PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAM
REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
learning basic trust - Answer- erikson's stage of development. from infancy through first
year of life. if nurtured then develops trust, security, and optimism. if handled badly then
becomes insecure and mistrustful.
learning autonomy - Answer- erikson's stage of development. 1-2 years. around 2 years
children have basic fears such as separation from the parents and related fears of
strangers. 2 years and younger parents should remain with the child during the initial
exam.
play age - Answer- erikson's stage of development 3-5 years. the child has developed
autonomy and initiative. this child requires control and structure in the environment.
allow the child to have choices(flavor of prophy paste or fluoride).
school age - Answer- erickson's stage of development. 6-11. this is the period of
socialization which involves learning to get along with people, learning the rules and
regulations of society, and learning to accept these social requirements.
adolescence - Answer- erikson's stage of development. 12-20 years. acquire self-
certainty. experiment with different tools. clear sexual identity is established. will seek
leadership. will gradually develop a set of ideals.
frankl scale - Answer- patient behavior rating (1-4)
1 Frankl Scale - Answer- definitely negative. refusal of treatment, crying forcefully,
fearful, extreme negativity.
2 frankl scale - Answer- negative. reluctance of treatment. uncooperative, some
negative attitude, can convince to treat.
3 frankl scale - Answer- positive. acceptance of treatment. cautious at times, willingness
to comply with some reservation. follows directions. cooperative but somewhat shy.
4 frankl scale - Answer- definitely positive. good rapport with staff. interested in
procedures. laughing and enjoying situation.
development of trust - Answer- be honest with the child. consider the child's point of
view. always tell, show, and do. give positive reinforcement.
REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
learning basic trust - Answer- erikson's stage of development. from infancy through first
year of life. if nurtured then develops trust, security, and optimism. if handled badly then
becomes insecure and mistrustful.
learning autonomy - Answer- erikson's stage of development. 1-2 years. around 2 years
children have basic fears such as separation from the parents and related fears of
strangers. 2 years and younger parents should remain with the child during the initial
exam.
play age - Answer- erikson's stage of development 3-5 years. the child has developed
autonomy and initiative. this child requires control and structure in the environment.
allow the child to have choices(flavor of prophy paste or fluoride).
school age - Answer- erickson's stage of development. 6-11. this is the period of
socialization which involves learning to get along with people, learning the rules and
regulations of society, and learning to accept these social requirements.
adolescence - Answer- erikson's stage of development. 12-20 years. acquire self-
certainty. experiment with different tools. clear sexual identity is established. will seek
leadership. will gradually develop a set of ideals.
frankl scale - Answer- patient behavior rating (1-4)
1 Frankl Scale - Answer- definitely negative. refusal of treatment, crying forcefully,
fearful, extreme negativity.
2 frankl scale - Answer- negative. reluctance of treatment. uncooperative, some
negative attitude, can convince to treat.
3 frankl scale - Answer- positive. acceptance of treatment. cautious at times, willingness
to comply with some reservation. follows directions. cooperative but somewhat shy.
4 frankl scale - Answer- definitely positive. good rapport with staff. interested in
procedures. laughing and enjoying situation.
development of trust - Answer- be honest with the child. consider the child's point of
view. always tell, show, and do. give positive reinforcement.
