Question 1

The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation is to:

Accepted Answer

A) recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint. 
B) provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures. 
C) diagnose a specific condition or emergency situation. 
D)  both a and b. 
A) recognize the symptoms and signs of a significant medical complaint. 
B) provide appropriate support in implementing emergency procedures. 
C) diagnose a specific condition or emergency situation. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 2

One of the definitive signs or symptoms of a patient suffering hyperglycemia is:

Accepted Answer

A) thirst. 
B) breath that smells very sweet. 
C) confusion. 
D) falling asleep. 
A) thirst. 
B) breath that smells very sweet. 
C) confusion. 
D) falling asleep.

Question 3

An adult patient is not responding to any type of sensory stimulation.This patient is:

Accepted Answer

A) sleeping. 
B) conscious. 
C) paralyzed. 
D) unconscious. 
A) sleeping. 
B) conscious. 
C) paralyzed. 
D) unconscious.

Question 4

What certification credential does a dental assistant have to possess to meet emergency care standards?

Accepted Answer

A) Heart Saver-CPR 
B) Advanced Life Support-CPR 
C) Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider-CPR 
D) First-aid card 
A) Heart Saver-CPR 
B) Advanced Life Support-CPR 
C) Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider-CPR 
D) First-aid card

Question 5

If a medical emergency involving a patient arises,the dentist and staff are responsible for providing emergency care until:

Accepted Answer

A) the emergency situation is resolved and the patient recovers. 
B) more qualified personnel arrive. 
C) someone calls 911 and emergency care is dispatched. 
D) a physician is contacted by telephone. 
A) the emergency situation is resolved and the patient recovers. 
B) more qualified personnel arrive. 
C) someone calls 911 and emergency care is dispatched. 
D) a physician is contacted by telephone.

Question 6

When the patient's hands go to his throat,as spasms of coughing or choking occur during an emergency,it indicates:

Accepted Answer

A) ventricular fibrillation 
B) aspiration of a foreign object 
C) postural hypotension 
D) syncope 
A) ventricular fibrillation 
B) aspiration of a foreign object 
C) postural hypotension 
D) syncope

Question 7

A patient is brought to an upright position rapidly and loses consciousness or a level of consciousness.This condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) postural hypotension. 
B) hypertension. 
C) hypoglycemia. 
D) stroke. 
A) postural hypotension. 
B) hypertension. 
C) hypoglycemia. 
D) stroke.

Question 8

A patient exhibits slurred speech,headache,and numbness on one side of body.These are symptoms of a:

Accepted Answer

A) heart attack. 
B) stroke. 
C) cerebrovascular accident. 
D) both b and c. 
A) heart attack. 
B) stroke. 
C) cerebrovascular accident. 
D) both b and c.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the specific techniques recommended for the performance of chest compressions?

Accepted Answer

A) Pushing hard and fast 
B) Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression 
C) Stopping for 30 seconds after each compression 
D) Avoiding excessive ventilation 
A) Pushing hard and fast 
B) Allowing complete chest recoil after each compression 
C) Stopping for 30 seconds after each compression 
D) Avoiding excessive ventilation

Question 10

During Phase _____ of a grand mal seizure,the patient loses consciousness and experiences a brief (10 to 20 second) period of generalized rigidity of muscles.The patient may arch his back and emit a strange sound as air is expelled from the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 11

The 2010 CPR sequence of steps C-A-B stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) care, access, breath. 
B) circulation, airway, breathing. 
C) chest compressions, airway, breathing. 
D) chest compressions, access, breathing. 
A) care, access, breath. 
B) circulation, airway, breathing. 
C) chest compressions, airway, breathing. 
D) chest compressions, access, breathing.

Question 12

CPR combines external cardiac compressions to stimulate the heart with rescue breathing to ensure that adequate air is entering the lungs.All steps in this emergency support system should be initiated only after the arrival of a trained emergency medical service rescuer.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) The first statement is true, and the second is false. 
C) The first statement is false, and the second is true. 
D) Both statements are false. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) The first statement is true, and the second is false. 
C) The first statement is false, and the second is true. 
D) Both statements are false.

Question 13

A(n) _____ is what a patient tells you regarding how he or she feels or what he or she is experiencing; a(n) _____ is what you observe in a patient.

