Pre-Clinic II Practice Test

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• What is the purpose of finishing and smoothing after instrumentation?
• Which of the following constitutes basic safety measures during radiographic exposure for clinicians?
• Bleeding on probing (BOP) is most indicative of which condition?
• Original accounts differ from reviews in that they provide which of the following?
• Autonomy refers to
• When should a thick-diameter powered tip be used?
• What does probing depth measure?
• Which statement best describes beneficence in dental hygiene ethics?
• After scaling and polishing, which education component is essential?
• Which option would NOT be considered a credible source for clinical guidelines?
• Which statement describes aerosol-generating procedures?
• On the Mohs hardness scale, which mineral is the softest?
• What radiographic rule helps determine buccal-lingual position of a root when two images are taken at different angles?
• Powered instrumentation is recommended for which of the following tasks?
• Which instrument is typically used to remove supra-gingival calculus on anterior teeth?
• Air polishing on posterior teeth uses what angulation?
• Abfraction is defined as which of the following?
• Among signs of occlusal trauma, which can be observed as a radiographic finding?
• Recall intervals after caries risk assessment are determined by which factor?
• What is the primary purpose of prophylaxis paste?
• In a hyperplasia scenario with probing depth 4 mm and tissue coronal to CEJ 1 mm, CAL is
• What is the appropriate action if a patient reports a suspected latex allergy?
• An original account in evidence-based research is defined as which of the following?
• Which statement about Gracey curets is true?
• With powered instruments, what type of pressure should be used?
• What blade-to-tooth surface angle is recommended for effective root debridement?
• What is the proper sequence for donning PPE before patient contact?
• Normal occlusion is Class I molar relationship.
• Which color describes healthy gingiva?
• Which statement best describes a healthy oral microbiome?
• In the standard mobility classification, which class describes a tooth that moves more than 2 mm in any direction?
• What is the protective purpose of a lead apron and thyroid collar during radiography?
• In a typical prophylaxis workflow, who performs prophylaxis and who diagnoses and plans treatment?
• Which measure is used to assess mobility as part of periodontal evaluation?
• Which method is commonly used to teach proper brush technique?
• What is the proper sequence for decontaminating instruments before sterilization?
• What is the difference between passive and active patient education?
• Clinical Attachment Level is defined as the distance from the CEJ to the base of the periodontal pocket.
• What material is the o-ring made of?
• What characterizes a balanced, healthy oral microbiome?
• What term describes mineralized plaque?
• How much of the powered tip should be adapted to the tooth surface?
• Which instrument is commonly used to explore for calculus on root surfaces?
• Which instrument is used supragingivally, has two cutting edges, and a pointed tip?
• Which of the following is included in standard infection-control practices?
• Mohs hardness scale assigns dentin a hardness of approximately which range?
• Which parameters are documented to monitor changes in periodontal status across visits?
• Which surface change is a sign of occlusal trauma?
• Bleeding on probing (BOP) indicates what?
• What is the primary purpose of a periapical radiograph?
• Erosion is best described as which of the following?
• In the typical sequence of a prophylaxis, what is the third step?
• When is fluoride applied during prophylaxis?
• Abrasion is best described as wear caused by which?
• Gracey curettes have how many cutting edges per end?
• Which statement about aerosols, droplets, and spatter is true?
• Check 2 includes which examinations?
• Which radiographic landmarks help assess bone height around posterior teeth?
• Abrasion is wear from which of the following?
• Air polishing on occlusal surfaces uses what angulation?
• When documenting periodontal status in a chart, which data category is essential?
• How is CAL calculated for recession?
• Which radiographic view is best for detecting interproximal caries?
• Which option lists a correct composite description of healthy gingiva?
• Which instrument is used to detect furcation involvement in a tooth?
• Which instrument is typically recognized by having a pointed tip?
• What defines an underbite?
• Which check is performed first in Check 2?
• Gingival recession is quantified by measuring the distance from which landmark to the gingival margin?
• In healthy gingiva, where is the gingival margin located relative to the CEJ?
• Mohs hardness scale assigns enamel a hardness of approximately which range?
• What is the proper insertion angulation for powered inserts to avoid tissue trauma during subgingival insertion?
• Gingival texture in health is best described as which of the following?
• What is a common radiographic error associated with bitewings?
• Which instrument is subgingival, with one cutting edge per end and a 70° offset?
• Beneficence in dental ethics is defined as:
• Which of the following is a contraindication for ultrasonic use?
• Which of the following is NOT an endogenous stain?
• How does polishing differ from finishing in dental hygiene?
• Which statement best describes the goal of root planing?
• Which statement correctly describes the standard documentation for changes in periodontal probing depths across visits?
• Spore testing with biological indicators should be performed at least which frequency?
• What is considered the highest level of evidence in clinical research?
• What is the face-to-terminal-shank angle for a sickle scaler?
• What is Overjet?
• Which patient position is commonly used to access all surfaces with minimal operator strain?
• Attrition is defined as which of the following?
• Normal occlusion is characterized by which molar relationship?
• Which indicators verify that sterilization loads are properly sterilized?
• Which statement about stand-alone units is true?
• What type of indicator is used to verify sterilization?
• Hydrim is used to do which of the following?
• Hydrim is best described as which device?
• What is the role of recall interval planning in patient education after prophylaxis?
• Which statement about tooth counts is true?
