Practice Questions Flashcards
what blood pressure reading indicates hypertensive crisis? need to refer to doctor immediately?
180/120
pt experiencing numbness in lips & fingers plus the spasm in the picture.
what are they experiencing?
carpopedal spasm
what is this a symptom of?
hyperventilation
what type of infection does not have oral manifestations?
parasitic
question about gloves?
petroleum jelly
order of donning
gown
mask
glasses
gloves
What kind of disinfectant is used at UMKC?
intermediate
statement 1: gloves are the number 1 most important prevention
statement 2: you should wash your hands before and after donning
idk
statement 1: cross contamination is from one thing to another
statement 2: cross contamination is from aerosols only
idk
what is the best way to prevent medical emergency?
all of the above or take good medical history
list the areas you can take a pulse
carotid
brachial
radial
what is not part of the stress reduction protocol?
afternoon appointments
where should you place the blood pressure cuff?
antecubital fossa
what are the disadvantages of the chemiclave?
chemical vapor is hazardous
(on test answer is none of above)
what is not used for primary sterilization?
flash sterilizers
which has the highest risk for hypertension?
most likely to least likely
non-hispanic blacks
non-hispanic whites
hispanics
non-hispanic asians
(answer on test is non-hispanic whites)
if the blood pressure cuff is too large what do you expect to see?
low blood pressure reading
which of the following would you not give oxygen to?
hyperventilation
what is the sterilization technique described as physically cleaning instruments with hands?
sanitization
what is the first tools the assistant hands the doctor?
mirror and explorer
what is the position of the assistant to the doctor?
4-6 inches above
which is not a late manifestation of syncope?
sweating
where should the assistants feet be located?
feet rest on rings so thighs are parallel
what are the three P’s of ergonomics?
posture
position
periodic stretching
what is the most common cause for disability of dentist?
MSD
most common type of droplet to cause disease?
droplets
cancelling a pt’s appointment is what type of control?
administrative
which are not semi-critical instruments?
burs & countertops
what type of Spaulding classification is a reusable impression tray?
semi-critical
what is characterized by a rapid decrease in BP?
orthostatic hypotension
what is it called when you treat every patient as infectious?
standard precautions
what is the most common cause of failed spore test with an autoclave?
over-filled
how do you hold an evacuation suction?
pen grasp and thumb to palm
which of these is the least likely to be used to clean instruments?
cleaning with hands
what is the best way to administer nitroglycerine?
sublingually
T/F the lingual foramen is radiolucent
true?
T/F the incisal foramen is radiopaque
false?
which of these does not apply to trigeminal neuralgia?
bilateral
what describes a patient with 1-2 asthma attacks a week?
mild
what are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
all of the above
how many images in an FMX?
20 (16 PAs and 4BTX)
which diseases have enlarged parotid glands?
-Sjorgens
-alcohol abuse
butterfly rash is a symptom of what?
lupus
what is the most common cause of chest pain?
angina pectoris
statement 1: anaphylaxis is acute within an hour
statement 2: anaphylaxis causes cardiovascular collapse
(dont know if this is correct)
both true?
best way to mount radiographs
labial
pt statements?
both true
tonic-clonic is a symptom of what?
grand mal
what are the contradictive drugs for asthma?
none of the above
allergic reactions need ___
challenge dose
diabetes oral manifestations
delayed healing
burning mouth
something else that was true
pink puffers have
enlarged chest
poor wound healing is associated with…
diabetes & adrenal insufficiency
type 1 diabetes is…
sudden onset and in children
asthma is…
reversible and sudden onset
T/F: asthma is COPD
false
triggers of asthma
all of the above
anemia causes
hypotension
diabetes causes
hypertension
diabetes cause of death is
CAD
Kusmauls is associated with
-deep labored breathing
-insulin insufficiency
which are autoimmune diseases?
-Sjorne
-rheumatoid arthritis
-lupus
trouble breathing while laying down is called?
orthopnea
when can you perform an elective procedure after MI?
after 2 months
how much should be included in a PA?
whole tooth and 2mm of alveolar bone
signs of heart failure
NOT weight loss
what is the abbreviation for three times a day?
TID
what are the side effects of nitroglycerine?
NOT pallor
chronic bronchitis is…
sedentary and overweight
known as pink puffers
first is true second is false
spider angina is a symptom of what?
alcohol abuse
what is associated with type 2 diabetes?
NOT ketoacidosis
what should the INR be of people on blood thinners?
2-3
triad asthmatics includes:
-asthma
-nasal polyps
-aspirin insensitivity
what is not a symptom of CV?
tremors
