Radiographs may provide information regarding which of the following periodontal conditions?
a. Gingival inflammation
b. Local contributing factors
c. The presence of active disease
d. The depth of the pockets
b. Radiographs do not image soft tissues precisely enough to provide information regarding gingival inflammation, active disease status, or pocket depths. A clinical examination is required to provide this evaluation.
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Which of the following statements regarding airway management in the trauma patient is correct?
A) The jaw-thrust is useful in the trauma patient, but only if he or she is complaining of head or neck pain. B) Research has shown that the jaw-thrust is easier to perform and is therefore indicated for the more critical trauma patient. C) Performing the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver on a patient with a possible spinal injury could further injure or paralyze the patient. D) Trauma patients should always have their airway opened with the jaw-thrust while medical patients should receive the head-tilt, chin-lift.