Office Emergency Routine
Why is it important to have an office emergency plan of action?
So each team member knows their specific responsibility
Which type of emergency kit provides automatic replacement of expired drugs?
Maufactured kit
True
When recording blood pressure, how is it written?
Systolic/diastolic
What is the most common artery for recording pulse in the dental office?
Radial artery
What does a practice routine involve?
Simulation with each person performing their assigned responsibility
Which drug in an emergency kit might be used to aid in airway obstruction and severe allergic reactions?
Epinephrine
What is a positive medical history?
What was is considered correct when placing the stethoscope in your ears?
Forward facing
Normal pulse range for an adult?
60-80 bpm
True or False- In the event of an emergency, a patient's name and age should not be given when notifying EMS
False, the name and age should be given to EMS
A patient suffering from hypoglycemia might benefit most from which item in the emergency kit?
Sugar source
This 1996 act defines how a patient's sensitive information can be distributed with the patient's consent.
The HIPPA Act
The sounds heard when taking blood pressure are called ______?
Normal respiration rate for an adult?
12-18 breaths per minute
Which drugs are the dental auxiliary allowed to administer during an emergency?
Oxygen if needed, otherwise they should assist the Dr in preparing the drugs but not administer
What is the universal color for oxygen tanks?
Green
Which ASA classification would a patient be who has well-controlled diabetes?
ASA II
What is a normal blood pressure reading for an adult?
Less than 120/80
Tachypnea vs tachycardia?
Tachypnea- increased respiration rate, Tachycardia- increased heart rate
What is the number one goal of preparing an office emergency routine?
To ensure the safety of the patient
Which part of the oxygen tank must be attached in order to administer oxygen to the patient?
Regulator
When reviewing a patient's medications, which side affects she would call attention too?
Those with any oral or dental implications
According to the ADA, why is it important for blood pressure to be recorded at the initial visit?
To be used as a screening tool for undiagnosed hypertension
Which artery may be used to measure pulse in an emergency?
Carotid artery