EFDA Patient Assessment & Care Planning 2

Question 1

During medical history review, a patient reports taking warfarin. What is the primary concern for dental treatment?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged bleeding time

Answer

Increased infection risk

Answer

Drug-induced xerostomia

Answer

Elevated blood pressure

Question 2

When assessing a patient's blood pressure, the reading is 142/91 mmHg. How should this be classified according to AHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 hypertension

Answer

Normal

Answer

Elevated

Answer

Stage 2 hypertension

Question 3

Which component of the extraoral examination involves palpating the lymph nodes of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Cervical lymph node palpation

Answer

Temporomandibular joint assessment

Answer

Salivary gland assessment

Answer

Cranial nerve screening

Question 4

A patient presents with a chief complaint of sensitivity to cold that lingers for 30 seconds. Which pulpal diagnosis is most consistent with this finding?

Accepted Answer

Irreversible pulpitis

Answer

Normal pulp

Answer

Reversible pulpitis

Answer

Pulp necrosis

Question 5

What does the ASA Physical Status Classification System assess?

Accepted Answer

Patient's overall medical risk for dental treatment

Answer

Periodontal disease severity

Answer

Oral hygiene compliance level

Answer

Caries risk category

Question 6

During the intraoral soft tissue exam, you note a white patch on the lateral border of the tongue that cannot be wiped off. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer for biopsy

Answer

Document and recheck at next recall

Answer

Treat with antifungal rinse

Answer

Apply topical corticosteroid

Question 7

Which index is used to measure the extent and severity of periodontal disease in a patient's mouth?

Accepted Answer

Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR)

Answer

DMFT index

Answer

OHI-S index

Answer

Plaque Control Record