What is the name of the optical illusion that describes the increased darkness near the neck of the teeth proximally on radiographs?
What will be an ideal response?
Cervical burnout appears as an irregularly shaped radiolucency with a fuzzy outline seen on the mesial and distal surfaces of the tooth or along the cervical line.
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The most common threat to the well-being of a female patient in the 40- to 60-year-old age group is:
A) cancer. B) drug overdose. C) accidental death. D) menopause.
A 50-year-old woman presents with acute respiratory distress while eating. Upon your arrival, you note that she is conscious, coughing, and wheezing between coughs. Further assessment reveals that her skin is pink and moist. In addition to transporting her to the hospital, you should:
A) perform abdominal thrusts until she becomes unconscious. B) encourage her to cough and closely monitor her condition. C) deliver positive-pressure ventilations via bag-mask device. D) look in her mouth and attempt to visualize a foreign body.