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Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist 4th Edition Beatty Test Bank Chapter 01: People's Health: An Introduction
Beatty: Community Oral Health Practice for the Dental Hygienist, 4th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- Which of the following statements differentiates dental public health from the private practice
- Dental public health is funded by the government, but private practice is not.
- Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community as the
- Dental public health does not concern assessment of treatment needs as does
- Dental public health is concerned solely with prevention rather than treatment of
of dentistry?
patient rather than the individual.
private practice.
disease.
ANS: B
Dental public health is the form of dental practice that serves the community as the patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs, as well as prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 1-2 OBJ: 1
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 1.0 Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease within Groups
- Which of the following terms refers to the effort that is organized by society to protect,
- Class structure
- Population demographics
- Social stratification
- Public health
promote, and restore the health and quality of life?
ANS: D
Both public health and community health refer to this societal effort. Public health is concerned with lifestyle and behavior, the environment, human biology, and organizations of health programs and systems. The public pertains to the community, state, or nation. Public health is people’s health.
DIF: Recall REF: pp. 1-2 OBJ: 1
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 1.0 Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease within Groups
- Public health problems must meet the criteria that they are a condition or situation that is a
widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality and that:
- they have been proven a valid concern by the Centers for Disease Control and
- funding to treat or cure the condition is not available at the local or state level.
- they do not qualify for treatment as an orphan drug.
- there is an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the
Prevention (CDC).
part of the public, the government, or public health authorities. 1 / 4
ANS: D
There must be an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem. The history of public health demonstrates that after the problem has been identified and knowledge and expertise have been developed to solve the problem, the community must unify to find social and political support to proceed with the public health solutions.
DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 2-3 OBJ: 2
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- Which of the following is a public health problem rather than a public health solution?
- Immunizations
- Fluoridation of drinking water
- Chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults
- Seat belts and air bags
ANS: C
Diseases caused by pollution of the country’s air and water systems, chronic diseases of the expanding population of older adults, inadequate funding for dental disease in indigent children, and an increase in violence among youth of today are all viewed as public health problems. Public health solutions are concerned with health promotion and disease prevention. They address the problems of the community at large.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- Which of the following rep
- A long implementation period demonstrates conscientious planning.
- Potency should be maintained for a short time in the event that problems require
- Socioeconomic status should limit distribution to those who can most easily carry
- They should be effective immediately upon application.
T re E s S en T ts B o A n N e K of S t E he L c L h E ar R ac .te C r O is M tics of public health solutions?
retooling.
the cost burden.
ANS: D
The seven characteristics of public health solutions are as follows: not hazardous to life or function, effective in reducing or preventing the targeted disease or condition, easily and efficiently implemented, potency maintained for a substantial time period, attainable regardless of socioeconomic status, effective immediately upon application, and inexpensive and within the means of the community.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.2 Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs
- Which of the following dental treatment modalities meets all seven characteristics of public
- Glass ionomer restorative material
- Stainless steel crown
- Community water fluoridation 2 / 4
health solutions needed to be considered an effective treatment for dental decay?
- Dental amalgam
ANS: C
Community water fluoridation meets all the seven characteristics to be considered an effective solution to the problem of dental decay.
DIF: Comprehension REF: pp. 1-11 OBJ: 3
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.2 Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs
7. Community water fluoridation:
- reaches all people, regardless of socioeconomic status.
- requires several years of application before positive effects can be measured.
- proves to be more of a financial burden than restorative treatment.
- only meets five of the seven characteristics considered to be an effective solution
to the problem of dental decay.
ANS: A
Community water fluoridation has proven to be a safe, cost-effective solution for reducing dental decay in children. It reaches all people regardless of socioeconomic status. It is effective immediately upon initiation and costs far less than the financial burden of restorative treatment. It meets all the seven characteristics to be considered an effective solution to the problem of dental decay.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 3 OBJ: 3
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 1.0 Promoting Health and Preventing
Disease within Groups
- Which of the following best describes the prevalence of dental disease as a dental health
- Highest among older adults
- 80% in children aged 2-11
- Highest in 13- to 19-year-olds
- Universal
problem?
ANS: D
Dental diseases are universal, chronic problems that do not undergo remission if left untreated. For children aged 2-11, approximately 60% have had caries treated; 30% have untreated dental caries.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 4 OBJ: 4
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- What percentage of adults experience some form of facial pain?
- 25%
- 40%
- 60%
- 80%
ANS: A 3 / 4
Almost 25% of adults experience some form of facial pain, and toothaches are the most common pain of the mouth reported.
DIF: Recall REF: p. 4 OBJ: 4
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.1 Assessing Populations and Defining Objectives
- What impact has fluoridated drinking water had on the rate of dental decay?
- Very little or no reduction
- A slight reduction
- A significant reduction
- A slight increase
ANS: C
Organized community efforts have brought fluoridated drinking water to more than 204 million people, and the results have shown a significant reduction in the amount of dental decay. Community water fluoridation is the perfect example of a dental public health solution to the problem of dental decay.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 4 OBJ: 3
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.2 Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs
- Which of the following components in a public health plan correlate to those in a private
- Examination, analysis, treatment planning, appraisal
- Survey, analysis, implementation, funding
- Survey, diagnosis, impTleEmSenTtBatAioNn,KpSatEieLnLt eEvRal.uaCtOioMn
- Diagnosis program planning, implementation, fee payment
practice setting?
ANS: B
The relationship between the components in the private practice sector of patient, examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, fee payment, and patient education correlate to community, assessment, analysis, program planning, program implementation, funding, and program evaluation in public health programs.
DIF: Comprehension REF: p. 2 OBJ: 5
TOP: COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES 2.0 Participating in Community
Programs, 2.2 Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Programs
- Which public health component is equivalent to diagnosis in private practice?
- Survey
- Analysis
- Program planning
- Program evaluation
ANS: B
Analysis is equivalent to diagnosis. The survey is equivalent to an examination, program planning is equivalent to treatment planning, and program evaluation is equivalent to patient evaluation.
DIF: Comprehension|Recall REF: p. 2 OBJ: 5
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