Quiz 5 Flashcards
Which of the following is most descriptive of shock?
Skin cool and clammy, weak pulse, irregular breathing
Each of the following is a first-aid measure to stop hemorrhage from a tooth socket EXCEPT
Applying a hot water bottle to the face on the affected side
Epinephrine is used in local anesthetic solutions to
Prolong anesthesia
Before proceeding to restore tooth #9, a dentist is most likely to anesthetize
The tooth using an infiltration technique
In a malpractice suit, the dentist’s best defense is usually the
Information in the patient’s records
Which of the following is likely y to be placed in the socket when treating alveolitis (dry socket)?
Surgical gauze moistened with eugenol
Hyperventilation should be suspected when which of the following occur?
Respirations are more frequent than normal or deeper than normal
When preparing an anesthetic syringe, the harpoon is engaged in the rubber stopper to
Allow aspiration during injection
Topical anesthetics are used in dentistry to
Anesthetize the mucous membrane
What effect does long-term prenatal tetracycline treatment have on a child’s dentition and/or oral health?
Discoloration of the permanent teeth
The MOST common side effect of an anesthetic containing epinephrine is a
Rapid heart beat
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis for the past two years. The patient is schedule for an extraction. What medical emergency could be expected?
Prolonged hemorrhage
Legally which of the following are requires in a patient’s clinical record?
Health history
Is a patient vomits while wearing a rubber dam, the MOST potentially dangerous consequence is
Aspiration of material
Immediately follow the injection of a local anesthetic, a patient exhibits shortness of and has swelling of the lips. The assistant breath, appears cyanotic, lose consciousness would anticipate that the doctor would ask for
Epinephrine (adrenalin)
Following the administration of a local anesthetic, what is the PRIMARY reason a dental assistant should stay with a patient?
The patient may experience an adverse reaction
Which of the following is essential in the maintenance of an in-office emergency drug kit? It should be
Checked at least monthly and after each use for completeness and expiration dates
A diabetic patient is more likely to
Develop a post-operative infection
For more effective application of topical anesthetics, the area should first be
Dried
Which of these could be an oral manifestation of bulimia?
Eroded lingual enamel
When a dentist prescribes a medication to be taken p.r.n., this means that the medication should be taken
As needed
Patients using chlorhexidine to control plaque are likely to present with
Staining of the teeth
Anesthetic cartridges should be stored
At room temoerature
The purpose of the 2x2 gauze in the local anesthetic set-up is to
Dry the area of injection
What is the MOST likely reason to premedicate a patient with diazepam (Valium) prior to a dental appointment?
Diminish apprehension
While awaiting treatment in the dental chair, a patient begins to complain of chest pains. What should the dental assistant do FIRST?
Administer 100% oxygen
Anesthetic containing epinephrine may be contraindicated for patients with which one of the following conditions?
Hypertension
Before clinical information is sent to another dental practice, the patient must
Sign a release of information
Which of the following numbers denotes the greatest concentration of vasoconstrictor?
1/20,000
Which of these materials would have the shorter shelf life?
Anesthetic agents
Which of the following is a physiologic sign of fainting
Low blood pressure
Which of the following antibiotics recommended the American Heart Association should be prescribed for a patient with a history of rheumatic fever and heart murmur?
Amoxicillin
Acute anaphylactic shock following the administration of local anesthetic is initially treated with
Epinephrine
Of the following, which is the largest diameter needle?
27 gauge
A patient who requires prophylactic antibiotics arrives at time of his schedule appointment and informs the DPM administrator that he has NOT taken his medication. Which of the following should be done?
Reappoint the patient
What is the MOST common complication that may arise when a patient is taking Coumadin?
Hemorrhage
The emergency kit for allergic reaction should include
Antihistamine, syringe, and epinephrine
Which of the following agents found in retraction cord is potentially harmful to a cardiovascular patient?
Epinephrine
If a patient has collapsed, the first thing to do is
Establish level of responsiveness
Patient receiving nitrous oxide should
Never be left alone
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Palliative
When a patient fails to keep an appointment, this information should be recorded on the chart because
This is contributory negligence on the part of the patient
While completing a health history form, a patient says in reference to a particular question, “I don’t think this questions has anything to do with my teeth”. The dental assistant can best handle this situation by
Explaining the purpose of the question and its relation to dental treatment
During a severe epileptic seizure, the dental team should prepare to perform which of the following emergency procedures?
Protecting patient from injury
With what federal agency must a dentist register in order to prescribe medications?
Drug Enforcement Administration
During a fire drill, patients are escorted out of the office. What safety measure must be followed on way out?
Close doors
The dentist is in the operatory and personally authorizes a procedure. This is called
Direct supervision
A patient places his/her hand at the throat. This is the universal distress signal for what condition?
Obstructed airway
The abdominal thrust (Heimlich) procedure is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
Respiratory obstruction
Which of the following materials would be best NOT to order for shipment in very cold winter conditions?
Anesthetics
What types of dental supplies are reordered most often?
Expendable with expiration date
Chronic exposure of dental personnel to trace levels of nitrous within the operatory has been linked to which of the following?
Spontaneous abortion
If cardiac arrest is suspected in an adult, the pulse to check first is the
Carotid
What should the frequency of patient recall based upon?
Individual patient needs
To maintain necessary supplies on hand, the dental assistant should
Check with staff daily to ensure adequate inventory
When a dentist is being sued for negligence by gone an assistant, even though the dentist is not guilty of the act itself. This is done on the premise of:
Tort law
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a:
Misdemeanor
Professional negligence is also called:
Malpractice
Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical setting?
Confidentiality
In which of the following situations is it permissible to releases information from a patient’s record?
When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records?
When the patient signs a release
What contract typically exists between the patient and the dentist?
Implied
Communication without words is said to be:
Nonverbal
Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?
Weight
Which of the following is included in a patient’s vital signs?
Respiration rate
Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved?
Sublingual route
Which part of the prescription contains the patient’s name, address, date and the symbol Rx?
Superscription
Which of the following is a sedative?
Barbiturate
Codeine is an example of what kind of drug?
Narcotic analgesic
Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications?
Injection
Medication applied in patch form is called:
Transdermal
A single order that is administered immediately and usually written emergencies is known as:
STAT order
Barbiturates must be administered to the child 30 to 45 prior to dental treatment in order to be effective.
Barbiturates must be administered to the child 30 to 45 prior to dental treatment in order to be effective.
Which of the following word part means “cold”?
Cryo
The body of a prescription includes the subscription and this area where the doctor will write the name and strength of the drug being prescribed as well as the dose and in what form it should be dispensed.
Inscription
Xylocaine and Novocain are examples of:
Anesthetics
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
Analgesics and antipyretics
Hydrocortisone is a(n) Anti- inflammatory agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock
Hydrocortisone is a(n) Anti- inflammatory agent that is used to suppress swelling and shock
Which of the following drugs is classified as an antiblotic?
Ciproflaxin (Cipro)
The average normal heart rate is:
63 beats per minute
In which type of sedation is the patient placed in an altered state consciousness?
Conscious sedation
Which type of anesthesia produces a deadened or pain-free area while the dentist performs a procedure?
Local
A drug that is added to anesthetic solutions to reduce blood flow around the injection site is called:
Vasoconstrictor
INTRAOSSEOUS ANESTHESIA places anesthetic directly into the spongy bone
INTRAOSSEOUS ANESTHESIA places anesthetic directly into the spongy bone
How often should the patient’s health history be updated?
Every visit
Which form is used to record procedures?
Progress notes
