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

The American Heart Association recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR in the healthcare provider two-rescuer scenario until an advanced airway is placed.

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

Core emergency kits must contain epinephrine (for anaphylaxis), nitroglycerin (for angina/MI), aspirin (for cardiac events), and glucose (for hypoglycemia) as minimum essentials.

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

SAMPLE (Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events) is a standardized tool for rapid emergency history taking.

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

Delivering 100% nitrous oxide without oxygen causes hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), which can rapidly lead to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest if uncorrected.

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

A semi-upright position eases breathing, supplemental oxygen improves myocardial oxygenation, and aspirin provides antiplatelet therapy while awaiting EMS for a suspected MI.

(ADAP) Alternative Dental Assisting Program Practice Test

(ADAP) Alternative Dental Assisting Program Practice Test

ADAP Dental Emergencies and First Aid 3