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Chapter 49 Flashcards

1
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What genetic disease is characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement?

A

Muscular dystrophy

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Individuals with physical impairments often are forced to travel a considerable distance to find a facility where their insurance is excepted because many clinicians choose not to participate in Medicare or Medicaid

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Both statements are true

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3
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Which of the following is an inherited condition?

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Cystic fibrosis

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Persons who have no bowel or bladder control must utilize a catheter attached to a bag. Always check to ensure that the bag remains below the level of the chair to prevent backflow

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Both statements are true

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5
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Which of these types of muscular dystrophy primarily affects boys?

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Duchenne

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A dental hygienist who is uncertain about how to act with a patient who has a disability should do which of the following?

A

Ask the patient

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7
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—— Is a hereditary disease characterized by progressive hypotonia and muscular weakness

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Spinal muscular atrophy

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Which of the following is an example of people first language?

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?

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Persons with physical impairments commonly take anti-seizure drugs. All of the following are anti-seizure drugs except which one?

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Atropine

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Which of the following is a correct method for transferring patients?

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Two clinicians are needed to transfer a patient from the wheelchair to the dental chair

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The congressional act that protects patients with disabilities and that allows them public access is

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Americans with disabilities act (ADA)

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12
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What type of etiology is the physical impairment of a newborn caused by the mothers alcohol consumption?

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Teratogenic

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13
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Order the steps in the tell show do approach

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  • Tell the patient what you want them to do
  • Show the patient
  • Do the action
  • Have patient perform the action
  • Give positive feedback
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14
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What is the main barrier people with impairments face in regard to receiving healthcare?

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Financial barriers

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15
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—— Define’s overactive muscles contracting when they should be at rest

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Hypertonic

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Your patient is used to being transferred from her wheelchair by her care provider. Therefore you should perform a single person transfer from the wheelchair to the dental chair

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Both statement and the reason are incorrect

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17
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Latex allergy is prevalent among those with spina bifida due to multiple hospitalizations and surgeries which increase their exposure to latex products. Patients with spina bifida will require a wheelchair transfer because it is seldom advisable to treat in the wheelchair

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The first statement is true, the second statement is false

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18
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—— Defines a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. It is a neural tube defect in which the bones of the spine do not completely form, resulting in an incomplete spinal canal. Also called myelomeningocele

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Spina bifida

19
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Rings of bone called vertebrae surround the spinal cord. In general, the lower the spinal injury occurs, the more dysfunction a person will experience

A

The first statement is true, the second statement is false

20
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—— is a genetic disease characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement

A

Muscular dystrophy

21
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Latex allergy is prevalent among people with which of these conditions?

A

Spins Bifida

22
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Which of the following is not a protocol for patients with a history of seizures?

A

?

23
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—— Is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain that may cause enlargement of the skull

A

Hydrocephalus

24
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What are the thoracic vertebrae?

A

?

25
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Which of these is considered one of the basic activities of daily living (BADL)?

A

Grooming

26
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Select the statement that best describes normalization

A

Training impaired individuals to lead more independent lives

27
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Which of these is the most common degenerative disease of the nervous system in children?

A

Spinal muscular atrophy

28
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In a two person wheelchair transfer, the first clinician should place his or her arms under the patient’s upper arms and grasp the patient’s wrists. The second clinician should place both hands under the patient’s lower thighs

A

Both statements are correct

29
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All of the following are auto immune conditions except for one. Which one is the exception?

A

Bell palsy

30
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Identify the phrase that does not represent people first language

A

Handicapped parking

31
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All of the following demonstrate appropriate wheelchair etiquette except for one. Which one is the exception?

A

Treatment should always be provided in the wheelchair so it is more comfortable for the patient

32
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If you are uncertain about how to interact with a person who has a disability, you should assume that the person needs help. You should except that disability exists

A

The first statement is incorrect, the second statement is correct

33
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There are many barriers to access to healthcare especially for those people with impairments. Select the primary obstacle for people with impairments as related to healthcare

A

Financial barriers

34
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Cleft palette is considered

A

A congenital condition

35
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Spinal bifida can also be termed myelomeningocele.Individuals with myelomeningocele also have hydrocephalus

A

The first statement is true, the second statement is false

36
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Before implementation of dental hygiene procedures, consultation with all of the following except which one is advised

A

The hospital operating room staff

37
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The treatment plan should include all of the following except which one

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A long appointment to minimize the number of appointments required

38
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Information gleaned from the medical history indicates that the level of involvement is at T8 and that the patient has a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and incontinence. Treatment planning will include which of the following?

A

A communication aid, such as a mouth stick

39
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Adaptations to oral self-care devices may be necessary for successful biofilm removal at home. Several consideration should be made when designing or recommending adaptations. Assessments should not include which of the following?

A

Adaptations proven useful for others with the same disability

40
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Cost is the primary obstacle that people with impairments face in regard to health care. The patient protection and affordable care act (ACA) requires dental coverage for adults and children

A

The first statement is true, the second statement is false

41
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From the following list, select three basic activities

A

Dressing, feeding, grooming

42
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The dental hygienist who is uncertain about how to act with a patient who has a disability should do which of the following?

A

Ask the patient about how to proceed

43
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Avoid grabbing the arms of a person with a physical impairment because it may cause the person to fall

A

Both the statement and reason are correct and related

44
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—— refers to a group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement

A

Muscular dystrophy

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