Most children would benefit from a radiographic examination within 12 months following the eruption of the first primary tooth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Unless an accident, toothache, or other unusual circumstance causes a need for radiographs, the selection criteria guidelines suggest that the first radiographic survey may not be necessary until all the primary teeth have erupted, preventing a visual inspection of the proximal (contact) surfaces via a clinical inspection.

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A) Use a long-handled pry-bar to open the hood and put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. B) Wet the interior of the vehicle to keep the fire from spreading. C) Let the fire burn and concentrate on extricating the patient. D) Discharge a dry chemical fire extinguisher onto the patient's clothing to protect him from the fire.

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Loss of sensation or consciousness is defined as:

A) anesthetic accident B) surgical anesthesia C) analgesia D) anesthesia

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A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of ____. 

A. delayed treatment B. poor patient healing C. malpractice D. inappropriate postoperative care E. abandonment

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Calculate the amount of the drugs based on the child's body weight (in kilograms). Ordered: atropine sulfate 0.04 mg IM statRecommended: 0.001 mg / kgIs this a safe dose for a child who weighs 40 kg?

What will be an ideal response?

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