DEN 103AB-Quiz 2 Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025-2026
A patient is brought to an upright position rapidly and loses consciousness or a level of
consciousness. This is known as: - Answers postural hypotension
Most medical emergencies in the dental office occur: - Answers during or immediately after
administration of local anesthesia
A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest. The
medical history indicates the patient has angina. Which medication is the patient likely to have?
- Answers Nitroglycerin
Acute myocardial infarction occurs due to: - Answers insufficient oxygen to the heart muscles
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response for a patient who is hyperventilating? -
Answers administer oxygen
Your patient is exhibiting mood changes, hunger, perspiration, increased anxiety, and says they
feel like they may pass out. What emergency medical condition is this patient likely experiencing?
- Answers hypoglycemia
An adult patient who does NOT respond to any type of sensory stimulation is: - Answers
unconscious
Which of the following is a symptom of syncope? - Answers perspiration
The "F" in the "act F.A.S.T." acronym describing a CVA stands for: - Answers face drooping on
one side
if a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position, the patient should be: -
Answers turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position.
Myocardial infarction is commonly know as: - Answers a heart attack
The condition precipitated by stress and anxiety that can manifest in rapid, shallow breathing,
lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, and a panic-stricken appearance is: - Answers hyperventilation
What is the most common medical emergency that occurs in the dental office? - Answers
syncope
What is the medical term for fainting? - Answers syncope
What certification credentials does a dental assistant have to possess to meet emergency care
standards? - Answers Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider—CPR
In a person who experiences angina, one can assume that: - Answers The patient has some
degree of coronary artery disease.
A patient is brought to an upright position rapidly and loses consciousness or a level of
consciousness. This is known as: - Answers postural hypotension
Most medical emergencies in the dental office occur: - Answers during or immediately after
administration of local anesthesia
A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest. The
medical history indicates the patient has angina. Which medication is the patient likely to have?
- Answers Nitroglycerin
Acute myocardial infarction occurs due to: - Answers insufficient oxygen to the heart muscles
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response for a patient who is hyperventilating? -
Answers administer oxygen
Your patient is exhibiting mood changes, hunger, perspiration, increased anxiety, and says they
feel like they may pass out. What emergency medical condition is this patient likely experiencing?
- Answers hypoglycemia
An adult patient who does NOT respond to any type of sensory stimulation is: - Answers
unconscious
Which of the following is a symptom of syncope? - Answers perspiration
The "F" in the "act F.A.S.T." acronym describing a CVA stands for: - Answers face drooping on
one side
if a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position, the patient should be: -
Answers turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position.
Myocardial infarction is commonly know as: - Answers a heart attack
The condition precipitated by stress and anxiety that can manifest in rapid, shallow breathing,
lightheadedness, rapid heartbeat, and a panic-stricken appearance is: - Answers hyperventilation
What is the most common medical emergency that occurs in the dental office? - Answers
syncope
What is the medical term for fainting? - Answers syncope
What certification credentials does a dental assistant have to possess to meet emergency care
standards? - Answers Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider—CPR
In a person who experiences angina, one can assume that: - Answers The patient has some
degree of coronary artery disease.
