Question 1

A dental hygienist who wishes to work in a management position should pursue employment in which type of practice setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate 
B)  Nursing home 
C)  Private 
D)  School 
A)  Corporate 
B)  Nursing home 
C)  Private 
D)  School A

Question 2

Career planning will help a dental hygienist achieve career satisfaction because she or he will evaluate if original career goals have been met,and can then make necessary changes to achieve goals or create new ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All of the following statements regarding cover letters are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  All content should be factual and concise. 
B)  Proofread and use spell check to ensure proper grammar and spelling. 
C)  Use a generic template to ensure relevant content is included. 
D)  Write for the specific position being offered. 
A)  All content should be factual and concise. 
B)  Proofread and use spell check to ensure proper grammar and spelling. 
C)  Use a generic template to ensure relevant content is included. 
D)  Write for the specific position being offered. C

Question 4

A dental hygienist in private practice realizes he has potential for mentoring others and begins course work to obtain a master's degree.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  Career development 
B)  Career goal 
C)  Career identity 
D)  Career planning 
A)  Career development 
B)  Career goal 
C)  Career identity 
D)  Career planning

Question 5

A dental hygienist's priority in career planning is to ensure her or his career satisfaction is the priority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A dental hygienist looking for resources to help repay school loans should apply for which one of the following employment opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal or state prisons 
B)  National Health Service Corps 
C)  U.S.Public Health Service 
D)  Veterans Affairs dental clinics 
A)  Federal or state prisons 
B)  National Health Service Corps 
C)  U.S.Public Health Service 
D)  Veterans Affairs dental clinics

Question 7

Other than a traditional one-on-one interview,what is the BEST way to determine whether a dental practice meets a dental hygienist's practice philosophy and expectations for employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask a current team member what it is like to work for the dentist. 
B)  Research the practice website to read patient reviews and team biographies. 
C)  Review the practice employment manual and job descriptions. 
D)  Schedule a working interview to observe team interactions and patient care. 
A)  Ask a current team member what it is like to work for the dentist. 
B)  Research the practice website to read patient reviews and team biographies. 
C)  Review the practice employment manual and job descriptions. 
D)  Schedule a working interview to observe team interactions and patient care.

Question 8

A dental hygienist wanting to become a researcher is identifying his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  Career development 
B)  Career goal 
C)  Career identity 
D)  Career plan 
A)  Career development 
B)  Career goal 
C)  Career identity 
D)  Career plan

Question 9

As a health service officer,a dental hygienist may be required to respond to natural disasters.An associate's degree is the minimum requirement to become a health service officer.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

A working interview can ensure the applicant and dental team work well together.During a working interview the applicant should not expect to be paid because he or she has not yet been offered employment.

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 11

What type of resume format highlights a dental hygienist's efforts and success in implementing a periodontal program that increased the practice's production by 20%?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological 
B)  Curriculum vitae 
C)  Functional 
D)  Targeted 
A)  Chronological 
B)  Curriculum vitae 
C)  Functional 
D)  Targeted

Question 12

Many dental hygienists find employment through all of the following resources EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking a close coworker if he or she knows of openings 
B)  Networking with acquaintances 
C)  Reading the classified ads 
D)  Searching Craigslist 
A)  Asking a close coworker if he or she knows of openings 
B)  Networking with acquaintances 
C)  Reading the classified ads 
D)  Searching Craigslist

Exam 53: Career Development

A dental hygienist who wishes to work in a management position should pursue employment in which type of practice setting?

Career planning will help a dental hygienist achieve career satisfaction because she or he will evaluate if original career goals have been met,and can then make necessary changes to achieve goals or create new ones.

All of the following statements regarding cover letters are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A dental hygienist in private practice realizes he has potential for mentoring others and begins course work to obtain a master's degree.This is an example of

A dental hygienist's priority in career planning is to ensure her or his career satisfaction is the priority.

A dental hygienist looking for resources to help repay school loans should apply for which one of the following employment opportunities?

Other than a traditional one-on-one interview,what is the BEST way to determine whether a dental practice meets a dental hygienist's practice philosophy and expectations for employment?

A dental hygienist wanting to become a researcher is identifying his or her

As a health service officer,a dental hygienist may be required to respond to natural disasters.An associate's degree is the minimum requirement to become a health service officer.

A working interview can ensure the applicant and dental team work well together.During a working interview the applicant should not expect to be paid because he or she has not yet been offered employment.

What type of resume format highlights a dental hygienist's efforts and success in implementing a periodontal program that increased the practice's production by 20%?

Many dental hygienists find employment through all of the following resources EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Dental Hygiene As a Profession

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Communication Skills

Health Education and Promotion

Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link

Evidence-Based Care

Exposure and Infection Control

Comprehensive Medical and Oral Health History

Assessment Instruments

Extraoral and Intraoral Examination

The Periodontal Examination

Hard Tissue Examination

Biofilm,calculus,and Stain

Indices

Radiology

Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Counseling

Risk Assessment

Dental Hygiene Diagnosis,treatment Plan,documentation,and Case Presentation

Devices

Dentifrices and Mouthrinses

Cariology and Caries Management

Sealants

Prostheses and Appliances,therapeutic Treatment

Ergonomics

Power Scaling

Instrumentation Principles and Techniques

Nonsurgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy

Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Polishing

Esthetics

Dental Fear and Anxiety Management

Nitrous Oxideoxygen Sedation

Local Anesthesia

Evaluation

Maintenance

Introduction to Special Needs

Cardiovascular Disease

Respiratory

Sensory Disability: Vision and Hearing Impairment

Mental Health

Neurological Impairments

Endocrine System

Immune System

Hematological Considerations

Cancer

Pediatric Patient

Mens and Womens Health Issues

The Elderly

Physical Impairment

Alternative Practice Settings

Dental and Medical Emergencies

Practice Management

Lifelong Learning

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