ADAP Patient Management 3

Question 1

When scheduling a patient with extreme dental phobia, which appointment time is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

First appointment of the morning when wait times are shortest

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Last appointment of the day

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Midday when staff is most relaxed

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Any time since phobia is unrelated to scheduling

Question 2

A patient's medical history form lists 'blood thinner medication.' The dental assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Flag the information for the dentist to review before any invasive procedure

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Proceed with all planned procedures

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Ask the patient to stop the medication before the appointment

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Ignore it if only a cleaning is scheduled

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication that helps reassure an anxious dental patient?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining eye contact and using a calm, open posture

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Speaking quickly to get the patient in and out faster

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Avoiding eye contact to seem less threatening

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Standing over the patient while reviewing their chart

Question 4

A patient who is hard of hearing arrives for their appointment. The best communication strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Face the patient directly, speak clearly, and use written notes or visual aids if needed

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Speak very loudly and quickly

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Have another patient translate

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Speak only to the patient's companion

Question 5

A patient's blood pressure reading taken before treatment is 180/110 mmHg. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Inform the dentist immediately, as this reading indicates hypertensive urgency

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Proceed with the scheduled procedure to avoid rescheduling delays

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Retake the reading in the other arm and average the results

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Ask the patient if they took their medication and proceed if they did

Question 6

Which statement best describes the dental assistant's role in obtaining informed consent?

Accepted Answer

The dental assistant may witness the patient's signature after the dentist has explained the procedure

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The dental assistant obtains and signs informed consent independently

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Informed consent is only required for surgical procedures

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The front desk staff is solely responsible for informed consent

Question 7

A patient expresses fear about choking during an impression. The most effective response is to:

Accepted Answer

Seat the patient in a slightly upright position and walk them through slow, nasal breathing

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Tell them choking is impossible with modern materials

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Recline the patient fully to prevent gagging

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Proceed quickly before the patient can think about it