You are attempting to have a conversation with your young patient but his mother is talking on the cell phone. What type of barrier to communication is being displayed?A) PsychologicalB) PhysicalC) Cultural
B) Physical
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You are attempting to have a conversation with your young patient but his mother is talking on the cell phone. What type of barrier to communication is being displayed?A) PsychologicalB) PhysicalC) Cultural
B) Physical
TRUE or FALSE Ethics is the science of right conduct.
True
TRUE or FALSE Hygienists should agree with criticism of previous dental care givers.
False
The maintenance of optimum oral health is acquired by preventive methods solely.
False
Patients allergic to penicillin can not be pre-medicated.
False
The medical and dental histories must be written in pen and signed to be considered legal.
True
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
You are attempting to have a conversation with your young patient but his mother is talking on the cell phone. What type of barrier to communication is being displayed?A) PsychologicalB) PhysicalC) Cultural | B) Physical |
TRUE or FALSE Ethics is the science of right conduct. | True |
TRUE or FALSE Hygienists should agree with criticism of previous dental care givers. | False |
The maintenance of optimum oral health is acquired by preventive methods solely. | False |
Patients allergic to penicillin can not be pre-medicated. | False |
The medical and dental histories must be written in pen and signed to be considered legal. | True |
Dental treatment given to patients is dependent on their economic status and insurance coverage. | False |
C-reactive proteins are better at determining the risk of cardiovascular disease associated with periodontal disease. | True |
When families are in financial stress, preventive oral health care finds a lower position in the priority list. | True |
Cultural barriers have no influence in the oral care of children born in this country. | False |
ASA III is the best physical state your patient is in and no treatment modifications are needed. | False |
Understanding of a patient's culture will make the patient more compliant to follow the dental hygiene protocol you have asked him/her to follow. | True |
The parents' occupation can influence the oral care for the entire family. | True |
Coumadin | C. ANTI-COAGULANT |
Dilantin | D. ANTI-EPILEPSY |
Nitroglycerin | A. ANTI-ANGINAL |
Glucaphage | E. CONTROL DIABETES |
Albuterol | H. ANTI-ASTHMA |
Mycostatin | G. ANTI-FUNGAL |
Oxycodone | B. PAIN KILLER-NARCOTIC |
Tetracycline | F. ANTIBIOTIC |
Lipitor | J. LOWERING CHOLESTEROL |
Valtrex | K. ANTI-VIRAL |
SEDATIVE | A sedative is a substance that calms or induces sleep by reducing nervous activity. |