theory previous questions

deferral of treatment may legally be done when a pt has what two things?

__________ _________ is shed with exfoliated surface cells or with skin gland secretions

what are routes of tuberculosis? (3)

what are 3 approved disinfectants?

glutaraldehydes should/should not be used as a surface disinfectant? which one?

one of the key rule concerns of oral health education is _____ HIPPA

in a dry heat sterilizer, timing does/does not begin with the sterilizer is turned on

handwashing and disinfecting may break the chain of disease transmission by __________ an infectious agent

herpes virus remains ________ in the nerves and is triggered by _________, dental _________, and ________.

T/F herpes 1 can be on the lips, genitals, fingers, and eyes.
True False

what is the size of a TB particle?

if someone has hypertension, put them in _______ position

shoulders are ________ for a clinician to be in neutral position

type ____ hypersensitivity is a delayed reaction where contact dermatitis develops in 6-72 hours after latex exposure

T/F cross contamination can happen person to person
True False

the time an infectious agent can be transferred directly, indirectly or person to person is called:

where do invading organisms live and multiply?

burning, slight stinging sensations that occur before herpes virus is called:

when a patient is gasping or wheezing, they are experiencing:

malignancy may be present but the sample is examined in the smear or biopsy may have included cancerous cells is a ________ _______

class IV means to ______ for biopsy

the JE keeps the ________ out!

hemorrhage spot pinhead to pinpoint size is called:

red area of variable size and shape reaction to irritation, radiation, or injury is called

growing outward is called:

hardened is called:

resembling a small, nipple-shaped projection or elevation is called:

a tumor is ___CM or greater in width

a general swelling or enlargement and does not refer to neoplasm, either benign or malignant is a:

large, more than 1 cm, filled with fluid (mucin or serum) but may contain blood. the color depends on the fluid content, what is it?

this may be more or less than 5mm in diameter, it contains pus and the pus gives it a yellowish color

a small pinhead to 5mm, solid lesion that may be pointed, rounded, or flat-topped, what am i?

small, 1 cm or less, white, contains mucin or serum, what am i?

what is the objective of an oral cancer screening?

which professionals are the #1 line of defense in oral cancers?

where is the most common place for neoplasms?

T/F neoplasms arise at any site in the oral cavity

rough, wartlike is called:

T/F a swelling, lump, growth anywhere without pain is usually not a sign of oral cancer
True False

what has a base as wide as the lesion itself?

what lesion is attached by a narrow stalk?

a loose membranous layer of exudate containing organisms, precipitated fibrin, necrotic cells, and inflammatory cells produced during an inflammatory reaction on the surface of a tissue is called:

treatment of early disease is _________ prevention

who is the father of dental hygiene?

what are the 5 steps of the dental hygiene processes of care?

T/F assessments include objective and subjective data collection
True False

what is the expected outcome of treatment called?

endodontists, public health and prosthodontists are examples of ________ ________ (according to mendenhall...)

a macule is/is not elevated, which one?

an intraoral and extraoral exam detects cancer at ___ ____

any growth or mass protruding from a mucous membrane is called:

a bony elevation or prominence usually located on the midline of the hard palate and the lingual surface of the mandible in the premolar area is termed:

a problem that involves 2 morally correct choices or courses of action is an _______ ________

the act of self-determination by persons with the ability to make a choice or decision. This exists for both the patient and the dental hygienist. what is it called?

the skills, understanding and professional values of an individual ready for beginning dental hygiene practice is called:

if it is truly prevented, it is called _______ prevention

the treatment or early disease to prevent further progress of potentially irreversible conditions that if not arrested can lead to extensive rehabilitative treatment or even loss of teeth. this is called:

_______ is oxygen deficiency; a reduction of oxygen in the tissues can lead to deep respirations, cyanosis, increased pulse rate, and impairment of coordination

___________ is an unusually slow heartbeat evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate

listening for sounds produced within the body; may be performed directly or with a stethoscope. this is called:

__________ is systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHG or greater and diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHG or greater

__________sounds are heard during the determination of blood pressure; sounds originating within the blood passing through the vessel or produced by vibratory motion of the arterial wall

the use of finger and thumb of the same hand is called:

the use of single finger is called:

the use of fingers and thumb from each hand applied simultaneously in coordination is called:

two hands used at the same time to examine corresponding structures on opposite sides of the body is called:

science that deals with form and structure is called:

motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve, esp spasm of the masticatory muscles with difficulty in opening the mouth

the constant presence of disease or infectious agent within a geographic area. this is called:

an _______ can be solid or liquid form

widespread epidemic usually affecting the population of an extensive region, several countries, or sometimes the entire globe

________ is a widespread occurrence of cases of an illness in a community or region; greater than the expected number of cases for the particular population

_________ is an injection by route other than the alimentary tract, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous

any new and abnormal growth, specifically one in which cell multiplication is controlled and progressive; may be benign or malignant. what is it?