Patient Education in Dental Hygiene Exam Materials
Course Introduction
This course focuses on the principles and practices of effective patient education in dental hygiene. Students will explore strategies for communicating oral health information, promoting behavioral change, and enhancing patient motivation. Emphasis is placed on understanding diverse learning needs, assessing patient knowledge, and utilizing educational resources to support preventive care. The course also covers documentation of patient education, cultural competence, and ethical considerations, equipping future dental hygienists with skills to empower patients in maintaining optimal oral health.
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The Dental Hygienists Guide to Nutritional Care 4th Edition by Cynthia A. Stegeman
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Chapter 1: Overview of Healthy Eating Habits
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Q1) It is difficult for consumers to identify whole grain products, because labeling is inconsistent and color is a poor indicator.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Answer: A
Q2) Consumption of milk and milk products can promote the achievement of peak bone mass in children and adolescents. Studies indicate that higher dairy consumption is associated with decreased dental caries, but has no effect on periodontal disease.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Concepts in Biochemistry
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Q1) The biomolecules necessary for life are based on carbon because carbon has the ability to form glycosidic bonds to itself and many other atoms.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct, but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Answer: C
Q2) Fatty acids are structural components that are present in more complex lips, such as triglycerides (TGs). Also referred to as triacylglycerols, TGs synthesize fatty acids.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption
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Q1) Saliva is supersaturated with bacterial by-products that allow demineralized areas of hydroxyapatite in enamel to be remineralized. Demineralization occurs when calcium, phosphate, and other minerals migrate from the enamel surface into the dentin.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Answer: B
Q2) Each of the following accurately describes aspects of the villi except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Fingerlike projections called villi rise from the intestinal lumen.
B) Villi decrease the surface area of the alimentary tract by contraction and compression.
C) Each villus is covered with a layer of epithelial cells called microvilli.
D) The brush border of cells is formed by microvilli.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Carbohydrate: the Efficient Fuel
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Q1) It is well established that removing sucrose from the diet results in significant reduction of dental caries. Although the total elimination of sweets permanently is unrealistic, the best advice includes consuming sugar in moderation and limiting the frequency of sugar exposure.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Snacks contribute significantly to the nutritional intake of young children and teenagers. Approximately 50% of commonly consumed snack foods contain fermentable carbohydrates.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q3) Which of the following is least likely to be found free in nature?
A) Galactose
B) Fructose
C) Glucose
D) Maltose
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Chapter 5: Protein: the Cellular Foundation
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Q1) Each of the following is true of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) except one. Which one is the exception?
A) sIgA levels are depressed in malnourished children.
B) sIgA is present is rarely found in the oral cavity.
C) This secretion provides the first line of defense in the oral cavity.
D) sIgA is present in nasal, intestinal and other mucosal secretions.
Q2) Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) may be responsible for increased incidence of noma and necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG), because these conditions are associated with depressed immune responses caused by nutritional deficiencies.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Q3) Per kilogram of body weight, which group has the lowest RDA for protein?
A) Infants
B) Children
C) Pregnant women
D) Men
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Chapter 6: Lipids: the Condensed Energy
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Q1) Hydrogenation results in naturally unsaturated vegetable oils being changed to saturated fatty acids (SFAs). This process changes the proportion of the SFAs, but does not influence the shape of the fatty acid.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) The body synthesizes linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acids. Deficiency symptoms include growth retardation, skin lesions, and reproductive failure.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q3) Which of the following food groups in MyPyramid always contains fat?
A) Fruits
B) Vegetables
C) Milk
D) Grains
E) Meat
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Chapter 7: Use of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance
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Q1) The main manifestation of type 2 diabetes is:
A) hyperglycemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) ketoacidosis.
D) insulin resistance.
Q2) Each of the following is true of metabolic interrelationships except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Carbohydrates can be used in forming nonessential amino acids.
B) Glucose can be converted to fatty acids and some amino acids.
C) Proteins contribute to synthesis of some lipids.
D) The glycerol from triglycerides can be used for synthesis of carbohydrates.
