Dental Public Health and Research 4th Edition By Nathe – Test Bank

Dental Public Health and Research 4th Edition Test Bank by Nathe

Overview of Dental Public Health: Chapter 1

1) When carrying out the role of an administrator, a dental public health hygienist ________.

1. A) Advocates for changing laws
2. B) Engages in research
3. C) Offers clinical care
4. D) Educates and advocates for dental health
5. E) Develops and coordinates public health programs

Answer: E

2) Dental public health focuses on the science of providing oral health care and education to the public and highlights the science of ________.

1. A) Dentistry
2. B) Emergency healthcare
3. C) Prosthodontics
4. D) Dental hygiene
5. E) None of the above

Answer: D

3) Factors that impact dental care delivery include the following:

1. A) The evolution of the dental hygiene profession
2. B) Issues with accessibility
3. C) The decline in periodontal diseases
4. D) Both A and B
5. E) None of the above

Answer: D

4) The legal ability of a patient to take legal action against a dental provider for failure to diagnose and treat periodontal disease is known as ________.

1. A) Issues with accessibility
2. B) Payment of dental insurance premiums
3. C) Socioeconomic status
4. D) Copayment dilemmas
5. E) Malpractice

Answer: E

5) Dental public health is a segment of ________.

1. A) Public Affairs
2. B) Public Relations
3. C) Public Health
4. D) Community Affairs
5. E) Both A and D

Answer: C

6) Which of these involves the surveillance of community health?

1. A) Assessment
2. B) Development of policies
3. C) Assurance
4. D) Fulfilling all functions
5. E) None of the above

Answer: A

7) What is the process by which society makes decisions about issues?

1. A) Assessment
2. B) Policy Development
3. C) Assurance
4. D) Fulfilling all functions
5. E) None of the above

Answer: B

8) Which of the following ensures that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective services to achieve agreed-upon public health objectives?

1. A) Assessment
2. B) Policy Development
3. C) Assurance
4. D) Fulfilling all functions
5. E) None of the above

Answer: C

9) Which includes research for fresh insights and innovative solutions to health issues?

1. A) Assessment
2. B) Policy Development
3. C) Assurance
4. D) Fulfilling all functions
5. E) None of the above

Answer: D

10) Which mandates services to promote health and prevent disease and injury?

1. A) Needs Assessment
2. B) Public Health Goals
3. C) Healthcare Reform
4. D) Public Health Demands
5. E) Planning of Human Services

Answer: B

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