Deck 46: Pediatric Patient

Question 1

Partial participation is a technique that reduces anxiety and redirects a child's focus.It is best used during which stages of development?

A) Infancy and early childhood
B) Early childhood and preschool
C) Preschool and school age
D) School age and adolescence

Answer 1

Early childhood and preschool

Question 2

Developmentally appropriate information regarding a child's health to prepare the child and parent for milestones is known as

A) Oral health education
B) Dental counseling
C) Anticipatory guidance
D) Dental therapy

Answer 2

Anticipatory guidance

Question 3

The primary dentition begins to form during the twelfth week of development in utero.During this time,a mother's health and use of medications will not have an effect on the condition of the developing child's primary dentition.

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.

Answer 3

Both statements are false.

Question 4

Early childhood caries are characterized by

A) One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3
B) One or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6
C) Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 3
D) Three or more decayed,missing,or filled teeth in a patient younger than age 6

Question 5

Early childhood caries (ECC)is also referred to as baby bottle decay.Breast milk does not contribute to ECC.

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 6

Each of the following are non-nutritive habits EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Thumb sucking
B) Pacifier use
C) Fingernail biting
D) Night-time breastfeeding

Question 7

The surgical model approaches dental care with prevention,early treatment,and ongoing recommendations.The medical model approaches dental care with treating carious teeth and diseased tissue.

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 8

A deep,controlled voice helps the child understand the operator is in control.Matching volume with loud children will get their attention so they can concentrate.

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 9

Each of the following are factors that increase the chance of lifetime oral health EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Environment
B) Oral health education
C) Positive dental experiences
D) Genetic predisposition

Question 10

Each of the following are goals in using risk assessments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Identify causative factors.
B) Increase preventive factors.
C) Individualize interventions.
D) Categorize periodontal status.

Question 11

During pregnancy,tooth discoloration or other anomalies can occur with all of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) The mother's use of the antibiotic tetracycline
B) Consumption of alcoholic beverages
C) High fevers
D) The mother's health

Question 12

Misalignment or incorrect relationship between the two dental arches is known as

A) Overbite
B) Overjet
C) Malocclusion
D) Crossbite

Question 13

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to establish a dental home during

A) Infancy
B) Early childhood
C) Preschool
D) School age

Question 14

The transitional phase begins at

A) 6 years old
B) 7 years old
C) Exfoliation of mandibular central incisors
D) Eruption of mandibular second molars

Question 15

Non-nutritive habits can affect the development of the oral architecture.Intraoral and perioral piercings are not habits and do not affect the development of the oral architecture.

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

A knee-to-knee position allows for proper visualization and stabilization of a child younger than 1 year.A visit with a child younger than 1 year is primarily for educating the parent or caregiver.

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 17

According to Erikson's psychosocial stages,it is best to use tell-show-do,distraction,and positive reinforcement during

A) Infancy
B) Early childhood
C) Preschool
D) School age