Q3) The thalamus gland, located in the center of the brain, is important in controlling huger because it contains both a satiety and a hunger center.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
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Chapter 8: Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures
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Q1) Which form of vitamin K is the most potent?
A) Phylloquinone
B) Ergocalciferol
C) Menaquinone
D) Menadione
Q2) Inadequate intake of vitamin A occurs in lower socioeconomic groups because these individuals often lack resources to purchase and consume vegetables and fruits.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Q3) Follicular hyperkeratosis, in which the skin is thickened, dry, and wrinkled, is preceded by hypervitaminosis A. The keratinization of this disorder can also affect the oral mucosa and the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
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Chapter 9: Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures
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Q1) Patients with achlorhydria (absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach) should not take calcium with meals. Mineral oils and some laxatives can decrease calcium absorption.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Each of the following is true of calcium supplements except one. Which one is the exception?
A) A calcium supplement contains elemental calcium along with other substances.
B) Calcium carbonate is 40% calcium by weight.
C) Calcium citrate is 75% calcium by weight.
D) Calcium-citrate-malate is a form of calcium in supplements or fortified foods.
Q3) Magnesium plays a major role in blood pressure regulation. The strongest benefit occurs when magnesium is obtained from supplements.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
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Chapter 10: Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures
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Q1) Kayser-Fleisher ring
A)Keshan disease
B)Excess selenium
C)Tin
D)Copper
E)Aluminum
F)Manganese
G)Excess molybdenum
H)Chromium
I)Selenium
Q2) A moderate intake of selenium has been linked to reduced risks of prostate, lung, and colon cancers and heart disease because of its role as an antioxidant.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
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Chapter 11: Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands
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Q1) A megadose of a vitamin with intake of 20 to 600 times the RDA is actually a misnomer because at these levels, the vitamin is functioning as a drug rather than a nutrient.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Q2) Beriberi manifests with impairment of the autonomic nervous system. Other symptoms include bradycardia and decreased size of the heart.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q3) Which condition is least likely to be caused by a deficiency of riboflavin?
A) Glossitis
B) Bilateral cheilosis
C) Dermatitis
D) Anemia
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Chapter 12: Fluids and Minerals Required for Oral Soft
Tissues and Salivary
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Q1) Cellular edema is present during hypernatremia because when sodium losses exceed water losses, sodium moves from the ECF to the ICF, and water enters the ICF.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
Q2) Dissolved substances that freely cross cellular membranes are:
A) osmoreceptors.
B) solutes.
C) renin.
D) cations.
Q3) Equalization of solute concentration of intracellular fluids (ICFs) and extracellular fluids (ECFs) is accomplished by:
A) semipermeable membranes.
B) hydration.
C) osmotic pressure.
D) perspiration.
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Chapter 13: Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in
Women
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Q1) Decreased production of estrogen and progesterone
A)Nutritional insult
B)Preeclampsia
C)Gravida
D)Erythropoiesis
E)Anencephaly
F)Lactation
G)Alcohol
H)Dysesthesia
I)Menopause
J)Hormone replacement therapy
K)Toxoplasmosis
Q2) The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:
A) before conception.
B) once pregnancy begins.
C) at 6 weeks.
D) upon completion of the first trimester.
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Chapter 14: Nutritional Requirements During Growth and Development and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health
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Q1) The most powerful predictor for how much children eat is how much food is put on their plate. The MyPlate sections for kids are different from those of adults.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Soy protein-based formulas are appropriate for each of the following except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Galactosemia
B) Hereditary lactase deficiency
C) Vegetarian dietary preference
D) Cow's milk protein allergy
Q3) Human breast milk contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Compared with cow's milk, human milk is low in lactose and relatively high in protein.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
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Chapter 15: Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits
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Q1) Each of the following dental conditions increase the risk of malnutrition in older adults except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Loss of teeth
B) Edentulous status
C) Conventional dentures
D) Dysphagia
E) Homeostatic mechanisms
Q2) Affects most individuals taking five or more medicines
A)Obesity
B)Hypogeusia
C)Anosmia
D)Xerostomia
E)Edentulism
F)Atrophic gastritis
Q3) Weight gain secondary to edema can result in: (Select all that apply.)
