Test Bank - Chapter 01
1. Factors that may increase the likelihood of a life-threatening emergency in the dental office include: [Multiple
Choice]
a. a pretreatment physical evaluation of each patient
b. therapeutic advances in the medical profession ✔
c. a medical history questionnaire
d. modifications in dental treatment to minimize medical risks
ANS: B
Correct
Incorrect
2. McCarthy has estimated that through a system of physical evaluation we could prevent all but about __% of
unexpected deaths in the dental office. [Multiple Choice]
a. 40
b. 30
c. 25
d. 20
e. 10 ✔
ANS: E
Correct
Incorrect
3. An entirely stress induced emergency situation that does not involve pre-existing medical conditions: [Multiple
Choice]
a. vasodepressor syncope ✔
b. most acute cardiovascular emergencies
c. seizures
d. bronchospasm (asthma)
ANS: A
1. Factors that may increase the likelihood of a life-threatening emergency in the dental office include: [Multiple
Choice]
a. a pretreatment physical evaluation of each patient
b. therapeutic advances in the medical profession ✔
c. a medical history questionnaire
d. modifications in dental treatment to minimize medical risks
ANS: B
Correct
Incorrect
2. McCarthy has estimated that through a system of physical evaluation we could prevent all but about __% of
unexpected deaths in the dental office. [Multiple Choice]
a. 40
b. 30
c. 25
d. 20
e. 10 ✔
ANS: E
Correct
Incorrect
3. An entirely stress induced emergency situation that does not involve pre-existing medical conditions: [Multiple
Choice]
a. vasodepressor syncope ✔
b. most acute cardiovascular emergencies
c. seizures
d. bronchospasm (asthma)
ANS: A