WorksheetsRisk Management in Dental Hygiene Care
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT listed as a preventive method in risk management for dental hygiene care?
Communication
Accountability
Marketing strategies
Documentation
Which type of supervision is mentioned as relevant to the scope of dental hygiene practice?
Direct and remote supervision
Indirect and general supervision
Peer and self supervision
No supervision required
What is a patient’s right regarding dental treatment?
To say “no” to treatment
To demand free treatment
To ignore dental advice
To skip informed consent
Why is it important for a dental hygienist to assess a patient’s health and dental information before treatment?
To ensure safe and appropriate care is provided
To save time during the appointment
To avoid paperwork
To increase the cost of treatment
Which of the following should be included in the patient record for the administration of local anesthetics, in addition to information necessary for all dental procedures?
Medical status including pharmacologic history
Insurance information
Dietary preferences
Family history of cancer
Why is it important to document referrals or consultations obtained before administering local anesthetics?
To ensure all necessary expert opinions are considered for patient safety
To increase the cost of treatment
To reduce the time spent on the procedure
To advertise the dental clinic
A patient experiences an unexpected reaction after receiving a local anesthetic. According to best documentation practices, what should be done?
Record the reaction or complication in the patient record
Ignore the reaction if it resolves quickly
Only inform the patient’s family
Wait until the next appointment to document it
What is an example of information that should be documented regarding continued care after the administration of local anesthetics?
Continued care intervals or maintenance schedule
The patient's favorite color
The type of toothpaste used
The weather on the day of the procedure
A sports team is developing a plan to address injuries. They want to ensure that if an injury occurs, it does not get worse and is managed quickly. Which category of prevention should they focus on?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Quaternary prevention
If a healthcare facility wants to minimize damage after an injury has occurred, which prevention level should they focus on, and what is one example of an action they might take?
Primary; Use safety syringes
Secondary; Clean wound, report incident
Tertiary; Improve safety policies
Primary; Counseling
