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7.
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Dr.
Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled,
reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she
hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less
than one month. She is now in desperate need of a hygienist who can
competently handle the specific challenges of her practice. Which one of the
following candidates should Dr. Miller consider most seriously?
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A.
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Marilyn has been a
hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to
retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked
with consists of some of the wealthiest and most powerful citizens in the
county.
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B.
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Lindy recently
graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene
programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent
two years working in a day care center.
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C.
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James has worked as a
dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very
interested in securing a position in a private dental office.
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D.
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Kathy is an experienced
and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree
in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a
preschool teacher. She is eager to find a job in a pediatric practice,
since she has always wanted to work with children.
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The situation described indicates that Dr.
Miller's practice presents some specific challenges, namely that it is a busy
environment with a child clientele. There is also some indication that even
highly recommended, experienced hygienists might not be cut out for Dr.
Miller's office. There is nothing to suggest that Marilyn (choice a) or James
(choice c) would be a good fit for Dr.Miller's practice. Kathy (choice d) has
experience and she is also interested in working with children. However, the
fact that she hopes to become a preschool teacher in the not-too-distant future
indicates that she might not be the kind of committed, long-term employee that
Dr. Miller needs. Lindy (choice b), with her hands-on experience working with
children as well as a degree from a prestigious dental hygiene program, is the
most attractive candidate for the position based on the situation described
