DAO Module 15 Exam questions with
verified 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?
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 - correct answer ✔✔ 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 - correct answer ✔✔ 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 - correct answer ✔✔ d) 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple prescription drugs.
True/False - correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following procedure modifications might be helpful when treating elderly dental
patients?
a) Avoid taking medical and dental histories
b) Include the caregiver when communicating important information to the patient
c) Fabricate mouth guards for elderly patients with brittle teeth
verified 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?
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 - correct answer ✔✔ 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 - correct answer ✔✔ 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 - correct answer ✔✔ d) 85 and older
Salivary flow in older adults can be greatly affected by the use of multiple prescription drugs.
True/False - correct answer ✔✔ True
Which of the following procedure modifications might be helpful when treating elderly dental
patients?
a) Avoid taking medical and dental histories
b) Include the caregiver when communicating important information to the patient
c) Fabricate mouth guards for elderly patients with brittle teeth
