Exam 29: The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

The aging population can be faced with special oral health needs,and the goal of the dental team for these patients is to:

Patients with _____ may have a diminished cough reflex and may have an inability to clear their throats by coughing.

Older adults (persons 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:

An older patient complains that his neck hurts when reclined in a dental chair.This patient most likely suffers from:

Which of the following is true of seizures?

A patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident,or _____,has experienced a minor to severe loss of the central nervous system function caused by a sudden vascular lesion of the brain,such as a hemorrhage.

When entering the treatment room with a wheelchair-bound patient,you should ensure that the patient is positioned:

Which of the following conditions is considered a form of heart disease?

Heart disease can manifest in many ways.Which of the following is not a cause?

Which term indicates a respiratory disease associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing,chest constriction,and coughing?

A patient shows loss of memory as well as impairment of judgment and comprehension.These are symptoms of which neurological disorder?

Which of the following is the irreversible enlargement in the size of the air spaces that Results in labored breathing and increased susceptibility to infection?

A stroke is caused by a sudden vascular lesion of the brain,such as:

Which of the following is when the thyroid gland is underactive and produces fewer hormones?

_____ is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is elevated.

It is essential to complete a _____ profile before treating an older patient.

"Stable" angina is a sharp pain in the chest that is:

Treatment modifications for hearing-impaired patients include:

The fastest-growing segment of the U.S.population is:

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?