Pt Care Test Questions Flashcards
It is okay to stand in the primary beam of an x-ray intended for a patient as long as you have a lead apron on.
False
What object in radiology is sterilized after use?
Non-disposable X-ray holders
When sanitizing the room after treatment of a radiology patient, you should first spray the equipment directly
False
Which is not a patient barrier to effective communication?
Gender
Which option is not considered a feature in the actual “content” of communication?
Emotion
American’s least favorite mode of nonverbal perception is vocal/hearing.
True
Which factor could impede a patient’s positive perception of their physician?
Crossing arms, fiddling with glasses
Ways to express empathy to a patient include all except…
self-exposure
It’s an ethical obligation to criticize another dentist’s work in front of a patient.
false
If you must judge, judge the ______ not the _________.
behavior; person
Small talk delays procedures and only exacerbates a patient’s nerves suffering from anxiety
false
Self disclosure tells that patient that…
You have “walked in their shoes”
Negative personal experiences are the most common reason people avoid the dentist.
False
More frequent check ups correlates with ______ anxiety, and more fillings correlates with _____ anxiety in a dental setting.
less; less
Anxiety is a disorder characterized by ______.
excessive uneasiness, apprehension, compulsiveness, panic attacks
Perspiration of the upper lip is a ________ sign of anxiety.
Physiological
it’s best to start the procedure without a detailed explanation for patients with anxiety so they can get in and out of the appointment sooner.
true
Invisible disabilities discussed in class include all except…
third degree foot burn from a George Forman
Acculturation is the socialization of two distinct cultural groups that causes a completely new culture in which the groups are now indistinct.
False
Cultural factors that can affect oral health care include…
Eating habits, perception of time, gender roles
Health literacy is not associated with age or gender.
true
It’s generally appropriate to offer to shake hands with a disabled person, even if they have a prosthetic limb.
true
The common abbreviation, UCHD, stands for…
Usual childhood diseases
Patients often realize the significance of their health history & can recall their health-related information accurately.
false
Orthopnea is described as…
Difficulty breathing when lying down
Women present with fatigue & back pain when having angina.
true
Unstable angina has a _____ frequency and involves pain _______.
Increasing; at rest
Rheumatic fever is an autoimmune disease, which can cause…
Stenosis
Stress reduction protocol includes all of these features except…
Limiting vasoconstrictors to 5 carpules or less
In order to treat a patient who has suffered MI…
The patient must have ejection fraction over 50
The patient should have a medical consult to determine health status before treatment.
The patient must wait 6 months for long treatments.
Which is not a factor in COPD?
Acute asthma
COPD patients should only have low-flow oxygen because elevated CO2 levels in their arteries stimulate breathing.
true
Congestive heart failure is an official diagnosis.
false
Causes of cardiomyopathy include…
Viruses, Alcohol abuse, Hereditary
A patient with an unrepaired aneurysm should avoid elective treatment.
true
Chorea is a symptom that occurs in patients with…
Rheumatic Fever
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is another name for…
Sleep apnea
Proteinuria is an early stage symptom of HTN.
false
Which pressure is given consideration in the monitoring of patients with HTN?
Systolic, Diastolic, Pulse pressure
Resistance exercise for _____ minutes most days of the week can drop resting BP.
30-45
A patient with a BP of 165/104 should…
not undergo elective treatment, get a med consult
Identify the incorrect correlation with factor and BP level fluctuation.
Tobacco/decreases (lasts for 30 minutes)
In acute alcoholism, drugs metabolize…
Slowly
Average lifespan of a patient with Alzheimer’s after diagnosis is…
8 years
Anorexia occurs in how many females for every 1 male?
20
INR units can be found in…
oral surgery and emergency
A PTT test detects…
Intrinsic pathway abnormalities
Osteoarthritis is characterized by _______ and is due to ______.
Asymmetry; normal wear & tear
NSAIDs are used commonly for treatment of severe asthma.
false
Forms of purging in bulimia include all except…
fasting
Celiac disease causes damage to mucosal surface of the…
Small intestine
When taking a periapical radiograph, which anatomical features should you capture?
Crown, Root of tooth (including the apex), Surrounding bone
The _________ technique is the preferred technique for intraoral radiographs and involves placing the film __________ to the tooth and positioning the cone and x-ray beam_________ to the tooth and film.
Paralleling; parallel; perpendicular
What shape of cone head do we use for the intraoral X-ray machine in the clinic?
Rectangular
When taking a bitewing radiograph, what anatomical features should be captured?
crown, alveolar bone support, interproximal contacts
Advantages of panoramic radiography include
broad anatomic regions imaged, lower radiation dose
Principle disadvantages of panoramic radiography include geometric distortion & overlapping of contacts.
true
Which would be in violation of the A.L.A.R.A. guidelines?
Holding tubhead during exposure to ensure it doesn’t move
Transmission of infectious disease is most common from
patient to operator
Which would be an example of violating infection control procedure at UMKC?
Grab the lead apron & thyroid collar with gloves
Spray equipment directly for the best clean.
Which is not a typical benefit of a good patient-professional relationship?
Patient is more likely to sue.
What percentage of dentists feel they received only fair to poor training in communication at dental school?
50%
Although dentists are detailed oriented and technically proficient, they are known to be weak interpersonal communicators.
true
Providing information is proficient in changing a patient’s behavior.
false
60-70% of medical litigation cases cited _________as the primary cause.
communication
The actual content of words is _____ of someone’s perception of what you’re saying.
1/3
The non-verbal delivery is ____ of someone’s perception of what you’re saying.
2/3
Which statement is false in regard to smiling in non-verbal communication?
A genuine smile is known as a social smile
Which is a factor that could impede good listening as a dental professional?
multi-tasking
_______ is a literal or dictionary meaning of a word whereas ________ is a subjective meaning dependent on context and patient.
denotative; connotative
Verbals that promote conversation include
Asking open-ended questions
What is the proper pattern to express empathy to a patient?
Identify emotion you think you hear identify content reflect the two as a statement
As an educator you should do all of the following except…
Use jargon frequently
The number one reason people avoid the dentist is?
fear
The strongest predictor of dental anxiety is _______, while the weakest predictor is ______.
Attitude towards dentists; annual income
The three major assessment categories for anxiety include self-report, behavioral signs, & physiological.
true
The best time to identify the fearful patient is AFTER a visit.
false
What is the proper sequence for reducing anxiety in children in a dental setting?
tell-show-do
What are ways to reduce anxiety in patients?
Use N2O2 or oral sedatives, Schedule AM appointments
What are proper ways to interact with people who are def or hearing impaired?
Use pantomime, body language, & facial expression to convey meaning
What are factors that increase stereotyping?
Time pressure
Lack of resources
High cognitive demands
Which are factors affecting cultural values?
Acculturation
Generational standing
Individual variation
Cultural competency is a concept that can be mastered in a finite amount of time.
false
What factors are known to be influencers for level of health literacy?
education and race
It is NOT necessary to know all traditional illnesses, as there are many that vary among different cultures. It IS necessary to have good communication skills to elicit information about the patient’s perspective.
true
The proper sequence of obtaining a patient’s health history involves first a brief questionnaire the patient fills out and signs, and then a review with the DDS and another signature to verify their understanding.
true
Those who appear in good health are not required to fill out a health history.
false
You can work on a patient without a faculty member signing you in as long as the treatment isn’t high risk.
false
Which is not a MAJOR risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
stress
