DHYG 101 Unit 1

Question 1

Which of the following requires the clerical area to remain private due to the exchange of client information?

Answer 1

HIPAA

Question 2

Each of the following has something the operator stool should do for the dental professional sitting on it except one which is that exception?

A. support the lumbar region of the back.
B. The operator can recline the stool to 180°.
C. The stool should be stationary without wheels for safety reasons.
D. allow for operators feet to remain flat on the floor

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The Dental, setting in an academic environment differs from a traditional dental office, setting some academic settings, contain simulation, laboratories for students to practice skill sets, and real life situations in a controlled environment

Answer 3

Both statements are true

Question 4

Intraoral cameras can help with patient education because they magnifying objects in the oral cavity. How much do intro, oral cameras magnify an object?

Answer 4

40 to 60 times

Question 5

The delivery unit in the Dental Hygiene care environment may include wireless equipment. Examples of wireless equipment include a handheld radiographic device and a portable handpiece.

Answer 5

Both statements are true

Question 6

Patience respond more completely to a friendly, caring, non-judgmental interviewer therefore the practitioner must demonstrate verbal and nonverbal acceptance and respect of the patient’s values

Answer 6

Both statements are true

Question 7

Which is true of the interview setting for a patient centered interview process

Answer 7

The setting should ensure privacy unless the client is a minor

Question 8

Each of the following is a risk for a patient experiencing stress during the dental visit, except one which is the exception
Hyperglycemia
Vasovagal syncope
Hyperventilation
Cardiac arrhythmia

Answer 8

Hyperglycemia

Question 9

Which is relevant to the question what causes you to fear dental treatment

Answer 9

Patient anxiety

Question 10

A parent or legal guardian must sign and date the health history form if the patient is less less than how many years of age

Answer 10

18

Question 11

A patient classified as which ASA level or grader should not receive elective dental treatment

Answer 11

IV

Question 12

Prophylactic antibiotic is recommended for

Answer 12

Routine dental prophylaxis

Question 13

The average number of heartbeats per minute is

Answer 13

80

Question 14

The normal number of respirations per minute is

Answer 14

12 to 20

Question 15

What should a healthy adult blood pressure reading be?

Answer 15

120/80

Question 16

Tachycardia is a pulse of over how many beats per minute

Answer 16

100

Question 17

Which digits should be used to access the radial pulse

Answer 17

Fingertips of first two fingers

Question 18

Diastolic blood pressure measures the minimum pressure occurring against the arterial walls as a result of cardiac

Answer 18

Ventricular relaxation

Question 19

White coat hypertension is due to

Answer 19

The presence of a healthcare worker