Because of Her Pregnancy, It Is Uncomfortable for the Client

question 17

Multiple Choice

Because of her pregnancy, it is uncomfortable for the client to lie in the supine position with the back of the chair raised slightly. To ensure client comfort and facilitate the clinician's access to the maxillary arch, which of the following strategies would be helpful?

• A)Ask the client to position her head in a manner that facilitates visualization of and access to the treatment area
• B)Ask the client to lie on her left side while she receives dental treatment
• C)Lower the back of the client's chair to enhance comfort
• D)All of the strategies listed above would improve client comfort and facilitate access to the maxillary arch

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Definitions:

Projective Test

A psychological assessment tool in which subjects are presented with ambiguous stimuli and asked to describe them or tell a story, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Objective Test

A form of assessment designed to objectively measure an individual's knowledge, abilities, or personality characteristics without bias or subjective interpretation.

IAT

IAT (Implicit Association Test) is a psychological assessment tool designed to measure implicit or unconscious biases and attitudes by analyzing response times to various stimuli.

TAT

Thematic Apperception Test, a projective psychological test that involves presenting individuals with ambiguous images and asking them to create stories about them, revealing their underlying motives, concerns, and the way they see the social world.