Indirect Questions in Dental Consultations

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What does the presence of tenderness during palpation usually indicate?

Cancer

Normal physiological response

Inflammation (correct)

Allergic reaction

Which type of lesions are considered well delineated based on palpation?

Lesions with separation from adjacent tissues (correct)

Lesions without any clear shape

Lesions with irregular borders

Lesions that blend in with surrounding tissues

What does it suggest if a lesion is resistant to movement during palpation?

Enlargement

Inflammation

Healing process

Fixation (correct)

What technique involves using a glass slide to compress a lesion and observe color changes?

Diascopy Signup and view all the answers

What information does bimanual palpation help to detect?

Presence of fluids inside soft tissue lesions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of percussion in dental examinations?

To tap on a tooth to detect periapical disease Signup and view all the answers

What type of question is used to reveal information beyond what is requested by the question?

Indirect question Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question includes an emotional element to get the patient's attention?

Loaded question Signup and view all the answers

When a dentist asks, 'Do you grind your teeth during sleep?' to investigate morning headaches, it is an example of a:

Direct question Signup and view all the answers

Which type of question presents inconsistent information for the patient to resolve?

Contradiction question Signup and view all the answers

If a patient responds 'Yes' to experiencing chest pain following exertion, it may indicate a potential issue with their:

Cardiovascular system Signup and view all the answers

What can non-verbal responses like nervous shifting of position or negative facial expressions reveal about a patient's reaction?

Their response to loaded questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if a local cause is not found for an oral ulcer?

Refer the patient to an ENT specialist Signup and view all the answers

What special investigation is recommended to check for mediastinal lymph nodes?

Chest radiograph Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Mantoux test in the investigation of lymphadenopathy?

To screen for tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended last resort investigation for lymphadenopathy?

Biopsy of the node itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) while the patient opens and closes their mouth?

To assess for any cracking, grinding, or tenderness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Examination of the parotid glands Signup and view all the answers

What device is used to measure blood pressure indirectly?

Stethoscope Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leaving the blood pressure cuff in place between readings?

To maintain patient comfort Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be necessary to place the blood pressure cuff on the lower arm for obese individuals?

To listen to Korotkoff sounds at the wrist Signup and view all the answers

What does an enlarged abdomen in a slender person potentially indicate?

Ascites Signup and view all the answers

How long is it recommended to wait between taking multiple blood pressure readings?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Where is pulse measurement usually taken?

Wrist Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated during orthodontic therapy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What information should be established regarding past surgical procedures in the mouth?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of treatment should be reported?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What can exclude the need for further radiation exposure during radiographic examination?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How many components does the health history have?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining a medical history?

Providing a thorough cleaning of the patient's teeth Signup and view all the answers

Indirect Questions in Dental Consultations

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What does the presence of tenderness during palpation usually indicate?

Which type of lesions are considered well delineated based on palpation?

What does it suggest if a lesion is resistant to movement during palpation?

What technique involves using a glass slide to compress a lesion and observe color changes?

What information does bimanual palpation help to detect?

What is the purpose of percussion in dental examinations?

What type of question is used to reveal information beyond what is requested by the question?

Which type of question includes an emotional element to get the patient's attention?

When a dentist asks, 'Do you grind your teeth during sleep?' to investigate morning headaches, it is an example of a:

Which type of question presents inconsistent information for the patient to resolve?

If a patient responds 'Yes' to experiencing chest pain following exertion, it may indicate a potential issue with their:

What can non-verbal responses like nervous shifting of position or negative facial expressions reveal about a patient's reaction?

What is the recommended action if a local cause is not found for an oral ulcer?

What special investigation is recommended to check for mediastinal lymph nodes?

What is the purpose of a Mantoux test in the investigation of lymphadenopathy?

Which of the following is a recommended last resort investigation for lymphadenopathy?

What is the purpose of palpating the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) while the patient opens and closes their mouth?

Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

What device is used to measure blood pressure indirectly?

What is the purpose of leaving the blood pressure cuff in place between readings?

Why might it be necessary to place the blood pressure cuff on the lower arm for obese individuals?

What does an enlarged abdomen in a slender person potentially indicate?

How long is it recommended to wait between taking multiple blood pressure readings?

Where is pulse measurement usually taken?

What should be evaluated during orthodontic therapy?

What information should be established regarding past surgical procedures in the mouth?

Which type of treatment should be reported?

What can exclude the need for further radiation exposure during radiographic examination?

How many components does the health history have?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of obtaining a medical history?

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