(DAO) 4.9 Module 15 Exam questions
with answers
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? - correct answer ✔✔ 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? - correct answer ✔✔ Root decay
Which age range is most likely to experience complex medical conditions that require caregivers
for daily activities? - correct answer ✔✔ 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple prescription drugs. -
correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following procedure modifications might be helpful when treating elderly dental
patients? - correct answer ✔✔ Include the caregiver when communicating important
information to the patient
How often should older adult patients schedule recall visits? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 6
months
Mr. Johnson is a diabetic patient who needs to be scheduled in the mornings only. This
modification would place him into which patient category? - correct answer ✔✔ Category 2
with answers
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? - correct answer ✔✔ 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? - correct answer ✔✔ Root decay
Which age range is most likely to experience complex medical conditions that require caregivers
for daily activities? - correct answer ✔✔ 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple prescription drugs. -
correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following procedure modifications might be helpful when treating elderly dental
patients? - correct answer ✔✔ Include the caregiver when communicating important
information to the patient
How often should older adult patients schedule recall visits? - correct answer ✔✔ Every 6
months
Mr. Johnson is a diabetic patient who needs to be scheduled in the mornings only. This
modification would place him into which patient category? - correct answer ✔✔ Category 2
