Question 1

Match the relaxation techniques with the correct process.
A process that gradually exposes a person to increasingly fearful stimuli while they are in a relaxed state

A)Progressive muscle relaxation
B)Guided imagery
C)Hypnosis
D)Systemic desensitization

Systemic desensitization

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Systemic desensitization is a relaxation technique that gradually exposes a person to increasingly fearful stimuli while they are in a relaxed state. This process helps the individual learn to cope with the feared situation or object by breaking the connection between anxiety and the situation or object.

Answer: A
 Progressive muscle relaxation is a relaxation technique that involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout the body. This process helps the individual become more aware of the physical sensations associated with tension and relaxation, and learn to consciously control their state of relaxation.

Answer: B
 Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that involves using mental images to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. This process may involve visualizing oneself in a peaceful location, imagining a positive outcome to a difficult situation, or using mental imagery to create a sense of calm and relaxation.

Answer: C
 Hypnosis is a relaxation technique that involves inducing a trance-like state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility. This process allows the individual to access deeper levels of the unconscious mind, where they may be able to gain insight, change behaviors or attitudes, and create new patterns of thinking and feeling.

Question 2

Match the relaxation techniques with the correct process.
A process of using the patient's imagination to visualize a relaxed situation

A)Progressive muscle relaxation
B)Guided imagery
C)Hypnosis
D)Systemic desensitization

Guided imagery

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Guided imagery is the process of using the patient's imagination to visualize a relaxed situation.

Answer: A
 Progressive muscle relaxation is the process of tensing and then relaxing individual muscle groups in a specific order to promote relaxation.

Answer: C
 Hypnosis is the process of inducing a trance-like state in which the patient is highly suggestible and may be guided through relaxation techniques or other therapeutic interventions.

Answer: D
 Systemic desensitization is the process of gradually exposing the patient to feared stimuli while promoting relaxation, in order to reduce anxiety and phobias.

Question 3

A patient anticipating a painful experience&#10;A) Is experiencing the fear of pain syndrome,which is shown to be a key component in dental fear&#10;B) Will most likely experience more discomfort because of the anticipation of pain&#10;C) Can better endure the pain due to expecting it to be painful&#10;D) Is likely to be an ideal patient who presents no problems to the dental hygienist&#10;E) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

A patient anticipating a painful experience may experience the fear of pain syndrome, which is a key component in dental fear. This fear can make the patient more sensitive to pain and thus experience more discomfort because of the anticipation of pain. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. The other options are not correct.

Question 4

Patients with dental fear and anxiety can benefit from guided relaxation techniques.For best results these techniques should be implemented without the patient's knowledge.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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The first statement is true as guided relaxation techniques can indeed help patients with dental fear and anxiety. However, the second statement is false as it is not ethical to implement any kind of treatment or technique without the patient's knowledge or consent. Patients have the right to be informed and in control of their own dental care, even when it comes to managing their anxiety.

Question 5

Match the forms of fear with their characteristics&#10;An ambiguous feeling of unease,anticipatory in nature with no immediate threat&#10;A)Fear&#10;B)Anxiety&#10;C)Phobia

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This describes anxiety, which is characterized by a feeling of unease, anticipation, and no immediate threat.

Answer: A
 This describes fear, which is a feeling of apprehension in the face of perceived danger or imminent threat.

Answer: C
 A phobia is an extreme, irrational, and persistent fear of a specific object or situation, often leading to avoidance or extreme avoidance behavior. It is not anticipatory in nature but is triggered by a specific stimulus.

Question 6

The stress response produces the fight-or-flight syndrome.The parasympathetic nervous system is activated during the stress response.&#10;A) Both statements are true.&#10;B) Both statements are false.&#10;C) The first statement is true; the second is false.&#10;D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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The first statement is true, as the stress response does produce the fight-or-flight syndrome. However, the second statement is false, as the sympathetic nervous system, not the parasympathetic nervous system, is activated during the stress response. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the rest-and-digest response.

Question 7

Match the forms of fear with their characteristics&#10;A reaction to a known danger,stimulus,or an immediate threat&#10;A)Fear&#10;B)Anxiety&#10;C)Phobia

Accepted Answer

Fear is a reaction to a known danger or immediate threat. It is a natural and adaptive response that can help a person respond quickly to danger.

Answer: B
 Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Anxiety can be related to a perceived or imagined threat, and it may not always have a specific cause.

Answer: C
 Phobia is an extreme and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that poses little or no actual danger. People with phobias may experience intense anxiety or panic attacks when exposed to their feared object or situation.

Question 8

Having a fearful child observe someone else undergoing a procedure or watching a video and seeing a positive outcome is an example of which cognitive behavioral management technique?&#10;A) Distraction&#10;B) Modeling&#10;C) Tell-show-do&#10;D) Guided imagery

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The technique being described is modeling, where the child is observing someone else undergoing the procedure and seeing a positive outcome. This may help reduce their fear and anxiety by showing them that the procedure may not be as scary as they initially thought. The other options, distraction, tell-show-do, and guided imagery, are also cognitive-behavioral techniques used in healthcare settings, but they are not specifically related to the scenario described in the question.

Question 9

A score of 20 on the modified dental anxiety scale would indicate a patient with&#10;A) No anxiety&#10;B) Very little anxiety&#10;C) Moderate anxiety&#10;D) High anxiety

Accepted Answer

According to the modified dental anxiety scale, a score of 20 or higher indicates high anxiety. Therefore, the best choice is D - High anxiety.

Question 10

Which of the following can help to minimize the anxiety experienced by patients? Select all that apply.&#10;A) A waiting room with bright colors&#10;B) Soft,soothing music&#10;C) Welcoming patients as they enter the waiting area&#10;D) Starting the appointment on schedule&#10;E) Keeping dental instruments out of the patient's sight

Accepted Answer

Soft, soothing music can create a calming atmosphere. Welcoming patients warmly can make them feel more comfortable. Starting appointments on time reduces stress from waiting. Keeping dental instruments out of sight can prevent anxiety related to the procedures.

Question 11

Muscle tension is present when a patient is anxious or fearful because relaxation produces endorphins.&#10;A) Both the statement and reason are correct and related.&#10;B) Both the statement and reason are correct,but NOT related.&#10;C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.&#10;D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.&#10;E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Question 12

Guided imagery&#10;A) Can only be used by a hypnotherapist&#10;B) Takes the control away from the patient&#10;C) Provides a pleasant mini vacation of the mind,which positively affects the body&#10;D) Is not useful for fearful patients&#10;

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Question 13

Match the relaxation techniques with the correct process.
A process that gradually exposes a person to increasingly fearful stimuli while they are in a relaxed state

A)Progressive muscle relaxation
B)Guided imagery
C)Hypnosis
D)Systemic desensitization

Systemic desensitization

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Question 14

Fear of dental treatment leads to increased dental costs because delaying treatment allows for progression of disease,which requires more extensive treatment.&#10;A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.&#10;B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.&#10;C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.&#10;D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.&#10;E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Question 15

Match the relaxation techniques with the correct process.
A process that gradually exposes a person to increasingly fearful stimuli while they are in a relaxed state

A)Progressive muscle relaxation
B)Guided imagery
C)Hypnosis
D)Systemic desensitization

Systemic desensitization

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Question 16

What is the most common cited cause of dental fear in patients?&#10;A) Observing others,such as a parent,who appears anxious at a dental appointment&#10;B) Having a direct personal traumatic experience during childhood&#10;C) Being told threatening stories about having their teeth drilled if they eat too much candy&#10;D) Not having access to dental care during childhood

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Question 17

The dental hygienist should avoid asking patients if they are anxious because asking patients about their anxieties will make the situation worse.&#10;A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.&#10;B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but NOT related.&#10;C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT.&#10;D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.&#10;E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Question 18

Each of the following are behavior modification techniques EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?&#10;A) Distraction&#10;B) Modeling&#10;C) Tell-show-do&#10;D) Focused breathing

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Question 19

Cognitive and behavioral techniques for reducing dental anxiety and fear include all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?&#10;A) Distraction&#10;B) Local anesthetic injection&#10;C) Modeling&#10;D) Guided relaxation&#10;E) Guided imagery

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Question 20

The hygienist observes the patient in the dental chair and notes the following: The patient has a quiet demeanor and is not talking,has tense facial muscles,and is tightly gripping the chair.The hygienist should

A) Suspect that the patient is upset about a bill.
B) Assume the patient is just an unpleasant person.
C) Work to establish rapport and assess the patient's level of anxiety.
D) Ignore the behavior and focus on treating the patient.

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Question 21

Match the forms of fear with their characteristics
A reaction to a known danger,stimulus,or an immediate threat

A)Fear
B)Anxiety
C)Phobia

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