subjective data

Question 1

red, swollen gums that bleed easily

Answer 1

gingivitis

Question 2

destruction of the gums with tooth loss

Answer 2

periodontitis

Question 3

highly correlated with cardiovascular disease

Answer 3

periodontal disease

Question 4

pain, tenderness, swelling, and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead are seen in….

Answer 4

acute sinusitis

Question 5

infection of the sinuses

Answer 5

sinusitis

Question 6

sinuses become inflamed and swollen, but symptoms last 12 weeks or longer even with treatment

Answer 6

chronic sinusitis

Question 7

nosebleed

Answer 7

epistaxis

Question 8

nasal drainage

Answer 8

rhinorrhea

Question 9

indicate a chronic allergy, or in a client with a past head injury, a cerebrospinal fluid leak

Answer 9

rhinorrhea

Question 10

inability to breathe through both nostrils may indicate

Answer 10

sinus congestion, obstruction and deviated septum

Question 11

a decrease in ability to smell nay occur with lesions of the….

Answer 11

optic nerve I or facial nerve VII

Question 12

changes in perception of taste and smell also occur from

Answer 12

zinc deficiency

Question 13

difficulty swallowing

Answer 13

dysphagia

Question 14

painful swallowing

Answer 14

odynophagia

Question 15

increases the risk for aspiration, and clients with ___ may require consultation with speech therapy

Answer 15

dysphagia

Question 16

refers to pain itchiness and irritation of the throat

Answer 16

sore throat

Question 17

associated with upper respiratory infections, allergies, hypothyroidism, overuse of the voice, smoking or inhaling other irritants and cancer of the larynx

Answer 17

hoarseness

Question 18

excessive use of alcohol increases a persons risk for

Answer 18

oral cancer

Question 19

grinding the teeth

Answer 19

bruxism

Question 20

may be a sign of a stress or of slight malocclusion

Answer 20

bruxism

Question 21

thick white patches of cells

Answer 21

leukoplakia

Question 22

is a precancerous condition

Answer 22

leukoplakia

Question 23

clineang the tongue is a way to prevent

Answer 23

halitosis

Question 24

bad breath

Answer 24

halitosis

Question 25

two types of sinusitis

Answer 25

acute and chronic sinusitis

Question 26

refers to symptoms that are less than 4 weeks, often begin with a common cold, and usually go away within 10 days

Answer 26

acute sinusitis

Question 27

usually lasts more than 12 weeks despite medical treatment

Answer 27

chronic sinusitis

Question 28

runny nose

Answer 28

rhinorrhea