A check of vital signs includes the taking and recording of _____. - Answers respiratory rate
The process of physical and chemical change that takes place in the production of the body's
heat is called _____. - Answers metabolism
What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? - Answers 97.6° F to 99° F
A tympanic thermometer _____. - Answers uses an infrared signal to provide an accurate reading
within 2 seconds
The most common site for taking a patient's pulse in the dental office is the _____. - Answers
radial artery
When taking a patient's pulse, place your _____ on the patient's wrist between the radius and the
tendon. - Answers index and third fingers
The normal pulse rate of a resting adult is _____. - Answers 60 to 100 beats per minute
When a patient's pulse is being taken, his or her arm should be _____. - Answers well supported
and extended at the same level as the heart or lower than the heart
The respiration characteristics that are noted in the patient record include the rate and _____. -
Answers rhythm, and rise and fall
The normal respiration rate for a relaxed adult is _____. - Answers 10 to 20 breaths per minute
The amount of force the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as the
_____. - Answers blood pressure
Blood pressure is recorded with _____. - Answers systolic pressure being the point at which a
sharp tapping sound is heard
The equipment necessary for taking a blood pressure includes: - Answers stethoscope and
sphygmomanometer
How many phases of Korotkoff sounds are heard when taking the blood pressure? - Answers
five
Normal blood pressure for adults is _____. - Answers 120 over 80
When an assistant is asked to work with a medically and physically compromised patient and
family in developing and implementing a preventive program, _____. - Answers it should be
tailored to the needs of the patient
The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is _____. - Answers children between 1 and
10 years of age
, Which of the following statements is true concerning "young-old" persons? - Answers This
group has retained more of their natural teeth and expects to maintain them throughout their
lives.
_____ itself is not a key factor in treatment planning for the older population. - Answers Age
It is essential to complete a _____ before treating an older patient. - Answers medical history and
medication profile
The most commonly reported oral-related health conditions affecting older persons include
_____. - Answers xerostomia, periodontal disease, and tooth decay
Patients can be categorized into five specific areas for treatment purposes. A category |||
patient involves _____. - Answers medical conditions with lifelong implications and required
modifications to treatment
Symptoms of over _____ disease can show up in the mouth. - Answers 100
Recurrent convulsive disorder and _____ are terms used interchangeably to designate a
condition in which the patient has a history of seizures. - Answers epilepsy
A patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident, or _____, has experienced a minor to
severe loss of the central nervous system function caused by a sudden vascular lesion of the
brain, such as a hemorrhage. - Answers stroke
Which of the following conditions is considered a form of heart disease? - Answers
hypertension
_____ is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated. - Answers Hypertension
An excessive increase in white blood cells may be due to an infection or _____, among other
causes. - Answers leukemia
Patients with _____ may have diminished cough reflex and may have an inability to clear their
throats by coughing. - Answers hyperthyroidism
The _____ regulates metabolism in body cells. - Answers thyroid gland
Common side effects of Dilantin, the drug used to control epileptic seizures, include _____. -
Answers gingival hyperplasia and overgrowth of the gingival tissue
Which of the following treatment plan modifications should be made for a patient with heart
disease, with regard to the administration of local anesthetic by injection? - Answers
Epinephrine and other vasoconstrictors can be administered within limits to patients with mild
to moderate cardiovascular disease.
Diabetes mellitus is a _____. - Answers metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose