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1113 Part 1 Exam Flashcards

1
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What are the types of examinations

A

Physical (vitals, appearance), radiographic (X-rays), clinical(intraoral and extraoral)

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2
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describe pulse

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heart rate, take with 2 fingers for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 to get BPM

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3
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which arteries can you measure pulse from

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radial (wrist), Branchial (elbow), carotid (neck)

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4
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which has higher heart and breathe rate an infant or adult

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infant

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5
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how do you document pulse

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rhythm, rate, volume (weak or strong)

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6
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how do you measure breathing rate

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breathe rate and volume (shallow or deep), act like your’e taking pulse again and watch the breathe

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7
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what is a healthy heartrate of an infant

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70-120 BPM

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8
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what is a healthy heartrate of an adult

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60-100 BPM

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9
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What are average respiratory rates

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adult - 12-20 breathes per minute, adolescent - 12-16 breathes per minute, child - 18-30 breathes per minute

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10
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describe hypertension

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when blood pressure is too high

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11
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what are the 2 pressures of the heart

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systolic (top) when the heart pumps, Diastolic (bottom) when the heart is at rest

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12
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what is high systolic blood pressure

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130 -139

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13
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what is low blood pressure

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around 90/60

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14
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what is a normal blood pressure

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120/80

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15
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describe class 1 cavity

A

pits on top (posterior)

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16
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describe class 2 cavity

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occlusal on the molar (can be multi surface)

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17
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describe class 3 cavity

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proximal incisal

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18
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describe class 4 cavity

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proximal and tip of incisors

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19
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describe class 5 cavity

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gingival

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20
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describe class 6 cavity

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cusp tip or incisal edge (any tooth)

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21
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what are the classes of furcation

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Class 1 - not enterable, class 2 - enterable but not through, class 3 - able to be passed through with tissue, class 4 - able to be passed though no tissue

22
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what are the classes of mobility

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Class 1 - able to be moved 1mm class 2 - able to be moved over 1 mm Class 3 - able to be moved up and down

23
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what are the stages of aging

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functioning - full natural teeth, frail - starting to get medical problems, some natural teeth, Dependent - no natural teeth

24
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what are the categories of special needs

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1 - no modifications, 2 - unique schedules or chair positions, 3 - life long implications, 4 - significant accommodations such as different meeting rooms 5 - require limited care to treat serious oral disease

25
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what is xerostomia

A

dry mouth

26
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does xerostomia cause dark and brittle teeth

A

NO

27
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what causes dark and brittle teeth

A

growing secondary dentin reduces the pulp chamber

28
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describe Down syndrome

A

Extra chromosome, may lead to other disorders

29
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describe parkinsons

A

Can’t produce dopamine, causes tremors

30
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describe alzheimers

A

Progressive disorder leading to deterioration of mental capacities

30
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describe lou gherigs disease (ALS)

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Loss of motor neurons, causes weakness, survival time of 3-5 years

31
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describe osteoarthritis

A

Chronic arthritis in older patients

32
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describe grand mal seizure

A

Stiff and jerking seizure

33
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describe petit mal seizure

A

Intervals of unawareness

34
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describe myoclonic seizure

A

Short jerking parts of the body

35
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how do you accommodate patients with cardiovascular issues

A

avoid stress, check vitals, no not administer vasoconstrictors or epinephrine

36
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describe emphysema

A

when the lungs take in too much air (overinflated)

37
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what chair position is used for patients having trouble breathing

A

semisepine

38
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describe hyperthyroidism

A

no not give epinephrine, fast heartrate, overheated, sensitive

39
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describe cerebral vascular accident

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40
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what is hypertension

A

fainting, you may need to raise chair slowly

41
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what are the stages of anesthesia

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42
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what are the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency

A

Mood changes, hunger, anxiety

43
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what are the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction

A

Nausea, vomiting, short breath

44
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Describe cerebral vascular accident

A

Loss of nervous system function, slurred speech or weakness of facial muscles

45
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What is it called when the heart has to work harder due to a blocked artery

A

Hypertension

46
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Describe angina

A

A decrease in blood supply to the muscles

47
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What are the levels of care

A

Emergency (out of pain), standard care (functional state), optimum care (ideal state, veneers)

48
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What are the probing scores

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0 - colored area visible 1 - area visible, bleeding may occur 2 - calculus detected, visible 3 - partially visible 4 - colored area gone (5.5 mm)

49
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What are the stages of anesthesia

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Stage 1 - relaxed and fully conscious stage 2 - less aware of surroundings stage 3 - feels no pain or sensation
stage 4 - cardiac arrest

50
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What are the drugs in an emergency kit

A

Naxolone - reverse opioids, glucose - hypoglycemia and blood sugar, ammonia inhalants - prevent fainting, nitroglycerin - tab or spray for angina relief, aspirin - myocardial infraction, diphenhydramine- mild allergic reactions, epinephrine- severe allergic reactions, albuterol - asthma

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