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NURS 502 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 240 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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When examining the mouth of a 9-month old child, which of the following is a reason for early referral to see a dentist?
The child has only 4 incisors Developmental tooth defects are present Molars are not present Canines are not present - CORRECT ANSWER -Developmental tooth defects are present
You are performing an oral exam on a 21-year old patient who has been using smokeless tobacco for 4 years. Which part of this patient's oral cavity is especially important for you to examine?
Sun-exposed areas of the cheeks Inner aspect of the lips and cheeks Discoloration or pitting of the teeth 1 / 4
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Plaque build-up along the gum line Posterior pharynx - CORRECT ANSWER -Inner aspect of the lips and cheeks
A complete oral examination includes an assessment of each of
the following EXCEPT:
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) Cervical nodes Palpation of the floor of the mouth Sinuses Skin around the mouth - CORRECT ANSWER -Sinuses
Yadira is a one year old girl who visits your office for her routine well child visit. After advising her parents about the importance of brushing twice daily, taking her fluoride supplement (her town has non-fluoridated water) and making an appointment to see their dentist soon, you prepare to perform an oral exam. Yadira is experiencing some age-appropriate stranger anxiety and does not want to let you look in her mouth.Which of the following approaches would most increase your chance of success with Yadira's oral examination?
Have Mom force Yadira's mouth open if she is resisting. 2 / 4
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Use the knee to knee position for the examination.Use a papoose board to restrain her.Use a mouth mirror to pry the mouth open.Abandon the exam if Yadira cries excessively as the gums can become very erythematous leading to over-diagnosis of gingivitis. - CORRECT ANSWER -Use the knee to knee position for the examination.
Using the knee to knee exam, Yadira is much more cooperative.You are able visualize the entire mouth using your gloved fingers and a tongue blade.You have a student working with you who has never seen such a thorough oral examination before. She asks you to explain what you are looking for.Important elements of a thorough well child oral exam for children between 6 months and three years old include all of the
following EXCEPT:
Tooth eruption sequence Developmental defects Tongue Signs of tooth malformation from thumb sucking Assessment of oral hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -Signs of tooth malformation from thumb sucking 3 / 4
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Your next patient is Peter, a 61 year old man with Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome). He is cared for by his elderly mother and requires a great deal of care especially recently since he began to develop Alzheimer's Dementia. He has a full upper denture because all of upper teeth were extracted second to rampant caries. His caregiver is concerned one of his remaining lower teeth may be hurting him as he holds his jaw and refuses to eat solid foods. She asks you to examine his mouth and advise her on what to do next. She adds that she tries very hard to keep his teeth clean but it is difficult due to lack of understanding and cooperation on his part.Which of the following is true about performing an oral examination on Peter?
Removing his denture is not necessary since he has no remaining upper teeth.Recruiting extra staff to help hold Peter down when he resists will make his examination more accurate and easier.You d - CORRECT ANSWER -None of the above
Mr. Green, a 52-year old male, presents to your office for his annual evaluation. As part of that visit, you plan to perform a comprehensive physical examination.
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