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At the completion of the diagnostic gathering process, the dentist will - ✔✔formulate an assessment
from the findings of the patient's oral health
The patient record is - ✔✔a permanent document
· A written privacy policy informing a patient that an office will not use or disclose Protected Health
Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment, diagnosis, and billing is mandated by the -
✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
· The written medical-dental health history form is - ✔✔regarded as minimal information
· The dental assistant should offer to help the patient to complete the medical-dental history form -
✔✔because there may be a language barrier, and because the patient may not understand the
terminology used
· To ensure patient safety, medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by - ✔✔affixing an
"alert" sticker to the inside cover of the patient record if you are using paper forms
· A patient's medical-dental history should be updated - ✔✔every time the patient comes into the office
· Progress notes should document - ✔✔date, tooth number, and treatment.
Expected outcomes of treatment and description of possible complications are recorded on the -
✔✔informed consent form
· The patient record consists of - ✔✔registration form and HIPPA form, the medical-dental history form,
medical alert info. form, and radiographic exam. It also includes the clinical examination and consent
forms.
, Properly documenting patient information helps in clinical patient care and - ✔✔conveys a legal
significance of which the dentist and assistant must be aware
· After patients review the HIPAA written policy, they sign a form that - ✔✔acknowledges the patient's
receipt of the privacy policy
· The recommended floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas is - ✔✔linoleum
· All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the - ✔✔sterilization center
· The goal in designing the dental treatment area is to achieve - ✔✔comfort and mobility for the dental
team & privacy and comfort for the dental patient
· What is considered the best type of lighting to reduce energy usage and use a "truer" white light? -
✔✔light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting
· Water is removed from the patient's mouth by - ✔✔HVE or saliva ejector
The ideal temperature for the reception area of a dental office should be __° F - ✔✔72
· Why is it recommended that separate areas of the front desk be available for patients to check in and
check out? - ✔✔for privacy issues when discussing payment, scheduling appointments
· The goal of the evening routine for clinical areas in a dental practice is - ✔✔leaving office for patient
care in the morning
· The master switches to be turned on when opening the office in the morning, and turned off when
closing the office in the evening are - ✔✔compressor, vacuum, dental unit, and radiography
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
At the completion of the diagnostic gathering process, the dentist will - ✔✔formulate an assessment
from the findings of the patient's oral health
The patient record is - ✔✔a permanent document
· A written privacy policy informing a patient that an office will not use or disclose Protected Health
Information (PHI) for any purpose other than treatment, diagnosis, and billing is mandated by the -
✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
· The written medical-dental health history form is - ✔✔regarded as minimal information
· The dental assistant should offer to help the patient to complete the medical-dental history form -
✔✔because there may be a language barrier, and because the patient may not understand the
terminology used
· To ensure patient safety, medical alerts and other precautions should be noted by - ✔✔affixing an
"alert" sticker to the inside cover of the patient record if you are using paper forms
· A patient's medical-dental history should be updated - ✔✔every time the patient comes into the office
· Progress notes should document - ✔✔date, tooth number, and treatment.
Expected outcomes of treatment and description of possible complications are recorded on the -
✔✔informed consent form
· The patient record consists of - ✔✔registration form and HIPPA form, the medical-dental history form,
medical alert info. form, and radiographic exam. It also includes the clinical examination and consent
forms.
, Properly documenting patient information helps in clinical patient care and - ✔✔conveys a legal
significance of which the dentist and assistant must be aware
· After patients review the HIPAA written policy, they sign a form that - ✔✔acknowledges the patient's
receipt of the privacy policy
· The recommended floor covering in the clinical and laboratory areas is - ✔✔linoleum
· All the following specific areas of a dental office require privacy except the - ✔✔sterilization center
· The goal in designing the dental treatment area is to achieve - ✔✔comfort and mobility for the dental
team & privacy and comfort for the dental patient
· What is considered the best type of lighting to reduce energy usage and use a "truer" white light? -
✔✔light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting
· Water is removed from the patient's mouth by - ✔✔HVE or saliva ejector
The ideal temperature for the reception area of a dental office should be __° F - ✔✔72
· Why is it recommended that separate areas of the front desk be available for patients to check in and
check out? - ✔✔for privacy issues when discussing payment, scheduling appointments
· The goal of the evening routine for clinical areas in a dental practice is - ✔✔leaving office for patient
care in the morning
· The master switches to be turned on when opening the office in the morning, and turned off when
closing the office in the evening are - ✔✔compressor, vacuum, dental unit, and radiography
