HESI Practice Test *Provisions*

Which results will ensue if a kilovolt peak (kvp) below 65 is used when exposing radiographs?

Each of the following compounds is used to fluoridate domestic water systems EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?

Most dental sealants placed are self-cured because this process allows for a longer working time for the operator.

Each of the following patients would benefit from prescription fluoride supplements EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

In addition to bleeding, which other characteristic best describes a mild case of gingivitis

Each of the following is true concerning professionally applied topical fluoride in a tray except one. Which one us the EXCEPTION ?

Which most effectively identifies plaque biofilm on tooth surfaces

Mobility is a risk factor for periodontal disease progression. Mobility is measured using bidigital evaluation when teeth are not occluded

After taking a periapical of tooth #24 using the paralleling technique, the dental hygienist notices the image appears elongated. How would the hygienist correct this error?

A patient in her 7th month of pregnancy begins to feel nauseous during the dental prophylaxis. Suddenly, the patient begins to sweat and start gasping for air. What is the patient experiencing?

Which vaccination does the OSHA requires employers to offer to all personnel at risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials?

The Hepatitis B Virus is transmitted through ingestion of foods or water contaminated by an infected person. The Hep A virus is transmitted through blood, blood products or bodily fluids.

Which pathogen is transmitted via inhalation of airborne droplet nuclei?

Each of the following medical emergencies indicates administration of oxygen EXCEPT ONE. Which one is the exception?

Which sound results from a bronchospasm that occurs during an asthmatic attack?

Which oral physiotherapy is indicated for a patient with type I embrasures?

The exaggerated inflammatory response of gingival tissues for local irritants that can occur during pregnancy is commonly known as pregnancy gingivitis. This exaggerated response of gingival tissue is due to an increase in the systematic level of the hormone testosterone.

Where on the learning-ladder continuum does a patient recognize a problem and indicate a tentative inclination toward action?

Where on the learning ladder continuum does a patient institute a new behavior?

Where on the learning-ladder is the patient motivated to act on the information provided?

Dental needles are available in three lengths : long short and ultrashort. The lower the gauge number, the smaller the diameter of the lumen

Which is the most common desensitizing agent found over the counter denitrifies ?

Pain threshold is the point at which an uncomfortable stimulus is perceived as painful. Pain tolerance is the maximum amount of pain a person can tolerate.

Which preservative ingredient is in local anesthetic?

Which strategy should be implemented for a patient who presents with a sustained bp reading of 160/100 mm Hg with no previous hypertension?

Which oral hygiene index includes all teeth in the assessment and is used for plaque visualization and oral hygiene motivation?

Which is classified as an acquired disability ?

Which is a developmental disability?

Which should be obtained when physical restraint is recommended for patient safety during a dental procedure?

Which person may give consent when presenting a treatment plan for an incompetent adult?

For elective dental procedures, in which trimester should be a pregnant patient be treated?

When developing oral hygiene instruction for an elderly patient, at what age should the educational material be directed?

During a case presentation, which patient visual impairment requires the clinician to be positioned to the patient's side?

Which best describes the principal cause of periodontitis?

Which bony structure is initially destroyed by the periodontitis?

The initial examination of a 45-year-old female reveals localized advanced periodontitis. Which is the initial treatment?

Which periodontal disease does NOT benefit from systemic antibiotic treatment?

Which sequence of debridement is recommended for moderate periodontitis (Case type III)?

At which interval of maintenance treatment, in months, does the long-term success of nonsurgical periodontal therapy rely?

An assessment of the patient's dentition reveals the presence of a large amalgam overhang. Radiographic evidence confirms that nearly 2/3 of the interproximal embrasure space is obstructed by amalgam. Which procedure is indicated?

Which is true regarding sutures?

Periodontal dressings are used to stop gingival bleeding after periodontal surgery. Surgical wounds heal more quickly when protected by a periodontal dressing.

Which are side effects of locally administered antibiotics?

Which periodontal probing depth is recorded when the 3 mm mark is just barely covered?

The patient's periodontal evaluation reveals a localized 6 mm probe reading accompanied by 3 mm of recession and 1 mm of mesiolingual mobility. Which figure, in millimeters, represents the clinical attachment loss?

From which approach is the mesial furcation of tooth 3 examined?

Which assesses fremitus?

Each oral finding is within normal limits EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

In which position is the hard and soft palate most visible?

Which is the most common site for intraoral cancer?

Which extraoral projection is used to evaluate skeletal relationships prior to orthodontic treatment?

Which classification does the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) assign a patient with controlled angina pectoris?

The vast majority of disabled individuals earn a middle-class income. The cost of dental treatment is manageable for most patients with disabilities.

Each of the following are signs of moderate apprehension EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which defines right or wrong conduct?

Which ethical competency is conflicted when individual autonomy is challenged?

Which is NOT a part of a patient's informed refusal of treatment?

Each of the following is a component of informed consent EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A plaintiff cannot use the testimony of a specialist to establish the standard of care for a genral dentist because the courts require all dentists to properly diagnose disease.

