Question 1

Petit mal seizures are also referred to as "____."

Accepted Answer

A)  absence seizures 
B)  definitive seizures 
C)  focal seizures 
D)  drift seizures 
A)  absence seizures 
B)  definitive seizures 
C)  focal seizures 
D)  drift seizures A

Question 2

In the event a patient experiences a seizure, what is the main goal of the dental team?

Accepted Answer

A)  To provide an accurate description of the seizure to arriving emergency medical personnel 
B)  To halt the seizure with intravenous medications 
C)  To prevent the patient from injuring themselves 
D)  To prevent the patient from injuring members of the dental team 
A)  To provide an accurate description of the seizure to arriving emergency medical personnel 
B)  To halt the seizure with intravenous medications 
C)  To prevent the patient from injuring themselves 
D)  To prevent the patient from injuring members of the dental team C

Question 3

Madeline, a dental patient with epilepsy, reports smelling a strong lemon scent to the dental auxiliary. However, no one else notices this scent; suggesting Madeline is experiencing a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aura 
B)  perturbation 
C)  tonic sensation 
D)  olfactory impulse 
A)  aura 
B)  perturbation 
C)  tonic sensation 
D)  olfactory impulse A

Question 4

A seizure is caused by an imbalance of activity in the musculoskeletal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is NEVER recommended in the event that a patient experiences a seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turning the patient onto their side following the seizure 
B)  Placing a tongue depressor in the patient's mouth 
C)  Moving the patient to the floor 
D)  Keeping a patient's dentures in their mouth 
A)  Turning the patient onto their side following the seizure 
B)  Placing a tongue depressor in the patient's mouth 
C)  Moving the patient to the floor 
D)  Keeping a patient's dentures in their mouth

Question 6

The drug Dilantin is an effective cure for seizure disorders; thus the dental team can be confident that a patient taking Dilantin will not experience a seizure during dental treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What happens during the tonic stage of a grand mal seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient sees flashes of light. 
B)  The patient's body begins to jerk violently. 
C)  The patient foams at the mouth. 
D)  The patient's body stiffens and becomes rigid. 
A)  The patient sees flashes of light. 
B)  The patient's body begins to jerk violently. 
C)  The patient foams at the mouth. 
D)  The patient's body stiffens and becomes rigid.

Question 8

If a seizure takes place in the dental office, it is very important to take note of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the emotional state of the patient prior to the seizure 
B)  the specific anticonvulsant medication(s) that the patient is carrying with them 
C)  the exact symptoms displayed during the seizure 
D)  what took place before the seizure occurred 
A)  the emotional state of the patient prior to the seizure 
B)  the specific anticonvulsant medication(s) that the patient is carrying with them 
C)  the exact symptoms displayed during the seizure 
D)  what took place before the seizure occurred

Question 9

Patient's with seizure disorders may take the drug Dilantin, which causes dilantin hyperplasia; a condition characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased dental plaque formation 
B)  dentine hypersensitivity 
C)  the overgrowth of gingival tissue 
D)  the loss of tooth enamel 
A)  increased dental plaque formation 
B)  dentine hypersensitivity 
C)  the overgrowth of gingival tissue 
D)  the loss of tooth enamel

Question 10

In what order do the three phases of a grand mal seizure occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  convulsive, prodromal, postictal 
B)  postictal, prodromal, convulsive 
C)  convulsive, postictal, prodromal 
D)  prodromal, convulsive, postictal 
A)  convulsive, prodromal, postictal 
B)  postictal, prodromal, convulsive 
C)  convulsive, postictal, prodromal 
D)  prodromal, convulsive, postictal

Question 11

____ seizures are the most common type of seizures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Petit mal 
B)  Grand mal 
C)  Complete 
D)  Partial 
A)  Petit mal 
B)  Grand mal 
C)  Complete 
D)  Partial

Question 12

It is important to physically restrain a patient who is experiencing a seizure in order to prevent the patient from harming himself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vanessa, a dental auxiliary, reviews the medical history form of a patient, taking notice that the patient has epilepsy. What can Vanessa do to help minimize the likelihood that the patient will have a seizure?

Accepted Answer

A)  She can ensure that the patient does not wait in the reception area for an extended period of time. 
B)  She can elevate the patient's feet during the dental exam. 
C)  She can administer an anticonvulsant medication to the patient. 
D)  She can administer an anti-anxiety medication to the patient. 
A)  She can ensure that the patient does not wait in the reception area for an extended period of time. 
B)  She can elevate the patient's feet during the dental exam. 
C)  She can administer an anticonvulsant medication to the patient. 
D)  She can administer an anti-anxiety medication to the patient.

