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1
Q

what blood pressure reading indicates hypertensive crisis? need to refer to doctor immediately?

A

180/120

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2
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pt experiencing numbness in lips & fingers plus the spasm in the picture.
what are they experiencing?

A

carpopedal spasm

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3
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what is this a symptom of?

A

hyperventilation

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4
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what type of infection does not have oral manifestations?

A

parasitic

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5
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question about gloves?

A

petroleum jelly

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6
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order of donning

A

gown
mask
glasses
gloves

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7
Q

What kind of disinfectant is used at UMKC?

A

intermediate

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8
Q

statement 1: gloves are the number 1 most important prevention
statement 2: you should wash your hands before and after donning

A

idk

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9
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statement 1: cross contamination is from one thing to another
statement 2: cross contamination is from aerosols only

A

idk

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10
Q

what is the best way to prevent medical emergency?

A

all of the above or take good medical history

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11
Q

list the areas you can take a pulse

A

carotid
brachial
radial

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12
Q

what is not part of the stress reduction protocol?

A

afternoon appointments

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13
Q

where should you place the blood pressure cuff?

A

antecubital fossa

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14
Q

what are the disadvantages of the chemiclave?

A

chemical vapor is hazardous
(on test answer is none of above)

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15
Q

what is not used for primary sterilization?

A

flash sterilizers

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16
Q

which has the highest risk for hypertension?

A

most likely to least likely
non-hispanic blacks
non-hispanic whites
hispanics
non-hispanic asians
(answer on test is non-hispanic whites)

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17
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if the blood pressure cuff is too large what do you expect to see?

A

low blood pressure reading

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18
Q

which of the following would you not give oxygen to?

A

hyperventilation

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19
Q

what is the sterilization technique described as physically cleaning instruments with hands?

A

sanitization

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20
Q

what is the first tools the assistant hands the doctor?

A

mirror and explorer

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21
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what is the position of the assistant to the doctor?

A

4-6 inches above

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22
Q

which is not a late manifestation of syncope?

A

sweating

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23
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where should the assistants feet be located?

A

feet rest on rings so thighs are parallel

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24
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what are the three P’s of ergonomics?

A

posture
position
periodic stretching

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25
Q

what is the most common cause for disability of dentist?

A

MSD

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26
Q

most common type of droplet to cause disease?

A

droplets

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27
Q

cancelling a pt’s appointment is what type of control?

A

administrative

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28
Q

which are not semi-critical instruments?

A

burs & countertops

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29
Q

what type of Spaulding classification is a reusable impression tray?

A

semi-critical

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30
Q

what is characterized by a rapid decrease in BP?

A

orthostatic hypotension

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31
Q

what is it called when you treat every patient as infectious?

A

standard precautions

32
Q

what is the most common cause of failed spore test with an autoclave?

A

over-filled

33
Q

how do you hold an evacuation suction?

A

pen grasp and thumb to palm

34
Q

which of these is the least likely to be used to clean instruments?

A

cleaning with hands

35
Q

what is the best way to administer nitroglycerine?

A

sublingually

36
Q

T/F the lingual foramen is radiolucent

A

true?

37
Q

T/F the incisal foramen is radiopaque

A

false?

38
Q

which of these does not apply to trigeminal neuralgia?

A

bilateral

39
Q

what describes a patient with 1-2 asthma attacks a week?

A

mild

40
Q

what are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

A

all of the above

41
Q

how many images in an FMX?

A

20 (16 PAs and 4BTX)

42
Q

which diseases have enlarged parotid glands?

A

-Sjorgens
-alcohol abuse

43
Q

butterfly rash is a symptom of what?

A

lupus

44
Q

what is the most common cause of chest pain?

A

angina pectoris

45
Q

statement 1: anaphylaxis is acute within an hour
statement 2: anaphylaxis causes cardiovascular collapse
(dont know if this is correct)

A

both true?

46
Q

best way to mount radiographs

A

labial

47
Q

pt statements?

A

both true

48
Q

tonic-clonic is a symptom of what?

A

grand mal

49
Q

what are the contradictive drugs for asthma?

A

none of the above

50
Q

allergic reactions need ___

A

challenge dose

51
Q

diabetes oral manifestations

A

delayed healing
burning mouth
something else that was true

52
Q

pink puffers have

A

enlarged chest

53
Q

poor wound healing is associated with…

A

diabetes & adrenal insufficiency

54
Q

type 1 diabetes is…

A

sudden onset and in children

55
Q

asthma is…

A

reversible and sudden onset

56
Q

T/F: asthma is COPD

A

false

57
Q

triggers of asthma

A

all of the above

58
Q

anemia causes

A

hypotension

59
Q

diabetes causes

A

hypertension

60
Q

diabetes cause of death is

A

CAD

61
Q

Kusmauls is associated with

A

-deep labored breathing
-insulin insufficiency

62
Q

which are autoimmune diseases?

A

-Sjorne
-rheumatoid arthritis
-lupus

63
Q

trouble breathing while laying down is called?

A

orthopnea

64
Q

when can you perform an elective procedure after MI?

A

after 2 months

65
Q

how much should be included in a PA?

A

whole tooth and 2mm of alveolar bone

66
Q

signs of heart failure

A

NOT weight loss

67
Q

what is the abbreviation for three times a day?

A

TID

68
Q

what are the side effects of nitroglycerine?

A

NOT pallor

69
Q

chronic bronchitis is…

A

sedentary and overweight

70
Q

known as pink puffers

A

first is true second is false

71
Q

spider angina is a symptom of what?

A

alcohol abuse

72
Q

what is associated with type 2 diabetes?

A

NOT ketoacidosis

73
Q

what should the INR be of people on blood thinners?

A

2-3

74
Q

triad asthmatics includes:

A

-asthma
-nasal polyps
-aspirin insensitivity

75
Q

what is not a symptom of CV?

A

tremors

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