DH Process of Care Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a component of the dental history?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Previous dental treatments
B Chief complaint
C Pain in the oral cavity
D Insurance carrier
D Insurance carrier
Attrition can occur with:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Plaque accumulation
B Grinding
C Stomach acid
D Aggressive tooth brushing
B Grinding
What is the MRD for epinephrine in local anesthesia for patients with hypertension?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A 0.04 mg per appointment
B 0.4 mg per appointment
C 4.0 mg per appointment
D 40 mg per appointment
A 0.04 mg per appointment
Which of the following statements on dental records is CORRECT?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Entries are legal documents
B Record all information in detail including conversations with patients and their responses
C Correct an error by crossing the area with one line and marking the patient’s name next to it
D Use white-out to mask an error
A Entries are legal documents
Ultrasonic scalers are safe to use with shielded pacemakers. Both older and newer pacemakers are shielded.
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Both statements are true
B Both statements are false
C The first statement is true and the second is false
D The first statement is false and the second is true
C The first statement is true and the second is false
All of the following medications may cause gingival hyperplasia EXCEPT:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Cyclosporine
B Tetracycline
C Nifedipine
D Phenytoin
B Tetracycline
When treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the clinician should:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Use ultrasonic scalers to reduce time of procedure
B Use nitrous oxide to relieve anxiety
C Put the patient in a supine position
D Advise patient to rinse with water after inhaler use
D Advise patient to rinse with water after inhaler use
Which fluoride should be avoided with composite and porcelain restorations?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Sodium fluoride
B Hydrogen fluoride
C Acidulated phosphate fluoride
D Stannous fluoride
C Acidulated phosphate fluoride
Nancy, a 67-year-old woman has osteoarthritis and started to have some difficulty brushing her teeth. How many times a day should Nancy brush and which type of toothbrush should she use?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Twice a day with a manual toothbrush
B Twice a day with a powered toothbrush
C Twice a day, using manual and powered toothbrushes alternately
B Twice a day with a powered toothbrush
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding pregnant patients?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Dental treatment is most recommended during the first trimester
B If local anesthetic is needed, lidocaine should be used
C Patient may experience hormone-induced gingivitis
D Patient should be educated on early childhood dental health
A Dental treatment is most recommended during the first trimester
All of the following are CORRECT regarding chlorhexidine mouth rinse EXCEPT:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Active against gram-positive microorganisms
B Active against gram-negative microorganisms
C Can create staining on teeth surfaces
D Can be used daily over a year
D Can be used daily over a year
When giving care for a patient with autism, the clinician should do all the following EXCEPT:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Create a routine
B Provide a quiet environment
C Look directly into the patient’s eyes
D Instruct caregiver in oral hygiene
C Look directly into the patient’s eyes
Bruising associated with habitual physical abuse is most likely to be,
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Purple
B Green
C Yellow
D Various colors
D Various colors
The floor of the mouth is inspected by pressing a finger from one hand on the floor of the mouth and putting the other fingers of the other hand under the chin area. This type of palpitation is called:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Digital
B Bidigital
C Bimanual
D Bilateral
C Bimanual
To inspect the TMJ, the clinician should use:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Bilateral palpation
B Bimanual palpation
C Percussion
D Bidigital palpation
A Bilateral palpation
Xerostomia occurring as a result of radiation therapy or medication puts the patient at a higher risk for:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Oral cancer
B Calculus
C Angular cheilitis
D Caries
D Caries
All of the followings are appropriate steps to take when transferring a patient from a wheelchair to a dental chair EXCEPT:
Choose only ONE best answer.
A Clear the area of any obstacles
B Raise the dental chair above wheelchair height
C Stabilize the patient’s legs
D Secure the breaks of the wheelchair
B Raise the dental chair above wheelchair height
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding fluoride varnishes?
Choose only ONE best answer.
A They are not easily washed away by saliva
B Application requires less cooperation from the patient
C Usually contains sodium fluoride
D Application requires light curing
D Application requires light curing