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MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers TERMS - person - correct answer includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any other legal entity state - correct answer when used in reference to a state other than MN, means any other state of the U.S., District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico CODA stands for - correct answer Commission on Dental Accreditation Dental health care personnel (DHCP) - correct answer individuals who work in a dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood or saliva assistant - correct answer any person who assists a dentist in carrying out the basic duties of a dental office health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes - correct answer hospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the commissioner of human health services or the commissioner of corrections; federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic, school authority, head start MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers program, or nonprofit organization that saves individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public program recipients General supervision - correct answer The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises Indirect supervision - correct answer The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel Direct supervision - correct answer The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental personnel Personal Supervision - correct answer The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures Public health supervision - correct answer A type of supervision in which a licensed dental hygienist may provide dental hygiene services, as specified by state law or regulations, when such services are provided as part of an organized community program in various public MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Inhalation - correct answer A technique of administration in which the gaseous or volatile is introduced into the pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due to absorption through the pulmonary bed minimal sedation - correct answer a minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmalogical method that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway & respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command; characterized by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination but leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - correct answer the administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen producing an altered level of consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command parenteral - correct answer a technique of administration in which the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract such as w/intramuscular, intravenous, intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular administration transdermal/transmucosal - correct answer technique of administration in which the drug is administered by a patch or iontophoresis MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Another term for general anesthesia is - correct answer deep sedation pediatric advanced life support (PALS) - correct answer an advanced life support educational course for the pediatric health care provider that teaches the current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the American heart association Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - correct answer an advanced educational course for a health care provider that teaches a detailed medical protocol for the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging from the prehospital environment to the hospital setting ACLS course must include - correct answer 1) advanced airway management skills 2) cardiac drug usage 3) defibrillation 4) arrhythmia interpretation ****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association CPR training for dental professionals must include - correct answer ~AED training/operation MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ~Barrier mask or bag for ventilation training ~Foreign body airway obstruction ~Two person rescuer for adult, child, & infant ~Adult, child, and infant CPR ***course must be obtained through the American heart association health care provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course initial license term - correct answer valid from the date issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month in either the following even numbered year for an even numbered birthdate year or the following odd numbered year for an odd numbered birthdate biennial term - correct answer a properly renewed license or permit issued by the board is valid from the 1st day of the month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or terminated DUTIES/SCOPE OF PRACTICE (56% of exam) - correct answer ___________ T/F a patients oxygen levels always need to be monitored w/any type of sedation - correct answer true; record in patient chart! MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers does a resident dentist license qualify a person for licensure? - correct answer no Resident dental provider scope of practice - correct answer ~License is to practice as a resident hygienist or DT & license must be designated "resident dental provider license" ~licensee can only practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or DT DT - correct answer a person of good moral character who has graduated w/a bachelor or masters degree from a dental therapy education program that has been approved by the board per accredited by CODA or another board