Question 1

The phase of treatment that addresses any periodontal emergency is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Preliminary phase 
B)  Phase I therapy 
C)  Phase II therapy 
D)  Phase III therapy 
E)  Phase IV therapy 
A)  Preliminary phase 
B)  Phase I therapy 
C)  Phase II therapy 
D)  Phase III therapy 
E)  Phase IV therapy A

Question 2

All of the following factors influence the number and length of treatment visits for dental hygiene care except one.Which factor is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Age of the patient 
B)  Furcation involvement 
C)  Number of teeth present 
D)  Amount of subgingival calculus 
E)  Amount of supragingival calculus 
A)  Age of the patient 
B)  Furcation involvement 
C)  Number of teeth present 
D)  Amount of subgingival calculus 
E)  Amount of supragingival calculus A

Question 3

Phase II

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment 
A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment E

Question 4

The dental hygiene care plan is the portion of treatment that is the responsibility of the dental hygienist.It is a component of the comprehensive care plan and includes all of the following elements except one.Which element is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative care 
B)  Patient education 
C)  Maintenance care 
D)  Nonsurgical periodontal therapy 
A)  Restorative care 
B)  Patient education 
C)  Maintenance care 
D)  Nonsurgical periodontal therapy

Question 5

Although essential for some patients,a treatment plan may not be needed for every periodontal patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________________ is permission to proceed with treatment that the patient grants to the clinician.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent
Informed consent implie

Question 7

Phase IV

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment 
A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment

Question 8

Which of the following is not a goal of the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain health. 
B)  Eliminate and control the causes of the disease. 
C)  Prevent the recurrence of the disease. 
D)  Address the patient's concerns. 
E)  All of the above are goals of the treatment plan. f. None of the above are goals of the treatment plan. 
A)  Maintain health. 
B)  Eliminate and control the causes of the disease. 
C)  Prevent the recurrence of the disease. 
D)  Address the patient's concerns. 
E)  All of the above are goals of the treatment plan. f. None of the above are goals of the treatment plan.

Question 9

The current accepted technique for nonsurgical periodontal therapy is to gross scale the entire dentition and have the patient return in 2 weeks for fine scaling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Based on the current AAP Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions,what level of CAL is considered moderate periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 mm 
B)  3 to 4 mm 
C)  5 to 6 mm 
D)  7 to 8 mm 
A)  1 to 2 mm 
B)  3 to 4 mm 
C)  5 to 6 mm 
D)  7 to 8 mm

Question 11

The treatment plan is developed after the patient's health history has been reviewed and vital signs have been taken.The treatment plan outlines the procedures used for assessment and care to restore the patient's oral health.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 12

After entering the treatment rendered in the patient's chart,the dental hygienist discovers that the wrong blood pressure reading was entered.The best course of action for the dental hygienist is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Erase the incorrect numbers, and then enter the correct ones. 
B)  Use White Out correction tape to delete the incorrect numbers, and then enter the correct ones. 
C)  Black out the incorrect numbers to make them illegible, and then enter the correct ones. 
D)  Draw a line through the incorrect information while maintaining its readability, enter the correct information, and then sign or initial the modification. 
A)  Erase the incorrect numbers, and then enter the correct ones. 
B)  Use White Out correction tape to delete the incorrect numbers, and then enter the correct ones. 
C)  Black out the incorrect numbers to make them illegible, and then enter the correct ones. 
D)  Draw a line through the incorrect information while maintaining its readability, enter the correct information, and then sign or initial the modification.

Question 13

At the first appointment,gross scaling and removing the bulk of the calculus deposits are completed.The fine scaling appointment is scheduled 2 weeks after the gross scaling appointment,which allows time for the tissue to heal to access easily the remaining deposits.Removing the remaining deposits at a subsequent appointment is an effective method of calculus removal.

Accepted Answer

A)  All statements are TRUE. 
B)  All statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the other statements are FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the other statements are TRUE. 
A)  All statements are TRUE. 
B)  All statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the other statements are FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the other statements are TRUE.

Question 14

What is the correct order for the dental hygiene process of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation 
B)  Assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, implementation 
C)  Evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation 
D)  Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation 
E)  Planning, assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, implementation 
A)  Diagnosis, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation 
B)  Assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, implementation 
C)  Evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation 
D)  Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation 
E)  Planning, assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, implementation

Question 15

The progress notes should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dates of changed or cancelled appointments 
B)  Summaries of telephone calls related to treatment or problems 
C)  Recall plan 
D)  Description of service, teeth or area, anesthetic, and noteworthy clinical occurrences 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Dates of changed or cancelled appointments 
B)  Summaries of telephone calls related to treatment or problems 
C)  Recall plan 
D)  Description of service, teeth or area, anesthetic, and noteworthy clinical occurrences 
E)  All of the above

