DEN Ch 22 New Patient Examination

When using the International Numbering System for tog identification, which of the following properly identifies the maxillary right central incisor?

11

A patient with a retrognathic facial profile will most likely have which occlusal classification?

Class II

What radiographs are indicated for a comprehensive new patient examination?

FMX

Which of the following best describes why it is important to include an interview as part of the medical history procedure?

It allows the dental assistant an opportunity to follow up on any "yes" responses on the medical history.

A patient temperature above 99°F (37°C) may indicate which of the following?

The patient may have an infection in their body.

When using the universal numbering system for tooth identification, which of the following properly identifies the mandibular left first permanent molar?

Tooth #19

When using the Universal Numbering system for tooth identification, which of the following properly identifies the maxillary left second primary molar?

Tooth #J

Information collected during a comprehensive new patient examination is known as the:

baseline information.

Treatment that has been completed on a patient is typically charted in what color?

blue

Which of the following are used when developing the tres. ment plan?

d. Both a and b

Which of the following is not a part of the comprehensive new patient examination armamentarium?

dental scaler

The dental diagnosis is made by which of the following dental team members?

dentist

Which of the following listening skills will make the patient feel as though the dental assistant is truly concerned about his or her situation?

empathetic

Which of the following procedures is generally not completed during a limited/emergency examination?

full mouth dental charting

In which sextant is tooth #25 located?

mandibular anterior

When the mouth is divided into quadrants, tooth #15 is located in which of the following quadrants?

maxillary left quadrant

The business assistant needs to include a conversation about the patient's dental insurance during the financial planning appointment to include all EXCEPT:

monthly payments.

How does the dentist evaluate the patient's TMJ?

palpation and osculation

In treatment plans that include the fabrication of a dental appliance at a dental laboratory, the patient may be expected to:

pay for 50% of the total cost at the time the impression is taken.

The purpose of dental diagnosis is to identify:

the unmet dental needs of the patient.