HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is puberty-
associated gingivitis found? - ANSWER--Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases
modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in limited tongue
movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely diagnosis of this condition? -
ANSWER--Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - ANSWER--Tooth has made contact with its
antagonists in opposing jaw
When does mixed dentition begin? - ANSWER--Eruption of first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? - ANSWER--20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse ridge. The
oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a transverse ridge. - ANSWER--
The first statement is true and the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? - ANSWER--reduced
permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp mandibular
second premolar? - ANSWER--Distolingual
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which is true regarding the height of contour? - ANSWER--Greatest elevation of
tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an eight yr old
child? - ANSWER--14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? - ANSWER--line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of anterior teeth
including the incised edge or angle? - ANSWER--IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? - ANSWER--
Oblique
Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the temporomandibular joint?
- ANSWER--Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which cranial
nerve? - ANSWER--VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? - ANSWER--
mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - ANSWER--Sublingual
,HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-
2024/DENTAL HYGIENE HESI EXAM 400+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? - ANSWER--Synovial
Which peripheral nervous system and subdivision are responsible for a shutdown
of salivary gland secretion? - ANSWER--autonomic; sympathetic
Destroyed enamel cannot reform since the cells that formed it no longer exist.
Cavitated enamel can repair itself by the incorporation of calcium and phosphate
ions from saliva? - ANSWER--First statement is true second statement is false
Which bacterium is most important in causing the progression of carious lesions?
- ANSWER--Aciduric
Anaerobe bacteria - ANSWER--grow only in the absence of oxygen
Which bacterial structure interferes with phagocytosis? - ANSWER--capsule
Which bacteria grow best in refrigerated conditions? - ANSWER--Psychrophils
Endotoxin is a virulence property of - ANSWER--gram-negative bacteria
When comparing viruses to bacteria, viruses - ANSWER--enter host cells before
they can multiply
Which is treated with nystatin? - ANSWER--Candidiasis
Which is detected in the blood within two months after successful immunization
with the hepatitis B vaccine? - ANSWER--Anti-HBs
Which hypersensitivity reaction is an allergy to the natural rubber latex in
examination gloves? - ANSWER--I
Which bacterial genus contains species that cause pneumatic fever, scarlet fever,
and pharyngitis? - ANSWER--Streptococcus
Each of the following is an antituberculin agent EXCEPT one. Which is the
EXCEPTION?
A. Ethambutol
B. Isoniazid
C. Nizoral
D. Rifampin - ANSWER--C. Nizoral
Which condition warrants antibiotic premedication? - ANSWER--Repaired
congenital heart disease
It is noted the medical history the patient has mitral valve prolapse, a stent,
pneumatic heart disease, and a renal dialysis shunt. For which condition does the
patient require antibiotic predication? - ANSWER--Renal dialysis shunt
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