Question 1

During pregnancy,tooth discoloration or other anomalies can occur with all of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother's use of the antibiotic tetracycline 
B)  Consumption of alcoholic beverages 
C)  High fevers 
D)  The mother's health 
A)  The mother's use of the antibiotic tetracycline 
B)  Consumption of alcoholic beverages 
C)  High fevers 
D)  The mother's health B

Question 2

Misalignment or incorrect relationship between the two dental arches is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Overbite 
B)  Overjet 
C)  Malocclusion 
D)  Crossbite 
A)  Overbite 
B)  Overjet 
C)  Malocclusion 
D)  Crossbite C

Question 3

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to use tell-show-do,distraction,and positive reinforcement during

Accepted Answer

A)  Infancy 
B)  Early childhood 
C)  Preschool 
D)  School age 
A)  Infancy 
B)  Early childhood 
C)  Preschool 
D)  School age B

Question 4

Developmentally appropriate information regarding a child's health to prepare the child and parent for milestones is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Oral health education 
B)  Dental counseling 
C)  Anticipatory guidance 
D)  Dental therapy 
A)  Oral health education 
B)  Dental counseling 
C)  Anticipatory guidance 
D)  Dental therapy

Question 5

Each of the following are non-nutritive habits EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thumb sucking 
B)  Pacifier use 
C)  Fingernail biting 
D)  Night-time breastfeeding 
A)  Thumb sucking 
B)  Pacifier use 
C)  Fingernail biting 
D)  Night-time breastfeeding

Question 6

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to establish a dental home during

Accepted Answer

A)  Infancy 
B)  Early childhood 
C)  Preschool 
D)  School age 
A)  Infancy 
B)  Early childhood 
C)  Preschool 
D)  School age

Question 7

The transitional phase begins at

Accepted Answer

A)  6 years old 
B)  7 years old 
C)  Exfoliation of mandibular central incisors 
D)  Eruption of mandibular second molars 
A)  6 years old 
B)  7 years old 
C)  Exfoliation of mandibular central incisors 
D)  Eruption of mandibular second molars

Question 8

Each of the following are goals in using risk assessments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify causative factors. 
B)  Increase preventive factors. 
C)  Individualize interventions. 
D)  Categorize periodontal status. 
A)  Identify causative factors. 
B)  Increase preventive factors. 
C)  Individualize interventions. 
D)  Categorize periodontal status.

Question 9

Early childhood caries are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3 
B)  One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6 
C)  Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3 
D)  Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6 
A)  One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3 
B)  One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6 
C)  Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3 
D)  Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6

Question 10

The primary dentition begins to form during the twelfth week of development in utero.During this time,a mother's health and use of medications will not have an effect on the condition of the developing child's primary dentition.

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

A deep,controlled voice helps the child understand the operator is in control.Matching volume with loud children will get their attention so they can concentrate.

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 12

Early childhood caries (ECC)is also referred to as baby bottle decay.Breast milk does not contribute to ECC.

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 13

Each of the following are factors that increase the chance of lifetime oral health EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environment 
B)  Oral health education 
C)  Positive dental experiences 
D)  Genetic predisposition 
A)  Environment 
B)  Oral health education 
C)  Positive dental experiences 
D)  Genetic predisposition

Question 14

A knee-to-knee position allows for proper visualization and stabilization of a child younger than 1 year.A visit with a child younger than 1 year is primarily for educating the parent or caregiver.

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 15

The surgical model approaches dental care with prevention,early treatment,and ongoing recommendations.The medical model approaches dental care with treating carious teeth and diseased tissue.

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 16

Partial participation is a technique that reduces anxiety and redirects a child's focus.It is best used during which stages of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infancy and early childhood 
B)  Early childhood and preschool 
C)  Preschool and school age 
D)  School age and adolescence 
A)  Infancy and early childhood 
B)  Early childhood and preschool 
C)  Preschool and school age 
D)  School age and adolescence

Question 17

Non-nutritive habits can affect the development of the oral architecture.Intraoral and perioral piercings are not habits and do not affect the development of the oral architecture.

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.

Exam 46: Pediatric Patient

During pregnancy,tooth discoloration or other anomalies can occur with all of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Misalignment or incorrect relationship between the two dental arches is known as

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to use tell-show-do,distraction,and positive reinforcement during

Developmentally appropriate information regarding a child's health to prepare the child and parent for milestones is known as

Each of the following are non-nutritive habits EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to establish a dental home during

The transitional phase begins at

Each of the following are goals in using risk assessments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Early childhood caries are characterized by

The primary dentition begins to form during the twelfth week of development in utero.During this time,a mother's health and use of medications will not have an effect on the condition of the developing child's primary dentition.

A deep,controlled voice helps the child understand the operator is in control.Matching volume with loud children will get their attention so they can concentrate.

Early childhood caries (ECC)is also referred to as baby bottle decay.Breast milk does not contribute to ECC.

Each of the following are factors that increase the chance of lifetime oral health EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A knee-to-knee position allows for proper visualization and stabilization of a child younger than 1 year.A visit with a child younger than 1 year is primarily for educating the parent or caregiver.

The surgical model approaches dental care with prevention,early treatment,and ongoing recommendations.The medical model approaches dental care with treating carious teeth and diseased tissue.

Partial participation is a technique that reduces anxiety and redirects a child's focus.It is best used during which stages of development?

Non-nutritive habits can affect the development of the oral architecture.Intraoral and perioral piercings are not habits and do not affect the development of the oral architecture.

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

Mens and Womens Health Issues

The Elderly

Physical Impairment

Alternative Practice Settings

Dental and Medical Emergencies

Practice Management

Career Development

Lifelong Learning

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