chapter 39 Melissa

Question 0

What is xerostomia?

Answer 0

Dry mouth

Question 1

The epidermis is what layer of the skin?

Answer 1

The outermost layer

Question 2

3 parts of a normal tooth?

Answer 2

Crown, neck and root

Question 3

Paralysis of the trigeminal nerve eliminates what?

Answer 3

The blink reflex

Question 4

What is gingivitis?

Answer 4

Inflammation of the gums

Question 5

What is dental caries?

Answer 5

Tooth decay produced by interaction of food with bacteria

Question 6

8 factors that influence hygiene?

Answer 6

Social practices

Personal preferences

Body image

Socioeconomic status

Health beliefs and motivation

Cultural variables

Developmental stage

Physical condition

Question 7

What is edentulous?

Answer 7

Without teeth

Question 8

What is glossitis?

Answer 8

Inflammation of the tongue

Question 9

What is halitosis?

Answer 9

Foul-smelling breath

Question 10

What is mucositis?

Answer 10

Painful inflammation of oral mucous membranes

Question 11

What does effleurage mean?

Answer 11

Long, slow, gliding strokes of a massage

Question 12

What is enucleation?

Answer 12

Removal of the eye, leaving the eye muscles and remaining orbital content in tact

Question 13

Fowler’s bed position?

Answer 13

Head of bed raised 45 degrees or more

Question 14

Semi-fowler’s bed position?

Answer 14

Head of bed raised 30 degrees

Question 15

Trendelenburg’s bed position?

Answer 15

Entire bed frame tilted with head of bed down

Question 16

Reverse trendelenburg’s bed position?

Answer 16

Entire bed frame tilted with foot of bed down

Question 17

Flat bed position?

Answer 17

Entire bed frame horizontally parallel to the floor

Question 18

Effective critical thinking requires the synthesis of what 5 things?

Answer 18

Knowledge

Experience

Info gathered from patients

Critical thinking attitudes

Intellectual and professional standards