DHYG Exam 2 Questions and Verified Answers
What are the 4 parts of health history?
Personal and social history, chief complaint, dental history, medical history
Name the 6 vital signs
Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight, pulse oximetry
What is used to complete a risk assessment?
Using health history and vital signs DH can determine if a patient can safely tolerate
a procedure.
What does ASA stand for?
American Society of Anesthesiologists
ASA I
Normal, healthy client with no anxiety. No treatment modifications
ASAII
Mild systemic disease, or ASA I with anxiety. Stress reduction strategies
ASA III
Severe systemic disease that limits activity, treatment modifications needed
ASA IV
Severe systemic disease that is a threat to life. Elective treatment only, emergency care should
be in hospital
, What are the 3 categories of blood pressure in adults?
Normal, elevated, hypertension stage 1 and 2
What is stress reduction protocol?
Talking to the patient to gain trust, implement pain control like local anesthesia, and
make appointments short
Why and what is premedication?
Clients at risk for developing infections should take antibiotics prior to their dental
appointment to lower risk
Why and what is medical clearance?
Patients on specific medication (like blood thinners) may react negatively to treatment and
the DH should consult with patients doctor before treatment.
Describe the management of syncope (fainting) in the dental setting
Place legs above head, maintain airways and vital signs, use ammonia capsule under nose
Describe the management of an asthma attack in the dental setting
Administer bronchodialator (inhaler), administer oxygen, monitor vital signs
Describe the management of anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) in the dental setting
Terminate procedure, call EMS, maintain airways, administer epinephrine (epi pen)
Describe the management of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in the dental setting
Terminate procedure, call EMS, monitor vital signs, administer oxygen
What is cultural competency?
The ability for DH to interact and provide care for patients that may be different than them
What is cultural sensitivity?
What are the 4 parts of health history?
Personal and social history, chief complaint, dental history, medical history
Name the 6 vital signs
Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight, pulse oximetry
What is used to complete a risk assessment?
Using health history and vital signs DH can determine if a patient can safely tolerate
a procedure.
What does ASA stand for?
American Society of Anesthesiologists
ASA I
Normal, healthy client with no anxiety. No treatment modifications
ASAII
Mild systemic disease, or ASA I with anxiety. Stress reduction strategies
ASA III
Severe systemic disease that limits activity, treatment modifications needed
ASA IV
Severe systemic disease that is a threat to life. Elective treatment only, emergency care should
be in hospital
, What are the 3 categories of blood pressure in adults?
Normal, elevated, hypertension stage 1 and 2
What is stress reduction protocol?
Talking to the patient to gain trust, implement pain control like local anesthesia, and
make appointments short
Why and what is premedication?
Clients at risk for developing infections should take antibiotics prior to their dental
appointment to lower risk
Why and what is medical clearance?
Patients on specific medication (like blood thinners) may react negatively to treatment and
the DH should consult with patients doctor before treatment.
Describe the management of syncope (fainting) in the dental setting
Place legs above head, maintain airways and vital signs, use ammonia capsule under nose
Describe the management of an asthma attack in the dental setting
Administer bronchodialator (inhaler), administer oxygen, monitor vital signs
Describe the management of anaphylaxis (allergic reaction) in the dental setting
Terminate procedure, call EMS, maintain airways, administer epinephrine (epi pen)
Describe the management of myocardial infarction (heart attack) in the dental setting
Terminate procedure, call EMS, monitor vital signs, administer oxygen
What is cultural competency?
The ability for DH to interact and provide care for patients that may be different than them
What is cultural sensitivity?
