Dental Hygiene III Midterm Review

All of the following dental procedures are contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy, except:

A malformation of the palate in the form of a cleft can be detected by the __________ week of pregnancy

Cleaning a pacifier in the parent's/caregiver's mouth:

Drugs of abuse and dependence during pregnancy is related to all of the following adverse conditions, except:

The safest time for providing dental care to a pregnant patient is during the:

The tooth buds of the fetus form by the __________ week of pregnancy.

Use of fluoride supplementation can begin at:

Which of the following is not true of bottle feeding?

According to tooth development and eruption patterns, the last primary teeth to fully develop in the mouth are:

Biofilm-induced gingivitis:

The appropriate time for scheduling the child's first visit to the dental office is:

The best type of fluoride application for treating white spot lesions on primary teeth is:

The microorganism most commonly found in the saliva of children who present with early childhood caries is:

The progressive tooth pattern for baby bottle caries to appear in the mouth is:

White-spot lesions along the cervical areas and on proximal tooth surfaces indicates which of the following?

All of the following are atrophic changes in the oral mucosa of the elderly, except:

All of the following would be important treatment considerations with Alzheimer patients except:

Xerostomia is prevalent in the elderly but is not a consequence of age

Radiation therapy is the most common cause of xerostomia.

Candidiasis is associated with all of the following except:

Communication with the older adult patient includes all the following, except:

The older population has more of which type of caries than any other age group?

A child with a cleft palate is more likely to have a mental disability.

A child with a cleft palate is more prone to ear infections.

A child with a cleft palate is at greater risk for all of the following, except:

A cleft of the soft palate that includes a cleft lip on the same side of the premaxilla is what classification?

At what stage of prenatal development does clefting of the lip take place?

A removable appliance designed to close off the opening in a cleft palate case is called a(n):

Every attempt is made to avoid the need to remove teeth, especially around the cleft area.

The presence of teeth encourages optimum arch growth.

About 1 in __________ children are identified with ASD.

A collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills needed to function in everyday life is referred to as:

All of the following are risk factors for intellectual disorder, except:

Another term for Down syndrome is:

A patient with an IQ of 40 has what level of intellectual disorder?

Intellectual disorder is characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following best describes autism spectrum disorder?

Which of the following oral features are frequently associated with Down syndrome?

Alternative methods for pain control for the disabled patient includes all of the following, except:

An estimated __________ of persons between 17 and 64 years of age are affected by a disability.

How wide should walkways be in order to accommodate a wheelchair?

A self-care aid must be have all of the following characteristics, except:

Dentifrice should not be used by patients who:

The rubber mouth prop can fall out. What is the best solution to prevent this from occurring?

In preparing for a wheelchair transfer, what should you do first?

All of the following are true about Steinert's disease, except:

Many diseases of the neuromuscular system leave the patient with a physical impairment.

Most patients with a physical impairment also have mental impairment.

Another term for cerebrovascular accident is:

Bell's palsy is paralysis of what cranial nerve?

Parkinson's disease:

Which factor should a hygienist consider when planning dental hygiene care for the patient with multiple sclerosis?

Which condition requires antibiotic premedication before dental and dental hygiene treatment?

All of the following are physical changes that may occur as part of the premenstrual syndrome, except:

Males generally enter into puberty before females.

The appearance of secondary sex characteristics marks the beginning of puberty.

A thyroid storm:

The adrenal glands consist of a pair of glands that sit at the top of pancreas.

Symptoms of adrenal crisis include all the following, except:

Which of the following is the master endocrine gland that regulates the output of hormones by other glands?

A) Research has shown that fluoride intake during pregnancy is essential for caries prevention of the primary dentition of the child. B) Sodium fluoride treatments should be completed for the mother during pregnancy to ensure the delivery of fluoride across the placenta to the fetus.

A smear layer of fluoridated toothpaste is advised for an infant and children up to the age of:

Which of the following herbal supplements taken as a remedy for the common cold has been known to produce allergic reactions such that the patient should be advised about its use during pregnancy?

During the third trimester of pregnancy, lying in the supine position can be uncomfortable for the pregnant woman due to the weight of the fetus pressing on circulatory vessels. Patient positioning should be adjusted by doing the following?

Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She announces that she is 5 months pregnant. She reports taking the drug valerian, an herbal supplement taken for insomnia and also a multivitamin. She reports that her gums bleed when she brushes and flosses her teeth. Upon examination you notice she has a round swelling, purplish in color, located in the papilla area between the premolar teeth. Mary reports that the swelling appeared in the past month and she is concerned about it. The most probable reason that Mary's gums bleed when she brushes and flosses her teeth is due to:

Mary presents for her dental hygiene appointment. Her previous dental cleaning appointment was 2 years ago. She announces that she is 5 months pregnant. She reports taking the drug valerian, an herbal supplement taken for insomnia and also a multivitamin. She reports that her gums bleed when she brushes and flosses her teeth. Upon examination you notice she has a round swelling, purplish in color, located in the papilla area between the premolar teeth. Mary reports that the swelling appeared in the past month and she is concerned about it. The hygienist should note the use of valerian because it may alter treatment procedures due to:

A) Child development milestones indicate that a 3-year-old should be able to hold a toothbrush and brush his teeth on his own. B) Parent involvement in brushing is not needed at this stage of development.

