Deck 36: Introduction to Special Needs

Question 1

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Requiring informed consent from the patient's legal guardian each time a restriction device is applied

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Answer 1

Stabilization

Question 2

Match the category of disability with the definition.

An impairment to physical activity

A)Self-care disability
B)Intellectual disability
C)Sensory disability
D)Psychosocial disability
E)Physical disability

Answer 2

Physical disability

Question 3

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Using medication,such as diazepam or lorazepam,to provide a sedative effect

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Answer 3

Orals

Question 4

Which of the following examples represents best practices when referring to a person with a disability?

A) Hearing impaired person
B) Deaf person
C) Person who is hearing impaired
D) Person who is deaf

Question 5

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Explaining to the patient and caregiver what to expect at each appointment and how the appointment will proceed

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Question 6

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Scheduling frequent morning appointments of short duration

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Question 7

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Cognitive impairment,acquired or congenital

A)Self-care disability
B)Intellectual disability
C)Sensory disability
D)Psychosocial disability
E)Physical disability

Question 8

Appointments for patients with special needs are best scheduled

A) In the morning
B) In the afternoon
C) In the evening
D) After meal time

Question 9

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Allowing the patient to touch and feel objects in the dental setting such as the bib,light,and chair

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Question 10

Which statement describes the best approach to scheduling appointments for patients with special needs?

A) Schedule long appointments at short intervals.
B) Schedule short appointments at long intervals.
C) Schedule long appointments at long intervals.
D) Schedule short appointments at short intervals.

Question 11

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Having someone accompany the patient to provide support and assist with after-care instructions

A)Desensitization
B)Visualization
C)Time management
D)Caregiver partnership
E)Orals
F)Stabilization

Question 12

Match the category of disability with the definition.

Behaviors inappropriate with social interrelations

A)Self-care disability
B)Intellectual disability
C)Sensory disability
D)Psychosocial disability
E)Physical disability

Question 13

When a patient has special needs it is better to establish a relationship with the patient rather than trying to accomplish too much at one appointment.The hygienist should try to tailor the appointment to the patient's level of tolerance rather than the procedure.

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 14

Match the category of disability with the definition.

A disability related to sight,sound,touch,or sensory organ

A)Self-care disability
B)Intellectual disability
C)Sensory disability
D)Psychosocial disability
E)Physical disability