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a set of nonverbal signals, including body movements, postures, gestures, and facial expressions, that gives expression to various physical, mental, and emotional states
Body language
naturally occurring concave forward curve present in the thoracic region of spine when viewed from the side
Kyphosis
naturally occurring concave forward curve present in the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine when viewed from the side.
Lordosis
also called orthostatic hypotension; a fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness,syncope, and blurred vision that occurs upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position
Postural hypotension
flat position with head and feet on the same level
Supine
the modified supine position when the head is lower than the heart
Trendelenburg
What are the 4 body positions of the patient, USST
Upright, semiupright, supine, trendelenburg
What is the correct chair and light positioning for maxillary
Lower back to the supine position, chin up
What is the correct chair and light positioning for mandibular
may move chair up a little, chin down
What is the working distance from the patient?
oral cavity 15-22 inches from clinicians eyes
back in neutral postural alignment, head on top of neutral spine, eyes directed downward, do not bend neck more than 20 degrees, shoulders relaxed, elbows close to body, forearms parallel with floor, thighs:body weight distributed evenly, knees slightly apart, feet flat on floor
neutral seating posture
Self care for the DH PfSpCpNwpSm
physical fitness, standard precautions, clinical practice, neutral working posture, stress management
Dynamic postural integrity, physical fitness, management and relinqushment of stress
Triad of musculoskeletal health
characteristics of an acceptable stool
base is broad and heavy, seat has seamless upholstry and firm padding, height adjustable, back adjustable, mobility complete, adjustments multiple, infection control friendly- all surfaces can be cleaned
signs
objective, observable evidence of an illness or disorder; a physical manifestation of a disorder that is apparent to a trained healthcare provider and sometimes to the patient
symptoms
any change in the body or its function that is perceived by the patient; the subjective experience of a disease or disorder
How are charts documented and corrected?
written in ink, corrected with a single line through the error, writing the correct information immediately after and signing the entry
Who in the dental office is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of documents?
the dentist
what materials are used for charting?
informed consent forms, radiographs, study casts, photographs, copies of correspondence with dental specialists or medical practitioners
3 keys of HIPPA
privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient information
Types of examinations
complete, screening, limited, follow up, and maintenance/reevaluation
Examination methods
visual:direct, radiographic, transillumination, palpation, instrumentation, percussion, electrical test, auscultation
Types of visual examination
direct, transillumination, and radiographic
State of abnormal and individual hypersensitivity, acquired through exposure to a particular allergen
allergy
presence of microorganisms in the bloodstream
bacteremia
produced or derived from blood; disseminated through the blood stream
hematogenous
when the immune response is attenuated by administration of immunosuppressive drugs, by irradiation my, by malnutrition, or by certain disease processes
immunocompromised
SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis, now called endocarditis
Preliminary medication; may be for the purpose of allaying apprehension, preventing bacteremia, or otherwise facilitating the clinical procedure
Premedication
Types of questions in the questionnaire
System oriented, disease oriented, symptom oriented, culture oriented
What items are included in personal history
appointment planning and business aspects
what items are included in medical history
conditions for possible complications during treatment, disease that might need precautions or premedication before treatment, drugs that may influence or contraindicate certain procedures ex. anticoagulant, allergies, physiological state of pt.
what item s are included in dental history
CC, cause of main, previous dental care, attitude of patient to oral health, personal care exercised by patient
broad in scope, time saving, consistent, no time restraint, patient can write things they don't want to verbalize, legal aspects of written record
advantages of questionnaire
disadvantages of questionnaire
impersonal, inflexible
a patient without apparent systemic disease; a normal healthy patient
ASA I
mild systemic disease
ASA II
severe systemic disease that limits activity but is not incapacitating
ASA III
incapacitating systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA IV
a moribund patient not expecting to survive 24 hours with or without care
ASA V
oxygen deficiency; a reduction of oxygen in the tissues can lead to deep respiration, cyanosis, increased pulse rate, and impairment of coordination
Anoxia
temporary cessation of breathing; absence of spontaneous respirations
apnea
unusually slow heartbeat evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate
bradycardia
the phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions and the ventricles are dilated but the blood flowing into them; the lowest blood pressure
Diastole
higher than normal body temperature
hyperthermia
lower than normal body temperature
hypothermia
the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure; normally 40 mmHg
pulse pressure
an abnormal elevation of the body temperature above 37°C (98.6°F)
pyrexia
the contraction or period of contraction, of the heart, especially the ventricles, during which blood is forced into the aorta and the pulmonary artery; greatest pressure
systole
unusually fast heartbeat; at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute
tachycardia
the temperature of the deep tissues of the body; remains relatively constant; contrasts with body surface temperature, which rises and falls in response to environment
core temperature
listening for sounds produced within the body may be performed directly or with a stethoscope
auscultation
What should you do with a patient who has a temp of 41°C (105.8°F)
treat as medical emergency, transport to hospital for care
What factors increase blood pressure?
