Question 1

All of the following is private practice methodology except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies chief complain 
B)  Makes diagnosis 
C)  Makes observations 
D)  Imitates treatment intervention 
A)  Identifies chief complain 
B)  Makes diagnosis 
C)  Makes observations 
D)  Imitates treatment intervention C

Question 2

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Takes health history

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population B

Question 3

Place the Steps of the Scientific Method in the correct order.
• Form an educated guess (hypothesis) of the cause of the problem and make predictions based on the hypothesis.
• Check and interpret results.
• Name the problem or question.
• Report results to the scientific community.
• Test hypothesis by doing an experiment or study (with proper controls).

Accepted Answer

1. Name the problem or question.
2. Form an educated guess (hypothesis) of the cause of the problem and make predictions based on the hypothesis.
3. Test hypothesis by doing an experiment or study (with proper controls).
4. Check and interpret results.
5. Report results to the scientific community.

Question 4

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Makes diagnosis

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 5

Why is dental hygiene research important?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve the public's oral health 
B)  To advance and promote the profession of dental hygiene 
C)  To continue advancing practice 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To improve the public's oral health 
B)  To advance and promote the profession of dental hygiene 
C)  To continue advancing practice 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form an educated guess (hypothesis) 
B)  Perform an experiment 
C)  Name the problem or question 
D)  Conduct the research 
A)  Form an educated guess (hypothesis) 
B)  Perform an experiment 
C)  Name the problem or question 
D)  Conduct the research

Question 7

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Obtains informed consent for treatment

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 8

The purpose of dental hygiene research is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Establish that anecdotal recommendations are preferred methods of treatment 
B)  Prove that all patients are universally the same and need the same universal treatment methods 
C)  Justify things like making sure plaque is removed prior to fluoride application 
D)  Establish a scientifically based standard of care for dental hygiene practice 
A)  Establish that anecdotal recommendations are preferred methods of treatment 
B)  Prove that all patients are universally the same and need the same universal treatment methods 
C)  Justify things like making sure plaque is removed prior to fluoride application 
D)  Establish a scientifically based standard of care for dental hygiene practice

Question 9

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Initiates treatment intervention

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 10

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Identifies chief complaint

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 11

According to Darby and Walsh if a dental hygienist sees his or her practice as scientific based, uses prevention strategy, and functions as a co-therapist, he or she is operating according to what conceptual model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational 
B)  Professional 
C)  Scientific 
D)  Research 
A)  Occupational 
B)  Professional 
C)  Scientific 
D)  Research

Question 12

What is a body of techniques that uses observation, reason, and experimentation to further evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Science measurement 
B)  Scientific method 
C)  Evidence-based method 
D)  Retroactive method 
E)  Both A and B 
A)  Science measurement 
B)  Scientific method 
C)  Evidence-based method 
D)  Retroactive method 
E)  Both A and B

Question 13

Evidence-based practice takes into account which preferences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local government 
B)  Patient 
C)  Nonclinical 
D)  Experimental approaches 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Local government 
B)  Patient 
C)  Nonclinical 
D)  Experimental approaches 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

Which is NOT an attribute of Scholarly Identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gives little regard to the work of other dental hygiene scholars and disciplines 
B)  Disseminates the findings of one's work through scientific publication 
C)  Has a sense of dental hygiene discipline as a whole 
D)  Uses evidence to support one's viewpoint 
A)  Gives little regard to the work of other dental hygiene scholars and disciplines 
B)  Disseminates the findings of one's work through scientific publication 
C)  Has a sense of dental hygiene discipline as a whole 
D)  Uses evidence to support one's viewpoint

Question 15

Who is the founder of dental hygiene?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irene Newman 
B)  Alfred Fones 
C)  Jack Orio 
D)  Christine Nathe 
A)  Irene Newman 
B)  Alfred Fones 
C)  Jack Orio 
D)  Christine Nathe

Question 16

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Determines treatment plan

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 17

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
-Recalls or reevaluates patient

Accepted Answer

A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population 
A) Writes research proposal 
B) Conducts literature review 
C) Develops research question or hypothesis 
D) Conducts research 
E) Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT part of the Research Methodology Analogy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Takes survey/makes observation about a population 
B)  Conducts literature review 
C)  Develops research question or hypothesis 
D)  Determines treatment plan 
E)  Obtains informed consent 
A)  Takes survey/makes observation about a population 
B)  Conducts literature review 
C)  Develops research question or hypothesis 
D)  Determines treatment plan 
E)  Obtains informed consent

Question 19

Which source provides funding for the educational and research activities of dental hygienists?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHA Institute of Oral Health 
B)  Local businesses 
C)  Chip 
D)  Medicaid 
A)  ADHA Institute of Oral Health 
B)  Local businesses 
C)  Chip 
D)  Medicaid

Question 20

If dental hygiene is to evolve as a specific scientific discipline, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus must be placed on being a field of study with a discipline interest 
B)  We must compile information from many disciplines and adapt it for a complete dental hygiene base 
C)  A research base solely generated by the profession must be established 
D)  We must ensure that all dental hygienists lobby for higher pay and more jobs 
A)  Focus must be placed on being a field of study with a discipline interest 
B)  We must compile information from many disciplines and adapt it for a complete dental hygiene base 
C)  A research base solely generated by the profession must be established 
D)  We must ensure that all dental hygienists lobby for higher pay and more jobs

Exam 14: Research in Dental Hygiene

All of the following is private practice methodology except ________.

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Takes health history

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Makes diagnosis

Why is dental hygiene research important?

What is the first step of the scientific method?

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Obtains informed consent for treatment

The purpose of dental hygiene research is to ________.

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Initiates treatment intervention

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Identifies chief complaint

According to Darby and Walsh if a dental hygienist sees his or her practice as scientific based, uses prevention strategy, and functions as a co-therapist, he or she is operating according to what conceptual model?

What is a body of techniques that uses observation, reason, and experimentation to further evidence?

Evidence-based practice takes into account which preferences?

Which is NOT an attribute of Scholarly Identity?

Who is the founder of dental hygiene?

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Determines treatment plan

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology -Recalls or reevaluates patient

Which of the following is NOT part of the Research Methodology Analogy?

Which source provides funding for the educational and research activities of dental hygienists?

If dental hygiene is to evolve as a specific scientific discipline, ________.

Dental Public Health: An Overview

The Prevention Movement

Dental Care Delivery in the United States

Dental Hygiene Care Delivery in the Global Community

Financing of Dental Care

Federal and State Legislation Affecting Dental Hygiene Practice

Advocacy for Dental Care

Dental Health Education and Promotion

Lesson Plan Development

Target Populations

Cultural Competency

Program Planning

Program Evaluation

Ethical Principles in Research

The Research Process

Biostatistics

Oral Epidemiology

Current Oral Epidemiological Findings

Evaluation of Scientific Literature and Dental Products

Careers in Dental Public Health

Strategies for Creating Dental Hygiene Positions in Dental Public Health Settings

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