covid BLS

Question 1

what part of DRS ABC should be missed out if performing BLS to a ptx during the covid 19 pandemic

Answer 1

A - airways
no mouth to mouth
should check breathing by placing a hand on chest

Question 2

how much O2 should be put through a bag valve mask during BLS

Answer 2

15 litres of 100% O2 per minute

Question 3

what are the 9 protected characteristics

Answer 3

age 
disability 
gender
gender reassignment 
marriage / civil partnership 
pregnancy and maternity 
religion and beliefs 
race and ethnicity 
sexual orientation

Question 4

age in dentistry

Answer 4

older ptx - increased perio risk , treatment becomes complex due to other drug interactions, previous restorations , fragility etc
children’s caries risk can change as they take control of their own lifestyle

Question 5

disability in dentistry

Answer 5

access to dentist and co operation may be difficult

adjustments often needed e.g physical accesss , communication , print and visual aids

Question 6

gender in dentistry

Answer 6

females = better attenders, report more problems and retain more natural teeth as they age

Question 7

pregnancy in dentistry

Answer 7

60-70% pregnant women experience gingivitis

free NHS treatment to encourage attendance and give early child input

Question 8

race in dentistry

Answer 8

obvious caries differences across different races and ethnicity
non whites have better oral health
cultural differences e.g chewing tobacco increases oral cancer risk
language barriers possible

Question 9

intersectionality

Answer 9

overlapping nature of social characteristics e.g race, gender , class that may amplify or reduce disadvantage