Dental Hygiene Professionalism Quiz

<p>Promoting and managing oral health through preventive care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial compensation for services rendered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Becoming self-regulated and gaining recognition as a profession (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Completion of a higher education program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The profession establishes and enforces its own standards of practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide legal authorization to practice dental hygiene within the specific jurisdiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prevention, Education, Referral, Advocacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of care used by dental hygienists (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-Esteem Needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food, fluid, sleep and exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing infection and inflammation in the head and neck area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited opening of the jaw (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preventing and addressing dental decay and other oral health issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fulfillment of one's potential and problem-solving abilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A client with uncontrolled high blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure a comprehensive approach to client care that considers all their needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guild Model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding how oral health impacts overall quality of life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Co-therapist in their oral health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Occupational model of DH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing optimal oral healthcare for the client (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactive Model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Occupational model focuses on technical skills, while the Professional model emphasizes clinical decision-making. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The client's needs are prioritized above the dentist's profit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Human Needs Conceptual Model of Dental Hygiene (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Professional Model of DH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence Based Decision Making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To define the office's core purpose and values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To advocate for the interests of dental hygienists and promote public health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offering a supportive and collaborative learning environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It identifies specific strategies for achieving success. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide evidence-based care to their patients and make informed decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating a patient on the importance of flossing and brushing regularly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the client's rights and well-being (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through a systematic and evolutionary approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain current, evidence-based knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social and political factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facilitating client decision-making by providing information and options (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating clients on various dental procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paradigms shape the direction and methods of dental hygiene practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To keep up-to-date with evidence-based information and critically evaluate research findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A set of guidelines governing professional conduct.

Putting clients' needs, values, and interests first.

Qualities that enhance a dental hygienist's practice.

Behaviors that demonstrate lack of professionalism.

Commitment to providing quality service to clients.

The study and practice of preventive oral healthcare, focusing on preventing disease and promoting health.

Five professional roles that dental hygienists fulfill in healthcare settings.

Key concepts that guide dental hygiene practice and education.

A process of care in dental hygiene: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.

Using the best available evidence to make decisions in dental hygiene practice.

Key features that define a profession, including specialized knowledge and societal value.

A licensed professional focused on preventive oral health care.

Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and ethical practice as a dental hygienist.

The conduct and qualities that define a profession or professional person.

A view where dentistry is treated as a commodity, prioritizing profit over care.

A paternalistic approach where the dentist controls knowledge and the client is passive.

A partnership approach where clients and providers collaborate on care decisions.

Uses an interactive model treating clients and providers as equal partners in care.

Emphasizes that oral health, comfort, and function are key to general health.

Framework for involving clients in their oral health as co-therapists.

Views dental hygienist mainly as a tooth cleaner following the dentist's direction.

Dental hygienist accountable to clients, making decisions based on knowledge.

Dentist and hygienist work as colleagues, both making clinical decisions.

A professional who protects clients' rights and well-being in health care.

The process of providing clients with necessary information for decision-making.

Maintaining conditions that prevent injury and adverse effects to clients.

An organized approach to promoting innovation in healthcare.

A framework for formulating research questions in evidence-based practice: Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome.

A role where RDHs engage in evidence-based knowledge and research.

Frameworks that shape the practice of dental hygiene, focusing on client, environment, health, and oral health.

Actions taken to lobby for legislative changes affecting health care policy.

Basic requirements for human survival, including food, fluid, sleep, and exercise.

The need for physical and psychological security, stability, and freedom from fear and anxiety.

Desire for affectionate relationships and a sense of belonging in a group or family.

The feeling of confidence, achievement, and self-worth.

The realization of a person's potential, including problem-solving and coping effectively with life.

The need for premedication, control of health conditions, and prevention of medical emergencies.

The need to eliminate anxiety and fear related to past experiences or treatments.

Maintaining healthy teeth and oral structures, free from decay and disease.

Integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.

Evidence-Based Decision Making; using best evidence in daily practice.

A range of care from treatment to promotion, centering on client needs.

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation in care delivery.

A declaration defining the purpose and goals of an organization.

Goals an individual or organization sets to achieve in practice.

Focuses on the client as the center of dental hygiene practice.

High standards that guide the knowledge and skills in dental hygiene training.