NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION

PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE ( BNSc)

COURSE CODE: CHS 312                 COURSE TITLE: ORAL HEALTH

TIME ALLOWED:                             2 HOURS

INSTRUCTION: ANSWER ONLY 4 OUT OF 6 QUESTIONS

1a. Describe the functions of the cheeks, lips, palate, and tongue    10mks                                   

  b. With the aid of a well labeled diagram describe the human tooth          10mks

2 a. describe the normal process of tooth formation and eruption       10mks

b. Explain the levels of oral disease prevention.  10mks

 3. a. What is dental caries and what factors are responsible for its development?  10mks

      b. Describe the causes and control of halitosis.    10mks

  4 a. Discuss the presentation periodontal disease and factors responsible for its development                 10mks

    4 b. What is dental trauma and list the various types of injuries?                 10mks

5. Discuss the common sites, signs and risk factors of Oral cancer                20mks

6. Briefly discuss the following

 a. cleft palate

 b. Oral Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

 c. . Health Education Pathway in Oral health care

 d. Challenges Encountered in Oral Health Promotion and Education  5 mks each