CASE STUDY Devan Sacks,age 12,is a New Client in the Dental Practice

question 10

Multiple Choice

CASE STUDY
Devan Sacks,age 12,is a new client in the dental practice and has been scheduled for dental hygiene care.Devan is in the seventh grade,is one of the star players on the girls' soccer team,and wears an athletic mouth guard protector.She is accompanied by her mother,Margaret,age 32,and her sister Bridget,age 10.After completing health,dental,and dental hygiene histories,the dental hygienist assesses the teeth,periodontium,and oral self-care skills.Significant findings include gingival inflammation,bleeding on probing around some teeth,and poor oral hygiene.Client has a knowledge deficit regarding biofilm,periodontal disease process,and personal oral health status.
-If Devan participates in care planning,gives informed consent,assumes personal responsibility for oral health,and performs daily oral hygiene behavior effectively,one could say that her human need for _____ is met.

• A) A biologically sound dentition
• B) Conceptualization and understanding
• C) Responsibility for oral health
• D) A values system

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Definitions:

SSI Classification

Surgical Site Infection classification, categorizing post-operative infections based on severity and location, used to evaluate and reduce risks in surgical procedures.

Room Temperature

The temperature prevailing in a closed space, considered to be generally comfortable for humans, typically around 20-22 degrees Celsius (68-72 degrees Fahrenheit).

SSI Guidelines

Protocols and recommendations aimed at preventing Surgical Site Infections, emphasizing sterile procedures, antibiotic use, and patient care practices.