Dental Hygienists Working with New Parents, Infants, and Children Should

question 10

Multiple Choice

Dental hygienists working with new parents, infants, and children should be familiar with normal growth and development patterns and effectively communicate nutritional needs. Match each nutritional and oral term with its most appropriate description.
-Caries protective physical barrier

• A)DHA
• B)Necrotizing enterocolitis
• C)Omega-3 fatty acids
• D)Innate desire
• E)Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• F)Bruxism
• G)Sealants

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Definitions:

Diarthrosis

A movable joint; another word for synovial.

Breast Bone

Also known as the sternum, a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest, connecting the rib bones and supporting the collar bone.

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, comprising the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum, providing support and protection for the body's vital organs.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles.