1. Review Questions and Answers Chapter 19-20
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2. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
1. For what amount of time should pressure be applied for a nosebleed?
A. 5 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. Pressure should not be applied for a nosebleed
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3. Answers… Ch 19
1. For what amount of time should pressure be applied for a nosebleed?
A. 5 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 45 minutes
D. Pressure should not be applied for a nosebleed
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4. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
2. All of the following are useful recommendations to prevent a recurrence of epistaxis except one. Which one is the exception?
A. avoiding medications with anticoagulant properties
B. avoiding bending at the waist for 24 hours
C. keep the head elevated for 4 hours
D. using a dehumidifier in the home
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5. Answers… Ch 19
2. All of the following are useful recommendations to prevent a recurrence of epistaxis except one. Which one is the exception?
A. avoiding medications with anticoagulant properties
B. avoiding bending at the waist for 24 hours
C. keep the head elevated for 4 hours
D. using a dehumidifier in the home
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6. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
3. Profuse bleeding of dark, red blood out of the nose is indicative of which type of nosebleed?
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. mucosal
D. septal
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7. Answers… Ch 19
3. Profuse bleeding of dark, red blood out of the nose is indicative of which type of nosebleed?
A. anterior
B. posterior
C. mucosal
D. septal
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8. Chapter 19: Epistaxis 4. The most common site for epistaxis is
A. the nares
B. Woodruff’s plexi
C. Kiesselbach’s plexus
D. none of the above
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9. Answers… Ch 19 4. The most common site for epistaxis is A. the nares
B. Woodruff’s plexi
C. Kiesselbach’s plexus
D. none of the above
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10. Chapter 19: Epistaxis 5. The most common cause of epistaxis is
A. digital manipulation
B. hypertension
C. blood dyscrasia
D. foreign body
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11. Answers… Ch 19 5. The most common cause of epistaxis is
A. digital manipulation
B. hypertension
C. blood dyscrasia
D. foreign body
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12. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
6. All of the following are systemic conditions that are often associated with epistaxis except one. Which one is the exception?
A. neoplasm
B. Thrombocyopenia purpura
C. Anemia
D. arteriosclerosis
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13. Answers… Ch 19
6. All of the following are systemic conditions that are often associated with epistaxis except one. Which one is the exception?
A. neoplasm
B. Thrombocyopenia purpura
C. Anemia
D. arteriosclerosis
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14. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
