Question 1

The goal of obtaining medical history information from a dental patient is to:

Accepted Answer

A) know of any existing allergies to foods or medications. 
B) be alerted of any medical conditions. 
C) identify special treatment needs of the patient. 
D) all of the above. 
A) know of any existing allergies to foods or medications. 
B) be alerted of any medical conditions. 
C) identify special treatment needs of the patient. 
D) all of the above. D

Question 2

The written medical-dental health history form:

Accepted Answer

A) eliminates the need for a face-to-face conversation with the patient. 
B) should be regarded as minimal information. 
C) does not need to be signed and dated by the patient to certify that the information is correct. 
D) is considered to be part of the treatment plan. 
A) eliminates the need for a face-to-face conversation with the patient. 
B) should be regarded as minimal information. 
C) does not need to be signed and dated by the patient to certify that the information is correct. 
D) is considered to be part of the treatment plan. B

Question 3

The dentist uses a patient _____ as the primary source of information to determine the overall quality of care the patient receives.

Accepted Answer

A) record 
B) encounter form 
C) survey 
D) treatment plan 
A) record 
B) encounter form 
C) survey 
D) treatment plan A

Question 4

All dental practices now have a written privacy policy,required by _____,that must inform the patient that the office will not use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment,diagnosis,and billing.

Accepted Answer

A) HIPAA 
B) OSHA 
C) NHII 
D) ADA 
A) HIPAA 
B) OSHA 
C) NHII 
D) ADA

Question 5

The _____ provides the patient with the expected outcomes of treatment and describes any possible complications.

Accepted Answer

A) treatment plan 
B) informed consent form 
C) clinical examination 
D) progress notes 
A) treatment plan 
B) informed consent form 
C) clinical examination 
D) progress notes

Question 6

Once the information and diagnostic-gathering process has been completed,the dentist will:

Accepted Answer

A) review all significant findings. 
B) present a diagnosis to the patient. 
C) develop and document a treatment plan with input from the patient. 
D) formulate an assessment from the findings of the patient's oral health status. 
A) review all significant findings. 
B) present a diagnosis to the patient. 
C) develop and document a treatment plan with input from the patient. 
D) formulate an assessment from the findings of the patient's oral health status.

Question 7

Once patients review the HIPAA written policy,a form is signed that:

Accepted Answer

A) states that the patient understands the privacy policy. 
B) acknowledges the patient's receipt of the privacy policy. 
C) states that the patient understands the Patient Bill of Rights. 
D) states that the patient understands OSHA. 
A) states that the patient understands the privacy policy. 
B) acknowledges the patient's receipt of the privacy policy. 
C) states that the patient understands the Patient Bill of Rights. 
D) states that the patient understands OSHA.

Question 8

The patient record consists of the:

Accepted Answer

A) patient registration form and HIPAA form. 
B) medical-dental health history form, the medical alert information form, and radiographic examination. 
C) clinical examination form and consent forms. 
D) all of the above. 
A) patient registration form and HIPAA form. 
B) medical-dental health history form, the medical alert information form, and radiographic examination. 
C) clinical examination form and consent forms. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

The patient record is not considered a legal document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A patient's medical-dental history should be updated:

Accepted Answer

A) once a year. 
B) every time the patient comes into the office. 
C) every 6 months. 
D) only after a major illness. 
A) once a year. 
B) every time the patient comes into the office. 
C) every 6 months. 
D) only after a major illness.

Question 11

Employment information about the patient is located in which of the following patient record forms?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient registration 
B) Medical-dental health history 
C) Clinical examination 
D) Treatment plan 
A) Patient registration 
B) Medical-dental health history 
C) Clinical examination 
D) Treatment plan

Question 12

The dental assistant should offer to aid the patient in completing the medical-dental history form:

Accepted Answer

A) to be sure the patient is truthful. 
B) because there may be a language barrier. 
C) because the patient may not understand the terminology used. 
D) both b and c. 
A) to be sure the patient is truthful. 
B) because there may be a language barrier. 
C) because the patient may not understand the terminology used. 
D) both b and c.

Question 13

The _____ addresses all the patient's problems that were identified during the examination and diagnosis portion of the visit in a sequenced plan,and may include more than one option.

