Use Case a and Figure 5-28 to Answer the Following

question 25

Multiple Choice

Use Case A and Figure 5-28 to answer The Following questions
CASE AMixed Dentition
The mother of this young patient has expressed an interest in an orthodontic assessment for her child. The patient is cooperative and interested. Her oral hygiene is good. The hygienist notes several loose primary teeth. The gingiva surrounding the partially erupted teeth appears red and edematous. The mother has questions about when the partially erupted teeth will be fully formed and erupt into the oral cavity.
-Determine the age of this person by observing the teeth that are present. This patient is:

• A)8 to 9 years old
• B)9 to 10 years old
• C)10 to 11 years old
• D)11 to 12 years old

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Definitions:

Anesthesia

A medical procedure involving drugs that result in a temporary loss of sensation or awareness, used primarily during surgical operations.

Postoperative Exercises

Physical activities recommended after surgery to aid in recovery, promote healing, and prevent complications.

Pain Scale

A tool used in medical assessments to measure and quantify pain intensity, facilitating effective pain management strategies.

Femoral Peripheral Nerve Block

A type of regional anesthesia involving an injection of medication near the femoral nerve to block pain in a specific area of the leg.