Chapter 11 Dental Assisting The Dental Patient Flashcards

This chapter is all about the dental patient and there record/ file. 

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Cards In This Set

Front Back
Brachial
The artery located in the bend of the arm, used for taking a patient’s bold pressure.
Carotid
One of the two major arteries, on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head.
Diastolic
The normal relaxation and dilatation of the heart chambers
Medically Comprised
Having an illness or physical condition that may influence proposed dental treatment.
Patient Record
An important legal document that contains all of the information about a patient.
Radial
This is the most common area to take a pulse. Place your index and middle finger on the patient’s inner wrist on the thumb side.
Respiration
The act or process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing.
Sphygmomanometer
An instrument for measuring blood pressure.
Stethoscope
An instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
Systolic
The rhythmic contraction of the heart.
Temperature
The body is the measurement of the body heat
Thermometer
An instrument used for measuring temperature.
Vital Signs
The pulse rate, temperature, and respiratory rate of an individual.
Before dental treatment begins, what must be done with the patient record?
The dentist needs personal and clinical data concerning the patient. The patient record is an important legal document.
What is a Responsible Party?
The info required is the responsible party full name,address,homeandwork phone numbers, and employment information.