Quiz Questions Flashcards
What does an allergic reaction signify?
An acute response to an antigen
What is epilepsy
Sudden abnormal electrical discharge from cerebral neuronal
What causes hyperventilation?
Low CO2 levels
What is a cerebral thrombosis?
Obstruction of cerebral artery
What is cerebral embolism?
Wandering/floating blood clot
What colors are the nitrous oxide and oxygen tanks?
Oxygen= green
Nitrous= blue
Two biggest hazards to personnel in the dental office
Communicable diseases
Radiation
What position should you place a patient in who is experiencing hyperventilation? Should you give them oxygen?
In a seated/upright position or semi supine.
No oxygen is indicated because they are already taking in too much
What is a cerebral hemorrhage?
Rupture of the cerebral artery
If a patient calls the office saying their tooth was knocked out. They should be instructed to:
Pick it up by the crown, and place in a glass of milk or into their cheek area
What is the most common medical emergency in a dental office?
Syncope (fainting)
Which medical emergency would you administer albuterol?
Asthma attack
When is informed consent not required during a medical emergency?
When the procedure is common and simple
When the patients mental status prevents a reasonable informed consent
There is a life threatening emergency
What are Class I dental caries described as?
Cavities in pets or fishers on the occlusal surfaces of molars and pre-molars
What are Class II dental caries described as?
Cavities on proximal surfaces of pre-molars and molars
