chapter 9

What is the normal pulse range for an adult?

• Between 5 and 10 BPM

• Between 60 a 100 beats per minute

• Between 400 and 900 BPM

• 70 to 110 BPM

What is the standard normal respiration rate for an adult?

• 10 to 20 Breaths per minute

• 5 to 80 breaths per minute

• 1 to 5 per hour

• 18 to 30 breaths per minute

What is the most important legal document for each patient in a dental practice?

• Dental history

• The medical history

• New patient form

• The patient dental record

Name 4 substances in a dental practice that could cause an Adverse Reaction.

• Dental assistant, mouth rinse, toothbrush and the dental light

• Latex, Antibiotics, Pain medications and local/topical anesthetic solutions

• Cements, head rest covers, patient bibs, Protective eye wear

• Dental chair, dental hand pieces, dental x-rays and the dentist

True or false: The patients signature on the form indicates that they have provided the information and takes responsibility for its accuracy?

• False

• Sometimes only if they want to

• True

• We don’t ever need their signature

What vital signs do we take for every dental patient?

• Pulse

• Respiration

• Blood pressure

• Temperature

• Hearing

What is the most common artery used for checking pulse?

• Temporal artery

• The radial artery

• Brachial artery

• Carotid artery

• Femoral Artery

What are the characteristics of breathing?

• Rate

• Rhythm

• Depth

• Blood pressure

What are two readings for blood pressure?

• Pulse ox and oxygen reading

• Systolic and diastolic

• Medical history and dental history

• The pulse and respiration

How often should a patients health history be updated?

• Every six months

• Yearly

• At cleanings only

• At every visit