Question 1

If a client has clinical swelling in the area where teeth have signs of untreated caries,signs of caries,and periapical pathosis on radiographs,and client complaints of pain in the area throughout the day and night,which unmet human need(s) does this client most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biologically sound and functional dentition
B)   Freedom from fear and stress,and freedom from pain
C)   Freedom from pain,and a biologically sound and functional dentition
D)   Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck and a biologically sound and functional dentition

Question 2

The client's assessed blood pressure was 140/90 mm Hg.Given the client's race,weight,smoking behavior,and periodontal health status,what systemic disease is this client most at risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diabetes mellitus
B)   Respiratory disease
C)   Renal disease
D)   Cardiovascular disease

Question 3

The dental hygiene diagnosis can be based on just one sign or symptom.This is to simplify the dental hygiene diagnostic process.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true,and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false,and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.

Question 4

All of the following are unmet human needs for the client except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom from pain
B)   Freedom from fear and stress
C)   Biologically sound and functional dentition
D)   Conceptualization and problem solving

Question 5

Dental diagnoses identify diseases or conditions for which the dentist directs or provides the primary treatment;dental hygiene diagnoses identify unmet human needs (also known as human need deficits) that can be met by dental hygienists within the scope of dental hygiene practice.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true,and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false,and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.

Question 6

When the diagnoses for this client are completed,which unmet human need should be addressed first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom from fear and stress
B)   Freedom from pain
C)   Biologically sound and functional dentition
D)   Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck

Question 7

Which of the following should accompany a dental hygiene diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Signs noted by the dental hygienist
B)   Symptoms reported by the client
C)   Risk problems (cause) 
D)   All of the above

Question 8

In a dental hygiene diagnosis statement,the dental hygienist must avoid which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cause
B)   Signs and symptoms
C)   Value judgments
D)   None of the above

Question 9

Dental hygienists are cautioned not to make a dental diagnosis but rather to identify client problems or conditions for the dentist,who will then make a dental diagnosis.Which of the following statements on the client record demonstrates that the dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis rather than communicating a problem in need of a dental diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mr.Smith has 5 mm of attachment loss in the periodontal areas on teeth 2,3,14,15,17-18,and 30-32.
B)   Mr.Smith has severe necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
C)   Mr.Smith has signs of periodontal disease around tooth 12.
D)   There is a radiolucent area on Mr.Smith's radiograph around tooth 5.

Question 10

The dental hygiene diagnosis is made after which phase of the process of care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assessment
B)   Planning
C)   Implementation
D)   Evaluation A

Question 11

If a 3-year-old child has objective signs of early childhood caries and a history of still using a bottle with milk at night to go to sleep,what human need deficit does this child most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biologically sound and functional dentition
B)   Freedom from fear and stress
C)   Freedom from pain
D)   Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck A

Question 12

All of the following describe a characteristic of a dental hygiene diagnosis except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Focuses on client's conditions
B)   Is derived from the data collected during assessment
C)   Requires the signature of the dentist
D)   Is necessary for planning and implementing dental hygiene care C

Question 13

Some legal jurisdictions allow a dental hygienist to identify oral disease such as moderate pregnancy-associated gingivitis or early chronic periodontitis as long as it is not the final dental diagnosis.What is this type of diagnosis called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Early dental diagnosis
B)   Final dental diagnosis
C)   Preliminary dental diagnosis
D)   None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not an ideal dental hygiene diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   An unmet human need for biologically sound dentition due to poor dentistry,manifested by overhanging restorations
B)   A potential unmet human need for freedom from health risks as manifested by use of "spit" tobacco
C)   An unmet human need for skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck,related to skill deficiency in removing bacterial plaque,as evidenced by plaque and gingival bleeding scores of 5 and 2,respectively.

Question 15

Which of the following defines a client goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Desired outcome of care
B)   Maintenance care for the client
C)   Oral health and wellness
D)   Good attitude about care

Question 16

All of the following describe what a dental hygiene diagnosis does within the process of care except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provides a focus for professional care
B)   Clarifies the scope of dental hygiene practice
C)   Clarifies what the client needs to do to promote and maintain oral health and wellness
D)   Facilitates care planning and evaluation

Question 17

The client reports that he sometimes wears a nicotine patch.What might this suggest to the astute dental hygienist?

Accepted Answer

A)   The client has a strong addiction to cigarettes and needs additional nicotine.
B)   The client has an interest in controlling his tobacco addiction.
C)   The client may be under a great deal of emotional stress.
D)   The client is in a formal smoking cessation program.

