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PDH - Unit 6 The Dental Hygiene Process of Care with Complete Solutions
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PDH - Unit 6 The Dental Hygiene Process ofCare with Complete Solutions
Assessment phase - ANSWER-- An organized, systematic process of collecting and
recording/documenting data from a variety of sources and techniques
- Collection of client's (baseline) data
- Both subjective and objective
Assessment phase activities - ANSWER-- Collection of data from the clients personal
information - family file, medical and pharm history questionnaires
- Vital sign measurements, dental history questionnaire, EO/IO examination,
odontogram (nothing which teeth are present/missing), dentition examination,
radiographs taken, periodontal assessment (probing), oral deposit assessment
- Record keeping - accuracy and legibly, comprehensive complete client records
Assessment phase purposes - ANSWER-- To legally show that the RDH collected the
data indicators/problems/diseases/needs were collected
- To appraise/interpret/critically think about the data
- To make judgements about the clients health/oral health status or lack of health/oral
health (with human needs conceptual model framework)
Diagnosis phase - ANSWER-- Identify the clients health/oral health. problems, voids,
issues and needs (Human need deficits - HND) that DH actions/interventions/care will
improve upon or rectify
- The DH diagnosis (DHDx)
Diagnosis phase activities - ANSWER-**- Using critical thinking: analyze, synthesize
and interpret clients assessment data
- Cluster data looking for possible indicators with the human needs framework
- Formulate and validate the DH diagnostic statements
- Prioritize the list of DH diagnoses
Diagnosis phase purpose - ANSWER-- To arrive at or develop DH diagnoses
- To create/record a DH diagnostic statement in the client file
Documentation phase - ANSWER-- The complete and accurate recording of all
collected, data, treatment, planned and provided, oral and written recommendations,
referrals, prescriptions, treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction and any other
information relevant to patient care and treatment
- Occurs throughout all stages of the process
Evaluation phase - ANSWER-- Measure the extent to which the client has achieved
his/her outcomes goals
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