Dental Hygiene OSCE Latest Exam questions and answers 2024

Dental Hygiene OSCE Latest Exam questions and answers 2024 • Normal Blood Pressure - Correct Answer less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure - Correct Answer 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension - Correct Answer 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension - Correct Answer 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis - Correct Answer 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c - Correct Answer Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia - Correct Answer Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia - Correct Answer Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? - Correct Answer Extreme hypoglycemia What appointment modification can be made for diabetics? - Correct Answer Schedule AM appointments after the patient has had a meal. What are signs of hypoglycemia? - Correct Answer Mild-moderate: dizziness, moodiness, headaches, hunger, shakiness, sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat. Extreme: fainting, unconsciousness, seizures, coma. Caused by skipping meals, use of insulin or diabetes medication, unusual physical activity, or excessive alcohol consumption. Management of hypoglycemia - Correct Answer Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with sugar. What are signs of hyperglycemia? - Correct Answer Nausea, confusion, thirst, shortness of breath, fruity (ketone) breath, fatigue, frequent urination. Management of hyperglycemia - Correct Answer Remind patient to take medication What is a normal body temperature? - Correct Answer Adult: 97-99 degrees (ideal is 98.6 degrees)