exercise, eating, stimulants, and emotional disturbance, use of oral contraceptives
What factors decrease blood pressure?
fasting, rest, depressants, and quiet emotions, fainting, blood loss, shock
What factors increase pulse?
exercise, stimulants, eating, strong emotions, extremes of heat and cold, heart disease
What factors decrease pulse?
sleep, depressants, fasting, quiet emotions, low vitality from illness
What factors increase respiration?
work and exercise, excitement, nervousness, strong emotions, pain, hemorrhage, shock
What factors decrease respiration?
sleep, certain drugs, pulmonary insufficiency
Factors to observe in respiration
depth, rhythm, quality, sounds, position of patient
Normal body temperature
96.0°F to 99.5°F
Normal pulse rate
from 60 to 100 per minute
Normal blood pressure
less than 120/80
Prehypertension
120-139/80-89
Hypertension stage 1
140-159/90-99
Hypertension stage 2
greater than 160/100
Sites for taking pulse
radial-wrist, brachial-under arm, carotid-neck, temporal, and facial
a little white or reddish ulcer
aphtha
outer scab-like layer of solid matter formed by drying of a body exudate or secretion
crust
back surface; opposite of ventral
dorsal
red area of variable size and shape; reaction to irritation, radiation, or injury
erythema
growing outward
exophytic
a benign bony growth projecting from the surface of bone
exostosis
hardened; abnormally hard
indurated
disease of the lymph nodes; regional lymph node enlargement
lymphadenopathy
perceiving by sense of touch
palpation
elevated lesion attached by a thin stalk
pedunculated
hemorrhagic spot of pinpoint to pinhead size
petechia
marked with points or punctures differentiated from the surrounding surface by color, elevation, or texture.
punctate
containing, forming, or discharging pus
purulent
reddening of the skin
rubefacient
induration or hardening
sclerosis
elevated lesion with a broad base
sessile
a collective term that includes a wide range of disorders of the masticatory system characterized by one or more of the following: pain in the preauricular area, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and muscles of mastication, with limitation or deviation in mandibular motion and TMJ sounds during mandibular function
TMD Temporomandibular disorder
bony elevation or prominence usually located on the mid-line of the hard palate (torus palatinus) and the lingual surface of the mandible in the premolar area (torus mandibularis)
Torus
motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve, especially spasm of the masticatory muscles with difficulty in opening the mouth
Trismus
anterior or inferior surface; opposite of dorsal
ventral
a wartlike growth
verruca
use of a single finger
digital palpation
use of a finger and a thumb of the same hand
bidigital palpation
use of finger or fingers and thumb from each hand applied simultaneously in coordination
bimanual palpation
the two hands are used at the same time to examine corresponding structures on opposite sides of the body
Bilateral palpation
Blisterform lesions
vesicle, pustule, and bulla
vesicle
small (1 cm or less)circumscribed lesion with thin surface covering may contain serum appear white
pustule
more or less than 5 mm in diameter, contains pus, yellowish
bulla
more than 1 cm, filled with serum, may contain blood
Nonblisterform
papule, nodule, tumor, plaque
pinhead to 5 mm, pointed, rounded, or flat topped
Papule
larger than papule
nodule
2 cm or greater, does not refer to neoplasm
tumor
slightly raised with broad flat top, larger than 5 mm with pasted on appearance
plaque
surrounded by red border, loss of continuity of epithelium, may result from rupture of elevated lesion
ulcer
shallow, depressed lesion that does not extend through the epithelium to the underlying tissue
erosion
most common sites of oral cancer
lateral of tongue, floor of mouth, lower lip, soft palate complex
a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off or characterized as any other disease
Leukoplakia
lesions of the oral mucosa that appear as bright red patches or plaques that cannot be characterized as any specific disease
erythroplakia
Biopsy-excisional
entire lesion is removed
biopsy-incisional
a representative section from the lesion is taken