Bitewing radiographs are especially useful in detecting caries on which of the following tooth surfaces?
a. Mesial
b. Occlusal
c. Facial
d. Lingual
a. Bitewing radiographs are especially useful in detecting proximal surface caries where adjacent teeth contact each other in the arch.
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Your patient is a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome who appears to be moderately cognitively disabled. The patient has a cut on his hand and is fearful of having you examine it. The best approach is to:
A) delay examining the hand until EMS arrives in case you need help restraining the patient. B) be firm with the patient and tell him his dad will have to leave the room if he does not cooperate. C) state, "I need to look at your hand so I can help you. I'll do my best not to hurt you. Will you let me see your hand?" D) gain the patient's confidence by stating, "Do you have a little boo boo? Be a good buddy and let me see it."
Which of the following terms means “telling the truth”?
a. Veracity b. Justice c. Beneficence d. Maleficence
Which of the following supports the HPI element, "duration"?
A. Persistent cough B. Cough developed shortly after she choked while eating pistachio nuts C. Cough first presented four days ago D. Terminating with gagging and occasional vomiting last night
What is character?
A) Someone's moral behavior and qualities B) Someone's reputation C) Someone's ability to accurately judge other people D) All of the above E) None of the above