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28.    The more a patient brushes and flosses, the lower their O’Leary plaque score will be. This is an example of a:a.    Positive correlationb.    Negative correlation

68.    During a clinical trial, the examiners will assign group A with the placebo and group B with a new mouthrinse. Both the examiners and participants are unaware of how treatments are assigned. This is an example of a:a.    Single-blind trialb.    Double-blind trialc.    Triple-blind triald.    Quadruple-blind trial

45.    The classification of dental/ oral health examinations that is used the MOST in public health, utilizes what type of equipment?a.    Type 1 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ light/ radiographs/ study models/ testsb.    Type 2 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ light/ bitewings/ selected Pasc.    Type 3 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ lightd.    Type 4 – Light/ tongue depressor

Use the following case scenario to answer the next 4 questions (#79 – 82)You and your team are designing a program for a Head Start Class of 20 four-year old children living in a non-fluoridated community.  Your program will consist of consists of dental screening, systemic fluoride, and daily plaque control in the classroom. 79.    The first step in planning your program will be:a.    Develop a measurable process and outcome objectives (Planning)b.    Identify the primary health issues (Assessment)c.    Design a skit to educate the children on proper brushing and nutritiond.    Implement interventions (Implementation)

5.    Considering the components of epidemiologic triangle, fluoridated toothpaste would be categorized as an “agent factor.” 

34.    CHIP is mandated to provide oral health insurance to a.    elderly and homebound individualsb.    young adults over 21 c.    elderly and special needs individualsd.    children with no other dental insurance

76.    A cohort of dental hygiene students will participate in a study about dental sensitivity. Over 6 months, the students will receive 6 different sensitivity products. Each month they will use a different product and rate their level of sensitivity at the end of the month. Which of the following BEST describes the design type?a.    Quasi-experimentalb.    Ecological Design c.    Cross-sectional design d.    Longitudinal Design

65.    _________________ refers to a relationship or association between variables measured by an “r-value”?a.    Causalityb.    Correlationc.    Probabilityd.    Trend 

23.    The organization that monitors health issues on a global scale?a.    Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)b.    Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD)c.    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) d.    World Health Organization (WHO)

64.    According to the Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics, it is our ethical duty to maintain skills, avoid harmful treatment, and never abandon our patients so that we “do no harm” to our patients. This is best described as:a.    Nonmaleficenceb.    Autonomyc.    Beneficenced.    Justice