approved national accreditation organization Practice of Dental therapy (DT) - correct answer 1) works under the supervision of a MN licensed dentist under a collaborative management agreement 2) practices in settings that serve low income, uninsured, & underserved patients or are located in dental health professional shortage areas 3) provides oral health care services including oral evaluation & assessment; educational, palliative, therapeutic, & restorative services within the context of the collaborative management agreement MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers DH - correct answer a person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental hygiene program (must be a minimum of 2 years) accredited by CODA & established by the U.S. department of education to offer college level programs Practice of Dental Hygienists - correct answer 1) provide care that's educational, preventative, & therapeutic through observation, assessment, evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish & maintain oral health 2) evaluates patient health status through review of medical & dental histories, assess & plans dental hygiene care needs, performs a prophylaxis including complete removal of calculus deposits, accretions, & stains by scaling, polishing, & performs root planing & debridement 3)administers local anesthesia & nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia 4) provides other services as permitted by rules of the board Exemptions/exceptions to the practice of dentistry - correct answer 1) dentist or DH in any branch of the armed services of the U.S., the U.S. public health service, or the U.S. veterans administration 2) any dental students attending an accredited school by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)when acting under indirect supervision of a MN licensed dentist & under instruction of a licensed dentist, DT, DH, or DA MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 3) practice of licensees from other states or countries while appearing as clinicians under the auspices of a duly approved dental school/college o a reputable dental society/club 4) people taking exams for licensure administered or approved by the board 5) dentists & DH licensed by the states during their functioning as examiners responsible for conducting licensing exams 6) use of x-rays or other diagnostic imaging modalities from making radiographs or other similar records in a hospital under the supervision of a physician or dentist or someone accredited in diagnostic imaging 7) those under a written work order by a DDS or ADT to construct, alter, repair, or duplicate a denture, partial dentures, crown, bridge, splint, ortho, prosthetic or other dental appliance DA - correct answer a person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by CODA T/F a DA can take scans for Invisalign under indirect supervision - correct answer True who has the authority to administer influenza vaccines - correct answer the dentist MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers a full faculty license must be renewed - correct answer Biennially speciality dentists - correct answer the board may grant 1 or more specialty licenses in the areas of speciality defined by the board; limited to practice in their specialty as designated by their specialty license applicants for a specialty license must - correct answer 1) successfully completed a postdoctoral specialty program accredited by CODA or announced a limitation of practice before 1967 2) have been certified by a specialty board approved by the MN board of dentistry or provide evidence of passing a clinical exam for licensure required in another state or Canada; oral & maxillofacial surgeons must have a MN medical license in good standing 3) been in active practice or a postdoctoral educational program or U.S. government service AT LEAST 2,000 HRS IN THE 36 MONTHS PRIOR TO APPLYING 4) be interviewed by board committee (if requested) 5) present complete records of sample patients treated by the applicant (SAMPLE MUST BE DRAWN FROM PATIENTS TREATED DURING THE 36 MONTHS PRIOR TO APPLICATION; if requested) 6) pass board approved English proficiency test if English is not the applicants primary language 7) pass all components of the national board dental exams MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 8) pass MN jurisprudence exam 9) abide by professional ethical conduct requirements 10) meet all other requirements specified by the board T/F an applicant applying for a specialty license in oral & maxillofacial surgery must have a MN medical license in good standing - correct answer true specialty dentist application requirements - correct answer 1) completed app from the board 2) at least 2 character references from 2 different dentists for each specialty area (1 from a dentist practicing in same specialty area & 1 from the director of each specialty program attended) 3) a licensed physicians statement attesting to the applicants physical & mental condition 4) statement from licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist attesting to applicants visual accuracy 5) app fee 6) notarized, unmounted passport type photo (3x3) taken not more than 6 months before the date of application what happens to a specialty dentist if the dentist has announced a limitation of practice? - correct answer a specialty dentist holding a MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers general dentist license is limited to practicing in the dentists specialty area(s) Guest license - correct answer Allows a dentist, DH, or DA to practice in MN if licensee holds a dental license in another