ANNEXURED

PD.BHARATESHcOLLEGE OF NURSING HALAGA,

BELAGAVI

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES

A. Answer all the 30 questions, each questions carries I mark.

B. For each answers tick it.

question after selecting your
the invalid.
C. To tick marks for the same questions make answers

QUESTIONNAIRE ON KNOWLEDGE FOR THE STUDY

help in grinding the food..

1. Which of the following teeth
a) Incisors
b) Canines

c) Molars

d) Pre-molars
called----
2. Tooth is made up of a substance

a) Bile

b) Crown
c) Dentine
d) Plasma
3. Arrange the types of teeth in orderly

a) Canines, pre-molars, molars, incisors

b) Pre-molars, incisors, canines, molars

c) Incisors, canines, pre- molars, molars

d) Molars, incisors, canines, pre-molars
4. How would you deseribe the state of your teeth?

a) Very good
b) Good

c) Average
d) Poor

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5. The permanent teeth's in adults are
a) 26 fallowing,
b) 28

c) 32
d) 36
6. Our first set of teeth's are called,
a) Baby teeth
b) Primary teeth
c) Milk teeth

d) All of above
7. What the
are
biggest teeth called,
a) Biters
b) Teasers
c) Molars
d) Pre-molars
8. What is the part of the teeth that you see in your mouth?
a) Root

b) Crown
c) Pulp
9. Why do some kids wear braces on their teeth?
a) To straighten their teeth

b) To prevent gum bleeding

c) To provide shape to the teeth

d) Both A and C

10. You should brush your teeth-

------

a) Once a week

b) Twice a day
c) After each meal

d) Twice a week
11. Which is a correct
method of brushing?

a) Up and down

b) Horizontal

c) Rotatory
d) Above all
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18. What causes tooth decay?

a) Acid

b) Age
c) Cavities

d) Caffeine

19. Which microorganism is responsible for the dental caries?

a) Mutans streptococci and Lactobacilli
b) Bifid bacteria

e) Staphylococcus
d) P.Gingivalis
)
20. What is gum disease?

a) It is caused by the buildup of dental plaque

b) It is caused by heavy eating

c) It is acute non-infectious disease

d) All of the above
disease?
21. Which one of the following usually preceds gum
a) Gingivitis
b) Dentures

c) Pyorrhea
d) Loose teeth
with?
22. Gum disease is associated

a) Pregnancy
b) Heart disease
c) Diabetes mellitus

d) All of the above

23. Halitosis is a medical

term for-
a) Black hairy tongue
b) Bad breath
c)Plaque build up

d) All of the above

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24. The best way to
prevent gum disease is
a) Remove plaque to--

b) Use fluoride toothpaste

c)Use medication
d) All of the above
5 Which one of the
following provides protection
a) Antibacterial from dental caries?
b) Acid-producing bacteria
c) Xylitol
d) Both A and C
26. Mouth wash should be used
-
a) Before brushing
b) After brushing
c) Both
d) Neither
27. What type of snacks is the best for keeping your teeth healthy?
a) A sugarless snack like popcorn
b) A cold snack like ice-cream

e) Liquids
d) All of the above
28. What action should be taken if the resident gums bleed when tooth

brushing?
a) Stop tooth brushing immediately
b) Continue with tooth brushing and seek advice
c) Use mouthwash
d) Tooth brushing should not be as vigorous
29. A deficiency of which vitamin has been associated with enamel defect

and increased risk of dental caries

a) Vitamin A
b) Folic acid
c)VitaminC
d) Vitamin D

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1Which one of the following can be a factor in causing bad breath?
a) Dry mouth

b) Dietary
c)Hormonal fluctuation

d) All of the above

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