Use Testlet C to Answer the Following Questions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Use Testlet C to answer The Following questions
TESTLET c
A public health dental hygienist has been contacted by the local farm bureau because of a large number of worker absences caused by oral health issues. The population has low SES, is homogeneous, and does not have access to a community water supply. The hygienist decides to gather information via oral screenings conducted on a sample of the population. Findings indicate a mean DMFT score of 13.4, a mean OHI-S of 2.5, and a mean CPI of 3.1 with no clinical evidence of recession.
-What change in the DMFT scores would indicate that the needs are being met 5 years after implementation of a program?

• A)A decrease in the total DMFT score
• B)A decrease in D, increase in F, and no change in M
• C)An increase in F, decrease in M, and no change in D
• D)An increase in F, increase in M, and no change in D

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing, including utilities, depreciation, and salaries for managerial staff, not directly tied to production.

Materials And Labor

Costs associated with the direct materials and labor required to produce a good or service; key components of the manufacturing process.

Conversion Costs

Costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods, typically including direct labor and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Direct Labor

The cost of wages for employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing or production of goods.