Trauma, Burns, and Abuse

Question 1

__ outranks cancer and heart disease as a cause of death in children and men < 35 yo

Answer 1

trauma

Question 2

Trauma is more common in males/females

Answer 2

males

Question 3

__ (percent) of trauma is preventable

Answer 3

33% (violence and motor vehicle accidents)

Question 4

__ is the #1 trauma in motor vehicle accidents

Answer 4

maxillofacial trauma

Question 5

__ is the most common type of violence

Answer 5

domestic violence

Question 6

65% of child abuse involves __

Answer 6

head and neck trauma

Question 7

PANDA Program

Answer 7

Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness

Question 8

Violence - Males

Answer 8

1. 70% of facial fractures
2. fights with strangers
3. violent gang activity
4. sometimes involves weapons

Question 9

Violence - Females

Answer 9

1. domestic violence

2. rape

Question 10

Falls

Answer 10

1. usually soft tissue injury
2. toddlers: bottle, pacifier, sippy cup
3. geriatric: multiple etiologies

Question 11

What are the four types of burns?

Answer 11

1. thermal
2. electrical
3. radiation
4. chemical

Question 12

Abuse

Answer 12

vulnerability based on capacity for self-protection

Question 13

Self-protection

Answer 13

1. defending against threats to safety

2. meeting basic safety needs

Question 14

What are the four vulnerable populations?

Answer 14

1. pediatric
2. geriatric
3. physically handicapped
4. cognitively impaired

Question 15

How to report abuse

Answer 15

1. document findings
2. maintain confidentiality
3. contact state board of dentistry
4. contact malpractice carrier
5. contact personal attorney