DH201: Chapter 49, 50, 51 Quiz UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Is it safe to treat a patient that is pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no indication that dental hygiene is
unsafe during pregnancy
When is the best time to treat a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 2nd trimester
When should dental providers recommend dental treatment for a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER As
early as possible in the pregnancy
When is the embryo highly susceptible to malformations and injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 1st
trimester
What are some teratogenic effects that can occur during the first trimester? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Poor
nutrition
2. Infections
3. Drug Intake
When does the fetus start to move and swallow? - CORRECT ANSWER By the 12th week
When are all body organs formed? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 1st trimester
When are the tooth buds formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 5th-6th week
When are the lips formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 4th-7th week
When is the palate formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 8th-12th week
When does cleft lip occur if it does? - CORRECT ANSWER by the 8th week
When does cleft palate occur if it does - CORRECT ANSWER by the 12th week
What are some factors that can harm the fetus? - CORRECT ANSWER -Infections
-Medications
-Drug Abuse (Alcohol, Tabacco, Street Drugs)
-Herbal Supplements
What does pregnancy gingivitis look like clinically? - CORRECT ANSWER -Red edges
-Swollen or puffy
-Tender
-Bleed easily during brushing
What can cause enamel erosion in a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Morning sickness (Vomiting)
Can you use a cavitron and perform SRP on a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Can you use epinephrine on a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
What are some special problems that could require a referral with a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depression
-Domestic Violence
What is some important information to tell a pregnant patient about when performing infant care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Use a wet cloth to wipe gums after eating
-Do not put baby to bed with a bottle
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Is it safe to treat a patient that is pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWER There is no indication that dental hygiene is
unsafe during pregnancy
When is the best time to treat a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 2nd trimester
When should dental providers recommend dental treatment for a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER As
early as possible in the pregnancy
When is the embryo highly susceptible to malformations and injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 1st
trimester
What are some teratogenic effects that can occur during the first trimester? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Poor
nutrition
2. Infections
3. Drug Intake
When does the fetus start to move and swallow? - CORRECT ANSWER By the 12th week
When are all body organs formed? - CORRECT ANSWER During the 1st trimester
When are the tooth buds formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 5th-6th week
When are the lips formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 4th-7th week
When is the palate formed? - CORRECT ANSWER 8th-12th week
When does cleft lip occur if it does? - CORRECT ANSWER by the 8th week
When does cleft palate occur if it does - CORRECT ANSWER by the 12th week
What are some factors that can harm the fetus? - CORRECT ANSWER -Infections
-Medications
-Drug Abuse (Alcohol, Tabacco, Street Drugs)
-Herbal Supplements
What does pregnancy gingivitis look like clinically? - CORRECT ANSWER -Red edges
-Swollen or puffy
-Tender
-Bleed easily during brushing
What can cause enamel erosion in a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Morning sickness (Vomiting)
Can you use a cavitron and perform SRP on a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
Can you use epinephrine on a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes
What are some special problems that could require a referral with a pregnant patient? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Depression
-Domestic Violence
What is some important information to tell a pregnant patient about when performing infant care? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Use a wet cloth to wipe gums after eating
-Do not put baby to bed with a bottle