A) tight-fitting dentures.
B) oral ulcerations.
C) malnutrition.
D) loose-fitting dentures.
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Chapter 16: Food Factors Affecting Health
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Q1) While discussing benefits and drawbacks of organic foods, which selection can a dental hygienist convey correctly to a patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Experts agree that organic foods are more nutritious.
B) Animals raised by organic producers cannot be given antibiotics to stimulate growth.
C) Products labeled "Made with Organic Ingredients" must contain at least 70% organic ingredients.
D) A product containing more than 5% of the Environmental Protection Agency pesticide tolerance cannot be labeled organic.
E) Nonorganic produce is 60% more likely to have pesticides than organic fruits and vegetables.
Q2) A raw carrot is considered less nutrient-dense than a candy bar because the carrot contains more nutrients per kilocalorie.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not correct.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.
E) Neither the statement nor the reason is correct.
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Chapter 17: Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional
Status and Oral Health
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Q1) Crowded teeth resulting from retarded growth of the mandible occur in hyperparathyroidism. Systemic bone disturbances are reflected orally in patients with hypopituitarism by jaw enlargement.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) A generalized malignant disease characterized by distorted proliferation and development of white blood cells (WBCs) is called:
A) leukoplakia.
B) leukemia.
C) human papillomavirus.
D) micrognathia.
Q3) Pain in the tongue is called:
A) glossopharyngeal.
B) glossitis.
C) glossodynia.
D) macroglossia.
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Chapter 18: Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes,
Prevention, and Treatment
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Q1) Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial to the host. Emerging research indicates consumption of probiotics may have properties that interrupt caries formation.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Each of the following is true regarding oral exposure to fermentable carbohydrates except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Longer exposure leads increases risk of demineralization.
B) Longer exposure increases opportunity for remineralization.
C) The Stephan curve shows pH changes within plaque after rinsing with a sugar solution.
D) The critical pH at which enamel decalcification occurs is 5.5 or less.
E) Frequency of carbohydrate consumption increases caries risk.
Q3) Salivary flow is stimulated the most by foods rich in:
A) calcium.
B) vitamin D.
C) protein.
D) fiber.
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Chapter 19: Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease
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Q1) Periodontal disease is the leading reason for tooth loss for patients older than 65 years. Nutritional deficiencies can modify the body's response to periodontal disease.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q2) Separation of collagen fibers from cementum
A)Suppuration
B)Fibrotic
C)Clinical attachment loss
D)Periodontal dressing
E)Borrelia vincenti
F)NUG
G)Methyl red sugar test
Q3) Which of the following is true of gingivitis? (Select all that apply.)
A) It is a progressive inflammatory process.
B) It begins in the interdental papilla and advances to the attached gingiva.
C) It is easily identified by its classic, dark reddish-blue color.
D) Excessive stippling is present.
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Chapter 20: Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral
Cavity
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Q1) Which recommendations would a dental hygienist make to a patient adjusting to a new dental appliance? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fortified foods can improve nutrient intake.
B) Cut food into small pieces.
C) Chew food for short periods of time to avoid trauma.
D) Chew food on one side of the mouth only.
E) Chew food in a straight up-and-down motion.
Q2) Each of the following is beneficial for orthodontic patients except one. Which one is the exception?
A) Daily fluoride use
B) Alcohol-free antimicrobial rinse
C) Warm salt water rinses
D) Utility wax
E) Foods high in citric acid
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Chapter 21: Nutritional Assessment and Education for Dental Patients
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Q1) Disturbances in which of the following nutrients contribute to glossitis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Niacin
B) Vitamin C
C) Folic acid
D) Biotin
E) Vitamin D
Q2) After reviewing the health and dental histories, the dental hygienist has adequate information to begin dietary counseling with the patient. Providing a standardized, low-carbohydrate menu is sufficient for most patients with a high caries rate.
A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.
Q3) Overall, the most effective method of obtaining dietary information is with the: A) diet history.
B) twenty-four-hour-recall.
C) food frequency questionnaire.
D) food diary.
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