Clinic Theory 1 Test Questions All
Answered Correct Rated A+.
what is Purpose of the Health History - Answer Health history assessment enables the dental
hygienist to do the following:
Understand client concerns, attitudes, and goals for the visit
Document baseline information
Assess overall physical and emotional health and nutritional status
Establish rapport with the patient
Identify risk factors that require precautions
Facilitate the medical and dental diagnoses of various conditions
Identify conditions that require referral
Maintain legal documentation
what should a A comprehensive health history contain? - Answer Demographic information
Chief complaint
Dental history
Medical history
Social history
A client classified as ASA _____or greater should not receive elective dental treatment - Answer
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true or false? Transient bacteremia (bacteria within the bloodstream) is common after dental
procedures; infectious organisms can cause distant site infections in individuals with selected
predisposing conditions - Answer true
true or false? Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the tissue lining the heart
and the underlying connective tissue, sometimes also called bacterial myocarditis? - Answer
false Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the tissue lining the heart and the
underlying connective tissue, sometimes also called bacterial *endocarditis*
true or false? Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) can arise from bacteremia, but the administration of
, If the correct dose was taken
When the antibiotic was taken
Scheduling appts for those who need premeds, minimum of 10 days between appointments.
Do the following regarding the assessment of blood pressure, including: - Answer *Assess* the
blood pressure and record these vital signs measurements.
*Recognize* findings that have implications for care planning, and initiate medical referrals for
the health and safety of the client.
*Compare* baseline measurements with current findings, and communicate significant changes
to the client and dentist.
what are some ways to determine vital signs? - Answer Inspection, palpation, and auscultation
what is the average temp the the body should be at?
pulse?
BP?
respiration? - Answer 36-38, 60-100 beats, 80 is the average. BP: less than 120, less than 80,
respiration, 12-20mbeats per mins.
what are Four types of thermometers are available: - Answer Mercury-in-glass
Electronic (digital)
Tympanic membrane (ear)
Oral and axillary disposable, single-use
Chronic hypertension causes thickening and loss of elasticity in arterial wall can cause.... -
Answer Heart attack
Heart failure
Stroke
Kidney disease
Systolic blood pressure measures - Answer the maximum pressure occurring in the blood
vessels during cardiac ventricular contraction (systole)
Answered Correct Rated A+.
what is Purpose of the Health History - Answer Health history assessment enables the dental
hygienist to do the following:
Understand client concerns, attitudes, and goals for the visit
Document baseline information
Assess overall physical and emotional health and nutritional status
Establish rapport with the patient
Identify risk factors that require precautions
Facilitate the medical and dental diagnoses of various conditions
Identify conditions that require referral
Maintain legal documentation
what should a A comprehensive health history contain? - Answer Demographic information
Chief complaint
Dental history
Medical history
Social history
A client classified as ASA _____or greater should not receive elective dental treatment - Answer
4
true or false? Transient bacteremia (bacteria within the bloodstream) is common after dental
procedures; infectious organisms can cause distant site infections in individuals with selected
predisposing conditions - Answer true
true or false? Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the tissue lining the heart
and the underlying connective tissue, sometimes also called bacterial myocarditis? - Answer
false Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the tissue lining the heart and the
underlying connective tissue, sometimes also called bacterial *endocarditis*
true or false? Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) can arise from bacteremia, but the administration of
, If the correct dose was taken
When the antibiotic was taken
Scheduling appts for those who need premeds, minimum of 10 days between appointments.
Do the following regarding the assessment of blood pressure, including: - Answer *Assess* the
blood pressure and record these vital signs measurements.
*Recognize* findings that have implications for care planning, and initiate medical referrals for
the health and safety of the client.
*Compare* baseline measurements with current findings, and communicate significant changes
to the client and dentist.
what are some ways to determine vital signs? - Answer Inspection, palpation, and auscultation
what is the average temp the the body should be at?
pulse?
BP?
respiration? - Answer 36-38, 60-100 beats, 80 is the average. BP: less than 120, less than 80,
respiration, 12-20mbeats per mins.
what are Four types of thermometers are available: - Answer Mercury-in-glass
Electronic (digital)
Tympanic membrane (ear)
Oral and axillary disposable, single-use
Chronic hypertension causes thickening and loss of elasticity in arterial wall can cause.... -
Answer Heart attack
Heart failure
Stroke
Kidney disease
Systolic blood pressure measures - Answer the maximum pressure occurring in the blood
vessels during cardiac ventricular contraction (systole)
