Author Question: The failure of a blood clot to form, or when the clot is lost, is called ____________. a. ... (Read 163 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The failure of a blood clot to form, or when the clot is lost, is called ____________.
a. alveoplasty
b. alveolitis
c. dry socket
d. either a or c

Question 2

After surgery, the patient is asked to refrain from:
1 . brushing and flossing the teeth
2 . rinsing the mouth
3 . sleeping with the head elevated
4 . sucking on a straw or smoking
5 . spitting
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4, 5
d. 1, 2, 3

lorealeza · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d
RATIONALE: The failure of a blood clot to form, or when the clot is lost, is called alveoplasty or dry socket.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: After surgery, the patient is asked to refrain from: - rinsing the mouth - sucking on a straw or smoking - spitting