Question 1

A portion of the ____ established rules and regulations to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical Accountability and Regulations Act
B)   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C)   Medical Records and Accounting Act
D)   Health Information and Dissemination ActE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 2

The medical history form should consist primarily of ____ questions.

Accepted Answer

A)   yes or no
B)   fill-in-the-blank
C)   multiple response
D)   short answerE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Every dental office should have an on-call translator to help non-English speaking patients fill out their medical history forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When recording information about a patient's medications, what should the dental auxiliary call particular attention to?

Accepted Answer

A)   The manufacturer of the medications
B)   The side effects associated with the medications
C)   The dosage of the medications
D)   The frequency of medication useE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Edith, an 80 year old patient, arrives for a dental consultation with a pill box containing a variety of medications. However, Edith is unable to provide the names of the medications nor the medical conditions for which they were prescribed. What is the best way for the dental auxiliary to identify the pills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Utilize the product identification section of the Physician's Desk Reference.
B)   Utilize a dental chromatography machine specialized for drug identification.
C)   Go directly to the dentist for assistance.
D)   Call Edith's primary physician.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

At a dental office, assessing a patient's general health status consists of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   monitoring a patient's temperature
B)   reviewing a patient's medical history and determining the likely side effects of any prescribed medications
C)   asking the patient if they are experiencing any symptoms associated with their medical conditions
D)   determing if a patient should be classified as ASA VE) All of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

How often should a patient's medical history be updated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each time the patient returns to the office for a routine visit, the medical information should be updated.
B)   It is only necessary to update the information if the patient will be undergoing a procedure requiring general anesthesia.
C)   The medical history should be taken once per year, either when the patient returns to the office or by phone.
D)   Because of HIPAA regulations, the information may be collected at the patient's initial visit and thereafter only at the initiation of the patient.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Physical Status Classifications, a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is categorized as an ASA V.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is it particularly critical to review a patient's medical history?

Accepted Answer

A)   To "flag" certain medical conditions that may be worsened by poor dental health
B)   To prevent improper mixtures of medications
C)   To determine if a dental emergency supply kit is needed during the dental procedure
D)   To establish a possible cause of the dental problemE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) is compiled every two years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What information is generally NOT included on a medical history form?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary physician
B)   prescribed medications
C)   blood type
D)   prior surgeriesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

It is extremely important to have an up-to-date medical resource because ____ change(s)  at such a rapid pace.

Accepted Answer

A)   dental emergency classifications
B)   dental terminology
C)   common names used for medical conditions
D)   medicationsE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

When reviewing the medical history form, the dental auxiliary should verbally question the patient on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   all of their answers
B)   their general information
C)   all negative medical results
D)   any conflicting answersE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

It is ultimately the dentist's responsibility to make all decisions regarding a patient's medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After Jan, a dental auxiliary, completes a health assessment she determines her patient has a mild systemic disease. This patient would be classified as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ASA I
B)   ASA II
C)   ASA III
D)   ASA IVE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Medical conditions included on the medical history form should be listed by their common name, so that the conditions can be easily understood by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dental auxiliary
B)   receptionist
C)   dentist
D)   patientE) None of the above
F) B) and C) D

Exam 2: Medical History

A portion of the ____ established rules and regulations to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) .

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The medical history form should consist primarily of ____ questions.

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Every dental office should have an on-call translator to help non-English speaking patients fill out their medical history forms.

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When recording information about a patient's medications, what should the dental auxiliary call particular attention to?

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At a dental office, assessing a patient's general health status consists of ____.

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How often should a patient's medical history be updated?

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Physical Status Classifications, a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is categorized as an ASA V.

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Why is it particularly critical to review a patient's medical history?

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The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) is compiled every two years.

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What information is generally NOT included on a medical history form?

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It is extremely important to have an up-to-date medical resource because ____ change(s) at such a rapid pace.

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When reviewing the medical history form, the dental auxiliary should verbally question the patient on ____.

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It is ultimately the dentist's responsibility to make all decisions regarding a patient's medications.

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After Jan, a dental auxiliary, completes a health assessment she determines her patient has a mild systemic disease. This patient would be classified as ____.

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Medical conditions included on the medical history form should be listed by their common name, so that the conditions can be easily understood by the ____.

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Exam 2: Medical History

A portion of the ____ established rules and regulations to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) .

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The medical history form should consist primarily of ____ questions.

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Every dental office should have an on-call translator to help non-English speaking patients fill out their medical history forms.

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When recording information about a patient's medications, what should the dental auxiliary call particular attention to?

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At a dental office, assessing a patient's general health status consists of ____.

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How often should a patient's medical history be updated?

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According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Physical Status Classifications, a patient with a severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life is categorized as an ASA V.

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Why is it particularly critical to review a patient's medical history?

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The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) is compiled every two years.

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What information is generally NOT included on a medical history form?

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It is extremely important to have an up-to-date medical resource because ____ change(s) at such a rapid pace.

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When reviewing the medical history form, the dental auxiliary should verbally question the patient on ____.

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It is ultimately the dentist's responsibility to make all decisions regarding a patient's medications.

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After Jan, a dental auxiliary, completes a health assessment she determines her patient has a mild systemic disease. This patient would be classified as ____.

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Medical conditions included on the medical history form should be listed by their common name, so that the conditions can be easily understood by the ____.

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