15 Questions
What is the purpose of the planning phase in the dental hygiene process of care?
To prioritize client needs
Why is the term 'dental hygiene care plan' used instead of 'dental hygiene treatment plan'?
To emphasize preventive and educational services
What is the main focus of the dental hygiene care plan?
Preventing oral health problems
What is NOT a purpose of the planning phase in dental hygiene care?
Providing therapeutic services
What is established during the planning phase of dental hygiene care?
Client-centered care plan
What is the main focus of the planning phase in dental hygiene care?
Establishing intervention strategies
Why is the term 'dental hygiene care plan' used instead of 'dental hygiene treatment plan'?
To emphasize the prevention of oral health problems
What is NOT a purpose of the planning phase in dental hygiene care?
Establishment of immediate treatment interventions
During the planning phase, what is established for client care?
Preventive measures
What role does evaluation play in the process of dental hygiene care?
To determine progress towards established goals
What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist when recognizing abnormal extraoral or intraoral conditions?
Refer clients with changes to the supervising dentist for further evaluation
Why is it important for the dental hygienist to be familiar with normal and abnormal anatomy of the head and neck?
To recognize abnormal changes in clients
What is the purpose of educating clients through instruction in self-examination techniques?
To engage clients in identifying abnormal signs in their own mouth
What action should the dental hygienist take upon recognizing abnormal extraoral or intraoral conditions?
Refer clients with changes to the supervising dentist for further evaluation
What is NOT a purpose of recognizing abnormal extraoral or intraoral conditions?
Ignoring the changes and continuing with assessment
Test your knowledge of dental hygiene care planning, evaluation, and documentation with this quiz. Learn about the planning phase, evaluation phase, client-centered care plans, and the significance of documentation in the dental hygiene process.
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