Question 1

Diet affects oral and dental health.Oral and dental health affect diet and nutritional status.

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. A

Question 2

What is the critical pH level in which demineralization occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 11 
B)  More than 8.5 
C)  Less than 7 
D)  Less than 5.5 
A)  More than 11 
B)  More than 8.5 
C)  Less than 7 
D)  Less than 5.5 D

Question 3

Which sugar is an important factor in etiology of caries since glucan facilitates adherence of Streptococcus mutans to enamel and lowers pH?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maltose 
B)  Galactose 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Fructose 
A)  Maltose 
B)  Galactose 
C)  Sucrose 
D)  Fructose C

Question 4

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies does NOT contribute to candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Folate 
D)  Vitamin B2 
A)  Iron 
B)  Zinc 
C)  Folate 
D)  Vitamin B2

Question 5

Which of the following are considered cariostatic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweetened beverages 
B)  Milk 
C)  Cheese 
D)  Rice 
A)  Sweetened beverages 
B)  Milk 
C)  Cheese 
D)  Rice

Question 6

Consuming higher risk foods with lower risk foods reduce the cariogenic effect.An example of a cariogenic and cariostatic combination would be apple slices and peanut butter.

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 7

Beefy red tongue is a condition in which of the following vitamin deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B2 
B)  Vitamin B3 
C)  Vitamin B5 
D)  Vitamin B12 
A)  Vitamin B2 
B)  Vitamin B3 
C)  Vitamin B5 
D)  Vitamin B12

Question 8

Foods and beverages that have a pH of less than 5.5 include

Accepted Answer

A)  Gatorade 
B)  Wine 
C)  Apples 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Gatorade 
B)  Wine 
C)  Apples 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Malnutrition can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate absorption of nutrients 
B)  Difficulty with mastication 
C)  Excessive intake of energy and nutrients 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Inadequate absorption of nutrients 
B)  Difficulty with mastication 
C)  Excessive intake of energy and nutrients 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following items is NOT cariogenic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fruit juices 
B)  Sugar alcohols 
C)  Potato chips 
D)  Pasta 
A)  Fruit juices 
B)  Sugar alcohols 
C)  Potato chips 
D)  Pasta

Question 11

Which of the following is a focus area for Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease physical activity. 
B)  Reduce sodium consumption to less than 3,000 mg per day. 
C)  Consume at least half of all grains as whole. 
D)  Consume less than 20% of calories from saturated fat. 
A)  Decrease physical activity. 
B)  Reduce sodium consumption to less than 3,000 mg per day. 
C)  Consume at least half of all grains as whole. 
D)  Consume less than 20% of calories from saturated fat.

Question 12

A patient-centered approach is an important element to effective nutritional counseling.Nutrition,exercise,dental,and health history information should be obtained using leading questions.

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 true; the second is false. 
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 true; the second is false.

Question 13

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies does NOT contribute to angular cheilitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B2 
B)  Vitamin B12 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Iron 
A)  Vitamin B2 
B)  Vitamin B12 
C)  Zinc 
D)  Iron

Question 14

Mottled enamel with pitting is a condition of a nutrient imbalance of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deficiency of folate 
B)  Excess of folate 
C)  Deficiency of fluoride 
D)  Excess of fluoride 
A)  Deficiency of folate 
B)  Excess of folate 
C)  Deficiency of fluoride 
D)  Excess of fluoride

Question 15

Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010 includes all of the following areas of focus EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity 
B)  Limited refined grains and added sugars 
C)  Sodium and potassium 
D)  Nutrient and drug interactions 
A)  Physical activity 
B)  Limited refined grains and added sugars 
C)  Sodium and potassium 
D)  Nutrient and drug interactions

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a focus area for Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent or reduce overweight and obesity. 
B)  Consume nutrient-dense foods. 
C)  Consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium if at increased risk for hypertension. 
D)  Consume alcohol daily. 
A)  Prevent or reduce overweight and obesity. 
B)  Consume nutrient-dense foods. 
C)  Consume less than 1,500 mg of sodium if at increased risk for hypertension. 
D)  Consume alcohol daily.

Question 17

The dental hygienist is likely to be the first health-care professional to see a patient with malnutrition.Clinical signs of nutrient imbalance are first seen in the oral cavity.

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 18

Which of the following is NOT a dietary guideline to reduce dental caries risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow a minimum of 30 minutes between eating occasions. 
B)  Avoid sticky foods. 
C)  Chew one stick of sugar-free gum after eating fermentable carbohydrates. 
D)  Consume less than 55 grams per day of added simple sugars. 
A)  Allow a minimum of 30 minutes between eating occasions. 
B)  Avoid sticky foods. 
C)  Chew one stick of sugar-free gum after eating fermentable carbohydrates. 
D)  Consume less than 55 grams per day of added simple sugars.

Question 19

Dietary assessment tools are used to determine general diet adequacy and usual eating habits.The 24-hour recall is recommended to determine dietary adequacy.

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 20

Which statement about nutritional counseling is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrition education should be provided first because it is the most important component of nutritional counseling. 
B)  The dental hygienist should determine the dietary changes needed to improve the patient's nutritional status. 
C)  Dietary discrepancies should be documented in the patient's record. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Nutrition education should be provided first because it is the most important component of nutritional counseling. 
B)  The dental hygienist should determine the dietary changes needed to improve the patient's nutritional status. 
C)  Dietary discrepancies should be documented in the patient's record. 
D)  All of the above

Exam 16: Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Counseling

Diet affects oral and dental health.Oral and dental health affect diet and nutritional status.

What is the critical pH level in which demineralization occurs?

Which sugar is an important factor in etiology of caries since glucan facilitates adherence of Streptococcus mutans to enamel and lowers pH?

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies does NOT contribute to candidiasis?

Which of the following are considered cariostatic?

Consuming higher risk foods with lower risk foods reduce the cariogenic effect.An example of a cariogenic and cariostatic combination would be apple slices and peanut butter.

Beefy red tongue is a condition in which of the following vitamin deficiencies?

Foods and beverages that have a pH of less than 5.5 include

Malnutrition can be caused by

Which of the following items is NOT cariogenic?

Which of the following is a focus area for Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010?

A patient-centered approach is an important element to effective nutritional counseling.Nutrition,exercise,dental,and health history information should be obtained using leading questions.

Which of the following nutrient deficiencies does NOT contribute to angular cheilitis?

Mottled enamel with pitting is a condition of a nutrient imbalance of which of the following?

Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010 includes all of the following areas of focus EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following is NOT a focus area for Dietary Guidelines for Americans,2010?

The dental hygienist is likely to be the first health-care professional to see a patient with malnutrition.Clinical signs of nutrient imbalance are first seen in the oral cavity.

Which of the following is NOT a dietary guideline to reduce dental caries risk?

Dietary assessment tools are used to determine general diet adequacy and usual eating habits.The 24-hour recall is recommended to determine dietary adequacy.

Which statement about nutritional counseling is TRUE?

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

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

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Endocrine System

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Pediatric Patient

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