Local Anesthesia For Dental Professionals 2nd Edition By Bassett DiMarco & Naughton – Test Bank

Question Bank For Local Anesthetic For Oral Health Professionals 2nd Edition By Bassett DiMarco & Naughton

ISBN-10: 9780133077711, ISBN-13: 978-0133077711

Chapter 1: Viewpoints on Local Anesthetic for Oral Health Professionals

Fact or fiction

1) Problem-solving involves critically evaluating and addressing anesthesia insufficiencies to ensure patient comfort.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: A

Objective: 1

2) Dental hygienists and intermediate providers from various states and regions undergo identical training and need the same level of oversight when administering local anesthesia.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) The requirements for dental hygienists and intermediate providers can differ based on the kind, depth, or range of injections, supervision needed, education, and evaluation. Professionals should understand the specific regulations governing their practice areas.

Objective: 1

3) Dentists are the sole practitioners of local anesthesia within dentistry in North America.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) In most states and regions, providers of dental local anesthesia include dentists, dental hygienists, and in certain areas, intermediate and/or enhanced function practitioners.

Objective: 2

4) California was the first state to authorize dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic substances in 1975.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) Washington was the first state to license dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic substances in 1971.

Objective: 2

5) Washington was the first state to authorize dental hygienists to administer local anesthetic substances in 1971.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: A

Objective: 2

6) Dentists have been able to administer local anesthetic medications in cartridge form since 1884.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) Dentists have been able to administer local anesthetic medications in cartridge form since 1921.

Objective: 2

7) Referring to a dental specialist is always necessary when troubleshooting anesthesia insufficiencies.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) Every dental professional who administers local anesthesia should possess troubleshooting skills and be familiar with pain control options.

Objective: 3

8) Only dentists have the capacity to address and resolve anesthesia insufficiencies.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: B

Explanation: B) Every dental professional who administers local anesthesia should possess troubleshooting skills and be familiar with pain control options.

Objective: 3

9) Mastering a diverse array of methods is crucial for safe and efficient pain management.

1. A) True
2. B) False

Response: A

Objective: 3

Multiple choice
 
1) The basics of pain management include all of the following except

1. A) Complete evaluation
2. B) Understanding of medication effects
3. C) Periodontal evaluation
4. D) Proficiency in multiple injection techniques

Response: C

Objective: 1

2) The fundamentals of pain management encompass

1. A) Administering drugs for the briefest duration of anesthesia possible
2. B) Patient well-being
3. C) Applying evidence-based knowledge in clinical judgments
4. D) Proficiency in various techniques

Response: A

Objective: 1

3) Dentistry has had access to local anesthetics since

1. A) 1971
2. B) 1948
3. C) 1906
4. D) 1884

Response: D

Objective: 1

4) Which scenarios best illustrate the fundamentals of pain management?

1. A) A practitioner evaluates the patient, including vital sign monitoring. The patient is given the usual effective drug dosage. However, today the patient doesn’t feel adequately numb and is asked to reschedule for another day.
2. B) A practitioner evaluates the patient and finds no physical reason to skip anesthesia for periodontal care. Despite the patient’s history of difficulty in getting numb, the patient is referred to a periodontist for treatment.
3. C) A practitioner prepares the patient for treatment and the patient reveals insufficient numbing from the last appointment. It is decided to try a different drug and technique this time.
4. D) A practitioner inquires if the patient has faced any anesthesia issues before. The patient notes no prior problems, always achieving complete numbness, hence treatment proceeds smoothly.

Response: C

Objective: 1

Short reply/essay

1) Elaborate on a provider’s duty in resolving local anesthetic insufficiencies.

Answer: Each local anesthesia provider should have confidence in their pain management strategies, possess troubleshooting skills, and be familiar with alternate techniques to achieve effective anesthesia.

2) Discuss the responsibilities of local anesthesia providers.

Answer: All dental local anesthesia providers bear the obligation of delivering safe, effective, and suitable pain management. This necessitates knowledge and proficiency in the fundamentals of pain management.

Objective: 3

3) Explore the basics of pain management.

Answer: Fundamentals of pain management involve conducting a thorough patient evaluation, recognizing and addressing patient factors, integrating evidence-based knowledge, understanding relevant medications, their effects, indications, and contraindications. Fundamentals also encompass developing clinical decision-making capabilities and mastering various techniques with appropriate adaptations.

Objective: 1

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