Match the ASA level with the description of the patient.
A noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) may be due to
A noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL) may be due to
Under Good Samaritan statutes, emergency care cannot be deni…
Under Good Samaritan statutes, emergency care cannot be denied if providing such care is a part of a person’s job responsibilities. Dental hygienists have a duty to deliver emergency services within the scope of their training.
It is the dental hygienist’s ethical responsibility to incre…
It is the dental hygienist’s ethical responsibility to increase public awareness and understanding of high-quality oral health practices. This ethical principle is known as
Hand hygiene and immunizations are components of which Princ…
Hand hygiene and immunizations are components of which Principle of Infection Control as defined by the CDC?
A toothbrush should be replaced
A toothbrush should be replaced
Orthodontic treatment does not increase the risk of ________…
Orthodontic treatment does not increase the risk of __________.
A blood pressure reading of 142/96 should be classified as _…
A blood pressure reading of 142/96 should be classified as __________.
Each of the following must occur when obtaining informed con…
Each of the following must occur when obtaining informed consent from a client to proceed with scaling and root planing with anesthesia EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
Rachel is a 68-year-old patient that has been coming to your…
Rachel is a 68-year-old patient that has been coming to your office for seven years. During the review of her medical history, she tells you that she had a stroke eight months ago that has left her very weak on her right side. She now takes blood thinning medication everyday as well as two medications for hypertension. Her blood pressure reading was 136/88. In the past she has had wonderful oral hygiene care at every visit, but today she presents with moderate to heavy biofilm and generalized slight calculus. Your oral assessment reveals normal salivary flow and no decay, but the patient reports that her teeth are now quite sensitive to cold. What is the ASA level for this patient?