Deck 23: Pregnancy and Infancy

Question 1

At what age should the child be weaned from the bottle?

A)6 months
B)12 months
C)18 months
D)24 months

Answer 1

B
Explanation: B)The infant should be weaned from the bottle around 12 months of age.The bottle should also NOT be used as a pacifier or given at bedtime.

Question 2

Why should dental providers inquire about water consumption?

A)To assess kidney function
B)To determine if the child is consuming the appropriate amount of water daily
C)To assess fluoride uptake
D)To determine the nutritional status of the child

Answer 2

C
Explanation: C)It is important to know if the child has access to fluoride in drinking water.Dental providers should also question whether the family is consuming tap or bottled water.

Question 3

When should oral hygiene begin to be performed on children?

A)When they begin eating solid foods
B)When their primary teeth become visible in the oral cavity
C)Only when the infant allows you to clean their mouth
D)Even if no teeth are present,the gingival ridge should be wiped

Answer 3

D
Explanation: D)After feeding,the ridges where the teeth will appear and the palate should be gently wiped with gauze or a soft washcloth.This removes leftover food and establishes a routine for the mother to clean inside the child's mouth.

Question 4

It is recommended that pregnant women NOT be reclined during dental appointments.What is the reasoning for this?

A)Patient comfort
B)Increased pressure on the fetus
C)Difficulty breathing for the mother
D)All of the above

Question 5

By what stage of pregnancy should restorative treatment be completed on a pregnant woman?

A)Preconception
B)First trimester
C)Second trimester
D)Third trimester

Question 6

What type of toothpaste should be used on infants?

A)Pea-size amount
B)Minimal amount
C)Fluoridated toothpaste
D)None

Question 7

What position should an examination for children under three years of age be done in?

A)Lying back
B)Knee-to-knee
C)The parents lap
D)Cradled in the dentists lap

Question 8

How often do pediatricians recommend that infants have exams during the first year of life?

A)5
B)6
C)7
D)8

Question 9

When should the child's FIRST visit to the dentist occur?

A)0-6 months
B)6 months-1 year
C)1-2 years
D)2-3 years

Question 10

When completing the interview process for a child's first visit what are some areas to inquire about?

A)Social activities,speech,and feeding history
B)Feeding history,medical history,and social activities
C)Growth and development,siblings,and family dental history
D)Growth and development,feeding history,medical history