Question

"Patient: Healthy 25 year old nursing student

Chief complaint: ""I want a checkup and cleaning""
Background/or patient history: The patient has not seen a dentist in the past 3 years
Current Findings: Some gingival inflammation, otherwise no significant findings

You've been notified that your patient has arrived and is ready to be seen. You decide to:
a. Disinfect and barrier wrap the chair prior to seating them
b. Bring your patient in and don all of your PPE in their presence
c. Seat your patient in a non-barrier wrapped chair
d. Disinfect and barrier wrap the operatory in their presence"

Answer 1

The correct option is a. Disinfect and barrier wrap the chair prior to seating them. This helps to prevent the spread of pathogens and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct option is a. Disinfect and barrier wrap the chair prior to seating them. When a patient arrives for a checkup and cleaning, it is important to ensure proper infection control measures. Disinfecting and barrier wrapping the chair before seating the patient helps to prevent the spread of pathogens and maintain a clean and safe environment. This precautionary step minimizes the risk of infection transmission.