Exam 21: Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for Dental Hygiene Patients

The nutritional assessment must be documented in the patient's treatment record.The treatment record is a legal document.Even if the assessment is not recorded,it is always assumed the intervention took place.

The purpose of the health history is to identify health-related considerations and medications that may cause nutritional risk.Many medications,such as prednisone,have drug-nutrient interactions that can influence nutrient needs.

Which statements are accurate regarding health literacy? (Select all that apply.)

Which accurately depict aspects of the 24-hour recall diet history? (Select all that apply.)

During nutritional counseling,it is most important to:

Impediments to active listening include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Each is a component of a nutrition treatment plan,except one.Which is the exception?

A dental hygienist finds several new carious lesions in a patient with chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD).While conducting the medical and dental histories,the dental hygienist is most likely to find an increased use of which of the following?

The component of treatment plan formulation that focuses on monitoring the patient's progress and evaluating the care provided is called:

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.

Nutritional goals for a patient wishing to modify eating patterns should adhere to each,except one.Which is the exception?

Disturbances in which nutrients contribute to glossitis? (Select all that apply.)

Assessment of nutrient-related oral conditions is a key component of dental hygiene therapy. Match each nutrient with the oral condition likely to result from its imbalance. -Glossitis with enlargement of fungiform papillae

Assessment of nutrient-related oral conditions is a key component of dental hygiene therapy. Match each nutrient with the oral condition likely to result from its imbalance. -Gingival hemorrhage

Assessment of nutrient-related oral conditions is a key component of dental hygiene therapy. Match each nutrient with the oral condition likely to result from its imbalance. -Pale to yellow mucosa

Asking open-ended questions is often perceived as intrusive.To improve listening skills,the dental hygienist can practice being attentive by decreasing the number of questions asked.

Assessment of nutrient-related oral conditions is a key component of dental hygiene therapy. Match each nutrient with the oral condition likely to result from its imbalance. -Pale to grey mucosa

Overall,the most effective method of obtaining dietary information is with the:

Assessment of nutrient-related oral conditions is a key component of dental hygiene therapy. Match each nutrient with the oral condition likely to result from its imbalance. -Thickening of tongue

Positive nonverbal communications increase the effectiveness of a message and create a comfortable atmosphere for the patient.Avoiding direct eye contact by frequently studying the patients chart enables the patient to relax and think more clearly.