PATIENT MANAGEMENT Sample Questions Flashcards

1
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which of the following is NOT a process in motivational interviewing?
A. focusing
B. analyzing
C. evoking
D. engaging
E. planning
A

B

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which behavior change theory emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy and behavioral modeling and reinforcement?
A. cognitive behavioral theory
B. self-determination theory
C. social cognitive theory
D. classical conditioning
E. motivational interviewing
A

C

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3
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a patient is conflicted about wearing a night guard, despite your recommendations to prevent further damage from bruxism. the patient states "I have so much going on right now that I just don't think I'm going to be able to wear it consistently like I should." this is an example of:
A. resistance
B. sustain talk
C. commitment talk
D. back talk
E. change talk
A

B

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informed consent requires that the patient be advised of all of the following EXCEPT one. which is the EXCEPTION?
A. benefits of the procedure
B. risks of the procedure
C. description of the procedure using technical terms
D. cost of the procedure

A

C

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5
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from the following list, select the ethical principles found in the ADA principles of ethics and code of professional conduct:
A. tolerance
B. compassion
C. beneficence
D. integrity
E. veracity
F. competence
A

C, E

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from the following list, select the elements required for a patient to give consent to treatment:
A. patient must be able to pay
B. patient must voluntarily agree to treatment
C. patient must be given the opportunity to ask questions
D. patient must be a minor
E. patient must be experiencing an emergency
F. patient’s family must agree

A

B, C

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7
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risk management includes all of the following EXCEPT one. which is the EXCEPTION?
A. weighing the risks and benefits in practice
B. monitoring risky activity
C. exposing oneself to liability
D. eliminating dangerous activity

A

C

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from the following list, select the items that support appropriate and adequate documentation of the patient record:
A. include specific facts
B. include personal characterizations
C. include criticism of patient’s behavior
D. include complete documentation of contact with the patient
E. include abbreviations
F. include timely entries and avoid gaps in time

A

A, D, F

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9
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the first time you perform a complicated dental procedure, you feel uncomfortable and nervous. at one point, you even think for a moment that you will be unable to complete the procedure. however, you stay with it, and near the end of the procedure, you feel much better. which concept does this scenario BEST exemplify?
A. covert conditioning
B. systematic desensitization
C. habituation
D. cognitive restructuring
E. psychoeducation
A

C

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10
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during a previous dental visit, you assisted a patient by generating his statement, "even if there is some pain, it will be brief. I have ways to cope and I've done well using them." the patient will remind himself of this during future dental procedures. this patient's statement exemplifies which of the following strategies?
A. rational response
B. self-efficacy induction
C. relaxation statement
D. imagery
E. systematic desensitization
A

A

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11
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in clinical practice, you frequently encounter young patients who are nervous about seeing the dentist. knowing which factors are important influences on young patients’ comfort, consider which of the following will help your patients to feel more comfortable?
A. inviting a parent into the operatory for support
B. placing toys and children’s books in the waiting room
C. hanging child-friendly decor in the operatory
D. talking to the child about his or her interests before beginning your work
E. all of the above

A

E

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12
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dental intervention studies suggest that educating patients regarding dental care (patient education) is more effective than behavioral modification (behavioral intervention) in increasing compliance. 
A. true
B. false
C. sometimes
D. both are equally effective
E. cannot be determined
A

B

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13
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which technique is typically NOT useful in treating an anxious patient?
A. using less structure in establishing rapport
B. reassuring the patient by telling the patient not to worry
C. providing reasons before asking for sensitive information
D. using empathy
E. making expectations clear

A

B

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14
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the MOST common site for cancers in the oral cavity is:
A. lip
B. soft palate
C. hard palate
D. tongue
E. tonsils
A

D

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15
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the MOST effective method to prevent caries on the occlusal surfaces among school-age children is \_\_\_.
A. sealants
B. community water fluoridation
C. school dietary fluoride
D. school fluoride mouth rinse
E. school fluoridation
A

A

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16
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neither the subject nor the investigator knows to which group a subject belongs in which type of study design?
A. matching studies
B. randomized
C. double-blind
D. single-blind
E. none of the above
A

C

17
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the \_\_\_ of a scientific article provides the reader with detailed information regarding the study design.
A. introduction
B. background
C. literature review
D. methods
E. abstract
A

