Question 1

The walking stroke for the periodontal probe should be

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 mm vertical and 1 mm horizontal 
B)  1 to 2 mm horizontal and 1 mm vertical 
C)  2 to 3 mm vertical and 2 mm horizontal 
D)  2 to 3 mm horizontal and 2 mm vertical 
A)  1 to 2 mm vertical and 1 mm horizontal 
B)  1 to 2 mm horizontal and 1 mm vertical 
C)  2 to 3 mm vertical and 2 mm horizontal 
D)  2 to 3 mm horizontal and 2 mm vertical A

Question 2

Which of the following instruments would you use to measure clinical attachment loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shepherd's hook explorer 
B)  Naber's probe 
C)  Periodontal probe 
D)  Pigtail explorer 
A)  Shepherd's hook explorer 
B)  Naber's probe 
C)  Periodontal probe 
D)  Pigtail explorer C

Question 3

When should an explorer be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before scaling 
B)  During scaling 
C)  After scaling 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Before scaling 
B)  During scaling 
C)  After scaling 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Which of the following grasps for holding a mirror is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum 
B)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand without a fulcrum 
C)  Modified pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum 
D)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum 
A)  Pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum 
B)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand without a fulcrum 
C)  Modified pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum 
D)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum

Question 5

On tooth #3,a furcation probe should be inserted in which areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mid-buccal,mesiolingual,distolingual 
B)  Mid-buccal,mid-lingual 
C)  Mid-buccal only 
D)  Mesiolingual only 
A)  Mid-buccal,mesiolingual,distolingual 
B)  Mid-buccal,mid-lingual 
C)  Mid-buccal only 
D)  Mesiolingual only

Question 6

Mirrors that magnify images are

Accepted Answer

A)  Front surface 
B)  Reflective 
C)  Concave 
D)  Plane 
A)  Front surface 
B)  Reflective 
C)  Concave 
D)  Plane

Question 7

On tooth #19,a furcation probe can be inserted in which area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mid-buccal 
B)  Mesiolingual 
C)  Distolingual 
D)  Mesiofacial 
A)  Mid-buccal 
B)  Mesiolingual 
C)  Distolingual 
D)  Mesiofacial

Question 8

The reflective surface of mouth mirrors may be made of

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhodium 
B)  Amalgam 
C)  Metal oxides 
D)  B and C 
E)  A and C
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A)  Rhodium 
B)  Amalgam 
C)  Metal oxides 
D)  B and C 
E)  A and C
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Question 9

An explorer requires the use of __________to detect calculus and other tooth surface irregularities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tactile sensitivity 
B)  Direct vision 
C)  Indirect vision 
D)  Horizontal strokes 
A)  Tactile sensitivity 
B)  Direct vision 
C)  Indirect vision 
D)  Horizontal strokes

Question 10

Which of the following grasps for holding a periodontal probe is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum 
B)  Pen grasp in the dominant hand without a fulcrum 
C)  Modified pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum 
D)  Pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum 
A)  Modified pen grasp in the nondominant hand with a fulcrum 
B)  Pen grasp in the dominant hand without a fulcrum 
C)  Modified pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum 
D)  Pen grasp in the dominant hand with a fulcrum

Question 11

Pressure applied to the probe should be

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 grams 
B)  10 to 20 grams 
C)  20 to 30 grams 
D)  40 to 50 grams 
A)  5 to 10 grams 
B)  10 to 20 grams 
C)  20 to 30 grams 
D)  40 to 50 grams

Question 12

Explorers are used to do all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detect calculus. 
B)  Remove calculus. 
C)  Examine tooth anatomy. 
D)  Evaluate margins of restorations. 
A)  Detect calculus. 
B)  Remove calculus. 
C)  Examine tooth anatomy. 
D)  Evaluate margins of restorations.

Question 13

Which of the following explorers would be best used on a patient with 4- to 6-mm pockets in the maxillary anterior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Area specific 
B)  Shepherd's hook 
C)  Pigtail 
D)  Curved 
A)  Area specific 
B)  Shepherd's hook 
C)  Pigtail 
D)  Curved

Question 14

Which metal provides the reflective surface for mirrors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steel 
B)  Aluminum 
C)  Rhodium 
D)  Titanium 
A)  Steel 
B)  Aluminum 
C)  Rhodium 
D)  Titanium

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an assessment instrument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explorer 
B)  Probe 
C)  Naber's probe 
D)  15/16 gracey 
A)  Explorer 
B)  Probe 
C)  Naber's probe 
D)  15/16 gracey

Question 16

To view the maxillary right lingual,a hygienist will use

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct vision 
B)  Indirect vision 
C)  Transillumination 
D)  Illumination 
A)  Direct vision 
B)  Indirect vision 
C)  Transillumination 
D)  Illumination

Question 17

Assessment instruments include mirrors,probes,furcation probes,explorers,and sickle scalers.Assessment instruments are instruments that help the dental hygienist collect data that is used to guide and determine treatment needs.

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 appropriate when using an explorer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adapt 1 to 2 mm against the tooth. 
B)  Use of a fulcrum is not necessary. 
C)  Apply only light pressure to the explorer. 
D)  Use overlapping horizontal,vertical,or oblique strokes. 
A)  Adapt 1 to 2 mm against the tooth. 
B)  Use of a fulcrum is not necessary. 
C)  Apply only light pressure to the explorer. 
D)  Use overlapping horizontal,vertical,or oblique strokes.

Question 19

Mirror fogging is a frustrating but common problem when using the mouth mirror.The first and easiest way to reduce fogging is to run the face of the mirror over the buccal mucosa,warming and coating the mirror with saliva to prevent fogging in any circumstance,including xerostomia.

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

_______________is used to check for decay in the anterior teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct vision 
B)  Indirect vision 
C)  Transillumination 
D)  Illumination 
A)  Direct vision 
B)  Indirect vision 
C)  Transillumination 
D)  Illumination

Exam 9: Assessment Instruments

The walking stroke for the periodontal probe should be

Which of the following instruments would you use to measure clinical attachment loss?

When should an explorer be used?

Which of the following grasps for holding a mirror is correct?

On tooth #3,a furcation probe should be inserted in which areas?

Mirrors that magnify images are

On tooth #19,a furcation probe can be inserted in which area?

The reflective surface of mouth mirrors may be made of

An explorer requires the use of __________to detect calculus and other tooth surface irregularities.

Which of the following grasps for holding a periodontal probe is correct?

Pressure applied to the probe should be

Explorers are used to do all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following explorers would be best used on a patient with 4- to 6-mm pockets in the maxillary anterior?

Which metal provides the reflective surface for mirrors?

Which of the following is NOT an assessment instrument?

To view the maxillary right lingual,a hygienist will use

Assessment instruments include mirrors,probes,furcation probes,explorers,and sickle scalers.Assessment instruments are instruments that help the dental hygienist collect data that is used to guide and determine treatment needs.

Which of the following is NOT appropriate when using an explorer?

Mirror fogging is a frustrating but common problem when using the mouth mirror.The first and easiest way to reduce fogging is to run the face of the mirror over the buccal mucosa,warming and coating the mirror with saliva to prevent fogging in any circumstance,including xerostomia.

_______________is used to check for decay in the anterior teeth.

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