Title: Chapter 07: Test Generator Questions
Course: DEH 2821 Medically-Compromised Patient

Q: How should the patient chair be positioned when the patient first enters the operatory?
- Trendelenburg position
- Supine position
- Upright position
- Semi-supine position
A: Upright position

Q: Which of the following is the best order to introduce people?
- Ladies are always introduced first and younger people are introduced to older people
- Older people are introduced to younger people, except when the older person is a member of the dental team
- A man is introduced to a lady and the dental team member is introduced to the patient first
- A lady is introduced to a man and a younger dental team member is introduced to the patient
A: Older people are introduced to younger people, except when the older person is a member of the dental team

Q: Which of the following is the best place for a patient's personal belongings, such as a handbag, to be placed?
- People should hold their belongings on their lap
- They should be placed within the patient's view
- They should be placed in a closed cabinet
- They should be placed out of the way of the aerosol sprays
A: They should be placed within the patient's view

Q: Which of the following is a description of the Trendelenburg position?
- Patient's back is positioned slightly back so the heart is lower than the head
- Patient is flat with head and heart on the same level
- Patient is reclined back and down so the head is lower than the heart
- Patient is reclined so the feet are lower than the heart
A: Patient is reclined back and down so the head is lower than the heart

Q: Which patient position is predominately used while treating a patient?
- Trendelenburg position
- Supine position
- Upright position
- Semi-supine position
A: Supine position

Q: At what level should the patient be in relationship to the clinician when the patient is in the supine position?
- At shoulder level
- At calf level
- At chest level
- At elbow level
A: At elbow level

Q: Why should the patient remain seated in the upright position for a couple of minutes after being reclined?
- To allow the patient to receive postoperative instructions
- To allow all the patient's saliva to flow back into the mouth and be expectorated before the patient leaves the operatory
- To avoid possible postural hypotension
- There is no reason for the patient to remain seated after treatment
A: To avoid possible postural hypotension

Q: Which of the following are conditions for which a patient should not be placed in the supine position?
- Congestive heart failure, vertigo, or sinusitis
- Sinusitis, strep throat, or HIV
- Emphysema, asthma, or tuberculosis
- Early pregnancy, laryngitis, or astigmatism
A: Congestive heart failure, vertigo, or sinusitis

Q: Which of the following is not a purpose for the clinician being in a neutral position?
- Preserve the clinician's health and wellness
- Contribute to ease and efficacy of clinician performance
- Allow endurance for prolonged periods of peak efficiency
- Allow the clinician to stretch and build muscle tone while treating the patient
A: Allow the clinician to stretch and build muscle tone while treating the patient

Q: Which of the following is not correct positioning for a clinician in neutral position?
- Shoulders are relaxed and perpendicular with the hips and floor
- Elbows are held close to the body
- Forearms are maintained parallel with the floor
- Feet are flat on the floor, knees slightly apart, and weight evenly distributed
A: Shoulders are relaxed and perpendicular with the hips and floor

Q: What are loupes?
- Safety glasses
- Vision magnification eyewear
- A nickname for an ear loop-style mask
- An external light source
A: Vision magnification eyewear

Q: Case Study 1
Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors.

Reference: Ref 7-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. How should the patient chair be positioned when you leave the operatory to retrieve Mr. Reagin from the waiting area?
- Supine
- Semi-supine
- Upright
- Trendelenburg
A: Upright

Q: Case Study 1
Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors.

Reference: Ref 7-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. How should you address and introduce yourself to Mr. Reagin when you enter the waiting area?
- Good morning, Mr. Reagin; I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist
- Hi, I'm Delia, your dental hygienist, Mr. Reagin
- Good afternoon, Scott; I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist
- Good morning, I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist, Mr. Reagin
A: Good morning, Mr. Reagin; I am Delia Thomas, the dental hygienist

Q: Case Study 1
Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors.

Reference: Ref 7-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. In what working position would you place Mr. Reagin before you begin treatment?
- Semi-supine
- Trendelenburg
- Upright
- Supine
A: Supine

Q: Case Study 1
Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors.

Reference: Ref 7-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. As Mr. Reagin hands you his bifocals, what should you do next?
- Also take his dentures
- Hand him protective eyewear to wear during treatment
- Ask him if he is comfortable
- Ask him if you may call him Scott
A: Hand him protective eyewear to wear during treatment

Q: Case Study 1
Scott Reagin is a new patient to your office. He is 67 years old and takes hypertension medication daily. Upon review of his medical information, he has no other significant health factors.

Reference: Ref 7-1

Open and read the attached case to answer the following question. At the conclusion of dental hygiene treatment, why would you place Mr. Reagin in an upright position for a few minutes?
- So he can easily get out of the chair
- To avoid possible postural hypotension
- To give him time to retrieve his glasses
- To position him for the dentist to come and examine him
A: To avoid possible postural hypotension