Deck 14: Research in Dental Hygiene

Question 1

Evidence-based practice takes into account which preferences?

A) Local government
B) Patient
C) Nonclinical
D) Experimental approaches
E) None of the above

Answer 1

Patient

Question 2

All of the following is private practice methodology except ________.

A) Identifies chief complain
B) Makes diagnosis
C) Makes observations
D) Imitates treatment intervention

Answer 2

Makes observations

Question 3

Who is the founder of dental hygiene?

A) Irene Newman
B) Alfred Fones
C) Jack Orio
D) Christine Nathe

Answer 3

Alfred Fones

Question 4

Which is NOT an attribute of Scholarly Identity?

A) Gives little regard to the work of other dental hygiene scholars and disciplines
B) Disseminates the findings of one's work through scientific publication
C) Has a sense of dental hygiene discipline as a whole
D) Uses evidence to support one's viewpoint

Question 5

If dental hygiene is to evolve as a specific scientific discipline, ________.

A) Focus must be placed on being a field of study with a discipline interest
B) We must compile information from many disciplines and adapt it for a complete dental hygiene base
C) A research base solely generated by the profession must be established
D) We must ensure that all dental hygienists lobby for higher pay and more jobs

Question 6

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Identifies chief complaint

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 7

What is a body of techniques that uses observation, reason, and experimentation to further evidence?

A) Science measurement
B) Scientific method
C) Evidence-based method
D) Retroactive method
E) Both A and B

Question 8

Which source provides funding for the educational and research activities of dental hygienists?

A) ADHA Institute of Oral Health
B) Local businesses
C) Chip
D) Medicaid

Question 9

What is the first step of the scientific method?

A) Form an educated guess (hypothesis)
B) Perform an experiment
C) Name the problem or question
D) Conduct the research

Question 10

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Determines treatment plan

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 11

Place the Steps of the Scientific Method in the correct order.
• Form an educated guess (hypothesis) of the cause of the problem and make predictions based on the hypothesis.
• Check and interpret results.
• Name the problem or question.
• Report results to the scientific community.
• Test hypothesis by doing an experiment or study (with proper controls).

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT part of the Research Methodology Analogy?

A) Takes survey/makes observation about a population
B) Conducts literature review
C) Develops research question or hypothesis
D) Determines treatment plan
E) Obtains informed consent

Question 13

Why is dental hygiene research important?

A) To improve the public's oral health
B) To advance and promote the profession of dental hygiene
C) To continue advancing practice
D) All of the above

Question 14

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Makes diagnosis

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 15

Evidence-Based Practice means ________.

A) Using known methods and anecdotes
B) Using known methods with predictable results and scientific method
C) Using known methods with unpredictable results and scientific method.
D) Using known methods with predictable results, anecdotes, and scientific method.

Question 16

According to Darby and Walsh if a dental hygienist sees his or her practice as scientific based, uses prevention strategy, and functions as a co-therapist, he or she is operating according to what conceptual model?

A) Occupational
B) Professional
C) Scientific
D) Research

Question 17

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Obtains informed consent for treatment

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 18

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Takes health history

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 19

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Initiates treatment intervention

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population

Question 20

The purpose of dental hygiene research is to ________.

A) Establish that anecdotal recommendations are preferred methods of treatment
B) Prove that all patients are universally the same and need the same universal treatment methods
C) Justify things like making sure plaque is removed prior to fluoride application
D) Establish a scientifically based standard of care for dental hygiene practice

Question 21

Match each step from research methodology with its appropriate process from private practice methodology
Recalls or reevaluates patient

A)Writes research proposal
B)Conducts literature review
C)Develops research question or hypothesis
D)Conducts research
E)Obtains informed consent and research funding
F)Analyzes and publishes research results
G)Takes survey or makes observations about a population