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DENTAL HYGIENE OSCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
Normal Blood Pressure
less than 120/80
Elevated Blood Pressure
120-129/<80
Stage 1 Hypertension
130-139/80-89
Stage 11 Hypertension
140+/90+
Hypertensive Crisis
180+/120+
Normal HbA1c
Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%)
Hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
what constitutes as hyperglycemia levels?
>130 mg/dl fasting
OR
>180 mg/dl after a meal
Hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
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what constitutes as hypoglycemia levels?
<70 mg/dl
What is insulin shock?
Extreme hypoglycemia
What appointment modification can be made for diabetics?
Schedule AM appointments after the patient has had a meal.
What are signs of mild/moderate hypoglycemia?
dizziness, moodiness, headaches, hunger, shakiness, sweating, confusion,
rapid heartbeat
Management of hypoglycemia
Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with sugar.
What are signs of hyperglycemia?
-nausea
-confusion
-thirst
-shortness of breath
-fruity (ketone) breath
-fatigue
-frequent urination
Management of hyperglycemia
Remind patient to take medication
What is a normal body temperature?
97-99 degrees
What is a normal pulse rate for adult, child, + infant?
Adult: 60-100 BPM
Child: 80-100 BPM
DENTAL HYGIENE OSCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
Normal Blood Pressure
less than 120/80
Elevated Blood Pressure
120-129/<80
Stage 1 Hypertension
130-139/80-89
Stage 11 Hypertension
140+/90+
Hypertensive Crisis
180+/120+
Normal HbA1c
Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%)
Hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
what constitutes as hyperglycemia levels?
>130 mg/dl fasting
OR
>180 mg/dl after a meal
Hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
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what constitutes as hypoglycemia levels?
<70 mg/dl
What is insulin shock?
Extreme hypoglycemia
What appointment modification can be made for diabetics?
Schedule AM appointments after the patient has had a meal.
What are signs of mild/moderate hypoglycemia?
dizziness, moodiness, headaches, hunger, shakiness, sweating, confusion,
rapid heartbeat
Management of hypoglycemia
Glucose tablet, juice, candy or food with sugar.
What are signs of hyperglycemia?
-nausea
-confusion
-thirst
-shortness of breath
-fruity (ketone) breath
-fatigue
-frequent urination
Management of hyperglycemia
Remind patient to take medication
What is a normal body temperature?
97-99 degrees
What is a normal pulse rate for adult, child, + infant?
Adult: 60-100 BPM
Child: 80-100 BPM
