Caries is preventable with proper oral health education, appropriate behavioral modification and regular dental care. Caries risk assessment is a method for __ a) Assessing the quality of dental services for preventing caries b) Determining caries management approaches based on individual patient risk factors c) Gauging risks to the patient of treating caries d) Understanding effects on caries of fluoridated water

From the list, select all of the following that pertain to this state. (Check all that apply.) If a patient is screened for cancerous cells, a doctor Is looking for cells that are __ Check All That Apply less specialized functioning as part of an organ not in their original location dividing uncontrollably undergoing apoptosis

True or false: The caries risk assessment directs dental anticipatory guidance content and serves as a basis for the dental provider to determine an appropriate recall periodicity schedule for the child's dental checkups. a) True b) False

The Texas Health Steps caries risk assessment tools address individual and biological factors. Which of the following is not factored into Texas Health Steps caries risk assessments? a) Protective factors b) Clinical presentation c) Socioeconomic status of the patient d) Both a and b

Dental caries, also called tooth decay, is a disease process of the breakdown of tooth enamel by acid produced by bacteria in the mouth resulting in net mineral loss of dental hard tissues. Remineralization of the tooth surface and reversal of the caries process are possible when intervention begins early in the disease process . Which of the following interventions are shown to be effective in preventing further tooth decay: a) Application of fluoride and sealants b) Improved oral hygiene c) Avoiding sugary,acidic foods and drinks d) All of the above

Which is the health care provider's intent in prescribing an antihistamine? To relieve itching To slow the heart rate To reduce inflammation To lower body temperature

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new ileostomy about preventing the excoriation and breakdown of the peristomal al skin after they have returned home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Apply hydrocortisone cream to the skin when changing the appliance. Empty the pouch when it is less than half full. Wash the Beristomal skin frequently with deodorizing soap and water. Choose a time shortly after a meal for replacing the pouch.

Question 4. A 5-ounce glass of wine has the same alcohol as a 12-ounce beer. A. TRUE B. FALSE

Which is the reason for administering intramuscular medications using the Z-track method? To minimize pain at the injection site To increase the medication's rate of absorption To prevent leakage of the medication back into the tissue To maintain the medication at the injection site for a long time

You should never hesitate to use an Eyewash or Safety Shower if needed. (True or False) True False

The ALARA concept states that: Radiation exposure is OK as long as it in small doses spaced widely apart Radiation exposure is not dangerous below a certain level Radiation exposure should always be kept to a minimum Radiation exposure is dangerous above a certain level