Health Education and Promotion
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
Health Education and Promotion is a course designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and strategies needed to effectively promote healthy behaviors and improve public health outcomes. The course explores key concepts in health education, health behavior theories, program planning, and methods of delivering health information to diverse populations. Students will examine various determinants of health, assess community needs, design educational materials, and evaluate the impact of health promotion initiatives. Emphasis is placed on communication, advocacy, and ethical considerations as students learn to address real-world health challenges within a variety of settings, including schools, workplaces, and communities.
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Primary Preventive Dentistry 8th Edition by Norman O. Harris
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry
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Q1) Which of the following is a method used to diagnose a condition?
A)Primary prevention
B)Therapeutic modality
C)Diagnostic modality
D)Tertiary prevention
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is NOT considered a category of dental disease?
A)Dental caries/periodontitis
B)Acquired oral conditions
C)Craniofacial disorders
D)None of the above
Answer: D
Q3) The presence of white spots on interproximal surfaces are usually first identified in radiographs because mesial and distal surfaces are NEVER visible to the naked eye.
A)Both statement and reason are true.
B)Both statement and reason are false.
C)Statement is true but reason is false.
D)Statement is false but reason is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Cultural Health Influences
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Q1) The L-E-A-R-N model stands for Listen,Explain,Acknowledge,Recognize,and Negotiate.This model replaces the dental interview process when treating those from different cultures.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is projected to have to slowest population growth through the year 2050?
A)Hispanic
B)White,non-Hispanic
C)Asian
D)Black
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Dental Hygiene Science
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Q1) What is the name of the manual published by the American Dental Association that provided a set of codes and accompanying definitions that reflect the commonly accepted dental procedures?
A)MRI-2007/2008
B)CDT-2007/2008
C)MDS-2007/2008
D)CAT-2007/2008
Answer: B
Q2) What is the purpose of dental indices?
A)Diagnosing dental disease
B)Preventing dental disease
C)Quantifying dental diseases
D)Interpreting dental diseases
Answer: C
Q3) In which dental hygiene process phase does treatment begin?
A)Implementation phase
B)Treatment phase
C)Assessment phase
D)Evaluation phase
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Dental Plaque Biofilm
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Q1) In dental plaque metabolism,after the microorganism is exposed to sucrose,they produce:
A)Acid
B)Intracellular polysaccharides
C)Extracellular polysaccharides
D)All of the above
Q2) The primary colonizers in dental plaque biofilm tend to be cocci.They also tend to be aerobic.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q3) The coating of salivary origin that forms on exposed tooth surfaces is called the:
A)Subsurface pellicle
B)Acquired pellicle
C)Basil lamina
D)Reduced enamel epithelium
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Chapter 5: Carious Lesions
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Q1) Which of the following is tooth enamel composed of?
A)Enamel junctions
B)Dentin
C)Enamel rods
D)Dentinal tubules
Q2) Resting salivary flow is principally from the major salivary glands while stimulated salivary flow comes from the minor salivary glands.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q3) Root caries are more common in:
A)Older adults
B)Children
C)Drug addicts
D)Root caries occur similarly across age groups
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Chapter 6: Periodontal Diseases
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Q1) For each millimeter of apical migration of sulcular epithelial attachment,there is also one millimeter of periodontal fibers lost.This migration of junctional epithelium and clinical attachment loss is the hallmark sign for diagnosing periodontitis.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) All periodontitis is preceded by gingivitis.All gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q3) Which of the following microbial species appear to be associated with chronic periodontitis?
A)Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
B)Porphyromonas gingivalis
C)Prevotella intermedia
D)All of the above
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Chapter 7: Oral Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following factors determines the stage of cancer?
A)Size
B)Involvement of lymph nodes
C)Presence or absence of distant metastasis
D)All of the above
Q2) Which of the following should be included in tobacco assessment?
