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Dental Hygiene Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Normal body temp( adults and children)
Ans: 98.6 degrees
Normal pulse
Ans: 60-100bpm for adults
80-120bpm for children
100-160bpm for infants
Normal Respirations
Ans: 14-20 breaths per min(adults)
approx. 20 breaths per min(children)
Normal BP
Ans: <120/<80
elevated BP
Ans: 120-129/<80
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Mild hypertension (Stage 1)
Ans: 130-139/80-89
Recheck in 1 mo and refer to MD
Moderate hypertension (Stage 2)
Ans: ≥140/ ≥90
Recheck in 2 wks. and refer to MD
Hypertensive crisis
Ans: >180/>120
Prompt consult with MD before treatment
Normal Healthy
Ans: ASA I
ASA II
Ans: well controlled such as asthma, epilepsy, non -insulin
dependent diabetes, cigarette smoker, pregnant/healthy, BP
between 140-159/90-94
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ASA III
Ans: severe systemic diseases such as stable angina, CVA/ MI
more than 6mo ago, CHF, well controlled insulin dependent
diabetes, COPD, exercise induced asthma, BP between 160 -
199/95-114
ASA IV or V
Ans: Don't treat-unstable conditions or recent incidence, not
expected to survive more than 24hrs.
Premed doses
Ans: Amoxicillin-2gm orally 1hr prior to treatment
Clindamycin-600mg 1hr prior to treatment
Reason for needing Premed
Ans: Prosthetic valves, congenital heart disease, previous hx of
endocarditits, organ transplant or dialysis, joint replacement,
uncontrolled diabetes
Vitamin K deficiency results in
Ans: Prolonged clotting time
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used to treat pulmonary emboli, thrombophlebitis, and MI
Ans: Anticoagulant therapy
commonly used for anticoagulant therapy
Ans: Heparin or Coumadin (Warfarin)
Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who has
controlled type I diabetes?
A. ASA I
B. ASA II
C. ASA III
D. ASA IV
Ans: C. ASA III
A patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 150/120. Which of
the following is the best treatment consideration ?
A. Provide routine treatment
B. Keep appointment duration short
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation
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Dental Hygiene Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Normal body temp( adults and children)
Ans: 98.6 degrees
Normal pulse
Ans: 60-100bpm for adults
80-120bpm for children
100-160bpm for infants
Normal Respirations
Ans: 14-20 breaths per min(adults)
approx. 20 breaths per min(children)
Normal BP
Ans: <120/<80
elevated BP
Ans: 120-129/<80
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Mild hypertension (Stage 1)
Ans: 130-139/80-89
Recheck in 1 mo and refer to MD
Moderate hypertension (Stage 2)
Ans: ≥140/ ≥90
Recheck in 2 wks. and refer to MD
Hypertensive crisis
Ans: >180/>120
Prompt consult with MD before treatment
Normal Healthy
Ans: ASA I
ASA II
Ans: well controlled such as asthma, epilepsy, non -insulin
dependent diabetes, cigarette smoker, pregnant/healthy, BP
between 140-159/90-94
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ASA III
Ans: severe systemic diseases such as stable angina, CVA/ MI
more than 6mo ago, CHF, well controlled insulin dependent
diabetes, COPD, exercise induced asthma, BP between 160 -
199/95-114
ASA IV or V
Ans: Don't treat-unstable conditions or recent incidence, not
expected to survive more than 24hrs.
Premed doses
Ans: Amoxicillin-2gm orally 1hr prior to treatment
Clindamycin-600mg 1hr prior to treatment
Reason for needing Premed
Ans: Prosthetic valves, congenital heart disease, previous hx of
endocarditits, organ transplant or dialysis, joint replacement,
uncontrolled diabetes
Vitamin K deficiency results in
Ans: Prolonged clotting time
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used to treat pulmonary emboli, thrombophlebitis, and MI
Ans: Anticoagulant therapy
commonly used for anticoagulant therapy
Ans: Heparin or Coumadin (Warfarin)
Which ASA risk classification is appropriate for the patient who has
controlled type I diabetes?
A. ASA I
B. ASA II
C. ASA III
D. ASA IV
Ans: C. ASA III
A patient presents with a blood pressure reading of 150/120. Which of
the following is the best treatment consideration ?
A. Provide routine treatment
B. Keep appointment duration short
C. Refer patient to physician for consultation
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