StudentRDH Community Health and Research Principles Practice Test

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• Which item is NOT a component of Type 1 Complete Exam?
• A higher F count indicates which of the following?
• In SBI, SBI score 5 corresponds to what combination of findings?
• Which three factors contribute to increased root caries risk with aging?
• Which pair of indices includes gingival inflammation and sulcus bleeding?
• Which statement best defines Perceived Susceptibility?
• Locus of control describes how much control a person feels they have over their health and decisions. Which option best defines this concept?
• Which product is used for tray applications and should be avoided in patients with restorations?
• Which product is not recommended for children under 6 years of age?
• How is the Gingival Bleeding Index Scored?
• Which action demonstrates the Cognitive Domain?
• Which statement accurately describes formal delivery in health education?
• Which describes formal delivery implementation?
• Utilization (Use) in assessment is best described as indicating which of the following?
• Categorical vs Continuous: Which statement describes categorical data?
• Which term describes the stage where the patient takes steps to solve the problem?
• Which role is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating oral health programs?
• The OHI-S assesses debris and calculus accumulation on how many teeth?
• Which term describes the repeatability of a measurement under the same conditions?
• From 6 months to 3 years, which fluoride supplementation option is listed?
• Which statement correctly defines reliability?
• Which property indicates an index measures what it is intended to measure?
• Which term describes the stage where the behavior becomes the person's lifestyle and the change is sustained?
• Which type of evaluation assesses whether program activities are delivered as intended?
• In health service planning, demand is best described as:
• Which best describes informal delivery implementation?
• Which statement about 5% sodium fluoride varnish is true?
• Which type of evaluation is typically used after a program ends to determine overall effectiveness?
• 1.0-1.9 indicate what plaque score?
• Which item is used in the Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index procedure?
• What does Plaque Control Record measure?
• Which index relies on probing to evaluate bleeding and tissue response in the sulcus?
• Gingival Bleeding Index measures what?
• Which concept indicates that the consequences are serious?
• Which term describes the stage where the patient wants more information and is willing to act?
• If a patient has 24 teeth and 4 surfaces per tooth, and 24 surfaces show plaque, what is the Plaque Control Record?
• Which statement about the interview assessment method is correct?
• What is the concentration of fluoride in the water at schools located in areas with no community fluoridation and why?
• Which statement best describes the Researcher role in oral health?
• The dental caries is an example of which index?
• Type 2 Limited Examination includes elements?
• What is the concentration in ppm of Gel or Foam 1.23% Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride?
• Which of the following is listed as the secondary prevention concept?
• What is 'Patient-Using Theory' used for?
• The Irreversible index measures a dental condition that cannot be reversed. Which of the following is an Irreversible index example?
• When is formative evaluation typically conducted?
• Which statement about the disclosing solution is true?
• Which assessment method is best for a detailed assessment, though it is unbiased but time-consuming and not cost-effective for large groups?
• Which concept is about obstacles that hinder action and the belief about benefits vs costs?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index score 3 corresponds to which description?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 0.5 indicates?
• Approximately what percentage of adults who smoke daily had their first cigarette by age 18?
• Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is defined as what in children under 6?
• A higher M count indicates which of the following?
• What does Systemic fluoridation mean?
• All permanent teeth except the third molars are used in calculating which index?
• What is the concentration in ppm for Gel 2% Naf fluoride?
• Which framework guides planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health programs?
• What is the purpose of summative evaluation?
• Which measure of central tendency is least affected by outliers?
• Which approach best protects participant privacy by removing direct identifiers before analysis?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 4 indicates?
• Analysis (prioritization of needs) is used to determine what?
• 0.1-0.9 indicate what plaque score?
• What is the conventional p-value threshold for statistical significance in biomedical research?
• What is one of the most important risk factors for periodontal disease?
• The dental caries index is an example of which index?
• The Sulcus Bleeding Index assessment uses which procedure?
• Which instrument is used to count decayed, missing, and filled surfaces/teeth in DMFS/DMFT?
• Which examination type is best used in a public health setting?
• What percentage of patients aged 65 and older have periodontitis?
• Which product is described as safe for restorations?
• Use shows what?
• External locus of control refers to a patient who believes health is controlled by external forces such as fate, luck or genetics. Which option best reflects this?
• The DFT/DFS modification excludes what from scoring?
• Tertiary prevention involves which of the following?
• The Patient Hygiene Performance Index measures plaque removal on how many teeth?
• Which is an example of tertiary prevention in dental care?
• Which statement about fluoride varnish is true in clinical practice?
• From birth to 6 months, how much fluoride supplementation can you receive?
• Which concept refers to a trigger or reminder that prompts action?
• In the Sulcus Bleeding Index, SBI score 1 corresponds to which finding?
• What is the concentration range for OTC fluoride rinse (NaF or SnF2)?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six stages in adopting a new behavior?
• Which statement is true about the Plaque Control Record?
• Normative need tells you what?
• Which item is NOT part of Type 2 Limited Examination?
• Dichotomous vs Ordinal: Which statement correctly differentiates them?
• The reversible index measures a dental condition that can be reversed. Which index is commonly used for this?
• In the context of dentistry, which action is a classic example of tertiary prevention?
• Which statement best describes the Psychomotor Domain?
• The plaque control record is an example of which index?
• Which statement best describes the PHP index?
• Which tool is used to measure the PHP index?
• How much fluoride toothpaste should be placed on a child under the age of 3?
• Which is a qualitative data example?
• Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
• Which activity is used to prevent disease before it starts?
• In Type 3 inspections, which combination of tools is used?
• What does DMFT stand for?
• What tool is used to access the Plaque Index score?
• How do you calculate the Root Caries Index?
• What is informed consent?
• Type 4 Screening is conducted with which combination?