Accepted Answer

A) symptom; sign 
B) sign; symptom 
C) observation; notation 
D) notation; observation 
A) symptom; sign 
B) sign; symptom 
C) observation; notation 
D) notation; observation

Question 14

The most frequently used drug in a medical emergency is:

Accepted Answer

A) glucose. 
B) epinephrine. 
C) oxygen. 
D) ammonia inhalant. 
A) glucose. 
B) epinephrine. 
C) oxygen. 
D) ammonia inhalant.

Question 15

During an emergency,it is most likely that the _____ will call emergency services and remain on the telephone at all times to obtain appropriate medical assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) business assistant 
B) clinical assistant 
C) dental hygienist 
D) dentist 
A) business assistant 
B) clinical assistant 
C) dental hygienist 
D) dentist

Question 16

If a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position,the patient should be:

Accepted Answer

A) turned onto her right side or moved into an upright sitting position. 
B) turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position. 
C) placed so her feet are elevated above her head while maintaining a supine position. 
D) placed in a prone position so her feet are elevated above her head. 
A) turned onto her right side or moved into an upright sitting position. 
B) turned onto her left side or moved into an upright sitting position. 
C) placed so her feet are elevated above her head while maintaining a supine position. 
D) placed in a prone position so her feet are elevated above her head.

Question 17

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) the Heimlich maneuver. 
B) basic life support. 
C) abdominal thrusts. 
D) vital signs. 
A) the Heimlich maneuver. 
B) basic life support. 
C) abdominal thrusts. 
D) vital signs.

Question 18

A reduction of blood flow to the brain that causes the patient to lose consciousness is called:

Accepted Answer

A) syncope. 
B) fainting. 
C) hypertension. 
D) both a and b. 
A) syncope. 
B) fainting. 
C) hypertension. 
D) both a and b.

Question 19

A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest.The medical history indicates the patient has been diagnosed with _____ and would have _____ medication with him for treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes; insulin 
B) epilepsy; Dilantin 
C) angina; nitroglycerin 
D) asthma; bronchodilator "inhaler" 
A) diabetes; insulin 
B) epilepsy; Dilantin 
C) angina; nitroglycerin 
D) asthma; bronchodilator "inhaler"

Question 20

A loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain is:

Accepted Answer

A) hyperventilation. 
B) fainting. 
C) syncope. 
D) both b and c. 
A) hyperventilation. 
B) fainting. 
C) syncope. 
D) both b and c.

Exam 31: Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The dental assistant's responsibility in an emergency situation is to:

One of the definitive signs or symptoms of a patient suffering hyperglycemia is:

An adult patient is not responding to any type of sensory stimulation.This patient is:

What certification credential does a dental assistant have to possess to meet emergency care standards?

If a medical emergency involving a patient arises,the dentist and staff are responsible for providing emergency care until:

When the patient's hands go to his throat,as spasms of coughing or choking occur during an emergency,it indicates:

A patient is brought to an upright position rapidly and loses consciousness or a level of consciousness.This condition is known as:

A patient exhibits slurred speech,headache,and numbness on one side of body.These are symptoms of a:

Which of the following is not one of the specific techniques recommended for the performance of chest compressions?

During Phase _____ of a grand mal seizure,the patient loses consciousness and experiences a brief (10 to 20 second) period of generalized rigidity of muscles.The patient may arch his back and emit a strange sound as air is expelled from the lungs.

The 2010 CPR sequence of steps C-A-B stands for:

A(n) _____ is what a patient tells you regarding how he or she feels or what he or she is experiencing; a(n) _____ is what you observe in a patient.

The most frequently used drug in a medical emergency is:

During an emergency,it is most likely that the _____ will call emergency services and remain on the telephone at all times to obtain appropriate medical assistance.

If a pregnant patient feels dizzy or lightheaded while in a supine position,the patient should be:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is also known as:

A reduction of blood flow to the brain that causes the patient to lose consciousness is called:

A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest.The medical history indicates the patient has been diagnosed with _____ and would have _____ medication with him for treatment.

A loss of consciousness caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain is:

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

The Patient Record

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

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Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

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Orthodontics

Communication in the Dental Office

A(n) _ is what a patient tells you regarding how he or she feels or what he or she is experiencing; a(n) _ is what you observe in a patient.

A patient receiving dental treatment starts complaining of a severe pain in the chest.The medical history indicates the patient has been diagnosed with _ and would have _ medication with him for treatment.