Table 4: APRNs
knowledge of oral health issues.
|
Item
(n = 288) |
True
N (%) |
False
N (%) |
Don’t
know N (%) |
|
a.
The use of many pharmaceuticals among individuals with oral infections poses
an increased risk of medical complications. |
221 (76.7) |
8 (2.8) |
59 (20.5) |
|
b.
Most Americans receive basic dental care that they need. |
18 (6.3) |
254 (88.1) |
16 (5.6) |
|
b. The risk of medical
complications from bacterial dental infections increases among individuals
who are immunocompromised by diseases or
medications (n = 287). |
283 (98.6) |
3 (1.0) |
1 (0.3) |
|
c. Dental cavities and periodontal
diseases are infections (n = 286). |
232 (81.1) |
27 (9.4) |
27 (9.4) |
|
d. The oral cavity and its
functions can be adversely affected by many pharmaceuticals used in treating
systemic conditions (n = 285). |
260 (91.2) |
4 (1.4) |
21 (7.4) |
|
e. Poor dental health can
compromise the ability of patients to achieve good medical outcomes. |
284 (98.6) |
- |
4 (1.4) |