Table 2. D3 and D4 students who were able to perform the actions, by percentage of total subjects and number who carried out the specifed procedure.
| Action | D3 (N) | D4 (N) | Overall (N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elects to monitor blood pressure | 40% (8) | 55% (11) | 48% (19) |
| Places patient in the cardiac position | 65% (13) | 45% (9) | 55% (22) |
| Notifes an instructor | 30% (6) | 20% (4) | 25% (10) |
| Stops the dental procedure | 20% (4) | 15% (3) | 18% (7) |
| Confrms the patient’s medication | 75% (15) | 50% (10) | 63% (25) |
| Elects to give additional nitroglycerine | 20% (4) | 20% (4) | 20% (8) |
| Activates emergency medical services (EMS) | 40% (8) | 55% (11) | 48% (19) |
| Provides aspirin | 5% (1) | 10% (2) | 8% (3) |