Question 16

What are the most critical factors to be considered in scheduling this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of calculus present 
B)  Severity of disease and amount of calculus present 
C)  Amount of calculus present and length of appointment sessions 
D)  Severity of disease, amount of calculus present, and need for patient education 
A)  Amount of calculus present 
B)  Severity of disease and amount of calculus present 
C)  Amount of calculus present and length of appointment sessions 
D)  Severity of disease, amount of calculus present, and need for patient education

Question 17

Scaling,root débridement,and planing are performed during which phase of the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative 
B)  Preliminary 
C)  Etiologic treatment 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Surgical 
A)  Restorative 
B)  Preliminary 
C)  Etiologic treatment 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Surgical

Question 18

The treatment plan is a guideline for the management of comprehensive periodontal and restorative care.The treatment plan is essential for every periodontal patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE. 
A)  Both statements are TRUE. 
B)  Both statements are FALSE. 
C)  The first statement is TRUE, and the second statement is FALSE. 
D)  The first statement is FALSE, and the second statement is TRUE.

Question 19

Patient education takes place during which phase of the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restorative 
B)  Preliminary 
C)  Etiologic treatment 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Surgical 
A)  Restorative 
B)  Preliminary 
C)  Etiologic treatment 
D)  Maintenance 
E)  Surgical

Question 20

Phase III

Accepted Answer

A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment 
A) Restorative treatment 
B) Maintenance treatment 
C) Emergency treatment 
D) Treatment of the cause 
E) Surgical treatment

The phase of treatment that addresses any periodontal emergency is called the:

All of the following factors influence the number and length of treatment visits for dental hygiene care except one.Which factor is the exception?

Phase II

The dental hygiene care plan is the portion of treatment that is the responsibility of the dental hygienist.It is a component of the comprehensive care plan and includes all of the following elements except one.Which element is the exception?

Although essential for some patients,a treatment plan may not be needed for every periodontal patient.

________________ is permission to proceed with treatment that the patient grants to the clinician.

Phase IV

Which of the following is not a goal of the treatment plan?

The current accepted technique for nonsurgical periodontal therapy is to gross scale the entire dentition and have the patient return in 2 weeks for fine scaling.

Based on the current AAP Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions,what level of CAL is considered moderate periodontal disease?

The treatment plan is developed after the patient's health history has been reviewed and vital signs have been taken.The treatment plan outlines the procedures used for assessment and care to restore the patient's oral health.

After entering the treatment rendered in the patient's chart,the dental hygienist discovers that the wrong blood pressure reading was entered.The best course of action for the dental hygienist is to:

What is the correct order for the dental hygiene process of care?

The progress notes should include:

What are the most critical factors to be considered in scheduling this patient?

Scaling,root débridement,and planing are performed during which phase of the treatment plan?

The treatment plan is a guideline for the management of comprehensive periodontal and restorative care.The treatment plan is essential for every periodontal patient.

Patient education takes place during which phase of the treatment plan?

Phase III

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

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Exam 10: Treatment Planning for the Periodontal Patient

The phase of treatment that addresses any periodontal emergency is called the:

All of the following factors influence the number and length of treatment visits for dental hygiene care except one.Which factor is the exception?

Phase II

The dental hygiene care plan is the portion of treatment that is the responsibility of the dental hygienist.It is a component of the comprehensive care plan and includes all of the following elements except one.Which element is the exception?

Although essential for some patients,a treatment plan may not be needed for every periodontal patient.

________________ is permission to proceed with treatment that the patient grants to the clinician.

Phase IV

Which of the following is not a goal of the treatment plan?

The current accepted technique for nonsurgical periodontal therapy is to gross scale the entire dentition and have the patient return in 2 weeks for fine scaling.

Based on the current AAP Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions,what level of CAL is considered moderate periodontal disease?

The treatment plan is developed after the patient's health history has been reviewed and vital signs have been taken.The treatment plan outlines the procedures used for assessment and care to restore the patient's oral health.

After entering the treatment rendered in the patient's chart,the dental hygienist discovers that the wrong blood pressure reading was entered.The best course of action for the dental hygienist is to:

What is the correct order for the dental hygiene process of care?

The progress notes should include:

What are the most critical factors to be considered in scheduling this patient?

Scaling,root débridement,and planing are performed during which phase of the treatment plan?

The treatment plan is a guideline for the management of comprehensive periodontal and restorative care.The treatment plan is essential for every periodontal patient.

Patient education takes place during which phase of the treatment plan?

Phase III

Historical Perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology

Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response

Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus and Other Disease-Associated Factors

Gingival Diseases

Periodontal Diseases

Clinical Assessment

Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases

Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders

Plaque Biofilm and Disease Control for the Periodontal Patient

Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Surgery

Dental Implants

Periodontal Emergencies

Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention

Prognosis and Results After Periodontal Therapy

Filters