Accepted Answer

A) informed consent form 
B) clinical examination 
C) treatment plan 
D) progress notes 
A) informed consent form 
B) clinical examination 
C) treatment plan 
D) progress notes

Question 14

The medical history section includes questions regarding the patient's past medical history,present physical condition,:

Accepted Answer

A) and insurance benefits 
B) chronic conditions, allergies, and current medications being taken 
C) chronic conditions, and allergies. Current medications is part of the patient registration form 
D) and chronic conditions. Allergies and current medications are part of the clinical examination form 
A) and insurance benefits 
B) chronic conditions, allergies, and current medications being taken 
C) chronic conditions, and allergies. Current medications is part of the patient registration form 
D) and chronic conditions. Allergies and current medications are part of the clinical examination form

Question 15

To ensure safe care to the patient,medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by:

Accepted Answer

A) posting a warning sign on the entrance to the treatment area. 
B) writing the medical condition that prompted the alert on the patient bib. 
C) affixing an "alert" sticker to the outside cover of the patient record. 
D) affixing an "alert" sticker to the inside cover of the patient record. 
A) posting a warning sign on the entrance to the treatment area. 
B) writing the medical condition that prompted the alert on the patient bib. 
C) affixing an "alert" sticker to the outside cover of the patient record. 
D) affixing an "alert" sticker to the inside cover of the patient record.

Question 16

The clinical examination form includes:

Accepted Answer

A) the plan of care. 
B) charting for existing restorations and present conditions. 
C) progress notes. 
D) informed consent. 
A) the plan of care. 
B) charting for existing restorations and present conditions. 
C) progress notes. 
D) informed consent.

Question 17

A new patient who arrives for his or her initial appointment should be:

Accepted Answer

A) asked for his or her social security number. 
B) asked to complete a history, and be told why the information is needed. 
C) asked to fill out patient forms and answer questions over the phone. 
D) notified that the form does not need to be signed. 
A) asked for his or her social security number. 
B) asked to complete a history, and be told why the information is needed. 
C) asked to fill out patient forms and answer questions over the phone. 
D) notified that the form does not need to be signed.

Question 18

Which of the following information-gathering forms is used to record the patient's overall health and dental status before any treatment is provided?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient registration 
B) Medical-dental health history 
C) Medical alert information 
D) Consent 
A) Patient registration 
B) Medical-dental health history 
C) Medical alert information 
D) Consent

Question 19

The patient record is:

Accepted Answer

A) a temporary document. 
B) a permanent document. 
C) not considered a legal document. 
D) not sufficient to be used as a reference tool in a forensic case. 
A) a temporary document. 
B) a permanent document. 
C) not considered a legal document. 
D) not sufficient to be used as a reference tool in a forensic case.

Question 20

The most graphic and detailed form in the patient record is the _____ form.

Accepted Answer

A) patient registration 
B) clinical examination 
C) treatment plan 
D) progress notes 
A) patient registration 
B) clinical examination 
C) treatment plan 
D) progress notes

Exam 26: The Patient Record

The goal of obtaining medical history information from a dental patient is to:

The written medical-dental health history form:

The dentist uses a patient _____ as the primary source of information to determine the overall quality of care the patient receives.

All dental practices now have a written privacy policy,required by _____,that must inform the patient that the office will not use or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment,diagnosis,and billing.

The _____ provides the patient with the expected outcomes of treatment and describes any possible complications.

Once the information and diagnostic-gathering process has been completed,the dentist will:

Once patients review the HIPAA written policy,a form is signed that:

The patient record consists of the:

The patient record is not considered a legal document.

A patient's medical-dental history should be updated:

Employment information about the patient is located in which of the following patient record forms?

The dental assistant should offer to aid the patient in completing the medical-dental history form:

The _____ addresses all the patient's problems that were identified during the examination and diagnosis portion of the visit in a sequenced plan,and may include more than one option.

The medical history section includes questions regarding the patient's past medical history,present physical condition,:

To ensure safe care to the patient,medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by:

The clinical examination form includes:

A new patient who arrives for his or her initial appointment should be:

Which of the following information-gathering forms is used to record the patient's overall health and dental status before any treatment is provided?

The patient record is:

The most graphic and detailed form in the patient record is the _____ form.

History of Dentistry

The Professional Dental Assistant

The Dental Healthcare Team

Dental Ethics

Dentistry and the Law

General Anatomy

General Physiology

Oral Embryology and Histology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity

Overview of the Dentitions

Tooth Morphology

Dental Caries

Periodontal Disease

Preventive Dentistry

Nutrition

Oral Pathology

Microbiology

Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention

Principles and Techniques of Disinfection

Principles and Techniques of Instrument Processing and Sterilization

Regulatory and Advisory Agencies

Chemical and Waste Management

Dental Unit Waterlines

Ergonomics

Vital Signs

Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

The Special Needs and Medically Compromised Patient

Principles of Pharmacology

Assisting in a Medical Emergency

The Dental Office

Delivering Dental Care

Dental Hand Instruments

Dental Handpieces and Accessories

Moisture Control

Anesthesia and Pain Control

Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety

Digital Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs

Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention

Intraoral Imaging

Extraoral Imaging

Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

Dental Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems

Dental Cements

Impression Materials

Laboratory Materials and Procedures

General Dentistry

Matrix Systems for Restorative Dentistry

Fixed Prosthodontics

Provisional Coverage

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Implants

Endodontics

Periodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Dentistry

Coronal Polishing

Dental Sealants

Orthodontics