(DAO) MODULE 15 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH PASSED
ANS/NEWEST UPDATE
Mr. Wilson is an 84-year-old patient who is coming in to have two teeth
extracted. He has multiple health problems and will be accompanied by his
caregiver daughter. Which of the following statements best describes your role
and responsibilities as a dental assistant while caring for this patient?
a) Assume that the patient is perfectly capable of completing the medical history
and understanding the postsurgical instructions
b) Assume that you will need to consult with his daughter when going over the
medical history and providing postsurgical instructions
c) Ask the patient's daughter to remain in the reception area throughout the
procedure
d) Consult with the patient's daughter to determine who will be financially
responsible for paying the bill - (answers)b) Assume that you will need to consult
with his daughter when going over the medical history and providing postsurgical
instructions
Age-related oral conditions such as gingival recession and xerostomia can often
lead to the development of which condition?
a) Oral cancer
, b) Bone loss
c) Fractured teeth
d) Root decay - (answers)d) Root decay
Which age range is most likely to experience complex medical conditions that
require caregivers for daily activities?
a) 55-64
b) 65-74
c) 75-84
d) 85 and older - (answers)d) 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple
prescription drugs.
True/False - (answers)True
ANS/NEWEST UPDATE
Mr. Wilson is an 84-year-old patient who is coming in to have two teeth
extracted. He has multiple health problems and will be accompanied by his
caregiver daughter. Which of the following statements best describes your role
and responsibilities as a dental assistant while caring for this patient?
a) Assume that the patient is perfectly capable of completing the medical history
and understanding the postsurgical instructions
b) Assume that you will need to consult with his daughter when going over the
medical history and providing postsurgical instructions
c) Ask the patient's daughter to remain in the reception area throughout the
procedure
d) Consult with the patient's daughter to determine who will be financially
responsible for paying the bill - (answers)b) Assume that you will need to consult
with his daughter when going over the medical history and providing postsurgical
instructions
Age-related oral conditions such as gingival recession and xerostomia can often
lead to the development of which condition?
a) Oral cancer
, b) Bone loss
c) Fractured teeth
d) Root decay - (answers)d) Root decay
Which age range is most likely to experience complex medical conditions that
require caregivers for daily activities?
a) 55-64
b) 65-74
c) 75-84
d) 85 and older - (answers)d) 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple
prescription drugs.
True/False - (answers)True