• A 2 adjacent teeth not touching is called
• Integrated unit description: which statement is true?
• To locate the cutting edge of a Gracey 1/2 outside the mouth, which orientation is correct?
• How much pressure should be used when probing?
• What is the difference between plaque and calculus?
• Which source is considered credible for clinical guidelines among the following?
• Edge-to-edge relationship refers to which description?
• Which statement about vasoconstrictors used with local anesthetics is true?
• Which procedures require high-volume evacuation (HVE) according to safety guidelines?
• What is the shape of the interdental papilla in healthy gingiva?
• Which instruments are typically sharpened to maintain cutting edges and reduce tissue trauma?
• Which instrument is designed for subgingival use with a 70° offset?
• Which of the following is a stroke used in ultrasonic instrumentation?
• When should non-emergency prophylaxis be postponed?
• What is the typical sequence of steps in a prophylaxis appointment?
• Angle during debridement less than 45 degrees can cause burnished calculus because
• Which disease is listed as a dental aerosol that may cause disease?
• An integrated unit is defined as what?
• Which of the following is an example of an endogenous tooth stain?
• Overbite is defined as what?
• What is the purpose of the Nabers furcation probe?
• What is the purpose of the water coolant in powered instrumentation?
• Clinical attachment level (CAL) is defined as the distance from which landmark to the base of the pocket?
• What is the face-to-terminal-shank angle for universal curettes?
• True or False: Some powders can be used to reduce gingival inflammation.
• Which statement describes the healthy gingival size?
• What probing depth range is typically considered healthy in a periodontal exam?
• Which check is used to take dental X-rays?
• Which medication class is commonly used with local anesthetics to prolong duration?
• Which statement best describes a comprehensive approach to infection prevention in the operatory?
• Probing depth is the measurement from which points?
• Which statement best describes quantitative research design?
• Air polishing on anterior teeth uses what angulation?
• Gingival consistency in health is most accurately described as which?
• Endogenous tooth stains can include fluorosis.
• The ASA physical status classification is used to assess a patient's what?
• Droplets are defined as particles of what size?
• The 90° angle should be used only when performing which action?
• Which statement about bleeding and exudate is typical of healthy gingiva?
• Which question is commonly asked to assess medications before dental treatment?
• How is CAL calculated when there is hyperplasia?
• Which instrument is used supra- and subgingivally, with two cutting edges, and a rounded toe?
• Which radiographic finding may indicate occlusal trauma?
• What is a common method to demonstrate proper brush technique to a patient during instruction?
• What does informed consent require in a dental hygiene procedure?
• How many primary teeth do children typically have?
• For supragingival hand instrument calculus removal, what angulation should be used between the face of the instrument and the tooth surface?
• What does radiographic density describe?
• Which statement best describes the primary objective of prophylaxis with respect to plaque and calculus?
• Which instrument is designed to adapt to specific tooth surfaces for sub-gingival calculus removal in posterior sextants?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches?
• When is polishing on root surfaces contraindicated?
• Which radiographic views help assess bone height around posterior teeth?
• Which statement best describes qualitative research design?
• In periodontal charting, which measurement reflects the distance from the CEJ to the base of the pocket?
• Which description best describes the shape of the gingival margin in health?
• Which description accurately describes utility gloves?
• Which statement is true regarding gingival color in darker-skinned individuals?
• Which option is NOT a listed cause of powered instrument tip breakage?
• What is the primary difference between scaling and root planing?
• What is the probe parallel to?
• Which description correctly differentiates gloves from utility gloves?
• Nonmaleficence means
• What is the purpose of maintaining a stable fulcrum during hand instrumentation?
• Burnished calculus results from instrumentation that is
• In a recession scenario with probing depth 3 mm and gingival recession 2 mm, CAL is
• What is the recommended probing force expressed in grams?
• Which fluoride modality is commonly applied after prophylaxis?
• CAL stands for which term in periodontics?
• Which of the following describes a healthy gingival pattern across color, size, margin position, and margin shape?
• Mohs hardness scale assigns cementum a hardness of approximately which range?
• Which sign of occlusal trauma is characterized by a vibratory movement of a tooth when biting?
• Edge-to-edge relationship is described as which description?
• What is the name of the scale that measures scratch resistance from 1 to 10?
• A recession measurement represents what?
• Caries risk assessment is used to guide which aspects of a patient care plan?
• A medical history review is essential before dental procedures to identify which factors?
• Droplets are defined as particles with what size?
• What is the clinician's primary responsibility for infection control in the operatory?
• Which tissue forms the base of the gingival sulcus?
• On the Mohs hardness scale, which mineral is the hardest?
• Which of the following is a sign of occlusal trauma?
• Which option correctly describes the proper adaptation distance for hand instruments?
• The Nabers furcation probe is specifically used to assess furcation involvement in which teeth?
• Which system classifies a patient’s health status for dental treatment planning?
• Which information is typically included in a comprehensive dental chart?
• What radiographic feature appears as a dense line surrounding the tooth root?
• Name the three core ethical principles in dental hygiene.
• Non-emergency prophylaxis should be postponed in the presence of which condition?
• Which instruments are routinely sharpened in dental hygiene practice and why?
• How many permanent teeth do adults typically have?
• For hand instruments, what is the recommended adaptation distance?
• How should you remove a handpiece from its cord?
• What is the purpose of a pre-procedural rinse?
• What is the purpose of sterilization process indicators and biological indicators?