Comp Pt

what are seven potential homebound patients?

what are seven common oral problems for the homebound pt

what are 8 barriers to accessing traditional dental service systems

when providing a pt with care in any situation what is the rule to follow

what are four things to help you know before you go?

what is the most successful way to communicate with the homebond pt?

t/f the homebound pt has an increased risk for dental disease because of effects of medications, poor oral hygiene and high carb diet
True False

t/f it is best to have people in the room to help distract the homebound pt while you work
True False

what is one of the best ways to establish rapport

t/f the overhead light should be extinguished during procedure and the use of a gooseneck floor lamb is better to produce better shadows in the mouth
True False

what is defined as the role of a DH in the care of a terminally ill pt is to provide comfort care and to educate pt and their caregivers about the importance of daily oral care with an emphasis on symptom relief and a clean oral environment

what is it called when a DH is providing relief but no cure

t/f for a terminally ill pt the goal is to provide long term preventive care.
True False

what are four types of oral infection often found in terminally ill patients?

what % of terminally ill pt have candidiasis?

t/f candidiasis can become life threatening in an immunocompromised pt
True False

how is candidiasis treated?

a potentially homebound pt may include:
A. frail elderly
B. critically ill
C. physically disabled
D. terminally ill
E. all of the above

a rule for providing pt care in any situation is what?
A. wash your hands
B. know before you go
C. SLUD
D. patient first

t/f handicapped is defined as a person who has a disadvantage from an impairment or disability that limits or prevents fulfillment of a role that is within their normal range. Disability is defined as a person who has a lack of ability to perform an activity that is within their normal limits

a progressive disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of postural stability, slowness of spontaneous movement, resting tremor and muscular rigidity. Defines what illness?

hyperreflexia is a risk in pts who have suffered spinal cord injuries from which spinal vertebra and above?

t/f medicare pays for dental services
True False

what is used for care planning of the homebound pt