ADAP Dental Emergencies and First Aid 2

Question 1

What is the recommended aspirin dose a conscious adult patient should chew when a myocardial infarction is suspected in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

162–325 mg (one to two regular-strength tablets)

Answer

81 mg (one baby aspirin)

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500 mg (one extra-strength tablet)

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650 mg (two regular-strength tablets)

Question 2

A patient with a known history of asthma begins wheezing and is short of breath during a procedure. What is the FIRST-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Use the patient's own bronchodilator inhaler (e.g., albuterol)

Answer

Administer epinephrine via auto-injector

Answer

Give the patient antihistamines

Answer

Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position

Question 3

What does the acronym AED stand for in the context of dental office emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

Automated External Defibrillator

Answer

Automated Emergency Defibrillator

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Advanced Emergency Device

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Acute Event Detector

Question 4

A patient reports a known latex allergy before a dental procedure. What is the MOST appropriate action for the dental team?

Accepted Answer

Use latex-free gloves, instruments, and materials throughout the appointment

Answer

Proceed with treatment using extra precautions

Answer

Have the patient pre-medicate with antihistamines before the visit

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Schedule the patient at the end of the day after other patients

Question 5

What is postural (orthostatic) hypotension, and when is it MOST likely to occur in dental patients?

Accepted Answer

A drop in blood pressure when a patient moves from lying down to sitting or standing upright

Answer

High blood pressure caused by dental anxiety

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Elevated blood pressure during a painful procedure

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Low blood pressure caused by excessive local anesthetic

Question 6

If a dental instrument is accidentally dropped into a patient's throat, what is the MOST appropriate FIRST response?

Accepted Answer

Turn the patient's head to the side and use suction to locate and retrieve the object

Answer

Perform the Heimlich maneuver immediately

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Have the patient cough forcefully to dislodge it

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Refer the patient for an X-ray before taking any action

Question 7

Which of the following is the universal sign that a conscious patient is choking and cannot speak or breathe?

Accepted Answer

Clutching the throat with both hands

Answer

Pointing to the chest with one hand

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Covering the mouth with both hands

Answer

Leaning forward with arms extended