General Chairside - Test 2 Answers
A pt. displaying hypertension would have a bp of about: ANSWERS 140/90 mm
Hg and above
A pt. presents appearing "flushed" and states that he has an infection. Which
temperature would most likely be measured? ANSWERS Higher than 99.6 F, the
best answer being 102 F
The normal bp classification of an adult is: ANSWERS 120/80 mm Hg
The most common site for taking a pt. pulse when performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation is the: ANSWERS Carotid artery
___________ are found in mainly fruits, grains, and vegetables and ___________ are
found in processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. ANSWERS
Complex carbohydrates; simple sugars
The patient's reocrd indicates that the status of the gingival tissue is bulbous, flattened,
punched-out and cratered. This statement describes: ANSWERS Gingival contour
Supragingival calculus is found on the _______ of the teeth, above the margin of the
___________-. ANSWERS Clinical crown; gingiva
Subgingival calculus occurs __________- the gingival margin and be _________-- in
color due to the subginigval bleeding ANSWERS root surfaces; dark green or
black
Which examples are local risk factors for periodontal disease? ANSWERS
Overhanging restorations, orthodontic appliances, and removable partial dentures.
Using G.V. Black's classification of cavities, a pit lesion on the buccal surface of molars
and premolars is considered a Class ______ restoration or cavity. ANSWERS
One
Abbreviation used in progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusodistal lesion
would be: ANSWERS MOD
, The tooth-numbering system that gives each of the four quadrants its own tooth bracket,
made up of a vertical and horizontal line is referred to as: ANSWERS Palmer
Notation System
A tray is set up from ______ to _________. ANSWERS left; right (based on how
instruments are transferred and used)
The "A" in the ABCDs of basic life support stand for: ANSWERS airway
An arrow used a charting symbol indicates which of the following? ANSWERS The
tooth has drifted either distally or mesially.
A periodontal probe is an example of which type of instrument? ANSWERS
Examination instrument
A patient, 78 y/o, presents for a partial denture examination. She appears to weight
about 100 lb, is fail, has a rather slow gait, and indicates she has no health
contradictions, is only taking some vitamins, but does have slight hearing problems.
When her bp is taken, it is likely to be: ANSWERS 106/52 mm Hg
The normal pulse rate for a resting adult is: ANSWERS 60-100 beats per minute
A new pt. tells you that her bp normally is low. If this is true, her bp could be which of
the following? ANSWERS 102/80 mm Hg or slight lower
A pt. displaying hypertension would have a bp of about: ANSWERS Stage 1: 140-
159/90-99
Stage 2: 160+/100+
A pt. with hypothermia would have a temperature of: ANSWERS between 78-90 F
The AED is used for all except to ___________ ANSWERS The AED is basically
an advanced computer microprocessor that assesses the patient's cardiac rhythm and
identifies any rhythm for which a shock is indicated. The shock is a massive jolt of
electricity that is sent to the heart muscle to reestablish the proper rhythm of the heart.
_____________ can be life threatening and is indicated by nausea and vomiting, SOB,
and loss of consciousness ANSWERS Anaphylaxis
The respiration's of a pt who is hyperventilating will be exemplified by: ANSWERS
Excessively long, rapid breaths
The respiration pattern of pt. in a state of tachypnea has: ANSWERS Rate of 40 or
more per minute and breaths will be excessively short and rapid.
The symbol on tooth #31 indicates it is: ANSWERS Drifted distally
A pt. displaying hypertension would have a bp of about: ANSWERS 140/90 mm
Hg and above
A pt. presents appearing "flushed" and states that he has an infection. Which
temperature would most likely be measured? ANSWERS Higher than 99.6 F, the
best answer being 102 F
The normal bp classification of an adult is: ANSWERS 120/80 mm Hg
The most common site for taking a pt. pulse when performing cardiopulmonary
resuscitation is the: ANSWERS Carotid artery
___________ are found in mainly fruits, grains, and vegetables and ___________ are
found in processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. ANSWERS
Complex carbohydrates; simple sugars
The patient's reocrd indicates that the status of the gingival tissue is bulbous, flattened,
punched-out and cratered. This statement describes: ANSWERS Gingival contour
Supragingival calculus is found on the _______ of the teeth, above the margin of the
___________-. ANSWERS Clinical crown; gingiva
Subgingival calculus occurs __________- the gingival margin and be _________-- in
color due to the subginigval bleeding ANSWERS root surfaces; dark green or
black
Which examples are local risk factors for periodontal disease? ANSWERS
Overhanging restorations, orthodontic appliances, and removable partial dentures.
Using G.V. Black's classification of cavities, a pit lesion on the buccal surface of molars
and premolars is considered a Class ______ restoration or cavity. ANSWERS
One
Abbreviation used in progress notes or chart to indicate a mesioocclusodistal lesion
would be: ANSWERS MOD
, The tooth-numbering system that gives each of the four quadrants its own tooth bracket,
made up of a vertical and horizontal line is referred to as: ANSWERS Palmer
Notation System
A tray is set up from ______ to _________. ANSWERS left; right (based on how
instruments are transferred and used)
The "A" in the ABCDs of basic life support stand for: ANSWERS airway
An arrow used a charting symbol indicates which of the following? ANSWERS The
tooth has drifted either distally or mesially.
A periodontal probe is an example of which type of instrument? ANSWERS
Examination instrument
A patient, 78 y/o, presents for a partial denture examination. She appears to weight
about 100 lb, is fail, has a rather slow gait, and indicates she has no health
contradictions, is only taking some vitamins, but does have slight hearing problems.
When her bp is taken, it is likely to be: ANSWERS 106/52 mm Hg
The normal pulse rate for a resting adult is: ANSWERS 60-100 beats per minute
A new pt. tells you that her bp normally is low. If this is true, her bp could be which of
the following? ANSWERS 102/80 mm Hg or slight lower
A pt. displaying hypertension would have a bp of about: ANSWERS Stage 1: 140-
159/90-99
Stage 2: 160+/100+
A pt. with hypothermia would have a temperature of: ANSWERS between 78-90 F
The AED is used for all except to ___________ ANSWERS The AED is basically
an advanced computer microprocessor that assesses the patient's cardiac rhythm and
identifies any rhythm for which a shock is indicated. The shock is a massive jolt of
electricity that is sent to the heart muscle to reestablish the proper rhythm of the heart.
_____________ can be life threatening and is indicated by nausea and vomiting, SOB,
and loss of consciousness ANSWERS Anaphylaxis
The respiration's of a pt who is hyperventilating will be exemplified by: ANSWERS
Excessively long, rapid breaths
The respiration pattern of pt. in a state of tachypnea has: ANSWERS Rate of 40 or
more per minute and breaths will be excessively short and rapid.
The symbol on tooth #31 indicates it is: ANSWERS Drifted distally
