Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: behaviour management: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: behaviour management

Sample item

A 5-year-old cries throughout, refuses to enter the dental room and will not accept treatment even with reassurance. On the Frankl scale, which rating is this?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Definitely negative

The Frankl behaviour rating scale runs from definitely negative to definitely positive. A child who refuses treatment, cries forcefully and is fearful is definitely negative.

Option by option

  • A. Positive

    Positive denotes acceptance with cautious cooperation.

  • B. Definitely negative (correct)

    Correct. Refusal and forceful crying define the lowest rating.

  • C. Negative

    Negative is reluctance with some withdrawal, not refusal.

  • D. Definitely positive

    Definitely positive denotes a child who enjoys the visit.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Definitely negative. The Frankl behaviour rating scale runs from definitely negative to definitely positive.

Why is "Positive" not the answer?

Positive denotes acceptance with cautious cooperation.

Why is "Negative" not the answer?

Negative is reluctance with some withdrawal, not refusal.

Why is "Definitely positive" not the answer?

Definitely positive denotes a child who enjoys the visit.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: behaviour management in Dentistry. A child who refuses treatment, cries forcefully and is fearful is definitely negative.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Orthodontics and paediatric dentistry: behaviour management?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.