A)Amount used
B)Frequency/duration used
C)Previous quit attempts
D)All of the above
Q3) Performing oral cancer screenings annually on all patients is the current standard of care in dentistry.A visual exam of all tissues is sufficient to meet this requirement.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
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Chapter 8: Dental Trauma
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Q1) Intrusion of primary teeth frequently involves extensive treatment.Permanent teeth form close to the primary tooth and can be easily injured with primary tooth intrusion.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) Which segments of the population should be educated regarding the proper handling of an avulsed tooth?
A)Teachers
B)School nurses
C)Parents
D)All of the above
Q3) Once a tooth has been placed back in a patient's mouth,what type of splint should be used?
A)Very rigid
B)Flexible
C)Across the occlusal surface
D)Pushing on the gingiva
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Chapter 9: Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity
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Q1) Which is NOT a protective function of saliva?
A)Lubrication
B)Buffering demineralization
C)Flushing/rinsing
D)Remineralization of tooth structures
E)All of the above are functions of saliva
Q2) Which bacteria are responsible for caries formation?
A)Streptococcus oralis
B)Streptococcus mutans
C)Lactobacillus
D)Both A and B
E)Both B and C
F)All of the above
Q3) Humoral immunity is carried out by T cells from the thymus.Cellular immunity is carried out by the B cells from the bone marrow.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 10: Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods
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Q1) Toothbrush wear (i.e. ,splayed,bent,or broken bristles)is influenced more by the brushing method than by the length of time of brushing.The wear is influenced more by the method than by the number of toothbrushings per day.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q2) The scrub toothbrushing technique uses which movements?
A)Horizontal strokes
B)Vertical strokes
C)Circular strokes
D)All of the above
Q3) MOST toothbrushes have some type of plastic handle.The plastic allows the handle to be durable while being resistant to water.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 11: Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums
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Q1) Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)has had a long history of use as an oral-hygiene aid.The uses for these oral-hygiene aids include fighting plaque,gingivitis reduction,stain-removal,and odor-reducing efficacy.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q2) Potassium nitrate is a commonly used,FDA-approved,OTC desensitization agent.It reduces the reaction of nerves in the teeth to stimuli such as heat and cold.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
Q3) Important characteristics that lead to public acceptance of a dentifrice are:
A)Flavor,smell,color,and consistency
B)Flavor,smell,and texture
C)Smell,color,and consistency
D)Flavor,smell,texture,and consistency
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Chapter 12: Self-Care Adjuncts
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Q1) What oral-hygiene aid is used primarily for gingival massage and recontouring of gingival papilla after periodontal therapy?
A)End-tuft brush
B)Toothpick holder
C)Sulca brush
D)Rubber tip stimulator
Q2) What oral hygiene product is recommended for Type II and III embrasures?
A)Floss threaders
B)Floss picks
C)Interdental brushes
D)Rubber tip stimulator
Q3) Oral irrigation removes the biofilm on the tooth structure.Supragingival irrigation improves and prevents gingivitis.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
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Chapter 13: Implant and Denture Self Care
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Q1) Which condition in denture wearers presents as patches of erythema (inflamed area)on the oral mucosa as a result of trauma,poor hygiene,irritation?
A)Candidiasis
B)Periodontal abscess
C)Stomatitis
D)Dental decay
Q2) Which of the following is contraindicated for care of an implant?
A)Metal-core interproximal brush
B)Electric toothbrush
C)Sodium bicarbonate toothpaste
D)Antimicrobial rinse
E)Both A and C
F)Both B and D
Q3) Candidiasis appears as raised,white patches on the mucosa and can be painful.The patches can be scraped off revealing healthy mucosa.
A)First statement is true,second statement is false.
B)First statement is false,second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Chapter 14: Community Water Fluoridation
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Q1) What type of fluoridation uses milk as a vehicle for fluoride delivery?
A)Milk fluoridation
B)Yogurt fluoridation
C)Cheese fluoridation
D)Salt fluoridation
Q2) What are optimal fluoride concentrations levels based on?
A)Water temperatures
B)Humidity
C)Air temperatures
D)Water consumption
Q3) Why is the fluoridation cost per person lower in larger communities and higher in smaller communities?
