answers A+
1. Who should review the patient's medical history form? the dentist and all
statt
members providing
2. Which of the following forms in the patient's dental history
record contains information about the patient's
previous den- tal treatment and feelings about
past experiences as a dental patient?
3. When is the initial medical history obtained on a typical at the beginning of
the pa-
dental patient? tient's 1st appt.
4. When is the initial medical history updated? each time the patient fir
treatment
5. The medical history may provide the dentist with true
in- formation that requires the dentist to consult
with the patient's physician.
6. A patient's signed medical history form is part of
the patient's dental record, but it is not considered false
to be a legal document.
7. What type of patient information would be considered patient's medical
condi-
protected health information (PHI)? tions and medications
8. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, diabetes
numb- ness in hands and feet, and blurred
vision could be signs and symptoms of:
9. The term "myocardial infarction" appears on the med- heart attack
ical history form. During the patient interview, you
should interpret this medical term as:
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