What aspect of the “dental experience” exacerbates the process of hyperventilation?Group of answer choicesThe patient must lean their head back.The patient must remain motionless.The patient must leave their mouth opened.The patient must have their legs extended outward in the dental chair.

Case Study #3: Chapter 9A 35-year-old female patient has come to the office to have an amalgam placed in tooth number 20. Once seated in the dental chair, the patient begins to talk rapidly and clutches the arms of the chair. She admits no fear of the dental procedure but appears to be very nervous and then begins to breathe rapidly and complains of tightness in the chest and a feeling of suffocation. She is hyperventilating.Questions7. Describe the management protocol for this patient.8. How could the dental auxiliary prevent this situation from occurring on the patient’s next visit?9. Why should oxygen not be administered in this situation?

What is an effective treatment for hyperventilation?Group of answer choicesHave the patient hold their breath for several secondsHave the patient lie on the floorHave the patient place their head between their kneesHave the patient stretch their arms towards the ceiling

A tingling feeling in the extremities is one symptom of hyperventilation.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Hyperventilation (rapid breathing) occurs in response to respiratory acidosis because hyperventilation:A.increases blood pH by decreasing CO2 concentrations.B.increases blood pH by decreasing HCO3- concentrations.C.decreases blood pH by decreasing CO2 concentrations.D.decreases blood pH by decreasing HCO3- concentrations

How does hyperventilation affect your ability to hold your breath? A. Can hold your breath for longer than normal B. Varies depending on the person C. Cannot hold your breath for as long as you normally can D. Does not affect the length of time you can hold your breath