How often should an individual have a dental exam?
a. depends upon age
b. every 2 to 3 years until age 40, then yearly thereafter
c. every 6 to 12 months throughout life
d. depends upon the individual's overall health
C
Throughout life, a dental exam, prophylaxis, and needed treatment should be performed every 6 to 12 months.
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a. 1 minute, if the rhythm is irregular. b. 15 seconds and then multiplied by 4, if the rhythm is regular. c. 2 full minutes to detect any variation in amplitude. d. 10 seconds and then multiplied by 6, if the patient has no history of cardiac abnormalities.
A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. What does this behavior represent?
a. Senseless behavior b. Controlled repetition c. Obsessive-compulsive d. Anxiety tension
The nurse is teaching a male client who is curious about the functioning of the male reproductive tract. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the client states:
1. "My prostate gland stores my sperm." 2. "The function of seminal fluid is to nourish my sperm." 3. "My hormones are formed in the prostate gland." 4. "Erection occurs as a result of stimulation of the central nervous system."
Types of denial responses in grief include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. anger. 2. deception. 3. selective attention. 4. compartmentalization.