Under the legal theory of respondeat superior, which party is liable for damages to a patient resulting from breach of confidence?

Which is NOT a cause for patient dismissal from a dental practice?

Each of the following is a concept dental professionals should embrace EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The dental hygienist speaks privately with the dentist regarding over-prescribing radiographs for a patient. Which ethical responsibility does this acknowledge?

Which communication technique is most beneficial when addressing an ethical concern with the dentist?

The dental hygienist attempts to view the dentist's directive to expose radiographs every 6 months. Which is evident?

Each of the following should be included in a dismissal letter EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Dental professionals who volunteer their time and services for nonprofit are exempt from liability. Dental professionals who treat family members at no charge are giving a gift that is not subject to malpractice action or damage award

How long should a minor's records to be kept?

Which is the best reason to maintain a separate incident file for documenting irrational or belligrant patient behavior

The dentist cannot be held liable for acts my employees because the patient must prove the dentist knew the employee was incompetent.

What is NOT a purpose for accurate chart documentation?

Two-tone disclosing solution is used to assess the patient's overall home-care routine. Violet-blue pigment stains the lingual surfaces of the mandibular premolars, which are tilted lingually towards prominent mandibular tori. All other tooth surfaces are clean and unstained. Which brushing modification will likely produce an improvement?

Which instruction is NOT recommended for maintenance of a partial denture with clasps?

Which toothbrushing is most effective for cleaning around fixed orthodontic appliances?

A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy experiences severe morning sickness. What should the patient do immediately after vomiting?

A thorough review of the health history and nutritional analysis indicates the patient is at an elevated risk for developing osteoporosis. Which vitamin deficiency is associated with a loss of mineralize bone tissue?

Which oral finding is indicated of habitual thumbsucking

Which restorative material provides the greatest compressive strength?

Which polishing method is the least damaging to enamel?

Which technique produces the most accurate alginate impression?

Impressions for athletic mouthguards are acquired with removable appliances in place. Athletes should be advised to remove these appliances when participating in sports.

Which patient is the best candidate for a aesthetic bleaching

During sealant placement which angle, and degrees, provides the greatest retention

Which sequence of steps correctly prepares a tooth for sealant placement?

The thin layer of uncured resin which forms on the surface of a newly-cured sealant should be removed with gauze or a cotton roll because this oxygen-inhibited layer is harmful to the patient.

Each of the following can be recommended in the fluoride rinse EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which instruction supports proper mouth protector athletic (mouth guard) home care

The operator is cautioned to close his or her eyes when curing materials because direct exposure to the intense blue light may damage the retina.

Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) Is a widely used chemotherapeutic rinse proven effective in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Chlorhexidine gluconate is affective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Which is NOT a local functional factor that contributes to the retention of dental biofilm?

Locally administered antimicrobials placed in a periodontally diseased pocket have proven to produce a positive change in the health of the periodontium. Locally administered antimicrobials are designed to be applied in a periodontal pockets 5 mm or greater.

According to the Classification System of the American Academy of Periodontology, which classification of periodontal disease is generalized aggressive periodontitis?

Interdental vertical bony defects are typically visible radiographs. The occurrence of interdental vertical bony defects decrease with age.

Visibility of the tooth root may be an aesthetic concern for a patient following periodontal surgery. Exposed roots surfaces in the oral cavity may lead to dentinal hypersensitivity in an increased risk for developing root caries.

In relation to disease transmission, which describes an improperly stored toothbrush?

Which statement indicates the dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis?

Which correctly defines the concept of ionization?

At which locality are x-ray photons created inside the dental x-ray tube?

Increasing the exposure time on the x-ray control panel will have the same affect on the resultant image as increasing which other radiation control?

Which part of the dental to head is responsible for removing the longer wavelength x-rays from the beam?

Which has the greatest amount of radiation sensitivity

Which is an early clinical sign of overexposure to radiation?

Which radiology concept is characterized by directing the central ray perpendicular to the image receptor in long axis of the tooth?

Which is the recommended vertical angulation, in degrees, for exposures of bitewing films with tabs?

Which technique is NOT recommended for the patient with a gag reflex?

Which tooth structure is least likely to be viewed on the dental radiograph?

On which periapical image is the mylohyoid ridge visible?

The genial tubercles are located close to which other normal anatomic structure?

Which is commonly used for temporary cementation?

Which is true of a phenolic disinfectant?

Where does the base of a suprabony pocket lie?

Which ethical principal does informed consent uphold?

A dental material's resilience estimates the total elastic energy it can absorb before deformation occurs. A dental material's elastic strain represents its stiffness.

A 42-year-old patient presents to the dental office for periodontal care. The health history indicates she is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Which information is recorded someplace other than in the patient's disease status information?

A 53-year-old patient returns to the dental office five weeks after non-surgical. Periodontal therapy for reevaluation. Although the tissue response is generally positive, the hygienist notes one area of localized inflammation with bleeding on probing. Which actions should the hygienist take.

Which describes the dental hygienist role in treating a person with ADHD