work permit
Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Financial details and method of payment
Each of the following is a concept dental professionals should
embrace EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? -
....ANSWER..Compliance with self-referral
The dental hygienist speaks privately with the dentist
regarding over-prescribing radiographs for a patient. Which
ethnical responsibility dos this acknowledge? -
....ANSWER..Autonomy
Which communication technique is most beneficial when
addressing an ethical concern with the dentist? -
....ANSWER..Provide sound scientific evidence
The dental hygienist attempts to view the dentist's directive to
expose radiographs every six months. Which is evident? -
....ANSWER..Empathy
Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for
nonprofit are exempt from liability. Dental professional who
treat family members at no charge are giving a gift that is not
subject to malpractice action or damage award. -
....ANSWER..Both statements are false
How long should a minor's records be kept? -
....ANSWER..Until a child reaches age of majority
Which is the best reason to maintain a separate incident file
for documenting irrational or belligerent patient behavior? -
....ANSWER..Dentist-client-attorney privilege
The dentist cannot be held liable for acts by employees
because the patient must prove the dentist knew the employee
was incompetent. - ....ANSWER..The statement is not correct
but the reason is correct
The dentist can be held liable for acts or omission by
employees. In cases of negligent hiring and retention, the
patient must prove the dentist knew or should have known the
employee was incompetent.
Which is NOT a purpose for accurate chart documentation? -
....ANSWER..Genetic mapping
Two-tone disclosing solution is used to assess the patient's
overall home-care routine. Violet-blue pigment stains the
lingual surfaces of the MD premolars, which are tilted
lingually towards the prominent MD tori. All other tooth
surfaces are clean and unstained. Which brushing
modification will likely produce an improvement? -
....ANSWER..Augment current routine with a child-size
toothbrush and area-specific instruction