Question 18

The client's apparent lack of knowledge about how smoking affects periodontal and systemic health status would fall under which unmet human need?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freedom from pain
B)   Conceptualization and problem solving
C)   Freedom from fear and stress
D)   Responsibility for oral health

Question 19

The dental hygiene diagnosis is written in a three-part statement that includes all of the following except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unmet human need
B)   Cause
C)   Length of time the patient has had the problem
D)   Defining characteristics (signs and symptoms)

Exam 19: Dental Hygiene Diagnosis

If a client has clinical swelling in the area where teeth have signs of untreated caries,signs of caries,and periapical pathosis on radiographs,and client complaints of pain in the area throughout the day and night,which unmet human need(s) does this client most likely have?

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The client's assessed blood pressure was 140/90 mm Hg.Given the client's race,weight,smoking behavior,and periodontal health status,what systemic disease is this client most at risk for?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis can be based on just one sign or symptom.This is to simplify the dental hygiene diagnostic process.

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All of the following are unmet human needs for the client except which one?

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Dental diagnoses identify diseases or conditions for which the dentist directs or provides the primary treatment;dental hygiene diagnoses identify unmet human needs (also known as human need deficits) that can be met by dental hygienists within the scope of dental hygiene practice.

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When the diagnoses for this client are completed,which unmet human need should be addressed first?

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Which of the following should accompany a dental hygiene diagnosis?

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In a dental hygiene diagnosis statement,the dental hygienist must avoid which of the following?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis is made after which phase of the process of care?

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If a 3-year-old child has objective signs of early childhood caries and a history of still using a bottle with milk at night to go to sleep,what human need deficit does this child most likely have?

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All of the following describe a characteristic of a dental hygiene diagnosis except which one?

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Some legal jurisdictions allow a dental hygienist to identify oral disease such as moderate pregnancy-associated gingivitis or early chronic periodontitis as long as it is not the final dental diagnosis.What is this type of diagnosis called?

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Which of the following is not an ideal dental hygiene diagnosis?

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Which of the following defines a client goal?

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All of the following describe what a dental hygiene diagnosis does within the process of care except which one?

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The client reports that he sometimes wears a nicotine patch.What might this suggest to the astute dental hygienist?

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The client's apparent lack of knowledge about how smoking affects periodontal and systemic health status would fall under which unmet human need?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis is written in a three-part statement that includes all of the following except which one?

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Exam 19: Dental Hygiene Diagnosis

If a client has clinical swelling in the area where teeth have signs of untreated caries,signs of caries,and periapical pathosis on radiographs,and client complaints of pain in the area throughout the day and night,which unmet human need(s) does this client most likely have?

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The client's assessed blood pressure was 140/90 mm Hg.Given the client's race,weight,smoking behavior,and periodontal health status,what systemic disease is this client most at risk for?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis can be based on just one sign or symptom.This is to simplify the dental hygiene diagnostic process.

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All of the following are unmet human needs for the client except which one?

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Dental diagnoses identify diseases or conditions for which the dentist directs or provides the primary treatment;dental hygiene diagnoses identify unmet human needs (also known as human need deficits) that can be met by dental hygienists within the scope of dental hygiene practice.

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When the diagnoses for this client are completed,which unmet human need should be addressed first?

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Which of the following should accompany a dental hygiene diagnosis?

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In a dental hygiene diagnosis statement,the dental hygienist must avoid which of the following?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis is made after which phase of the process of care?

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If a 3-year-old child has objective signs of early childhood caries and a history of still using a bottle with milk at night to go to sleep,what human need deficit does this child most likely have?

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All of the following describe a characteristic of a dental hygiene diagnosis except which one?

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Some legal jurisdictions allow a dental hygienist to identify oral disease such as moderate pregnancy-associated gingivitis or early chronic periodontitis as long as it is not the final dental diagnosis.What is this type of diagnosis called?

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Which of the following is not an ideal dental hygiene diagnosis?

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Which of the following defines a client goal?

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All of the following describe what a dental hygiene diagnosis does within the process of care except which one?

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The client reports that he sometimes wears a nicotine patch.What might this suggest to the astute dental hygienist?

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The client's apparent lack of knowledge about how smoking affects periodontal and systemic health status would fall under which unmet human need?

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The dental hygiene diagnosis is written in a three-part statement that includes all of the following except which one?

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