PATIENT MANAGEMENT Sample Questions Flashcards
which of the following is NOT a process in motivational interviewing? A. focusing B. analyzing C. evoking D. engaging E. planning
B
which behavior change theory emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy and behavioral modeling and reinforcement? A. cognitive behavioral theory B. self-determination theory C. social cognitive theory D. classical conditioning E. motivational interviewing
C
a patient is conflicted about wearing a night guard, despite your recommendations to prevent further damage from bruxism. the patient states "I have so much going on right now that I just don't think I'm going to be able to wear it consistently like I should." this is an example of: A. resistance B. sustain talk C. commitment talk D. back talk E. change talk
B
informed consent requires that the patient be advised of all of the following EXCEPT one. which is the EXCEPTION?
A. benefits of the procedure
B. risks of the procedure
C. description of the procedure using technical terms
D. cost of the procedure
C
from the following list, select the ethical principles found in the ADA principles of ethics and code of professional conduct: A. tolerance B. compassion C. beneficence D. integrity E. veracity F. competence
C, E
from the following list, select the elements required for a patient to give consent to treatment:
A. patient must be able to pay
B. patient must voluntarily agree to treatment
C. patient must be given the opportunity to ask questions
D. patient must be a minor
E. patient must be experiencing an emergency
F. patient’s family must agree
B, C
risk management includes all of the following EXCEPT one. which is the EXCEPTION?
A. weighing the risks and benefits in practice
B. monitoring risky activity
C. exposing oneself to liability
D. eliminating dangerous activity
C
from the following list, select the items that support appropriate and adequate documentation of the patient record:
A. include specific facts
B. include personal characterizations
C. include criticism of patient’s behavior
D. include complete documentation of contact with the patient
E. include abbreviations
F. include timely entries and avoid gaps in time
A, D, F
the first time you perform a complicated dental procedure, you feel uncomfortable and nervous. at one point, you even think for a moment that you will be unable to complete the procedure. however, you stay with it, and near the end of the procedure, you feel much better. which concept does this scenario BEST exemplify? A. covert conditioning B. systematic desensitization C. habituation D. cognitive restructuring E. psychoeducation
C
during a previous dental visit, you assisted a patient by generating his statement, "even if there is some pain, it will be brief. I have ways to cope and I've done well using them." the patient will remind himself of this during future dental procedures. this patient's statement exemplifies which of the following strategies? A. rational response B. self-efficacy induction C. relaxation statement D. imagery E. systematic desensitization
A
in clinical practice, you frequently encounter young patients who are nervous about seeing the dentist. knowing which factors are important influences on young patients’ comfort, consider which of the following will help your patients to feel more comfortable?
A. inviting a parent into the operatory for support
B. placing toys and children’s books in the waiting room
C. hanging child-friendly decor in the operatory
D. talking to the child about his or her interests before beginning your work
E. all of the above
E
dental intervention studies suggest that educating patients regarding dental care (patient education) is more effective than behavioral modification (behavioral intervention) in increasing compliance. A. true B. false C. sometimes D. both are equally effective E. cannot be determined
B
which technique is typically NOT useful in treating an anxious patient?
A. using less structure in establishing rapport
B. reassuring the patient by telling the patient not to worry
C. providing reasons before asking for sensitive information
D. using empathy
E. making expectations clear
B
the MOST common site for cancers in the oral cavity is: A. lip B. soft palate C. hard palate D. tongue E. tonsils
D
the MOST effective method to prevent caries on the occlusal surfaces among school-age children is \_\_\_. A. sealants B. community water fluoridation C. school dietary fluoride D. school fluoride mouth rinse E. school fluoridation
A