A)Inverse relationship
B)Reverse relationship
C)Direct relationship
D)Indirect relationship
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Chapter 15: Topical Fluoride Therapy
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Q1) What is defined as a solution that sets in a gel-like state but is NOT a true gel?
A)Thixotropic
B)Gelation
C)Solidify
D)Hypotropic
Q2) Fluoride rinses have a place as a component of a preventative program and can be substituted for other modalities of fluoride use.Fluoride rinses are used mainly for patients with a high risk of contracting caries.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q3) After a fluoride treatment is administered,for how long should patients be advised NOT to eat or drink?
A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)45 minutes
D)60 minutes
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Chapter 16: Dental Sealants
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Q1) When is the BEST time to place a sealant?
A)Once all the permanent molars have erupted
B)As the permanent dentition erupts
C)When the child begins consuming sugars
D)If the child begins to develop caries
Q2) When is a sealant contraindicated?
A)When there is incipient caries on the occlusal surfaces
B)When there is a presence of a large occlusal restoration
C)When there is dark staining in the pits and fissure
D)When there is a high caries rate
Q3) What is defined as finger-like depressions created by the etching solution?
A)Tags
B)Tubules
C)Residue
D)Damaged tooth structure
Q4) Which is NOT a barrier to the placement of sealants?
A)Legal restrictions on dental providers
B)Patient's cost
C)Shortage of dentists accepting Medicaid
D)Lack of consumer knowledge
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Chapter 17: Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions
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Q1) AIDS and cancer patients can experience which of the following oral condition?
A)Oral candidiasis
B)Herpes simplex
C)Anorexia
D)All of the above
Q2) Other than the presence of bacteria,what can contribute to periodontal disease?
A)Caries
B)Crevicular fluid
C)Absence of plaque
D)Nutritional factors
Q3) If a patient presents with unresolved gingivitis or periodontitis,before therapeutic treatment is started,what should be addressed with the patient?
A)Nutrition counseling
B)Caries control
C)Payment plan
D)Routing prophylaxis
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Chapter 18: Sugar and Other Sweeteners
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Q1) Where does the chemical detection of taste occur?
A)Taste buds
B)Palate
C)Taste receptor cells
D)Buccal mucosa
Q2) Which polyol has received the greatest amount of attention by the dental community?
A)Sorbitol
B)Mannitol
C)Erythritol
D)Xylitol
Q3) What is also known as a sugar alcohol?
A)Glucose
B)Polyols
C)Alcohol
D)Lactose
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Chapter 19: Health Education and Promotion Theories
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Q1) What occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status?
A)External locus of control
B)Multidimensional locus of control
C)Internal locus of control
D)Locus of control
Q2) What does learning consist of?
A)Motivation
B)Retention of knowledge
C)Reinforcement of knowledge
D)All of the above
Q3) What focuses on the patients' readiness to learn and change,and helps engage patients to motivate them to progress along the stages of the model?
A)Motivation
B)Motivational interviewing
C)Personal opinion
D)Values
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Chapter 20: Tobacco Cessation
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Q1) One can of snuff equals approximately what?
A)Two packs of cigarettes
B)Three packs of cigarettes
C)Four packs of cigarettes
D)Five packs of cigarettes
Q2) Both bidis and kreteks deliver more nicotine,carbon monoxide,and tar than standard cigarettes.Users feel that water in the hookas "filters" out the toxins;hooka smoke has been shown to contain many of the same toxins found in cigarette smoke.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q3) Which are products that assist patients with nicotine withdrawal?
A)Gum
B)Patches
C)Medications
D)All of the above
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Chapter 21: Athletic Mouthguards
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Q1) What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?
A)Trauma
B)Injury
C)Dental emergency
D)Dental trauma
Q2) What was the FIRST mouthguard constructed of?
