Power Toothbrushes Are Recommended for Clients Who Present with Biofilm

question 15

Multiple Choice

Power toothbrushes are recommended for clients who present with biofilm removal challenges. Select the diseases that would contribute to the need for this oral health device.

• A) Rheumatoid arthritis
• B) Hyperthyroidism
• C) Pemphigus vulgaris
• D) Scleroderma
• E) Pernicious anemia
• F) Multiple sclerosis
• G) Myasthenia gravis

Identify the normal and abnormal ranges for vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure for different age groups.

Recognize and appropriately respond to variations in vital signs that may indicate clinical changes or emergency situations.

Understand the implications of environmental factors, physical activity, and personal habits (such as smoking) on vital signs.

Properly select and use various instruments (e.g., thermometers, sphygmomanometer, pulse oximetry) for measuring vital signs.

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Definitions:

Refreezing

The final stage in Lewin's change model where new behaviors are solidified into the culture after a change has been implemented.

Lewin's Basic Change Model

A three-step theory of change that includes unfreezing, changing, and refreezing to facilitate and manage the process of change within organizations.

Lewin's Basic Change Model

A model that outlines the process of organizational change in three steps: Unfreezing, Changing, and Refreezing.

Planned Change

The deliberate process of implementing new methods or systems in an organization to achieve specific goals.