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Define: Idopathic |
cause for condition is unknown |
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Define: Petechiae |
small, pinpoint collections of blood under the skin or mucous membrane |
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Define: Ecchymosis |
discoloration of the skin caused by blood within the local tissue; lesions are larger than pinpoint lesions |
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Define: Seroconvert |
the development of antibodies in response to vaccination |
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List the four major causes of abnormal bleeding. |
For major causes of abnormal bleeding include blood dyscrasias, bleeding disorders, liver dysfunction, and drug-induced clotting abnormalities |
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Identify the 6 major components of an OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE REPORT. |
* Date and time of exposure * Details of procedure being performed, where and how the exposure occurred, and when in the source of handling the device the exposure occurred. *Details of the exposure - type, amount of fluid/blood, severity (needlestick - depth, if fluid injected; instrument cut - app. blood contacting skin/condition of skin [intact, chapped, abraded]) * Details about exposure source (HIV-infected, stage of disease, history of antiviral therapy, viral load, antiviral resistance information) *Details about the exosed HCW (HBV vaccine series and postvaccine response status) * Details about counceling, postexposure management, an follow-up |
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List the 3 follow-up questions that should be asked of the client with a history of blood transfusion. |
* Why did you need to have a blood transfusion? * Have you had any complications as a result of the transfusion? * Have you been tested for bloodborne disease as a result of the transfusion? |
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Define: Hyperglycemia |
abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood |
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Define: Hypoglycemia |
Abnormally low levels of glucose i nthe blood, usually cuased by taking too much insulin |
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Define: Osteoradionecrosis |
the destruction and death of bone tissue from radiation therapy |
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List 4 signs of undiagnosed diabetes. And what may the client be? |
* Frequent urination * Frequent thirst * Slow healing * Frequent infection
Client may be asymptomatic |
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Differentiate type 1 and type 2 DM. |
* Type 1 DM occurs in approximately 5%-10% of patients, usually during adolescence. Causes include heredity, idiopathic, and autoimmune destruction of pancriatic beta cells. * Type 2 DM occurs in 90%-95% of patients, usually in patients older than 45 years. Causes include hereditary predisposition, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle. High-risk ethnic groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans |
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Identify three disease conditions that involve persistant swollen glands or unexplected weight loss. |
* Metastic malignancy * Metabolic disorders * Diseases of lympthatic tissues. |
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Define: Dyspnea |
shortness of breath; difficulty breathing |
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Define: Ischemia |
lack of oxygen in a tissue, usually as a result of blocked blood flow |
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Define: Orthopnea |
an abnormal condition in which the person must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably |
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Identify an oral health practice that might precipitate a migraine headache. |
Directing the overhead dental light into the client's eyes |
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List the cardiac conditions that do not require antibiotic prophylaxis before oral health treatment. |
* isolated secundum atrial septal defect * surgical repair of septal defects * previous coronary bypass graft * mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation * physiologic murmurs * prevous Kawasaki disease or rheumatic fever without valvular dysfunction * cardiac pacemakers and implant defibrillators |
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List four oral health treatment procedures for which antibiotic prophylaxis is indicated for those clients at high or moderate risk of endocarditis. |
* procedures in which significant bleeding is anticipated * extractions * periodontal surgery * scaling and debridement * oral prophylaxis * subgingival placement of antibiotic fibers or strips * implant placement * tooth implementation * placement of orthodontic bands *endodontic surgery or instrumentation beyond apex of tooth * intralingamentary injections |
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Define: Seizure |
a hyperexcitation of neurons in the brain leading to convulsions or abnormal behaviors |
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Define: Absence Seizure |
a type of generalized seizure with a variety of symptoms in which the person is unaware of the seizure, but does not fall to the floor; usually occurs in childhood |
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Define: Tonic-clongic Seizure |
a prolonged contraction of the muscles followed by rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscle groups |
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Identify the two major etiologic categories of epilepsy |
* Idopathic and aquired |
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List an example of an oral healthcare practice or procedure that can precipitate a seizure |
* directing the overhead dental light into the clients eyes * use of the ultrasonic scaler or drill |
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Differentiate insomnia from narcolepsy. |
* Insomnia refers to the inability to sleep during normal sleeping hours and ranges from restlessness to complete sleeplessness. * Narcolepsy refers to an irresistable urge to sleep, usually at inappropriate times. |