D

18
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the variance for data set A is 25 and for data set B is 9. we can conclude ___.
A. there are more items in data set A than data set B
B. the mean of data set B is smaller than the mean of data set A
C. the items in data set A are more widely spread about the mean value than the items in data set B
D. the standard deviation for data set B is larger than the standard deviation for data set A
E. none of the above

A

C

19
Q
what route of transmission of infectious disease is a needle stick injury?
A. direct contact
B. indirect contact
C. accidental contact
D. parenteral contact
E. droplets
A

D

20
Q

which of the following statements regarding recommendations for the use of masks is TRUE?
A. masks should be used whenever aerosols or spatter may be generated
B. a new mask should be worn for each patient
C. masks should be changed at least once every hour
D. masks should be changed more frequently in the presence of heavy aerosol contamination
E. all of the above

A

E

21
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\_\_\_ refers specifically to the process in which an antimicrobial agent destroys (germicide) or inhibits the growth of (microbiostatic) pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces
A. antisepsis
B. microbacterial control
C. sterilization
D. disinfection
E. asepsis
A

D

22
Q
which of the following biologic tests is used to check the effectiveness of the sterilization process?
A. spore test
B. total bacterial count test
C. aseptic test
D. EPA test
E. disinfection test
A

A

23
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which of the following guidelines are for disinfectants used in dental practice?
A. have an EPA registration number
B. kill mycobacterium tuberculosis
C. have an ADA seal of approval
D. must be used according to guidelines
E. all of the above
A

E

24
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which of the following statements about MSDSs are is correct?
A. employees have the right to know about on-the-job hazards
B. MSDSs help to protect employees
C. MSDSs contain information on hazardous materials, substance, and wastes
D. MSDSs describe chemical hazards and how to work with chemicals safely
E. all of the above

A

E

25
Q
some dental plans allow the dentist to charge the patient any difference between what the plan agrees to pay and the dentist's UCR (usual, customary, reasonable) fees. this arrangement is called \_\_\_.
A. payment differential
B. balance billing
C. prospective reimbursement
D. managed care
E. none of the above
A

B

26
Q
which of the following is true for the fluoride in fluoridated water?
A. it is odorless
B. it is colorless
C. it is tasteless
D. A and B
E. all of the above
A

E

27
Q
approximately how many people in the US live in a fluoridated community?
A. 80 million
B. 124 million
C. 180 million
D. 204 million
E. 262 million
A

D

28
Q
what percentage of the US population on public water supplies lives in a fluoridated community?
A. 26%
B. 37%
C. 55%
D. 74%
E. 85%
A

D

29
Q
fluoridation prevents tooth decay for what age group?
A. 1-12 years
B. 13-20 years
C. 1-20 years
D. all ages
E. none of the above
A

D

30
Q
which one of the following is an effective community prevention program?
A. brushing twice a day
B. flossing once a day
C. A and B
D. school sealant programs
E. regular dental checkups
A

D

31
Q
which of the following is NOT an effective community prevention program?
A. school fluoride rinse programs
B. school sealant programs
C. school fluoridation
D. community water fluoridation
E. flossing daily
A

E

32
Q
what is the recommended level of fluoride for community water fluoridation?
A. 1.2-2.2ppm
B. 0.7-1.2ppm
C. 0.2-2.2ppm
D. 2-4ppm
E. 7-12ppm
A

B

33
Q
what is the MOST cost-effective and practical measure to prevent tooth decay?
A. school fluoride mouth rinse programs
B. school fluoride tablet programs
C. brushing and flossing daily
D. community water fluoridation
E. school sealant programs
A

D

34
Q
fluoride supplementation for a 2-year old child who lives in a nonfluoridated community can best be accomplished by initially prescribing \_\_\_.
A. fluoride tablets
B. fluoride lozenges
C. fluoride drops
D. fluoride mouth rinses
E. fluoride toothpaste
A

C

35
Q
an amalgam restoration is considered \_\_\_.
A. primary prevention
B. secondary prevention
C. tertiary prevention
D. both primary and secondary prevention
E. both primary and tertiary prevention
A

B

36
Q
who is responsible for educating the public on the safety and effectiveness of community water fluoridation?
A. hygienists
B. nurses
C. physicians
D. dentists
E. all of the above
A

E

37
Q

which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. fluoride mouth rinses have been used in schools in the united states for about a decade
B. fluoride varnish is a method of administering systemic fluoride
C. sealants can halt the carious process after it has begun
D. sealants are recommended for the first and second premolars
E. the use of sealants is the best approach for preventing dental caries

A

C