state Guest license granting conditions - correct answer 1) currently licensed from another state & in good standing 2) currently practicing in another state 3) practice is limited to a public health setting in MN approved by the board 4) agrees to treat indigent patients who meet eligibility criteria determined by the clinic 5) licensee has applied & paid fee not more than $75 When do guest licenses need to be renewed - correct answer Annually; license expires on Dec. 31 of each year Are guest licensees subject to the same rules as those holding a license in MN - correct answer Yes What happens if a guest license gets revoked - correct answer The MN board of dentistry reports it to the licensees regulatory state board MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 4) place, contour, & adjust class I, II, & V supra gingival composite restorations on primary & permanent dentition DT's are limited to practicing in - correct answer settings that serve low income, uninsured, and undeserved patients or in a healthcare shortage area DT scope of practice (general supervision) - correct answer 1) oral health instruction & disease prevention education including nutritional counseling & dietary analysis 2) preliminary charting of the oral cavity 3) making radiographs 4) mechanical polishing 5) application of topical preventative or prophylactic agents including fluoride varnishes & pit & fissure sealants 6) pulp vitality testing 7) application of desensitizing medication or resin 8) fabrication of athletic mouthguards 9) placement of temporary restorations 10) fabrication of soft occlusal guards 11) tissue condition & soft reline 12) atraumatic restorative therapy 13) dressing changes MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 14) tooth reimplementation 15) administration of local anesthetic 16) administration of nitrous oxide DT scope of practice (indirect supervision) - correct answer 1) emergency palliative treatment of dental pain 2) placement & removal of space maintainers 3) cavity prep 4) restoration of primary & permanent teeth 5) placement of temporary crowns 6) prep & placement of preformed crowns 7) pulptomies of primary teeth 8) indirect & direct pulp capping on primary & permanent teeth 9) stabilization of reimplemented teeth 10) extractions of primary teeth 11) suture removal 12) brush biopsy 13) repair of defective prosthetic devices 14) recementing of permanent crowns MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers What drugs can a DT dispense under a collaborative management agreement with a dentist? - correct answer analgesics, anti- inflammatories, & antibiotics T/F a licensed DT can dispense or administer narcotic drugs - correct answer false ADT certification requirements - correct answer 1) complete a DT education program 2) pass an exam to demonstrate competency under the DT scope of practice 3) be a licensed DT 4) complete 2,000 hrs of DT clinical practice under direct or indirect supervision 5) graduate from a masters ADT program 6) pass a board approved certification exam to demonstrate competency under ADT scope of practice 7) submit app & fee What distinguishes an ADT's scope of practice from a DT's scope of practice? - correct answer An ADT can 1)conduct an oral evaluation & assessment of dental disease & the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by the collaborating dentist (general supervision) MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F Prior to the discharge of a patient under general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation, a dentist must assess the patient to ensure the patient is no longer at risk for cardiorespiratory depression - correct answer true T/F A patient who was given general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation is able to take care of themselves after discharge - correct answer false; a patient must be discharged into the care of a responsible adult moderate sedation educational training requirements - correct answer 1) a course resulting in the dentist becoming clinically competent to administer moderate sedation & documentation from the instructor on successful completion to be submitted to the board ***must include a minimum of 60 hrs of didactic education in bother enteral & parenteral administration; personally administering & managing at least 10 individual supervised cases of parenteral moderate sedation (max of 5 cases can be performed on a patient simulated manikin) 2) ACLS or PALS course w/continued certification 3) CPR certification w/continued certification MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers What is required of dentists, DT, DH, & LDA to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia? - correct answer ~CPR certification & continued certification ~must only use fail-safe anesthesia equipment capable of (+) pressure respiration ~satisfactory completion of a course on the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia from a board accredited institution & submit original documentation to the board ***must be a minimum of 12 hrs of didactic instruction; personally administering & managing at least 3 individual supervised cases of analgesia; supervised clinical experience using fail safe anesthesia equipment capable of (+) pressure respiration What is required of DT, DH, & LDA to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - correct answer ~must be under the appropriate level of supervision by a dentist who is currently licensed & can administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia Does a dentist who is administrating general anesthesia/deep sedation, moderate sedation, or nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia need to inform the board? - correct answer yes Can DH & LDA graduates prior to Sept. 2, 2004 administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia? - correct answer yes but they must inform the board & provide the board w/ the name, address, & phone number of MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers the accredited dental school/program in which they graduated; current CPR certification w/continued certification Can DT graduates prior to Aug. 1, 2013 administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia? - correct answer yes but they must inform the board & provide the board w/ the name, address, & phone number of the accredited dental school/program in which they graduated; current CPR certification w/continued certification who can administer analgesia - correct answer a dentist who is currently licensed to practice dentistry in MN who can administer minimal sedation - correct answer a dentist who is currently licensed to practice dentistry in MN When must a dentist, DT, DH, or LDA report to the board of any incident that arises from the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, general sedation/deep sedation, moderate sedation, local anesthesia, analgesia, or minimal sedation? - correct answer ~a serious or unusual outcome that produces a temporary or permanent physiological injury, harm, or other detrimental effect to 1 or more of a patients body systems ~minimal sedation unintentionally becoming moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia when the licensee doesn't have a certificate for administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F a certificate issued by the board must be conspicuously displayed in plain site of patients in every office in which the dentist administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation - correct answer true T/F a dentist shall not provide dental services to a patient who is under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate at any location other than a hospital unless the dentist possesses the applicable contracted sedation provider certificate issued by the board - correct answer true specialty areas in dentistry include - correct answer 1) dental public health 2) endodontics (endodontist) 3) oral & maxillofacial pathology (oral pathologist) 4) oral & maxillofacial radiology (oral radiologist) 5) oral & maxillofacial surgery (oral surgeon/oral maxillofacial surgeon) 6) orthodontics & dent-facial orthopedics (orthodontist) 7) pediatric dentistry (pediatric dentist/pedodontist) 8) periodontics (periodontist) 9) prosthodontics (prosthodontist) MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F in order for a licensed dentist to advertise a speciality area, they must have completed an accredited postdoctoral course of study in the specialty area in which they advertise - correct answer true unlicensed dental assistant duties (all) - correct answer ~perform all duties not directly related w/performing dental treatment or services on patients ~retract during a dental operation ~assist w/placement or removal of a rubber dam & accessories as directed by an operating dentist ~remove debris by the use of vacuum devices, compressed air, mouthwash, & water that's normally accumulated during the course of treatment rendered by the licensed dentist ~provide any assistance including the placement of articles & topical medication in a patients oral cavort in response to a specific direction bu a licensed dentist who is able to provide PERSONAL supervision ~aid LDA & DH in their duties ~apply fluoride varnish in a community setting under the authorization & direction of a licensed practitioner as long as the community setting maintains appropriate patient records of treatment LDA delegated duties (all) - correct answer GENERAL SUPERVISION ~cut arch wires on ortho appliances ~remove loose bands on ortho appliances MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ~remove loose brackets on ortho appliances ~recement intact temporary restorations ~place temporary fillings (NOT including inlays, inlays, crowns, or bridges) ~take radiographs ~take impressions & bite registrations ~deliver vacuum formed ortho retainers ~place & remove elastic ortho separators ~complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity & surrounding structures NOT periodontal probing & assessment of periodontal structures ~take extraoral & intraoral photos ~take vital signs as directed by a dentist ~obtain informed consent ~remove & place ligature ties & remove & replace existing arch wires on ortho appliances ~Apply topical fluoride, including foam, gel, or varnish INDIRECT SUPERVISION ~apply topical medications including bleaching agents & cavity varnishes ~place & remove rubber dam MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ~administer local anesthesia (must have completed a didactic & clinical program sponsored by an accredited dental or DH school & results in the DH becoming clinically competent) ~administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia ~take radiographs ~apply topical medications including topical fluoride, bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, & desensitizing agents ~place sub gingival medicaments ~fabrication & delivery of custom fitted trays ~nutritional counseling ~salivary analysis ~remove marginal overhangs ~remove sutures ~place & remove periodontal dressings ~place & remove isolation devices or materials for restorative purposes ~polish restorations ~remove excess cement from inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, or ortho appliances ~fabrication, placement, replacement, cementation, & adjustment of temporary crowns or restorations ~remove temporary crowns or restorations MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F for a DH to perform ortho duties, must either have graduated a DH program prior to Sept. 1, 2019 or if graduated after Sept. 1, 2019 DH program must also have included training in Ortho procedures & received a Ortho procedure certificate from school or successfully completed a board approved course in ortho procedures & received certificate from course sponsor! - correct answer true cut arch wires on ortho appliances - correct answer LDA-general DH-general T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to place temporary fillings to provide palliative treatment under general supervision - correct answer true T/F it would be acceptable for a hygienist to administer nitrous oxide under indirect supervision - correct answer true; a DH can do this under general supervision T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to scale supragingivally under direct supervision - correct answer false; an LDA can not perform anything supragingivally & scaling must be done by a dentist or DH T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to remove excess bonding material on an Ortho appliance under indirect supervision - correct answer MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers remove loose bands on ortho appliances - correct answer LDA-general DH-general remove loose brackets on ortho appliances - correct answer LDA- general DH-general take radiographs - correct answer LDA-general DH-general DT-general ADT-general take impressions & bite registrations - correct answer LDA-general DH-general deliver vacuum formed ortho retainers - correct answer LDA-general DH-general place & remove elastic ortho separators - correct answer LDA-general DH-general MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns NOT including instrumentation - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-general perform mechanical polishing including instrumentation - correct answer DT-general ADT-general preselect ortho bands - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-general place and remove periodontal dressings - correct answer LDA-indirect DT-general DH-indirect ADT-general remove sutures - correct answer LDA-indirect DT-indirect DH-general ADT-general MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers place initial arch wires on ortho appliances - correct answer LDA- indirect DH-indirect etch appropriate enamel surfaces - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-general DT-general ADT-general apply pit & fissure sealants - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-general DT-general ADT-general adjust pit & fissure sealants - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-general DT-general ADT-general restorative procedures if completed a board approved course on specific procedure includes: - correct answer -place, contour, & adjust amalgam restorations MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers -place, contour, & adjust glass ionomer -adapt & cement stainless steel crowns -place, contour, & adjust class I, II, & V supragingival composite restorations on primary & permanent teeth LDA-indirect DH-indirect maintain & remove intravenous lines (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) ****DENTIST MUST HOLD A GENERAL ANESTHESIA OR MODERATE SEDATION CERTIFICATE - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-indirect monitor a patient during preop, intraop, & postop phases of general anesthesia or moderate sedation using noninvasive instrumentation such as pulse oximeters, electrocardiograms, bp monitors, & capnography (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) ****DENTIST MUST HOLD A GENERAL ANESTHESIA OR MODERATE SEDATION CERTIFICATE - correct answer LDA-indirect DH-indirect MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers complete debridement, prophylaxis, & nonsurgical periodontal therapy - correct answer DH-general place sub gingival medicaments - correct answer DH-general salivary analysis - correct answer DH-general Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - correct answer DH- general LDA-direct DT-general ADT-general monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - correct answer DH-general LDA-indirect fabrication & delivery of custom fitted trays - correct answer DH- general Remove marginal overhangs - correct answer DH-general MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers place & remove isolation devices or materials for restorative purposes - correct answer DH-general place & remove matrix bands - correct answer LDA-direct place & remove matrix systems & wedges - correct answer DH-general T/F An LDA can replace temporary crowns or restorations - correct answer false; an LDA can only fabricate, cement, & adjust under direct supervision Replacement of temporary crowns or restorations must be done by a dentist or a DH under general supervision place temporary fillings NOT including temporization of inlays, inlays, crowns, or bridges - correct answer LDA-general recement intact temporary restorations - correct answer LDA-general remove temporary crowns or restorations w/hand instruments only - correct answer DH-general LDA-direct MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers remove excess cement from inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, or ortho appliances - correct answer DH-general; must have Ortho certificate or board approve course to remove excess cement from ortho appliances if graduated in 2019 or later