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25 Cards in this Set
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a check of vital signs includes the taking and recording of:
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B. respiratory rate
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The process of physical and chemical change that takes place in the production of the body's heat is called: |
A. temperature |
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What is the average range of the body's oral resting temperature? |
A. 97.6 F to 99 F |
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The equipment necessary for taking a patient's blood pressure includes which of the following? |
D. both a and c
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Which term describes the pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse? |
C. rhythm |
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Which of the following best describes a pulse? |
D. rhythmic expansion of an artery each time the heart beats |
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Patients can be categorized into five specific areas for treatment purposes. |
B. medical conditions with lifelong implications and requires modifications to treatment
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Symptoms of more than ____ disease can indirectly affect a patient by causing a person to be less capable of caring for his or her mouth.
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A. 100 |
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What is diabetes mellitus? |
A. a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose and an absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin |
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Treatment modifications for hearing-impaired patients include: |
C. using written information to supplement communication |
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Older adults ( person older than 65) some of whom have maintained some of their natural teeth but more of whom have fixed and/or removable prosthetics, and are beginning to have multiple health problems, are categorized as: |
C. frail older adults |
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There are three major areas for the role of the dental assistant in caring for the medically and physically compromised patient. Which of the following DOES NOT apply? |
A. aids in diagnosis and treatment planning |
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What is the most common oral-related health condition that affects older patients?
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D. all of the above |
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What are most drugs today are derived from?
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D. both a and c |
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____ are licensed medicines that are regulated by legislation and require a prescription before they can be obtained from a pharmacist. |
C. prescription drugs |
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Which of the following statements is true regarding prescriptions?
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D. prescription pads should be kept in a locked drawer |
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The insert sheet that is included with every prescription filled by a pharmacist will include information about any long-term effects, such as: |
C. possible liver damage |
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Which of the following choices is a specific factor considered by the physician or dentist in determining the dosage of a drug? |
D. the age of the patient
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Which of the following is NOT a common reason for the use of beta blockers?
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D. lower cholesterol |
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The most important way to prevent a medical emergency is to be sure the patient has ____ before treatment is begun. |
C. completed or updated his or her medical history |
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If a medical emergency involving a patient arises, the dentist and staff are responsible for providing emergency care until: |
B. more qualified personnel arrive |
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The rate of compression for an adult, child, and infant is ____ compressions per minute. |
C. 100 |
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When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), it is important that the operator does not have contact with the patient during what phase of the operation of the device? |
D. both b and c
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Which of the following IS NOT on of the specific techniques recommended for the performance of chest compressions?
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C. stopping for 30 seconds after each compression |
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What is the universal signal for choking?
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D. placing the hands to the throat |
