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DHP I M13
Clinic Sequencing Wilkins CH 22 and 23
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Implementing interventions, educating about disease, and Identifying an approach that will motivate the patient are all steps in what? | a preventive care program |
| What should be the first step in developing a care plan? | Determine goals based upon patient needs |
| The dental hygiene care plan is part of which phase of the total dental treatment plan? | Phase I therapy and phase IV maintenance |
| The outcomes evaluation of the preliminary phase of the master treatment plan includes what steps? | probing depths, dental biofilm control, patient participation and clinical signs of inflammation |
| Who formulates the Periodontal DIAGNOSIS? | DDS |
| What is an example of a dental hygiene diagnostic statement? | Gingival bleeding related to plaque accumulation |
| Explaining the plan to the patient serves which function? | It allows for consent of planned treatment, it lists the sequence of treatment to be rendered, and it informs the patient of the length of treatment |
| What is the goal of informed consent? | It addresses risks of doing or not doing procedures |
| Where is informed refusal documented? | In the patient's record |
| Smoking cessation information, self-examination, periodontal disease information and oral cancer risks are all included in what part of the dental hygiene appointment? | Care plan |
| The dental hygiene care plan does not include what part of the overall appointment? | economic considerations for services |
| What is the proper procedure for presenting the care plan to the patient? | using proper terminology for patient understanding and face-to-face interaction |
| What is a reason for preparing a well-sequenced dental hygiene care plan? | To control etiologic disease factors |
| What are components of the demographic data in the care plan? | Notation of the patient's chief complaint, patient name and patient date of birth. |
| What does the plan for treatment or personal oral care outcomes, created in consultation with the patient contain? | a REALISTIC time frame for measuring success and at least one goal for each oral health problem identified in the dental hygiene diagnosis |
| What is the primary objective of the dental hygiene plan for periodontal therapy? | To restore and maintain health of the periodontal tissues |
| If the patient's caries risk level is low, the plan might not include what component of care? | radiographs (radiographs will not need to be taken as frequently) |
| What dental hygiene services require antibiotic premedication if the patient requires it? | Exploring, probing, scaling, checking for mobility |
| What would be considered as legal evidence in any legal action that is taken against the dental office? | whatever is documented in the patient's record |
| What must be assessed before planning individualized patient care? | the patient's oral health literacy |
| What special considerations should be made for patients with disabilities or physical limitations? | The plan will require modification to ensure adequate daily oral biofilm removal |
| What is the definition of the dental hygiene prognosis? | A judgment regarding the results (outcomes) expected to be achieved from oral treatment provided by the dental hygienist |
| What are assessment, treatment planning and implementation in terms of the dental hygiene appointment? | they are all components of the dental hygiene process of care |
| Which periodontal classification type describes inflammation into the deeper periodontal structures with slight bone loss and connective tissue attachment? | Stage I |
| Which systemic conditions is periodontal disease is a risk factor for? | Infective endocarditis, respiratory disease, and diabetes mellitus |
| A look ahead to an anticipated outcome is what part of the dental hygiene appointment? | prognosis |
| What is an ASA III physical status? | systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating. |
| The use of evidence -based analysis of findings to determine the patient's dental hygiene needs is found in what part of the dental hygiene process of care? | the dental hygiene diagnosis |
| What function does the dental hygiene diagnosis serve? | To identify patient needs that can be met by implementing treatment and education interventions that are within the scope of dental hygiene practice |
| What is the purpose of tissue conditioning? | To encourage gingival healing and to minimize bleeding |
| What is the definition of evidence-based care? | When you provide oral care based on relevant, scientifically sound research |
| What is used to determine a patient's current periodontal status? | Past and current periodontal conditions as well as risk factors |
| What is an example of a behavioral risk factor for dental caries? | Inadequate biofilm removal |
| What are some examples of risk factors for dental caries? | Poor oral hygiene, genetic factors, xerostomia, tooth morphology and position |
| What are some risk factors for periodontal disease? | Inadequate biofilm removal, tobacco use, diabetes |
| What is a dental hygiene diagnostic statement? | it reflects the expected outcomes of dental hygiene interventions |
| What are some risk factors for oral cancer? | Tobacco use, alcohol use, sun exposure |
| What is true of the patient's chief complaint? | Although the patient may have many concerns, the chief complaint is the one that brought them into the office. |