LDA-indirect (hand instruments only) polish restorations - correct answer DH-general T/F An LDA can apply desensitizing agents - correct answer false T/F if the dentist holds a certificate in general anesthesia or moderate sedation & is personally treating a patient, a LDA & a DH can aid in the physical management of medications including the preparation & administration of medications into an existing intravenous line (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) under personal supervision - correct answer true Administer local anesthesia - correct answer DH-general (must have completed a didactic & clinical program sponsored by an accredited dental or DH school & results in the DH becoming clinically competent) MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers cavity preparation & restoration of primary & permanent teeth - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect pulpotomies on primary teeth; indirect & direct pulp capping on primary & permanent teeth - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect placement & removal of space maintainer (fixed or removable) - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect brush biopsies - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect Repair of defective prosthetic devices - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect placement of temporary crowns; prep & placement of preformed stainless steel & resin crowns - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers provide emergency palliative treatment of dental pain - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect recement permanent crowns - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect extractions of primary teeth - correct answer ADT-general DT-indirect Extraction of periodontaly diseased permanent teeth with mobility of +3 to +4 as permitted by the collaborative management agreement - correct answer ADT-general Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist - correct answer ADT-general T/F under most circumstances, allied dental professionals must wear a name tag identifying themselves & their occupation - correct answer true Another name for conscious sedation is - correct answer nitrous oxide MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers who in the office can dismiss a person who was previously under conscious sedation? a) DH b) LDA c) dentist d) all of the above - correct answer D all of the above who in the office can administer conscious sedation? a) DH b) LDA c) dentist d) all of the above - correct answer D all of the above INFECTION CONTROL (26% of exam) - correct answer ________________ blood borne disease - correct answer diseases that are spread through the exposure to, inoculation of, or injection of blood; or exposure to blood contained in body fluids, tissues, or organs; include infections caused by agents such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) & hepatitis B (HBV) MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers sterilization - correct answer destroys ALL microorganisms, including substantial numbers of resistant bacterial spores, by heat (steam autoclave, dry heat, and unsaturated chemical vapor) or liquid chemical sterilants use surface Barries on - correct answer light handles, back of patient chair, keyboards, drawer handles, radiograph equipment or any other surface thats hard to clean The ______________ regulates LOW & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL disinfectants - correct answer Environmental protection agency (EPA) The _________________ regulates CHEMICAL STERILANTS/HIGH LEVEL disinfectants - correct answer food & drug administration (FDA) Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the ____________ and be approved for use in health care settings - correct answer Environmental protection agency (EPA) digital radiograph sensors are considered - correct answer semi critical What type of floors are NOT RECOMMENDED especially in patient treatment rooms/operatory - correct answer carpeting MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Dental health care personnel should use water that meets environmental protection agency regulatory standards for drinking water - correct answer ≤500 colony forming units (CFU)/mL Can dental unit waterlines (DUWL) transmit disease - correct answer yes how long should air-water syringe be purged for to prevent disease transmission? - correct answer 1 minute at the beginning of the day; 30s between patients exposure incident - correct answer a person has eye, mucous membrane, non intact skin, or parenteral contact w/potentially infectious material at a clinical practice location DHCP should receive infection prevention training - correct answer 1)When they are hired 2) When new procedures affect their occupational exposure 3) Annually 4) According to state or federal requirements high level disinfection - correct answer the elimination of viability of all microorganisms except bacterial spores MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers commissioner - correct answer commissioner of health regulated person - correct answer a licensed dentist, DH, dentist physician (dentist w/ medical license), or a registered dental assistant who currently practices HBV - correct answer the hepatitis B virus with the e antigen present in the most recent blood test HCV - correct answer the hepatitis C virus HIV - correct answer the human immunodeficiency virus T/F A person with actual knowledge that a regulated person has been diagnosed as infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV may file a report with the commissioner - correct answer true A