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the onset of 50-80% of dental fear & anxiety happens:
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a) after the first dental procedure
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b) during childhood/adolescence
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c) during adulthood
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d) after a person hears of bad dental experiences from others - ✔✔b
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the effects on fear on the body include dilated pupils, increased respiration, HR, BP, etc.
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these effects are from EPI which is being produced by the
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a) somatic nervous system
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b) parasympathetic nervous system
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c) adrenal cortex
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d) sympathetic nervous system - ✔✔d
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T or F: pain is always physiological, never psychological - ✔✔false
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what 2 behavior management techniques can a dental hygienist do to help calm down a
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fearful patient? ||




a) distraction, guided imagery
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b) biofeedback, deep breathing
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c) systematic desensitization, hypnosis
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d) hypnosis, progressive relaxation - ✔✔a
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sensory cues may cause dental fear & anxiety. what can be done to reduce this?
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a) passing the syringe/needle behind patient's head so it isn't seen
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b) let the patient hold syringe/needle first
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c) not telling patient you're going to give them an injection
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d) showing the syringe/needle to patient and educating them on it - ✔✔a
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slow, deep breathing increases pain & anxiety because the patient starts to hyperventilate;
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deep breathing promotes increased oxygen to the brain & muscles & a sense of calm
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a) 1st statement true, 2nd statement false
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b) 1st statement false, 2nd statement true
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c) both true
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d) both false - ✔✔b
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what part of the anesthetic cartridge is the harpoon inserted into?
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a) diaphragm
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b) rubber stopper
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c) hub
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d) aluminum end - ✔✔b
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too much pressure on thumb ring while aspirating can cause
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a) cartridge to break
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b) anesthetic solution to leak out
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c) pain to patient
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d) harpoon to disengage - ✔✔d
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the bevel of the needle should always be orientated
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a) away from the bone
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b) it doesn't matter where bevel is
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