Introduction to Dental Hygiene Final
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Dental Hygiene provides an overview of the fundamental principles and practices in the field of dental hygiene. This course explores the history and development of dental hygiene as a profession, the structure and function of the oral cavity, and the relationship between oral health and overall well-being. Topics include basic oral anatomy, preventive care techniques, patient assessment, infection control procedures, and effective communication within dental settings. Students are also introduced to ethical and legal considerations in dental hygiene, preparing them for further study and professional practice in the field.
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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienis 3rd Edition by Geurink
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Chapter 1: Peoples Health
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Q1) Fewer data have been collected to determine oral health needs in recent years because:
A)needs have not changed since the early 1970s.
B)there has been a decline in funding at all levels.
C)all goals established in the year 2000 have been met.
D)societal stratification has made it difficult to gather useful information.
Answer: B
Q2) Public health problems must meet the criteria that they are a condition or situation that is a widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality and that:
A)they have been proven a valid concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
B)funding to treat or cure the condition is not available at the local or state level.
C)they do not qualify for treatment as an orphan drug.
D)there is an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the part of the public,the government,or public health authorities.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Careers in Public Health for the Dental Hygienist
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Q1) Which of the following credentials will allow dental hygienists to provide diagnostic,preventive,restorative,and therapeutic services directly to the public without supervision by a dentist?
A)Dental therapist (DT)
B)Community dental health coordinator (CDHC)
C)Dental health aide therapist (DHAT)
D)Advanced dental hygiene practitioner (ADHP)
Answer: D
Q2) Dental therapists in Alaska _________________ of a dentist to provide preventive procedures,emergency care,and basic restorative procedures.
A)work under the direct supervision
B)work under the general supervision
C)work under the assignment
D)do not require supervision
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Assessment in the Community
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Q1) Which of the following is the first step in analyzing and interpreting both primary and secondary data for a community oral health assessment?
A)Compare data with other data.
B)Assess the significance of the data collected.
C)Synthesize the information and summarize the findings.
D)Provide direction for future actions to build on community assets.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is true concerning the role of community partners in identifying critical oral health issues and selecting priorities?
A)Community partners should evaluate the community's assets and resources to create a shared vision of change.
B)Community partners should be actively involved in all aspects of determining and prioritizing the critical issues.
C)Community partners must reach a consensus about long- and short-term solutions to address the identified oral health problems.
D)a,b,and c
E)a and c
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Measuring Progress in Oral Health
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Q1) The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)oral health impact profile (OHIP):
A)is a cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative sample of U.S.adults.
B)used a computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI)system in the home.
C)includes dental health perception questions for all members of the household.
D)a and b
Q2) The National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS)currently tracks the number of _______________ who have visited a dentist or dental clinic in the past year.
A)children younger than 6 years old
B)children age 6 years and older
C)adults age 18 years and older
D)adults age 65 years and older
Q3) The etiology and pathogenesis of diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial structures are ___________ and ___________.
A)monofactorial;simple
B)monofactorial;complex
C)multifactorial;simple
D)multifactorial;complex
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Chapter 5: Population Health
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Q1) According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES),1999-2004,what percentage of young adults (35 to 44 years of age)with less than a high school education had untreated dental caries?
A)20%
B)30%
C)40%
D)50%
Q2) Which of the following is true concerning placement of dental sealants in the United States?
A)A higher percentage of 14-year-old adolescents received dental sealants in the United States in 1999 to 2004 than 8-year-old children.
B)Disparities in dental sealants are not apparent based on race and ethnicity.
C)In 1999 to 2004,8-year-old Mexican American children had fewer dental sealants than white or African American children.
D)In 1999 to 2004,14-year-old Mexican American adolescents had fewer dental sealants than white or African American children.
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Chapter 6: Oral Health Programs in the Community
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Q1) The community is viewed as the patient in public health,and ____________ can be compared with the evaluation of the patient's treatment.
A)assessment
B)planning
C)implementation
D)evaluation
Q2) The total population receiving community water fluoridation was __% in 2006.
A)41.5
B)51.5
C)61.5
D)71.5
Q3) Approximately __% of the states have full-time dental directors who provide leadership and guidance in the planning,funding,and implementation of oral health promotion programs for the residents of the states they serve.
A)50
B)66
C)75
D)90
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Chapter 7: Research
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Q1) Interrater reliability refers to:
A)the extent that two or more raters obtain the same result when using same instrument to measure a concept.
B)the same rater making the same assessment on two or more occasions.
C)gathering data that has intended to be collected.
D)a and c
Q2) Which of the following is the most common nonparametric test?
A)T-test
B)Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
C)Chi-squared test
D)Standard deviation
Q3) The term _____________ is used when discussing numeric characteristics of samples.
A)calibrated
B)statistic
C)inferential
D)variable
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Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Health Communication
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Q1) According to the social learning theory,what needs to be done to reinforce self-efficacy?
A)Provide information and training about action.
B)Point out strengths,use persuasion and encouragement,and approach behavioral change in small steps.
C)Point out others' experiences and physical changes and identify role models to emulate.
D)Involve the individual and relevant others and work to change the environment,if warranted.
Q2) Which theory assumes that at any point in time everyone is at a different stage of readiness to make lifestyle changes and that people cycle through the various stages over time?
A)Community organization theory
B)Social learning theory
C)Stages of change theory
D)Diffusion of innovations theory
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Chapter 9: Social Responsibility
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Q1) Who currently has the primary responsibility for assuring the transfer of personal health information among providers?
A)Federal government
B)Physician or dentist
C)Internet
D)Patient
Q2) The current health care system has been able to keep pace with:
1)the number of uninsured patients.
2)expanding populations.
3)shifts in demographics.
4)degradation of the environment.
5)changes in lifestyles and value systems.
A)1,2,3,4,5
B)1,3,4,5
C)2,3
D)2
E)None of the above
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Chapter 10: Cultural Competency
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Q1) A common goal for health professionals is to provide the best care to:
A)all patients with dental insurance.
B)all patients who can reimburse the practice for expenses and time.
C)all patients with access to the health care system.
D)all patients.
Q2) Which of the following is the lowest step on the cultural competency continuum?
A)Cultural blindness
B)Cultural destructiveness
C)Cultural incapacity
D)Cultural competence
Q3) Which of the following ethnic groups is the largest percentage of the population according to the Census Bureau (2000)?
A)Black/African American
B)Asian American/Pacific Islander
C)Hispanic/Latino
D)American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Chapter 11: Service-Learning
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Q1) Cognitive learning is ___________ in experiential learning.
A)irrelevant
B)of minimal importance
C)somewhat important
D)very important
Q2) In SL projects,the program is jointly planned by the:
1)course instructor.
2)students.
3)community partner.
A)1,2,3
B)1,3
C)1,2
D)1
Q3) According to service-learning,the community partner's objectives are called:
A)service objectives.
B)learning objectives.
C)object objectives.
D)outcome objectives.
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Chapter 12: Planning a Student Community Project With Head Start
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Q1) The student group needs to gather enough information at the initial meeting with the intended site to prepare a written agreement of the project's: 1)goal.
2)objectives.
3)activities.
4)evaluation methods.
A)1,2,3,4
B)1,2,3
C)1,2
D)1
Q2) The 2007 Reauthorization of Head Start allows Head Start programs to serve up to __% of children whose family income is up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL).
A)20
B)35
C)50
D)65
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