managing radiography patients

Question 1

endodontic patient

Answer 1

patient who has undergone root canal therapy

Question 2

why is it appropriate to have nonverbal communication

Answer 2

lets the patient relax and trust the dental professional

Question 3

what 5 patient management practices can help a patient with a gag reflex

Answer 3

1. reassure the patient this response is not unusual
2. suggest deep breathing through the nose
3. distract the patient by having them position their arm in the air or bite down on the receptor as hard as they can
4. reduce tactile stimuli by giving them a cup of water to drink or placing salt on the tongue
5. use a topical anasethtic spray to numb the area

Question 4

a person with a physical disability may have problems with what?

Answer 4

hearing, mobility, and vision

Question 5

developmental disability

Answer 5

substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that occurs before the age of 22 and is of indefinite duration