dentist, LDA, DH, or a dental physician who's diagnosed w/ HIV, HBV, or HCV must report that information to the commissioner promptly & as soon as medically necessary for disease control purposes but no more than __________ days after learning of the diagnosis or becoming licensed or registered by the state - correct answer 30 days MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Where/what does the infection control inspector from the board have access to? - correct answer ~all areas of the practice setting where patient care is rendered or drugs or instruments are held that come into contact with a patient ~An inspector is authorized to interview employees and regulated persons in the performance of an inspection ~observe infection control procedures ~test equipment used to sterilize instruments ~review and copy all relevant records, excluding patient health records The infection prevention coordinator - correct answer will be responsible for developing and maintaining a written INFECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM; monitoring/evaluating the program, & implementing quality improvement measures as needed parenteral - correct answer taken into the body in a manner other than through the digestive canal PPE - correct answer any equipment or overclothes that reduce the risk of a persons clothing, skin, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes coming into contact w/ potentially infectious materials (PIM) at. a clinical practice location INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ~aprons ~clinic jackets ~eyewear/safety glasses w/ side shield ~face shields ~foot & leg coverings ~gloves ~gowns ~lab coats ~masks Potentially infectious materials - correct answer 1) human blood, human blood components, products made from human blood 2) semantic, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid thats visibly contaminated w/blood & all body fluid in secretions where its difficult or impossible to differentiate body fluids 3) any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (dead or living) 4) HIV-containing cell, tissue, or other organ cultures; HIV or HBV- containing culture media or other solns; blood, organs, or other tissues from experimental animals infected w/HIV or HBV MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers sharps - correct answer objects that can penetrate the skin; include but not limited to scalpels, needles, tofflemere bands, broken glass, broken capillary tubes, & exposed ends of dental wires sharps disposable - correct answer must be placed in a typically red leakproof & puncture proof container with a closed lid & biohazard label; place as close to disposable pickup as possible sterilization - correct answer the destruction of all microbial life including bacterial spores a regulated person w/knowledge of an exposure incident must - correct answer ~ensure that the exposed patient & w/patients permission the patients primary healthcare provider is informed ~patient is offered assistance in securing follow up care immediately or as soon as possible after the patient is subjected to an exposure incident ~if it occurs in a facility that has written procedures regarding exposure incident, regulated person must inform the individual in charge of written exposure incident procedures T/F a regulated person must disclose to a patient who is subjected to an exposure incident the identity of the source - correct answer false; identity of the source must be kept private unless the source has explicitly given authorization to be identified MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F items & surfaces must be precleaned before they can be disinfected - correct answer true T/F a regulated person can transfer contaminated disposable sharps or potentially infected material from one container to another - correct answer false infection controls for disposable & reusable contaminated sharps - correct answer ~immediately or as soon as possible after use & until the sharps are disposed of, store disposable contaminated sharps in a container (typically red w/ a biohazard label) that is puncture resistant, leakproof on sides & bottom & closable ~do not store in a manner that allows a person to reach by hand into the containers where the sharps are placed ~containers for sharps must be placed where they're easily accessible to healthcare workers & as close as possible to the immediate area where sharps are used & can reasonably be expected to be found ~place containers for sharps where the contents do not impose undue risk of exposure incident at a clinical practice location ~must maintain containers for disposable contaminated sharps upright through/o use ~must replace container for sharps before it becomes full MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers general infection controls for PPE - correct answer ~must wear appropriate PPE in situations where its reasonably anticipated that the person may have skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact w/ potentially infectious material ~appropriate PPE must be worn in situations where potentially infectious materials may be splashed, sprayed, spattered, or otherwise generated ~contaminated disposable PPE must not be used in the care of more than 1 patient ~PPE must be replaced as necessary to protect oneself & patients from transmission of HBV or HIV ~PPE must be discarded after tis ability to function as a barrier is compromised ~contaminated PPE must be stored to not pose undue risk of an exposure incident gloves must be worn when - correct answer ~it can be reasonably anticipated that contact w/potentially infectious material, mucous