• Which statement correctly defines validity?
• In the PHP scoring system, what does a score of 0 indicate?
• Which describes the Clinician role in oral health practice?
• Which is a quantitative data example?
• What is the scoring for the plaque index?
• Which term best describes treatment and rehabilitation after disease has occurred?
• Which statement best describes the Administrator role in oral health?
• Which index measures interdental bleeding and uses a wooden interdental cleaner with observation after 15 seconds?
• Which statement best defines Cue to Action?
• OTC fluoride rinse is indicated for which caries risk category?
• The Cumulative index measures all the evidence of a condition, past and present. Which of the following conditions is an appropriate example for a Cumulative index?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 2 indicates?
• What is the concentration of RX fluoride rinse (Sodium Fluoride)?
• Which index modification is used when it is unclear whether missing teeth were lost due to decay?
• Which concept indicates that a person is personally at risk?
• Which age group should not receive school fluoride rinse?
• In many institutions outside the United States, which body reviews research involving humans to ensure ethical standards?
• Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) differs from ECC in that S-ECC does what?
• Which property allows an index to detect small changes in health status?
• A higher D count in DMFT indicates what?
• Which step involves identifying health problems in a community using surveillance data and stakeholder input?
• DMFS/DMFT measures what?
• If a school runs a fluoride rinse program, what is the typical rinse concentration and duration, and is it advised for very young children?
• Gingival Index assessment uses how many surfaces per tooth?
• Which statement about DMFS/DMFT is true?
• Which property describes consistent results across examiners or conditions?
• In SBI, SBI score 4 corresponds to what combination of findings?
• What does Unawareness refer to?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 1 indicates?
• What is one of the primary causes of periodontal disease?
• What does Plaque Index measure?
• In the Root Caries Index, the numerator consists of which surfaces?
• Primary prevention aims to prevent what?
• The DMFT index is traditionally applied to which dentition?
• Dean's Fluorosis Index scoring 3 indicates?
• Which assessment method is most used in public health surveys?
• What is the single most effective way to prevent tooth decay in the public?
• From 3 years to 6 years, which fluoride supplementation option is listed?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between dental caries and socioeconomic status?
• In DMFS/DMFT, which teeth are counted?
• Which statement best describes the Educator role in oral health?
• Which term describes the stage where the patient understands the issue and begins to show personal interest in making change?
• Which role focuses on advocating for policies and legislation to improve oral health?
• DMFT scores are an example of which data type?
• Which term describes a patient who knows about a problem but does not take action?
• What tool is used to measure the OHI-S?
• What tool do you use to measure the gingival bleeding index?
• Which bias occurs when interviewers influence participants' responses through question wording or presence?
• What does topical fluoridation mean?
• The DEFT/DEFS index is traditionally applied to which dentition?
• Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in oral health?
• Which is the most common chronic childhood disease, five times more common than asthma, and a major reason children miss school days?
• What is the recommended level of fluoride?
• From 6 years to 16 years, which fluoride supplementation option is listed?
• DEFT/DEFS index stands for which description?
• Sealants have the best result when applied within what timeframe after eruption of molars and on which surfaces?
• Which term describes differences in health outcomes between population groups that are avoidable and caused by social injustices?
• What is the concentration range for OTC fluoride toothpaste (Sodium Fluoride or Stannous Fluoride)?
• 2.0-3.0 indicate what plaque score?
• Root caries risk increases with age due to which combination of factors?
• At what ppm does water undergo defluoridation?
• Which sampling technique involves selecting every nth unit from a list?
• Varnish AKA 5% sodium fluoride (Naf) has what concentration?
• How much fluoride toothpaste should you place on a children 3-6 years old?
• Which of the following is listed as a secondary prevention example?
• Which concept describes that taking action will help prevent or reduce the issue?
• Which tool is used to assess the Plaque Control Record?
• How is the Plaque Control Record score calculated?
• The Sulcus Bleeding Index measures what?
• Root Caries Index measures which of the following?
• If a clinician wants to evaluate all evidence of a condition over time, which index should be used?
• Which is an example of sample bias?
• Which statement best describes the Advocate role in oral health?
• Internal locus of control refers to a patient who believes they have personal control over their what?
• The Simple index measures the presence or absence of a condition. Which of the following is an example of a Simple index?
• Data that can be recorded numerically describes which attribute of an index?
• Which statement best defines Perceived Barriers?
• Which domain would include demonstration of brushing technique?
• How often do you apply fluoride varnish for a moderate caries risk patient?
• Which index specifically assesses bleeding on probing?
• In SBI, SBI score 2 corresponds to what?
• Which statement best defines Perceived Severity?
• Which statement is true about periodontal disease risk factors?
• What are the 5 A's in nicotine cessation?
• Discrete vs Continuous: Which statement correctly describes Discrete data?
• In SBI, SBI score 3 corresponds to what combination of findings?
• Formative evaluation is used to:
• Which principle ensures privacy of participant information?
• Type 4 Screening reliability for public health surveys is considered:
• The Affective Domain describes attitudes, values, and feelings toward a topic. Which of the following domains is this?
• Which index measures gingival inflammation, color, consistency, and bleeding on selected teeth using four surfaces?
• Which teeth are used as index teeth for the PHP assessment?
• Which option describes the Plaque Index across all teeth?
• Which unit expresses the recommended fluoride level in drinking water?
• What is the concentration of Rx Fluoride Toothpaste?
• Which domain describes knowledge and intellectual skills?
• Which study design is best for establishing temporality and causality?
• Type 3 Inspections are characterized by being which of the following?
• Ordinal data: Which statement describes ordinal data?
• Which statement best defines Perceived Benefits?
• Continuous data: Which statement correctly describes this type of data?
• Which statement best differentiates qualitative from quantitative data?