When an Assistant Is Asked to Work with a Medically

Multiple Choice

When an assistant is asked to work with a medically and physically compromised patient and family in developing and implementing a preventive program:

A) it should be tailored to the needs of the patient.
B) it should be the standard preventive program presented to all patients.
C) he or she should respond that this is not a delegable function for an assistant.
D) he or she should transfer the patient to the dental hygienist for instructions.