Pediatric Dentistry Chapter 57 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
MARKING SCHEME
at what age would a person most likely be referred to a general dentist from their
pediatric dentist - Answer- 17
what is unique about the treatment areas of a pediatric practice - Answer- many are
designed with the open bay concept
describe the type of patients seen in a pediatric practice - Answer- healthy adolescents,
special needs children, and special needs adults
what are you describing when you say that a child is 10 years old but behaves like a 6
year old - Answer- emotional age
at what stage of life does a child first want control of, and structure in his or her
environment - Answer- 3-5 years of age
how would dr.frankl describe a positive child - Answer- accepts treatment, is willing to
comply, and follows directions
which situation could include the use of a papoose board for the protection of the patient
- Answer- sedation of a 12 year old
what are two limitations in children who are mentally challenged - Answer- speech and
IQ
another names for down syndrome is - Answer- trisomy 21
cerebral palsy is a nonprogressive neural disorder caused by - Answer- brain damage
at what age should a child first see a dentist for a regular examination - Answer- 2 years
if a patient has a high risk of decay, how often should radiographs be taken - Answer-
every 6 months
how is fluoride varnish prescribed for children with a high decay rate - Answer- as a
direct fluoride applications
what procedure is recommended to protect the pits and fissures of posterior teeth -
Answer- sealants
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
MARKING SCHEME
at what age would a person most likely be referred to a general dentist from their
pediatric dentist - Answer- 17
what is unique about the treatment areas of a pediatric practice - Answer- many are
designed with the open bay concept
describe the type of patients seen in a pediatric practice - Answer- healthy adolescents,
special needs children, and special needs adults
what are you describing when you say that a child is 10 years old but behaves like a 6
year old - Answer- emotional age
at what stage of life does a child first want control of, and structure in his or her
environment - Answer- 3-5 years of age
how would dr.frankl describe a positive child - Answer- accepts treatment, is willing to
comply, and follows directions
which situation could include the use of a papoose board for the protection of the patient
- Answer- sedation of a 12 year old
what are two limitations in children who are mentally challenged - Answer- speech and
IQ
another names for down syndrome is - Answer- trisomy 21
cerebral palsy is a nonprogressive neural disorder caused by - Answer- brain damage
at what age should a child first see a dentist for a regular examination - Answer- 2 years
if a patient has a high risk of decay, how often should radiographs be taken - Answer-
every 6 months
how is fluoride varnish prescribed for children with a high decay rate - Answer- as a
direct fluoride applications
what procedure is recommended to protect the pits and fissures of posterior teeth -
Answer- sealants