Question 14

A dental office is a likely setting for epileptic seizures because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  during a dental procedure, the patient's head must remain tilted back for a prolonged period of time 
B)  of the stress associated with dental treatments 
C)  of the medications used during many dental treatments 
D)  stimulating the oral cavity sometimes generates electrical impulses 
A)  during a dental procedure, the patient's head must remain tilted back for a prolonged period of time 
B)  of the stress associated with dental treatments 
C)  of the medications used during many dental treatments 
D)  stimulating the oral cavity sometimes generates electrical impulses

Question 15

Epilepsy is most often caused by hereditary factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Steve suffered a grand mal seizure in the waiting room of a dental clinic. Now that the convulsions have ceased, he starts to regain consciousness and is confused about his surroundings. What phase of the seizure is Steve currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  prodromal phase 
B)  epileptic phase 
C)  postictal phase 
D)  tonic-clonic phase 
A)  prodromal phase 
B)  epileptic phase 
C)  postictal phase 
D)  tonic-clonic phase

Question 17

Status epilepticus is characterized by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous seizure activity 
B)  seizure activity resulting from a stroke 
C)  very large clonic movements 
D)  seizure activity in a conscious patient 
A)  continuous seizure activity 
B)  seizure activity resulting from a stroke 
C)  very large clonic movements 
D)  seizure activity in a conscious patient

Question 18

If a patient experiences a partial seizure, jerking movements will be restricted to an isolated region of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is NOT a potential cause of a seizure disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia 
B)  traumatic brain injury 
C)  infection 
D)  high fever 
A)  dementia 
B)  traumatic brain injury 
C)  infection 
D)  high fever

Petit mal seizures are also referred to as "____."

In the event a patient experiences a seizure, what is the main goal of the dental team?

Madeline, a dental patient with epilepsy, reports smelling a strong lemon scent to the dental auxiliary. However, no one else notices this scent; suggesting Madeline is experiencing a(n) ____.

A seizure is caused by an imbalance of activity in the musculoskeletal system.

What is NEVER recommended in the event that a patient experiences a seizure?

The drug Dilantin is an effective cure for seizure disorders; thus the dental team can be confident that a patient taking Dilantin will not experience a seizure during dental treatment.

What happens during the tonic stage of a grand mal seizure?

If a seizure takes place in the dental office, it is very important to take note of ____.

Patient's with seizure disorders may take the drug Dilantin, which causes dilantin hyperplasia; a condition characterized by ____.

In what order do the three phases of a grand mal seizure occur?

____ seizures are the most common type of seizures.

It is important to physically restrain a patient who is experiencing a seizure in order to prevent the patient from harming himself.

Vanessa, a dental auxiliary, reviews the medical history form of a patient, taking notice that the patient has epilepsy. What can Vanessa do to help minimize the likelihood that the patient will have a seizure?

A dental office is a likely setting for epileptic seizures because ____.

Epilepsy is most often caused by hereditary factors.

Steve suffered a grand mal seizure in the waiting room of a dental clinic. Now that the convulsions have ceased, he starts to regain consciousness and is confused about his surroundings. What phase of the seizure is Steve currently experiencing?

Status epilepticus is characterized by ____.

If a patient experiences a partial seizure, jerking movements will be restricted to an isolated region of the body.

Which is NOT a potential cause of a seizure disorder?

Office Preparation

Medical History

Vital Signs

Syncope

Diabetes

Cerebrovascular Accident CVA

Asthma

Hyperventilation

Airway Obstruction

Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Allergic Reaction

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Exam 5: Seizure Disorders

Petit mal seizures are also referred to as "____."

In the event a patient experiences a seizure, what is the main goal of the dental team?

Madeline, a dental patient with epilepsy, reports smelling a strong lemon scent to the dental auxiliary. However, no one else notices this scent; suggesting Madeline is experiencing a(n) ____.

A seizure is caused by an imbalance of activity in the musculoskeletal system.

What is NEVER recommended in the event that a patient experiences a seizure?

The drug Dilantin is an effective cure for seizure disorders; thus the dental team can be confident that a patient taking Dilantin will not experience a seizure during dental treatment.

What happens during the tonic stage of a grand mal seizure?

If a seizure takes place in the dental office, it is very important to take note of ____.

Patient's with seizure disorders may take the drug Dilantin, which causes dilantin hyperplasia; a condition characterized by ____.

In what order do the three phases of a grand mal seizure occur?

____ seizures are the most common type of seizures.

It is important to physically restrain a patient who is experiencing a seizure in order to prevent the patient from harming himself.

Vanessa, a dental auxiliary, reviews the medical history form of a patient, taking notice that the patient has epilepsy. What can Vanessa do to help minimize the likelihood that the patient will have a seizure?

A dental office is a likely setting for epileptic seizures because ____.

Epilepsy is most often caused by hereditary factors.

Steve suffered a grand mal seizure in the waiting room of a dental clinic. Now that the convulsions have ceased, he starts to regain consciousness and is confused about his surroundings. What phase of the seizure is Steve currently experiencing?

Status epilepticus is characterized by ____.

If a patient experiences a partial seizure, jerking movements will be restricted to an isolated region of the body.

Which is NOT a potential cause of a seizure disorder?

Office Preparation

Medical History

Vital Signs

Syncope

Diabetes

Cerebrovascular Accident CVA

Asthma

Hyperventilation

Airway Obstruction

Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Allergic Reaction

Occupational Hazards and Emergencies

Legal Problems of Emergency Care

Filters