DEN 103AB-Quiz 3 Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025-2026
an allergy is an altered state of reactivity in body tissues in response to specific - Answers
antigens
CPR the first slightly an adults versus children and infants because - Answers A child has a
smaller body size
Which of the following drugs in a basic emergency kit is intended to be used to treat
bronchospasm with asthma - Answers Albuterol (Ventolin)
Most emergencies in the dental office occur - Answers during or immediately after
administration of local anesthesia
The two main categories of seizures are - Answers generalized and partial
Because a medical emergency can happen at any time, it is important for the dental assistant to
- Answers be alert and continuously observe the patient to watch for problems
Slurred speech, headache, and numbness on one side of body are most likely indications of a -
Answers cerebrovascular accident
why would you not place anything in the patient's mouth during a generalized (Grand Mal)
seizure? - Answers The patient could choke on the object or be injured by it
Which of the following is the correct thing to do if a patient has a generalized seizure while
sitting in the dental chair? - Answers Quickly remove all materials from the patient's mouth, and
put the dental chair so the patient is in a supine position.
which of the following is not a sign or symptom of a generalized (Grand Mal) seizure? - Answers
intermittent blinking
Erythema is another term for - Answers redness
Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as - Answers a potential acute myocardial
infarction
your patient arrives at the office, and states that they are "itching, have hives", and their skin
looks red. What type of medical emergency is this patient most likely experiencing. - Answers an
allergic reaction
The two most important factors to consider when managing an allergic reaction are the speed
at which the symptoms appear and what? - Answers The severity of the reaction
Which of the following is recommended following the occurrence of an emergency in the dental
office? - Answers Record full documentation of the details of the emergency
an allergy is an altered state of reactivity in body tissues in response to specific - Answers
antigens
CPR the first slightly an adults versus children and infants because - Answers A child has a
smaller body size
Which of the following drugs in a basic emergency kit is intended to be used to treat
bronchospasm with asthma - Answers Albuterol (Ventolin)
Most emergencies in the dental office occur - Answers during or immediately after
administration of local anesthesia
The two main categories of seizures are - Answers generalized and partial
Because a medical emergency can happen at any time, it is important for the dental assistant to
- Answers be alert and continuously observe the patient to watch for problems
Slurred speech, headache, and numbness on one side of body are most likely indications of a -
Answers cerebrovascular accident
why would you not place anything in the patient's mouth during a generalized (Grand Mal)
seizure? - Answers The patient could choke on the object or be injured by it
Which of the following is the correct thing to do if a patient has a generalized seizure while
sitting in the dental chair? - Answers Quickly remove all materials from the patient's mouth, and
put the dental chair so the patient is in a supine position.
which of the following is not a sign or symptom of a generalized (Grand Mal) seizure? - Answers
intermittent blinking
Erythema is another term for - Answers redness
Any unexplained chest pain should be treated as - Answers a potential acute myocardial
infarction
your patient arrives at the office, and states that they are "itching, have hives", and their skin
looks red. What type of medical emergency is this patient most likely experiencing. - Answers an
allergic reaction
The two most important factors to consider when managing an allergic reaction are the speed
at which the symptoms appear and what? - Answers The severity of the reaction
Which of the following is recommended following the occurrence of an emergency in the dental
office? - Answers Record full documentation of the details of the emergency
