Question 1

The term &#34;brain attack&#34; is used by the lay press to mean a/an:&#10;A)epileptic seizure&#10;B)stroke&#10;C)diabetic coma&#10;D)episode of orthostatic hypotension

Accepted Answer

The term "brain attack" is commonly used by the lay press to refer to a stroke, which is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain. The term emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of this medical emergency.

Question 2

A blood pressure cuff placed too tightly will result in an erroneous _____________ blood pressure reading.&#10;A)depressed diastolic&#10;B)elevated diastolic&#10;C)depressed systolic&#10;D)elevated systolic

Accepted Answer

When a blood pressure cuff is placed too tightly, it can artificially increase the resistance against blood flow, leading to an erroneously elevated diastolic blood pressure reading.

Question 3

An adult with blood pressure of 205/97 mm Hg is ASA category:&#10;A)I&#10;B)II&#10;C)III&#10;D)IV&#10;E)V

Accepted Answer

A patient with a blood pressure of 205/97 mm Hg is considered to have severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life, which corresponds to ASA category IV.

Question 4

Dental treatment should be postponed for _______ following a myocardial infarction.&#10;A)2 weeks&#10;B)1 month&#10;C)6 weeks&#10;D)6 months

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dental treatment should be postponed for _______...

Question 5

An asymptomatic hypothyroid patient is ASA category:&#10;A)I&#10;B)II&#10;C)III&#10;D)IV

Accepted Answer

An asymptomatic hypothyroid patient is classified as ASA II, which means a patient with mild systemic disease (e.g. controlled hypertension, diabetes without systemic effects).

Question 6

An adult with blood pressure of 130/65 mm Hg is ASA category:&#10;A)I&#10;B)II&#10;C)III&#10;D)IV&#10;E)V

Accepted Answer

A blood pressure of 130/65 mm Hg is considered to be within the normal range or slightly elevated, which does not significantly increase anesthetic risk, thus classifying the patient as ASA I (normal healthy patient).

Question 7

Pulsations of a mercury column or the needle on an aneroid manometer are observed approximately _________ the initial Korotkoff sounds are heard.&#10;A)10 to 15 mm Hg before&#10;B)10 to 15 mm Hg after&#10;C)30 to 35 mm Hg before&#10;D)30 to 35 mm Hg after

Accepted Answer

Pulsations of a mercury column or the needle on an aneroid manometer are observed approximately 10 to 15 mm Hg before the initial Korotkoff sounds are heard. This is because these pulsations indicate the systolic pressure is nearing, and the actual sounds start slightly after these visual cues.

Question 8

According to the author,when a patient reports having a heart pacemaker:&#10;A)they never require premedication&#10;B)they always require premedication&#10;C)the dentist should consult with the patient's primary care physician&#10;D)the dentist should consult with the patient's cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon

Accepted Answer

When a patient reports having a heart pacemaker, the dentist should consult with the patient's cardiologist or cardiothoracic surgeon to determine if any special precautions need to be taken before dental procedures are performed. Premedication may or may not be necessary depending on the patient's individual circumstances, so A and B are incorrect. Consulting with the primary care physician alone may not provide sufficient information regarding the patient's cardiovascular health, so C is also incorrect.

Question 9

A patient who reports orthopnea on the medical history probably suffers from:&#10;A)hypothyroidism&#10;B)anorexia&#10;C)congestive heart failure&#10;D)asthma

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea is a symptom in which a patient experiences difficulty breathing while lying down and may need to sit upright to breathe comfortably. It is often associated with congestive heart failure.

Question 10

Patients who are HIV positive are considered ASA __ risks depending on the progress of the infection.&#10;A)II,III,IV,or V&#10;B)III,IV or V&#10;C)IV or V&#10;D)V

Accepted Answer

Patients who are HIV positive can be classified into different ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classifications depending on the progression and current state of their HIV infection. They can range from ASA II (mild systemic disease) if the HIV is well controlled with no significant symptoms, to ASA III (severe systemic disease) if there is symptomatic HIV, ASA IV (severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life) if the patient has progressed to AIDS with opportunistic infections or malignancies, and potentially ASA V (moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation) in extreme cases where the patient's life is in immediate danger due to their condition.

Question 11

Dyspnea is:&#10;A)difficulty swallowing&#10;B)an abnormal heart rhythm&#10;C)labored breathing at rest&#10;D)an electrolyte imbalance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dyspnea is:&#10;A)difficulty swallowing&#10;B)an abnormal heart rhythm&#10;C)labored breathing...

Question 12

When a patient reports a history of scarlet fever:&#10;A)premedication prior to dental treatment involving bleeding is invariably required&#10;B)cardiovascular sequelae such as valvular damage is a common outcome&#10;C)it was produced by group A &#945;-hemolytic streptococci&#10;D)without negative permanent sequelae they are considered an ASA I risk if all other history factors are negative

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a patient reports a history of...

Deck 2: Prevention