DN5 – Provide Support During the Assessment of Individuals’ Oral Health

1. Which document ensures informed agreement to treatment?

2. Why must patient information be kept confidential?

3. Which chart records missing teeth and fillings?

4. What does contemporaneous record keeping mean?

5. Which monitoring method involves observing facial expression?

6. Which patient group may exhibit anxiety due to unfamiliar surroundings?

7. Unpleasant past experiences may affect which patient group?

8. Which of the following is an indicator of a medical emergency?

9. Why might a patient need further assessment?

10. Who might children and young people be referred to?

11. What is the process when a dentist asks a nurse to refer a patient?

12. Which type of communication is useful with anxious patients?

13. What is candour?

14. Which method helps support a patient with emotional trauma?

15. When discussing smoking or alcohol use, communication should be:

16. How can we communicate with patients who speak little English?

17. Electronic communication example for raising concern:

18. What is a periodontal probe used for?

19. What is a common dental record kept for oral assessments?

20. Which professional handles complex restorations?

21. Monitoring an older adult who is distressed may require:

22. Effective referral documentation should include:

23. GDC standards state that records should be kept for:

24. Best time to write patient notes:

25. Dental records may be shared with:

26. Dental nurses can contribute to assessments by:

27. A patient with unrealistic expectations may:

28. Who might need visual aids for communication?

29. Why is clear written communication important for referrals?

30. Verbal communication should be adjusted based on: