Question 1

What position should an examination for children under three years of age be done in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lying back
B)  Knee-to-knee
C)  The parents lap
D)  Cradled in the dentists lap B

Question 2

At what age should the child be weaned from the bottle?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months
B)  12 months
C)  18 months
D)  24 months B

Question 3

It is recommended that pregnant women NOT be reclined during dental appointments.What is the reasoning for this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient comfort
B)  Increased pressure on the fetus
C)  Difficulty breathing for the mother
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

By what stage of pregnancy should restorative treatment be completed on a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preconception
B)  First trimester
C)  Second trimester
D)  Third trimester

Question 5

When should oral hygiene begin to be performed on children?

Accepted Answer

A)  When they begin eating solid foods
B)  When their primary teeth become visible in the oral cavity
C)  Only when the infant allows you to clean their mouth
D)  Even if no teeth are present,the gingival ridge should be wiped

Question 6

How often do pediatricians recommend that infants have exams during the first year of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  6
C)  7
D)  8

Question 7

Why should dental providers inquire about water consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  To assess kidney function
B)  To determine if the child is consuming the appropriate amount of water daily
C)  To assess fluoride uptake
D)  To determine the nutritional status of the child

Question 8

What type of toothpaste should be used on infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pea-size amount
B)  Minimal amount
C)  Fluoridated toothpaste
D)  None

Question 9

When completing the interview process for a child's first visit what are some areas to inquire about?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social activities,speech,and feeding history
B)  Feeding history,medical history,and social activities
C)  Growth and development,siblings,and family dental history
D)  Growth and development,feeding history,medical history

Question 10

When should the child's FIRST visit to the dentist occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  0-6 months
B)  6 months-1 year
C)  1-2 years
D)  2-3 years

Exam 23: Pregnancy and Infancy