A)Rubber
B)Acrylic
C)Plastic
D)Cotton
Q3) Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth and into the upper jaw.This prevents laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
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Chapter 22: Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care
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Q1) Co-aggregated cells are more resistant to phagocytosis and killing by neutrophils in vitro and in vivo.Colonization of P.gingivalis at subgingival sites is secondary in the pathogenic process of periodontal disease and tissue destruction.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) How many chromosomes does DNA have?
A)20
B)26
C)22
D)24
Q3) What major genetic factor influences an individual's response to periodontal disease?
A)Cytokines
B)Gamma globulins
C)Proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 1B
D)Immunoglobulin A
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Chapter 23: Pregnancy and Infancy
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Q1) It is recommended that pregnant women NOT be reclined during dental appointments.What is the reasoning for this?
A)Patient comfort
B)Increased pressure on the fetus
C)Difficulty breathing for the mother
D)All of the above
Q2) What position should an examination for children under three years of age be done in?
A)Lying back
B)Knee-to-knee
C)The parents lap
D)Cradled in the dentists lap
Q3) How often do pediatricians recommend that infants have exams during the first year of life?
A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8
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Chapter 24: Pediatrics
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Q1) During the adolescence stage,teens begin to think about things that cannot be seen,touched,or heard.Examples of this are: faith,trust,beliefs,values,and spirituality.
A)Both statements are true.
B)Both statements are false.
C)First statement is true,second statement is false.
D)First statement is false,second statement is true.
Q2) At what stage does motor development become much smoother and more coordinated?
A)Infancy
B)Early childhood
C)Childhood
D)Adolescence
Q3) Describe the type of temperament.This child has a low activity level and mild reactions,is somewhat negative,and shows low adaptability.
A)The easy child
B)The slow-to-warm-up child
C)The difficult child
D)The shy child
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Chapter 25: Adult Dental Care
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Q1) Which of the following impacts a patient's attitude towards oral health?
A)Culture
B)Education
C)Economic status
D)All of the above
Q2) Cancer patients who receive chemotherapy and/or radiation can experience which of the following?
A)Oral irritation or ulcers
B)Rampant decay
C)Loss of salivary function
D)All of the above
Q3) Which type of fluoride is applied professionally and creates a film of calcium fluoride,which slowly releases over time.
A)Stannous fluoride
B)Acidulated phosphate fluoride
C)Fluoride varnish
D)Neutral sodium fluoride
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Chapter 26: Geriatrics
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Q1) A cognitive decline as the brain ages is a result of what?
A)Absence of disease
B)Trauma
C)Stress
D)Hormonal changes
Q2) What is the BEST way to provide optimal dental care for the older community?
A)Remain current on oral medicine
B)Remain current on pharmacotherapeutics
C)Remain current on changing technologies
D)All of the above
Q3) What is defined as the presence of at least 20 natural teeth?
A)Passive dentition
B)Functional dentition
C)Active dentition
D)Natural dentition
Q4) What portion of the elderly population has oral health problems?
A)1/4
B)1/3
C)1/2
D)1/8
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Chapter 27: Medically Compromised Populations
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Q1) What is defined as damage to the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe?
A)Bronchitis
B)Pneumonia
C)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
D)Asthma
Q2) What is the risk of an alcoholic developing oral squamous cell carcinoma over a non-alcoholic?
A)10-15 times more likely
B)20-30 times more likely
C)40-50 times more likely
D)60-70 times more likely
Q3) Rampant caries is commonly seen with which type of substance abuse?
A)Marijuana
B)Cocaine
C)Meth
D)Alcohol
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Chapter 28: Populations with Developmental Disabilities
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Q1) What is the BEST preventive measure a dental provider can use for a patient with a developmental disability?
A)Regular maintenance visits
B)Sealants
C)Electric toothbrushes
D)Fluoride
Q2) Which developmental disability impairs communication,and social,behavioral,and intellectual functioning?
A)Autism
B)Mental retardation
C)Down syndrome
D)Cerebral palsy
Q3) What is defined as a non-progressive,neuromuscular disorder caused by damage to the immature brain?
A)Down syndrome
B)Cerebral palsy
C)Multiple sclerosis
D)Parkinson's disease
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