Providing oral health information to parents related to the child's stage of development to better meet the child's needs is known as:

For fluorosis to develop in primary teeth, excessive fluoride intake occurs:

Ryan is a 3-year-old child who presents for his first dental appointment. His mother accompanies him to the operatory room. He willingly climbs into the dental chair sporting a big smile. You observe that he has an open bite and his maxillary right central incisor is dark in appearance. He is very cooperative as you begin the dental hygiene appointment. The examination reveals several teeth with caries on the occlusal surfaces. Ryan's open bite is most likely related to:

All of the following are dietary considerations that impact early childhood oral disease, except:

All of the following are barriers to dental care for the pediatric patient, except:

Ryan is a 3-year-old child who presents for his first dental appointment. His mother accompanies him to the operatory room. He willingly climbs into the dental chair sporting a big smile. You observe that he has an open bite and his maxillary right central incisor is dark in appearance. He is very cooperative as you begin the dental hygiene appointment. The examination reveals several teeth with caries on the occlusal surfaces. Ryan's mother informs you that their water system in nonfluoridated. She had the water tested and the report indicated less than 0.2 ppm present in the water. A fluoride supplement is recommended. Which of the following is the appropriate delivery method for his age?

A) The need for careful, periodic examination of the oral mucosa from the lips to the throat is especially crucial for the older adult patient because oral cancer occurs with increasing frequency with advancing years. B) Many oral lesions exist with the patient being aware of them.

Angular cheilitis is often found in the elderly patient. Although it is not an age-related lesion, the etiology is believed to be which of the following?

All of the following are physiologic changes that occur in the musculoskeletal system due to the normal aging process except one. Which one is the exception?

All of the following are associated with vitamin B deficiency, except:

Which of the following oral manifestations is a result of normal aging?

Deep, red or bluish nodular dilated vessels on the ventral surface of the tongue in the elderly are called:

A) Cleft lip and cleft palate are craniofacial deformities that are associated with inadequate fusing of the lip, hard and soft palates, and uvula. B) This birth defect occurs during the 22nd to the 40th week of gestation.

Class III cleft involves the:

John, a 13-year-old male, presents to the dental office for the first time. John comes with his mother and a caregiver. John's medical history indicates that he has autism and is nonverbal. The dental hygienist completes initial assessments and notes that John has moderate gingivitis and has heavy biofilm accumulation on the buccal surfaces of posterior teeth. Tooth #7 is congenitally missing. John has eight carious lesions. His caregiver reports that his favorite food is gummy bears and that they are often used as a reward when he behaves well. When questioned about fluoride use, his mother reports that they drink the city water, which is optimally fluoridated. Which of the following is a pharmacologic treatment for autism?

John, a 13-year-old male, presents to the dental office for the first time. John comes with his mother and a caregiver. John's medical history indicates that he has autism and is nonverbal. The dental hygienist completes initial assessments and notes that John has moderate gingivitis and has heavy biofilm accumulation on the buccal surfaces of posterior teeth. Tooth #7 is congenitally missing. John has eight carious lesions. His caregiver reports that his favorite food is gummy bears and that they are often used as a reward when he behaves well. When questioned about fluoride use, his mother reports that they drink the city water, which is optimally fluoridated. The high rate of decay that John has is most likely related to what?

Factors effective in the control of dental caries in patients with intellectual disorder:

John, a 13-year-old male, presents to the dental office for the first time. John comes with his mother and a caregiver. John's medical history indicates that he has autism and is nonverbal. The dental hygienist completes initial assessments and notes that John has moderate gingivitis and has heavy biofilm accumulation on the buccal surfaces of posterior teeth. Tooth #7 is congenitally missing. John has eight carious lesions. His caregiver reports that his favorite food is gummy bears and that they are often used as a reward when he behaves well. When questioned about fluoride use, his mother reports that they drink the city water, which is optimally fluoridated. In order to have the most success during this appointment and future appointments, the dental hygienist should do what?

When is it appropriate to use the stand-and-pivot mobile patient transfer technique?

When using restraints for body stabilization, you:

Jim, a 14-year-old patient, presents to the dental office with his mother, complaining of bleeding gums and sensitivity. His mother reports on his medical history that he has muscular dystrophy and has had epilepsy since he was 3. A few years ago, he had to start using a wheelchair. He has difficulty bending his arm at the elbow and has limitations in raising his arms. The dental hygienist notes that Jim has moderate gingival overgrowth and generalized heavy biofilm accumulation. Jim's mother states that she tries to help him brush his teeth, but he still wants to be as independent as possible and does not like to have help. She knows he probably cannot reach his back teeth by himself. She is also concerned that he may have several cavities because he eats a lot of candy when he is with his caregiver before and after school, but he does drink a lot of bottled water each day. Why is it important for Jim to have adequate daily biofilm removal?

A patient with impaired respiratory function, swallowing, or gag r