Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist Test 2 Questions and Answers
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Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist
Institution
Clinical Practice Of The Dental Hygienist
Discuss the significance and purposes of the medical/dental history
Ans- Oral conditions reflect the general health of pt
General health factors influence response to treatment
The state of the pits health is constantly changing
Discuss the reasons for obtaining a medical/dental history prior t...
Clinical Practice of the
Dental Hygienist Test 2
Questions and Answers
Discuss the significance and purposes of the medical/dental history
Ans- Oral conditions reflect the general health of pt
General health factors influence response to treatment
The state of the pits health is constantly changing
Discuss the reasons for obtaining a medical/dental history prior to treatment
Ans- To provide info pertinent to the etiology and diagnosis of oral conditions
and total pt care plan.
Reveal conditions that necessitate precautions, modification, or adaptations
during appts.
,Aid in the identification of possible unrecognized conditions for which the pt
may be referred.
Furnish evidence oil legal matters
Gives insight into emotional and psychological factors.
Explain three methods of obtaining the medical/dental history and compare and
contrast the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Ans- The interview, the questionnaire, or a combination of both.
Questionnaire: Legal written record with pts consent, consistent, time saving.
Interview: Development of rapport, flexibility for individual needs.
How often should medical and dental history be updated?
Ans- At each visit
When should a medical/dental history be signed?
Ans- At each appointment
,State examples of treatment modifications as related to information obtained
from a medical
dental history.
Ans- Could effect X-rays--if a pt has cancer.
Could effect supplies used--if a pt has an allergy.
Identify the most common medical emergency that occurs in the dental office?
Ans- Synscope (fainting)
Identify the prophylactic antibiotic regimen for adult patients undergoing
dental treatment.
Ans- 2 grams of Amoxicillin orally 30-60 min before procedure
Identify cardiac related conditions where the prophylactic antibiotic regimen is
recommended
Ans- Manipulation of gingival tissue, the periapical region of teeth, or
perforation of the oral mucosa.
Prosthetic cardiac valve
, Previous endocarditis
Certain congenital heart diseases
Cardiac transplantation recipients with cardiac valvular disease
Consult with orthopedic surgeon for those with prosthetic joints.
Identify cardiac related conditions where the prophylactic antibiotic regimen is
not
recommended.
Ans- Routine anesthetic injections through noninflected tissue.
Taking dental radiographs.
Placement of removable prosthetic or orthodontic appliances.
Shedding of primary teeth.
Bleeding from trauma to the lips or oral mucosa.
It is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of your heart chambers
and heart valves). Occurs when bacteria spreads through bloodstream and
attaches to damaged areas of the heart.
Ans- infective endocarditis
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