OMFS - Medical Emergency
Modules Exam Study Guide
Which of the following dental procedures is most likely associated with a medical
emergency?
A) periodontal surgery
B) restorative dentistry
C) endodontic therapy
D) oral surgery - Answer D
What is the most common medical emergency?
A) hypoglycemia
B) syncope
C) cardiac arrest
D) seizure - Answer B
What chair position do you recommend for a patient who has a history of asthma but is
not currently symptomatic?
A) feet elevated
B) what is comfortable for the patient
C) upright
D) supine - Answer B
Which of the following masks provide the least oxygen?
A) nasal cannula
B) simple face mask
C) venturi mask
D) nonrebreathing mask with oxygen reservoir - Answer A
Which of the following is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
A) semiconscious patient
, B) after successfully opening the airway using a head tilt and chin lift maneuver
C) patient coughing uncontrollably
D) unconscious patient - Answer D
NYUCD Rapid Response Protocol includes all fo the following except
A) leaving your patient to get help
B) calling security
C) initiating BLS when approved by faculty
D) monitoring vital signs - Answer A
Which of the following statements are correct for patients with COPD undergoing oral
surgery?
A) premedication with an albuterol inhaler is recommended prior to oral surgery
B) high flow oxygen using a nasal cannula is recommended during oral surgery
C) oxygen should be avoided during medical emergencies
D) upright chair position improves breathing - Answer D
Which of the following are considered the single most important medication in preparing
for a medical emergency?
A) diphenhydramine
B) nitroglycerin
C) epinephrine
D) glucagon - Answer C
Why are patients with geriatric syndromes at increased risk of a medical emergency?
A) greater risk of allergic reaction
B) reduced physiologic reserve
C) greater incidence of incontinence during treatment
D) they forget to take their medication - Answer B
Which of the following best describes the effects of nitroglycerin?
A) coronary artery vasodilation
B) peripheral artery vasodilation
Modules Exam Study Guide
Which of the following dental procedures is most likely associated with a medical
emergency?
A) periodontal surgery
B) restorative dentistry
C) endodontic therapy
D) oral surgery - Answer D
What is the most common medical emergency?
A) hypoglycemia
B) syncope
C) cardiac arrest
D) seizure - Answer B
What chair position do you recommend for a patient who has a history of asthma but is
not currently symptomatic?
A) feet elevated
B) what is comfortable for the patient
C) upright
D) supine - Answer B
Which of the following masks provide the least oxygen?
A) nasal cannula
B) simple face mask
C) venturi mask
D) nonrebreathing mask with oxygen reservoir - Answer A
Which of the following is an indication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
A) semiconscious patient
, B) after successfully opening the airway using a head tilt and chin lift maneuver
C) patient coughing uncontrollably
D) unconscious patient - Answer D
NYUCD Rapid Response Protocol includes all fo the following except
A) leaving your patient to get help
B) calling security
C) initiating BLS when approved by faculty
D) monitoring vital signs - Answer A
Which of the following statements are correct for patients with COPD undergoing oral
surgery?
A) premedication with an albuterol inhaler is recommended prior to oral surgery
B) high flow oxygen using a nasal cannula is recommended during oral surgery
C) oxygen should be avoided during medical emergencies
D) upright chair position improves breathing - Answer D
Which of the following are considered the single most important medication in preparing
for a medical emergency?
A) diphenhydramine
B) nitroglycerin
C) epinephrine
D) glucagon - Answer C
Why are patients with geriatric syndromes at increased risk of a medical emergency?
A) greater risk of allergic reaction
B) reduced physiologic reserve
C) greater incidence of incontinence during treatment
D) they forget to take their medication - Answer B
Which of the following best describes the effects of nitroglycerin?
A) coronary artery vasodilation
B) peripheral artery vasodilation
