Question 1

When preparing to seat a patient with a visual impairment,the optimal position for the dental chair is

Accepted Answer

A)  At the level of the patient's knees 
B)  Higher than the patient's knees 
C)  Lower than the patient's knees 
A)  At the level of the patient's knees 
B)  Higher than the patient's knees 
C)  Lower than the patient's knees A

Question 2

If a patient is wearing a hearing aid he or she should be asked to turn the hearing aid volume up during dental hygiene care so you can communicate with them over the noise of power-driven instruments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The most important step to successful communication with a patient who is visually impaired is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask what his or her preferred method of communication is. 
B)  Talk at a faster pace. 
C)  Use over-exaggerated body language. 
D)  Speak louder. 
A)  Ask what his or her preferred method of communication is. 
B)  Talk at a faster pace. 
C)  Use over-exaggerated body language. 
D)  Speak louder. A

Question 4

Common barriers to dental care for the patient with sensory impairment include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited transportation 
B)  Lack of communication 
C)  Physical access to the office 
D)  Economic issues 
E)  Geographic location 
A)  Limited transportation 
B)  Lack of communication 
C)  Physical access to the office 
D)  Economic issues 
E)  Geographic location

Question 5

One of the leading causes of vision impairment in adults is

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension 
B)  Leukemia 
C)  Diabetic retinopathy 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome 
A)  Hypertension 
B)  Leukemia 
C)  Diabetic retinopathy 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome

Question 6

Tinnitus is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  Partial deafness 
B)  Complete loss of hearing 
C)  Ringing in the ears 
D)  Pain in the ears 
A)  Partial deafness 
B)  Complete loss of hearing 
C)  Ringing in the ears 
D)  Pain in the ears

Question 7

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals who are legally blind have no vision. 
B)  Low vision affects the ability to practice oral self-care. 
C)  Children who are blind tend to have multiple developmental disabilities. 
D)  Not all visual impairments carry the same degree of blindness. 
A)  Individuals who are legally blind have no vision. 
B)  Low vision affects the ability to practice oral self-care. 
C)  Children who are blind tend to have multiple developmental disabilities. 
D)  Not all visual impairments carry the same degree of blindness.

Question 8

Which of the following oral conditions is NOT associated with congenital deafness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental defects such as enamel dysplasia 
B)  Supernumerary teeth 
C)  Increased caries 
D)  Signs of bruxism 
A)  Developmental defects such as enamel dysplasia 
B)  Supernumerary teeth 
C)  Increased caries 
D)  Signs of bruxism

Question 9

Where is the best place for the hygienist to stand when providing oral self-care instructions for the patient with glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the side of the patient 
B)  In front of the patient 
C)  Six feet away from the patient 
D)  Does not matter as long as you are as close as possible to the patient 
A)  On the side of the patient 
B)  In front of the patient 
C)  Six feet away from the patient 
D)  Does not matter as long as you are as close as possible to the patient

Question 10

Each of the following oral problems may be the result of visual impairments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lesions due to lip and cheek biting 
B)  Occlusal wear due to bruxism 
C)  Trauma due to accidents 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome 
A)  Lesions due to lip and cheek biting 
B)  Occlusal wear due to bruxism 
C)  Trauma due to accidents 
D)  Sjögren's syndrome

Question 11

Effective communication with a hearing impaired patient includes any of the following strategies EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a high-pitched voice when speaking 
B)  Using a telecommunications device 
C)  Using a sign language interpreter 
D)  Using a teletypewriter 
E)  Using a hearing dog 
A)  Using a high-pitched voice when speaking 
B)  Using a telecommunications device 
C)  Using a sign language interpreter 
D)  Using a teletypewriter 
E)  Using a hearing dog

Question 12

Which of the following is a common oral symptom in people with vision impairment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glossitis 
B)  Aphthous ulcers 
C)  Tori 
D)  Bruxism 
A)  Glossitis 
B)  Aphthous ulcers 
C)  Tori 
D)  Bruxism

Question 13

When communicating with a patient who is accompanied by a caregiver,the dental hygienist should talk directly to the

Accepted Answer

A)  Caregiver and ignore the patient 
B)  Caregiver and include the patient 
C)  Patient and ignore the caregiver 
D)  Patient and include the caregiver 
A)  Caregiver and ignore the patient 
B)  Caregiver and include the patient 
C)  Patient and ignore the caregiver 
D)  Patient and include the caregiver

Question 14

Vitamin A deficiency may cause vision impairment in children.Children who are blind often have multiple developmental disabilities.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Vision impairment may result in nutritional deficiencies.Patients who are unable to maintain a balanced diet are at high risk for poor dental health.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Strategies for a comfortable dental experience with a visually impaired client include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Accepted Answer

A)  Let the person know when you leave the room. 
B)  Limit distractions. 
C)  Lightly touch the individual's arm before speaking. 
D)  Keep the operatory dark. 
A)  Let the person know when you leave the room. 
B)  Limit distractions. 
C)  Lightly touch the individual's arm before speaking. 
D)  Keep the operatory dark.

Question 17

Normal language patterns are more likely to be maintained when deafness occurs after which age?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years old 
B)  3 years old 
C)  4 years old 
D)  5 years old 
A)  2 years old 
B)  3 years old 
C)  4 years old 
D)  5 years old

Question 18

Patients with impaired hearing have a higher incidence of periodontal disease and dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When working with a client who is hearing impaired and reads lips,speak slowly and over-enunciate your words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 39: Sensory Disability: Vision and Hearing Impairment

When preparing to seat a patient with a visual impairment,the optimal position for the dental chair is

If a patient is wearing a hearing aid he or she should be asked to turn the hearing aid volume up during dental hygiene care so you can communicate with them over the noise of power-driven instruments.

The most important step to successful communication with a patient who is visually impaired is to

Common barriers to dental care for the patient with sensory impairment include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

One of the leading causes of vision impairment in adults is

Tinnitus is characterized by

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following oral conditions is NOT associated with congenital deafness?

Where is the best place for the hygienist to stand when providing oral self-care instructions for the patient with glaucoma?

Each of the following oral problems may be the result of visual impairments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Effective communication with a hearing impaired patient includes any of the following strategies EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following is a common oral symptom in people with vision impairment?

When communicating with a patient who is accompanied by a caregiver,the dental hygienist should talk directly to the

Vitamin A deficiency may cause vision impairment in children.Children who are blind often have multiple developmental disabilities.

Vision impairment may result in nutritional deficiencies.Patients who are unable to maintain a balanced diet are at high risk for poor dental health.

Strategies for a comfortable dental experience with a visually impaired client include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Normal language patterns are more likely to be maintained when deafness occurs after which age?

Patients with impaired hearing have a higher incidence of periodontal disease and dental caries.

When working with a client who is hearing impaired and reads lips,speak slowly and over-enunciate your words.

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