Dental Hygiene -- Medical & Dental
Emergencies Exam Question and
answers correctly solved 2026/2027
Using the Medical History Form: Risk Assessment of Patient - correct answer It's a thorough
investigation of the nature & severity of the patient's medical status. Determination of the emotional
status of a patient. & Prevents medical emergencies in the dental office.
Risk Assessment - correct answer Thorough evaluation and assessment of risk, the dental hygienist will
determine whether a patient can safely tolerate planned procedure.
1. Patient History,
2. Comprehensive Clinical XM,
3. Risk Assessment - correct answer 3 Core Components to the Assessment Process?
The Patient Center Approach - correct answer What approach is used when treating the patient?
Standard of Care - correct answer 3 core components of assessment process, & taking vital signs & BP
before every appointment.
1. Make sure ALL questions are filled out,
2. Following up on any {+} answers / further questioning and recording it,
3. Observe pt for signs of stress and coordinate signs w/ pt's vitals,
, 4. Update medical info w/ accurate status of health - correct answer 4 Guidelines to obtaining
information with the medical history?
1. Tell me more about your condition {diabetes, heart, HBP, cancer txts, ect.},
2. How does your condition / illness impact your life?,
3. What does your Dr say about your condition / illness.,
4. Can we contact your Dr about your condition / illness.,
5. Is there any medication that you are suppose to take but do not or do not take in full dosage? -
correct answer 5 Communication Strategies?
Xerostomia {Dry Mouth} - correct answer A common side effect of medications?
Undetected systemic problems - correct answer Abnormal vital signs can indicate?
Blood Pressure - correct answer The force in the arteries when the heat beats, and when the heart is at
rest.
Hypertension - correct answer Another term for High Blood Pressure?
It's effective for all ages since a lot of patients may not be aware of their hypertension - correct answer
Why is it useful to screen for BP in dental office?
, Heart attack or stroke to occur - correct answer The higher the BP, the risk is greater for what?
Systolic - correct answer Top # / reading which measures the ventricular contraction of the heart
Diastolic - correct answer Bottom # / reading which measures the ventricular relaxation of the heart OR
the heart at rest
97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for adult temperature?
60 to 100 beats per minute - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for an adults pulse rate?
12 to 20 breaths per minute - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for an adults respiration?
< 120 / < 80 - correct answer What is the NORMAL range of systolic/Diastolic BP in adults?
Elevated - correct answer A BP of 120-129 / < 80 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 1 - correct answer A BP of 130--89 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 2 - correct answer A BP of 140--99 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 2/+ - correct answer A BP of 160--119 is considered?
Hypertensive Crisis - correct answer A BP of >{=} 180 / >{=} 120 is considered?
Emergencies Exam Question and
answers correctly solved 2026/2027
Using the Medical History Form: Risk Assessment of Patient - correct answer It's a thorough
investigation of the nature & severity of the patient's medical status. Determination of the emotional
status of a patient. & Prevents medical emergencies in the dental office.
Risk Assessment - correct answer Thorough evaluation and assessment of risk, the dental hygienist will
determine whether a patient can safely tolerate planned procedure.
1. Patient History,
2. Comprehensive Clinical XM,
3. Risk Assessment - correct answer 3 Core Components to the Assessment Process?
The Patient Center Approach - correct answer What approach is used when treating the patient?
Standard of Care - correct answer 3 core components of assessment process, & taking vital signs & BP
before every appointment.
1. Make sure ALL questions are filled out,
2. Following up on any {+} answers / further questioning and recording it,
3. Observe pt for signs of stress and coordinate signs w/ pt's vitals,
, 4. Update medical info w/ accurate status of health - correct answer 4 Guidelines to obtaining
information with the medical history?
1. Tell me more about your condition {diabetes, heart, HBP, cancer txts, ect.},
2. How does your condition / illness impact your life?,
3. What does your Dr say about your condition / illness.,
4. Can we contact your Dr about your condition / illness.,
5. Is there any medication that you are suppose to take but do not or do not take in full dosage? -
correct answer 5 Communication Strategies?
Xerostomia {Dry Mouth} - correct answer A common side effect of medications?
Undetected systemic problems - correct answer Abnormal vital signs can indicate?
Blood Pressure - correct answer The force in the arteries when the heat beats, and when the heart is at
rest.
Hypertension - correct answer Another term for High Blood Pressure?
It's effective for all ages since a lot of patients may not be aware of their hypertension - correct answer
Why is it useful to screen for BP in dental office?
, Heart attack or stroke to occur - correct answer The higher the BP, the risk is greater for what?
Systolic - correct answer Top # / reading which measures the ventricular contraction of the heart
Diastolic - correct answer Bottom # / reading which measures the ventricular relaxation of the heart OR
the heart at rest
97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for adult temperature?
60 to 100 beats per minute - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for an adults pulse rate?
12 to 20 breaths per minute - correct answer What is the NORMAL range for an adults respiration?
< 120 / < 80 - correct answer What is the NORMAL range of systolic/Diastolic BP in adults?
Elevated - correct answer A BP of 120-129 / < 80 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 1 - correct answer A BP of 130--89 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 2 - correct answer A BP of 140--99 is considered?
Hypertension Stage 2/+ - correct answer A BP of 160--119 is considered?
Hypertensive Crisis - correct answer A BP of >{=} 180 / >{=} 120 is considered?
