Question 1

Which of the following has been found to be an occupational irritant for some dental office personnel?

Accepted Answer

Methacrylates, used in dental materials such as resins and sealants, have been identified as occupational irritants for dental office personnel due to their potential to cause allergic reactions and respiratory issues.

Question 2

All of the following produce asthma symptoms except which one?

Accepted Answer

Decreased secretions do not produce asthma symptoms. Asthma symptoms are typically caused by mucosal inflammation, contraction of smooth muscles, and generalized narrowing of bronchi and bronchioles, which lead to increased secretions, not decreased.

Question 3

Chronically ill patients or those confined to nursing homes often are unable to carry out proper oral health self-care.This lack of oral care may result in the teeth and periodontium serving as reservoirs for respiratory infection.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. Chronically ill patients or those in nursing homes may struggle with oral health self-care, leading to dental issues that can serve as reservoirs for respiratory infections.

Question 4

All of the following are reasons to request a medical consultation except which one?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C) are valid reasons to request a medical consultation, making D the correct choice as it states that none of the options are exceptions.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the onset of most asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

Most asthma attacks start with mild wheezing and coughing. Chest tightness, pressure, extreme dyspnea, and feeling of suffocation may develop as the attack progresses.

Quiz 49: Respiratory Diseases

Which of the following has been found to be an occupational irritant for some dental office personnel?

All of the following produce asthma symptoms except which one?

Chronically ill patients or those confined to nursing homes often are unable to carry out proper oral health self-care.This lack of oral care may result in the teeth and periodontium serving as reservoirs for respiratory infection.

All of the following are reasons to request a medical consultation except which one?

Which of the following best describes the onset of most asthma attacks?