HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS
2023-2024\/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A+
HESI DENTAL HYGIENE VERSION A
Which of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or clinically
healthy? – ANSWER- Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding when
probed
Which of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?
a. Immovable tissue, stippled, dense surface with keratinized, thin epithelium
b. Immovable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with keratinized, thin epithelium
c. Moveable tissue, smooth, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thin epithelium
d. Moveable tissue, stippled, shiny surface with nonkeratinized, thick epithelium –
ANSWER- C
A pocket is: – ANSWER- diseased gingival sulcus
A probe is a slender instrument with a rough, pointed tip designed for examination
of the depth and topography of a gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket. A probe
has three parts: the handle, the angled shank, and the working end – ANSWERFirst statement is false; second statement is true
A) With molars and premolars, the probe is oriented at the distal line angle for both
facial and lingual application. B) With anterior teeth, the initial insertion may be at
the distal line angle or from the midline of the facial or lingual surfaces. –
ANSWER- Both statements are true
All of the following are factors that affect probe determinations except: –
ANSWER- patient age
All of the following are purposes of the tension test conducted during a
mucogingival examination, except: – ANSWER- to determine when a pocket
extends to or beyond the col area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The clinical attachment level refers to the position of the: – ANSWER- Position of
the periodontal attached tissues at the base of a sulcus or pocket.
The following are all possible problems when placing the probe, except: –
ANSWER- firm gingiva
The probe is at the base of the sulcus or crevice, at the coronal end of the
junctional epithelium with normal healthy tissue. The probe tip is within the
junctional epithelium with advanced periodontitis. – ANSWER- The first statement
is true; The second statement is false.
A. The periodontium is the functional unit of tissues surrounding and supporting
the tooth. B. It is made up of two parts: the gingiva and the attachment apparatus. –
ANSWER- Both statements are true
The technique used with the periodontal probe is: – ANSWER- walking stroke
True or false? Subgingival calculus usually appears lighter than supragingival
calculus. – ANSWER- False
Where is the measurement of the probing depth made? – ANSWER- From gingival
margin to base of periodontal pocket?
Why would a dental hygienist dry supragingival calculus with an air syringe? –
ANSWER- To facilitate exploring and scaling
With the explorer tip sharp and tapered, the following can be expected except? –
ANSWER- some necessary trauma to the gingival tissue
Attachment LEVEL refers to the position of the periodontal attached tissues at the
base of the sulcus or pocket. If the pocket depth is measured at 5 mm and the
recession is measured at 2 mm what is the correct clinical attachment LOSS? –
ANSWER- 3 mm (I think?? We all missed this question)
Documentation of periodontal assessment findings at every visit is essential for
accurate periodontal disease and risk management. Which of the following should
be included in chart notations? – ANSWER- All are applicable
During periodontal probing, which of the following best describes the rationale for
walking the periodontal probe subgingivally in 1-mm increments?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Patient comfort is increased Widening or thickening of the PDL space on periapical radiographs may be an HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS2023-2024\/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADYGRADED A+HESI DENTAL HYGIENE VERSION AWhich of the following should not be designated as clinically normal or clinicallyhealthy? – ANSWER- Smooth, soft, and maximal sulcus depth with bleeding whenprobedWhich of the following statements best describes alveolar mucosa?a. Immovable tissue, stippled, dense surface […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-113074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113074"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113074\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
b. Depth of the junctional epithelial attachment varies
c. Proper adaptation to the tooth is ensured
d. Reduction of bacteria is avoided – ANSWER- B
Each of the following is a radiographically evident sign of periodontal breakdown
EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? – ANSWER- The crestal lamaina dura
is 1.5 to 2mm apical and parallel to the CEJ
Each of the following is part of a comprehensive periodontal assessment EXCEPT
one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? – ANSWER- Financial records
Furcation involvement is the loss of interradicular bone and attachment of
multirooted teeth. Radiographs confirm but do not always accurately detect or
reveal this condition. – ANSWER- Both statements are true
Local risk factors increase the likelihood of associated periodontal inflammation
due to plaque biofilm retention. – ANSWER- Both the statement and reason are
correct and related.
The term pseudopocket or gingival pocket is a condition of which of the following
periodontal diseases?
a. chronic periodontitis
b. refractory periodontitis
c. aggressive periodontitis
d. gingivitis – ANSWER- d
Which of the following indicate healthy periodontium?
a. Slight BOP
b. Gingival margin 2-3 mm below CEJ
c. Attached gingiva may have a stippled, orange appearance
d. Soft, spongy texture – ANSWER- c
radiographs versus <\/strong>radiographs provide a more accurate
representation of the height of crestal bone. The dental radiographer should expose
radiographs using the _<\/em><\/strong><\/em> technique to produce an image with the least
amount of distortion. – ANSWER- Periapical, bitewing, paralleling<\/p>\n\n\n\n
indication of disease. – ANSWER- Both the statement and reason are correct and
related.
Radiographs have very limited value for calculus detection so clinical assessment
with an explorer is needed to determine the location and extent of the deposit. –
ANSWER- Both the statement and reason are correct and related.
A) Some proximal overhanging margins may be seen on radiographs.
B) The use of an explorer is unnecessary to detect irregular margins and to
examine all proximal margins that do not reveal irregularities in the radiographs. –
ANSWER- The first statement is true; The second statement is false
Which of the following is not true regarding power toothbrushes?
a) Current power brushes move in speeds and motions that cannot be duplicated by
manual brushes.
b) Research has consistently shown that power brushes are more effective than
manual brushes
c) Power brushes have evolved through time due to designs and features. improved
d) Power brushes are evaluated by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs.
e) Power brushes do not offer a great variety in the manner in which the
bristles\/head moves – ANSWER- e
Microorganisms in saliva are typically the same as those in the:
A. tongue
B. sulcus
C. buccomucosal folds
D. teeth – ANSWER- a
Rubber-cup polishing of a dental implant with an abrasive agent is not
recommended because it could cause damage. Stain does not readily form on
dental implants or on the crown or denture supported by the dental implant. –
ANSWER- The first statement is true; The second statement is false
All of the following medical conditions are considered contraindications for
polishing except one. Which one is the exception? – ANSWER- anemia
You have a patient with open embrasures on teeth 22 to 27. He has a problem with
heavy stain accumulation just below the CEJ. He wants you to remove all of this
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