Dental Hygiene OSCE Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Normal Blood Pressure Correct Answer less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure Correct Answer 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension Correct Answer 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension Correct Answer 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis Correct Answer 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c Correct Answer Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia Correct Answer Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia Correct Answer Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? Correct Answer Extreme hypoglycemia What appointment modification can be made for diabetics? Correct Answer Schedule AM appointments after the patient has had a meal. What are signs of hypoglycemia? Correct 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 Correct Answer Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with sugar. What are signs of hyperglycemia? Correct Answer Nausea, confusion, thirst, shortness of breath, fruity (ketone) breath, fatigue, frequent urination. Management of hyperglycemia Correct Answer Remind patient to take medication What is a normal body temperature? Correct Answer Adult: 97-99 degrees (ideal is 98.6 degrees) What is a normal pulse rate? Correct Answer Adult: 60-100 BPM Child: 80-100 BPM