OSCE DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM 2024 NEWEST EXAM 340
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Normal Blood Pressure - ANSWER: less than 120/80
Elevated Blood Pressure - ANSWER: 120-129/<80
Stage 1 Hypertension - ANSWER: 130-139/80-89
Stage 11 Hypertension - ANSWER: 140+/90+
Hypertensive Crisis - ANSWER: 180+/120+
Normal HbA1c - ANSWER: Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%)
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER: Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than
180 mg/dl after a meal.
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER: Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl
What is insulin shock? - ANSWER: Extreme hypoglycemia
What appointment modification can be made for diabetics? - ANSWER: Schedule AM
appointments after the patient has had a meal.
What are signs of hypoglycemia? - 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 - ANSWER: Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with
sugar.
What are signs of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: Nausea, confusion, thirst, shortness of
breath, fruity (ketone) breath, fatigue, frequent urination.
Management of hyperglycemia - ANSWER: Remind patient to take medication
What is a normal body temperature? - ANSWER: Adult: 97-99 degrees (ideal is 98.6
degrees)
What is a normal pulse rate? - ANSWER: Adult: 60-100 BPM
Child: 80-100 BPM
Infant: 100-160 BPM
, *Taken at lateral or ventral aspect of the wrist or brachial Avery (depression at the
bend/antecubital fossa) at the elbow
Normal Respiration Rates - ANSWER: Adults: 12-20 BPM
Child: 18-22 BPM
*Allow patient to rest 5 minutes before recording
What is Bradypnea? - ANSWER: Slow respiratory rate
What is Tachypnea? - ANSWER: Rapid respiratory rate.
What is Oraquix? - ANSWER: An Amide made of Lidocaine & Prilocaine. Applied in
the sulcus and takes approx 30 second to take effect. 15-20 Duration. Maximum of 5
carpules.
Basic Life Support - ANSWER: Always check vitals before emergency call
-No Response: call emergency and get AED
-No Breath: tilt head, 10-12 rescue breaths per min.
-No Pulse: Compressions+breaths. 100-120 compressions per minute 2 inches deep.
Mild Allergy Management - ANSWER: -Administer Benadryl (aka diphenhydramine-
antibistanine)
-Keep supine
-Oxygen as needed
Anaphylaxis Management - ANSWER: -Epinephrine: .2-.5 for adults, .01 for kids
2-3 times as needed @ 10-15 minute intervals
-Call emergency is recovery isn't quick
-Supplemental oxygen
What are signs of an allergic reaction? - ANSWER: Hives, hypotension/dilated blood
vessels, swelling, and shock in severe cases.
What drugs cause prolonged gingival bleeding? - ANSWER: Warfarin, Plavix,
Coumadin, Clopidogrel, NSAIDS
What is COPD? - ANSWER: A lung disease that blocks airflow. Patients may have
candidiasis & xerostomia from inhaler (recommended that they rinse with water
after use).
Contraindications: Ultrasonic or air polishers. No nitrous. Do not sit supine (pt may
need oxygen supplement).
What are 3 common drugs that cause gingival enlargement? - ANSWER: -
Cyclosporine (sandimmune-anti organ rejection)
-Calcium Channel Blockers including Nifedipine-procardia or Amlodipine (anti-
hypertensives)
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100%
CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Normal Blood Pressure - ANSWER: less than 120/80
Elevated Blood Pressure - ANSWER: 120-129/<80
Stage 1 Hypertension - ANSWER: 130-139/80-89
Stage 11 Hypertension - ANSWER: 140+/90+
Hypertensive Crisis - ANSWER: 180+/120+
Normal HbA1c - ANSWER: Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%)
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER: Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than
180 mg/dl after a meal.
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER: Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl
What is insulin shock? - ANSWER: Extreme hypoglycemia
What appointment modification can be made for diabetics? - ANSWER: Schedule AM
appointments after the patient has had a meal.
What are signs of hypoglycemia? - 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 - ANSWER: Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with
sugar.
What are signs of hyperglycemia? - ANSWER: Nausea, confusion, thirst, shortness of
breath, fruity (ketone) breath, fatigue, frequent urination.
Management of hyperglycemia - ANSWER: Remind patient to take medication
What is a normal body temperature? - ANSWER: Adult: 97-99 degrees (ideal is 98.6
degrees)
What is a normal pulse rate? - ANSWER: Adult: 60-100 BPM
Child: 80-100 BPM
Infant: 100-160 BPM
, *Taken at lateral or ventral aspect of the wrist or brachial Avery (depression at the
bend/antecubital fossa) at the elbow
Normal Respiration Rates - ANSWER: Adults: 12-20 BPM
Child: 18-22 BPM
*Allow patient to rest 5 minutes before recording
What is Bradypnea? - ANSWER: Slow respiratory rate
What is Tachypnea? - ANSWER: Rapid respiratory rate.
What is Oraquix? - ANSWER: An Amide made of Lidocaine & Prilocaine. Applied in
the sulcus and takes approx 30 second to take effect. 15-20 Duration. Maximum of 5
carpules.
Basic Life Support - ANSWER: Always check vitals before emergency call
-No Response: call emergency and get AED
-No Breath: tilt head, 10-12 rescue breaths per min.
-No Pulse: Compressions+breaths. 100-120 compressions per minute 2 inches deep.
Mild Allergy Management - ANSWER: -Administer Benadryl (aka diphenhydramine-
antibistanine)
-Keep supine
-Oxygen as needed
Anaphylaxis Management - ANSWER: -Epinephrine: .2-.5 for adults, .01 for kids
2-3 times as needed @ 10-15 minute intervals
-Call emergency is recovery isn't quick
-Supplemental oxygen
What are signs of an allergic reaction? - ANSWER: Hives, hypotension/dilated blood
vessels, swelling, and shock in severe cases.
What drugs cause prolonged gingival bleeding? - ANSWER: Warfarin, Plavix,
Coumadin, Clopidogrel, NSAIDS
What is COPD? - ANSWER: A lung disease that blocks airflow. Patients may have
candidiasis & xerostomia from inhaler (recommended that they rinse with water
after use).
Contraindications: Ultrasonic or air polishers. No nitrous. Do not sit supine (pt may
need oxygen supplement).
What are 3 common drugs that cause gingival enlargement? - ANSWER: -
Cyclosporine (sandimmune-anti organ rejection)
-Calcium Channel Blockers including Nifedipine-procardia or Amlodipine (anti-
hypertensives)
