ADAP Dental Emergencies and First Aid 3

Question 1

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR when performed by a healthcare provider with two rescuers?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

15 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

30 compressions to 1 breath

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15 compressions to 1 breath

Question 2

Which of the following should ALWAYS be included in a dental office emergency drug kit according to standard guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine, nitroglycerin, aspirin, and an oral glucose source

Answer

Codeine and morphine for pain management

Answer

Antibiotics and antifungal medications

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Blood pressure medications and diuretics

Question 3

What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for when gathering emergency medical history from a patient?

Accepted Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to the emergency

Answer

Symptoms, Age, Medical history, Pain level, Location, Evaluation

Answer

Signs, Assessment, Medical diagnosis, Prescriptions, Level of consciousness, Extremities

Answer

Symptoms, Airway, Movement, Pain, Loss of consciousness, Events

Question 4

Nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation equipment malfunctions, delivering 100% nitrous oxide without oxygen. What symptom would the patient FIRST experience?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia leading to loss of consciousness

Answer

Severe chest pain

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Hypertensive crisis

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Severe allergic reaction

Question 5

A patient in the dental chair complains of crushing substernal chest pain and becomes pale and diaphoretic. After calling 911, what should the dental assistant do NEXT?

Accepted Answer

Keep the patient upright or semi-reclined, administer oxygen, and provide aspirin if not contraindicated

Answer

Recline the patient flat and apply ice packs to the chest

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Have the patient walk to a more comfortable area

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Begin chest compressions immediately

Question 6

Which patient position is MOST appropriate for a pregnant patient who is experiencing hypotension in the dental chair?

Accepted Answer

Tilted 15–30 degrees to the left side (left lateral tilt)

Answer

Flat supine with legs elevated

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Trendelenburg (head down, feet up) position

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Seated fully upright at 90 degrees

Question 7

After using an AED on a patient in cardiac arrest, the device advises 'No shock recommended.' What should the dental team do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Resume CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions

Answer

Stop resuscitation efforts and wait for EMS

Answer

Give two rescue breaths only and reassess

Answer

Repeat the AED analysis cycle three more times before doing anything