7. Applying ice to the nose during epistaxis is helpful as it provides
A. cauterization
B. angioedema
C. vasoconstriction
D. vasodilation
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15. Answers… Ch 19
7. Applying ice to the nose during epistaxis is helpful as it provides
A. cauterization
B. angioedema
C. vasoconstriction
D. vasodilation
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16. Chapter 19: Epistaxis
8. All of the following are agents that have anticoagulant properties except one. Which one is the exception?
A. acetaminophen
B. aspirin
C. ginkgo biloba
D. clopidogrel
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17. Answers… Ch 19
8. All of the following are agents that have anticoagulant properties except one. Which one is the exception?
A. acetaminophen
B. aspirin
C. ginkgo biloba
D. clopidogrel
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18. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
1. A low dosage of aspirin over a long period of time
A. has been implicated in excessive postsurgical bleeding
B. has minimal or no effect on excessive bleeding
C. should be avoided entirely if surgery is to be performed
D. should be minimized before surgery
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19. Answers… Ch 20 1. A low dosage of aspirin over a long period of time
A. has been implicated in excessive postsurgical bleeding
B. has minimal or no effect on excessive bleeding
C. should be avoided entirely if surgery is to be performed
D. should be minimized before surgery
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20. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
2. The medical consensus involving treatment of hemophiliacs before dental surgery is
A. to stop all medications 48 hours before surgery
B. that all dental extractions be performed in a hospital setting
C. that local hemostasis and systemic treatment must be combined
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21. Answers… Ch 20
2. The medical consensus involving treatment of hemophiliacs before dental surgery is
A. to stop all medications 48 hours before surgery
B. that all dental extractions be performed in a hospital setting
C. that local hemostasis and systemic treatment must be combined
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22. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
3. After a dental extraction the patient should not
A. exercise for hours
B. lie down with head elevated
C. be concerned if blood continues to flow heavily from the extraction site
D. apply pressure to extraction site for more than 20 minutes
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23. Answers… Ch 20 3. After a dental extraction the patient should not
A. exercise for hours
B. lie down with head elevated
C. be concerned if blood continues to flow heavily from the extraction site
D. apply pressure to extraction site for more than 20 minutes
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24. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
4. The second most common problem in dental surgery is
A. fear and anxiety
B. hemorrhage
C. infection
D. lack of patient compliance with postsurgical instructions
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25. Answers… Ch 20 4. The second most common problem in dental surgery is
A. fear and anxiety
B. hemorrhage
C. infection
D. lack of patient compliance with postsurgical instructions
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26. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
5. A hematoma is
A. an unavoidable side effect of dental extraction
B. often caused by an incorrect choice of local anesthetic
C. a collection of bacteria trapped beneath the skin
D. most often caused by trauma
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27. Answers… Ch 20 5. A hematoma is
A. an unavoidable side effect of dental extraction
B. often caused by an incorrect choice of local anesthetic
C. a collection of bacteria trapped beneath the skin
D. most often caused by trauma
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28. Chapter 20: Excessive Bleeding Following an Extraction
6. Which of the following anticoagulation medications is most likely to be discontinued prior to dental surgery?
A. Aspirin
B. Heparin
C. Plavix
D. Pradaxa
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29. Answers… Ch 20
6. Which of the following anticoagulation medications is most likely to be discontinued prior to dental surgery?
A. Aspirin
B. Heparin
C. Plavix
D. Pradaxa
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30. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
1. Which of the following intraocular foreign bodies will be more likely to cause an infection?
A. glass
B. calculus
C. instrument tip
D. study model stone
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31. Answers… Ch 21
1. Which of the following intraocular foreign bodies will be more likely to cause an infection?
A. glass
B. calculus
C. instrument tip
D. study model stone
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32. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
2. All of the following are symptoms of a foreign body in the eye except one. Which one is the exception?
A. burning in the eye
B. tear production
C. double vision
D. epistaxis
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33. Answers… Ch 21
2. All of the following are symptoms of a foreign body in the eye except one. Which one is the exception?
A. burning in the eye
B. tear production
C. double vision
D. epistaxis
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34. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
3. The cotton-tipped applicator method of intraocular foreign body removal is best used for removal of which type of foreign body?
A. embedded
B. superficial
C. chemical
D. none of the above
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35. Answers… Ch 21
3. The cotton-tipped applicator method of intraocular foreign body removal is best used for removal of which type of foreign body?
A. embedded
B. superficial
C. chemical
D. none of the above
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36. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
4. When using the irrigation method of intraocular foreign body removal, the solution should be
A. applied directly onto the cornea
B. applied from the lateral portion of the eye to the medial portion of the eye
C. applied from the medial portion of the eye to the lateral portion of the eye
D. heated before application
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37. Answers… Ch 21
4. When using the irrigation method of intraocular foreign body removal, the solution should be
A. applied directly onto the cornea
B. applied from the lateral portion of the eye to the medial portion of the eye
C. applied from the medial portion of the eye to the lateral portion of the eye
D. heated before application
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38. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
5. Which method of intraocular foreign body removal is best to use for a chemical splash?
A. cotton-tipped applicator
B. irrigation method
C. rub the eye vigorously until the object is removed.
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39. Answers… Ch 21
5. Which method of intraocular foreign body removal is best to use for a chemical splash?
A. cotton-tipped applicator
B. irrigation method
C. rub the eye vigorously until the object is removed.
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40. Chapter 21: Intraocular Foreign Body
6. The nonvascular transparent coat that covers the colored iris is the
A. cornea
B. globe
C. sclera
D. pupil
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41. Answers… Ch 21
6. The nonvascular transparent coat that covers the colored iris is the
A. cornea
B. globe
C. sclera
D. pupil
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