During the school-age years, a malocclusion can occur. Which of ...

[khang]

During the school-age years, a malocclusion can occur. Which of the following statements best describes a malocclusion?
 
  a. The upper and lower teeth come together in a way that the permanent upper and lower teeth do not approximate.
  b. A permanent tooth cannot come through the gum due to a baby tooth still being in place.
  c. The teeth and jaws are aligned in such a manner as to prevent the lips from coming together.
  d. The tag of skin under the tongue is so tight that until it is cut the tongue cannot work properly in concert with the teeth.

Question 2

A child talks to the school nurse about the fact she is sleep talking at night. The child wants to know if there is something seriously wrong with her and if she needs to go to a physician. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. Sleep talking can be a sign of intestinal parasites, so your parents do need to take you to the doctor.
  b. Sleep talking does not indicate a health problem, and it does not require that anything be done.
  c. I will call your parents and have them come in so we can all talk about this problem together.
  d. This problem can be caused by any number of things including stress, and I wonder if you are under any stress.

[popopong]

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct: A malocclusion is an abnormality of the coming together of the teeth and occurs when the permanent upper and lower teeth do not approximate, leaving them crowded or uneven.
B Incorrect: This statement does not describe a malocclusion.
C Incorrect: This statement does not describe a malocclusion.
D Incorrect: This statement does not describe a malocclusion.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a correct response.
B Correct: Sleep talking or somniloquy can occur at any age across the life span and does not indicate a health concern or need for intervention.
C Incorrect: Sleep talking does not indicate a health concern and is not a problem; therefore, there is no need to discuss it with a child's parents.
D Incorrect: This is not a correct response.

[khang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

Gracias!