Question 1

What aspect of the "dental experience" exacerbates the process of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient must lean their head back. 
B)  The patient must remain motionless. 
C)  The patient must leave their mouth opened. 
D)  The patient must have their legs extended outward in the dental chair. 
A)  The patient must lean their head back. 
B)  The patient must remain motionless. 
C)  The patient must leave their mouth opened. 
D)  The patient must have their legs extended outward in the dental chair. B

Question 2

If a patient is hyperventilating, the dental team may have the patient breathe into a plastic bag.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is an effective treatment for hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the patient hold their breath for several seconds. 
B)  Have the patient lie on the floor. 
C)  Have patient place their head between their knees. 
D)  Have the patient stretch their arms towards the ceiling. 
A)  Have the patient hold their breath for several seconds. 
B)  Have the patient lie on the floor. 
C)  Have patient place their head between their knees. 
D)  Have the patient stretch their arms towards the ceiling. A

Question 4

The most common cause of hyperventilation is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  stress 
C)  anger 
D)  illness 
A)  anxiety 
B)  stress 
C)  anger 
D)  illness

Question 5

By increasing respirations, a patient who is hyperventilating ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhales a large amount of oxygen 
B)  exhales a large amount of carbon dioxide 
C)  inhales a large amount of oxygen 
D)  inhales a large amount of carbon dioxide 
A)  exhales a large amount of oxygen 
B)  exhales a large amount of carbon dioxide 
C)  inhales a large amount of oxygen 
D)  inhales a large amount of carbon dioxide

Question 6

An effective treatment for hyperventilation is oxygen therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the role of carbon dioxide in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a necessary energy source for the brain. 
B)  It carries oxygen through the bloodstream. 
C)  It triggers the breathing reflex. 
D)  It facilitates the contraction of heart tissue. 
A)  It is a necessary energy source for the brain. 
B)  It carries oxygen through the bloodstream. 
C)  It triggers the breathing reflex. 
D)  It facilitates the contraction of heart tissue.

Question 8

Hyperventilation is an increase in ____ that results in a change in blood chemistry.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood flow to the brain 
B)  blood flow to the heart 
C)  the rate or depth of breathing 
D)  heart rate 
A)  blood flow to the brain 
B)  blood flow to the heart 
C)  the rate or depth of breathing 
D)  heart rate

Question 9

Why is hyperventilation a rare occurrence in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children adapt to stress better than adults. 
B)  Children's biofeedback systems are more sensitive than adults. 
C)  Unlike adults, children tend to express their fears openly. 
D)  Unlike adults, children are able to internalize feelings of fear. 
A)  Children adapt to stress better than adults. 
B)  Children's biofeedback systems are more sensitive than adults. 
C)  Unlike adults, children tend to express their fears openly. 
D)  Unlike adults, children are able to internalize feelings of fear.

Question 10

Ultimately, why does a patient who is hyperventilating have difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient loses blood flow to the brain. 
B)  Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient loses blood flow to the brain. 
C)  Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale. 
D)  Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale. 
A)  Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient loses blood flow to the brain. 
B)  Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient loses blood flow to the brain. 
C)  Because of a lack of carbon dioxide, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale. 
D)  Because of a lack of oxygen, the patient must consciously work to inhale and exhale.

Question 11

Why is hyperventilation not a risk of strenuous exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercised muscles release carbon dioxide into the blood. 
B)  Exercised muscles release oxygen into the blood. 
C)  Exercised muscles release lactic acid into the blood. 
D)  Exercised muscles release hemoglobin into the blood. 
A)  Exercised muscles release carbon dioxide into the blood. 
B)  Exercised muscles release oxygen into the blood. 
C)  Exercised muscles release lactic acid into the blood. 
D)  Exercised muscles release hemoglobin into the blood.

Question 12

A tingling feeling in the extremities is one symptom of hyperventilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is NOT a sign or symptom of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  dizziness 
B)  cyanosis 
C)  tightness in the chest 
D)  feelings of suffocation 
A)  dizziness 
B)  cyanosis 
C)  tightness in the chest 
D)  feelings of suffocation

Question 14

Once hyperventilation occurs, the condition of the patient usually does not worsen because a steady-state respiration level is reached within minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which medication might be given to a patient experiencing a severe hyperventilation episode?

Accepted Answer

A)  methylphenidate 
B)  ranitidine 
C)  fluoxetine 
D)  diazepam 
A)  methylphenidate 
B)  ranitidine 
C)  fluoxetine 
D)  diazepam

What aspect of the "dental experience" exacerbates the process of hyperventilation?

If a patient is hyperventilating, the dental team may have the patient breathe into a plastic bag.

What is an effective treatment for hyperventilation?

The most common cause of hyperventilation is ____.

By increasing respirations, a patient who is hyperventilating ____.

An effective treatment for hyperventilation is oxygen therapy.

What is the role of carbon dioxide in the body?

Hyperventilation is an increase in ____ that results in a change in blood chemistry.

Why is hyperventilation a rare occurrence in children?

Ultimately, why does a patient who is hyperventilating have difficulty breathing?

Why is hyperventilation not a risk of strenuous exercise?

A tingling feeling in the extremities is one symptom of hyperventilation.

Which is NOT a sign or symptom of hyperventilation?

Once hyperventilation occurs, the condition of the patient usually does not worsen because a steady-state respiration level is reached within minutes.

Which medication might be given to a patient experiencing a severe hyperventilation episode?

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Exam 9: Hyperventilation

What aspect of the "dental experience" exacerbates the process of hyperventilation?

If a patient is hyperventilating, the dental team may have the patient breathe into a plastic bag.

What is an effective treatment for hyperventilation?

The most common cause of hyperventilation is ____.

By increasing respirations, a patient who is hyperventilating ____.

An effective treatment for hyperventilation is oxygen therapy.

What is the role of carbon dioxide in the body?

Hyperventilation is an increase in ____ that results in a change in blood chemistry.

Why is hyperventilation a rare occurrence in children?

Ultimately, why does a patient who is hyperventilating have difficulty breathing?

Why is hyperventilation not a risk of strenuous exercise?

A tingling feeling in the extremities is one symptom of hyperventilation.

Which is NOT a sign or symptom of hyperventilation?

Once hyperventilation occurs, the condition of the patient usually does not worsen because a steady-state respiration level is reached within minutes.

Which medication might be given to a patient experiencing a severe hyperventilation episode?

Office Preparation

Medical History

Vital Signs

Syncope

Seizure Disorders

Diabetes

Cerebrovascular Accident CVA

Asthma

Airway Obstruction

Angina Pectoris and Myocardial Infarction

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Allergic Reaction

Occupational Hazards and Emergencies

Legal Problems of Emergency Care

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