membranes, or non intact skin may occur ~vascular access procedures are performed ~contaminated surfaces or items are touched sterile gloves must be worn for & during - correct answer surgery requiring sterile technique MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers what type of gloves are worn for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing? - correct answer utility gloves T/F its acceptable to use sterile non-latex gloves for surgical procedures - correct answer true infection controls for gloves - correct answer ~must replace gloves for every new patient ~disregard & change gloves (examination, sterile, & utility) when they become worn or punctured or after their ability to function as a barrier is otherwise compromised infection controls regarding masks, face shields, & eyewear - correct answer ~must change your mask for each new patient ~change your mask every 3 hrs ~change mask if it becomes contaminated ~face shields, reusable masks, &/or protective eyewear must be disinfected between patients & decontaminated as necessary ~PATIENTS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR DURING TREATMENT MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F autoclaving is a form of sterilization & kills all microbes - correct answer true what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be infected by HIV - correct answer serologic testing T/F OSHA aims to protect the providers/clinicians and CDC aims to protect all patients - correct answer true single use items - correct answer items that are only used once on one patient EXAMPLES patient napkins, surface barriers, syringe needles, plastic orthodontic brackets, and sterilization pouches sterilant - correct answer Destroys all microorganisms including high numbers of bacterial spores high level disinfectant - correct answer Destroys all microorganisms but not necessarily high numbers of bacterial spores MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers intermediate level disinfectant - correct answer Destroys vegetative bacteria, most fungi and most viruses, inactivates mycobacterium tuberculosis var. bovis (is tuberculocidal) low level disinfectant - correct answer Destroys vegetative bacteria, some fungi and some viruses, doesn't inactivate M. Tuberculosis var. bois (isn't tuberculocidal) What is the primary role of the CDC in dentistry - correct answer establish recommendations and guidelines for infection control What type waste is extracted teeth considered to be and how should they be disposed of - correct answer Extracted teeth are potentially infectious materials. If they are given to the patient directly, extracted teeth must be disinfected first. However, if extracted teeth aren't given to the patient, the dental office may chose to use them for educational purposes which requires the extracted teeth to be sterilized. If the dental office chooses not to keep the extracted teeth, different procedures to dispose of them depend on if the teeth contain amalgam fillings. For example, if the teeth contains amalgam, they must be immersed in full strength glutaraldehyde for thirty minutes and then can be disposed of according to office local regulation critical instruments - correct answer those that touch bone or penetrate soft tissue MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers EXAMPLES ~surgical instruments, forceps, scalpels, bone chisels, scalars, and burs STERILIZATION METHOD sterilization semi critical instruments - correct answer touch mucous membranes but won't touch bone or penetrate soft tissue EXAMPLES mouth mirrors, amalgam condenser STERILIZATION METHOD sterilization OR high level disinfectant non critical instruments - correct answer contact only with intact skin EXAMPLE dental radiograph sensor STERILIZATION METHOD intermediate to a low level disinfectant or basic cleaning RECORD KEEPING (12% of exam) - correct answer _______________________ MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Patient access to dental records - correct answer upon request, a provider shall supply to a patient complete & current information by the provider concerning any diagnosis, treatment, & prognosis of the patient in terms & language the patient can understand Copies of health records to a patient - correct answer Upon a written request, a provider at a reasonable cost shall promptly furnish to the patient: 1) copies of the patients health record including but not limited to lab reports, x-rays, prescriptions, & other technical information used in assessing the patients health condition 2) the pertinent portion of the record relating to a condition specified by the patient ***w/patients consent, the provider may instead furnish a summary of the record cost of releasing health records to a patient the provider or its representative may charge the patient no more than .75 cents per page + $10 for time spent retrieving & copying the records ~the provide may charge no more than the actual cost of reproducing x- rays plus no more than $10 for time spent retrieving & copying the x- rays MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ~if the patient is requesting copies for the purpose of appealing a denial of social security disability income or social security disability benefits, the provider can only charge the $10 retrieval fee when can a provider withhold health records from the patient? - correct answer when the provider reasonably determines that the information is detrimental to the physical or mental health of the patient or is likely to cause the patient to inflict self harm or to harm another; provider may supply the information to an appropriate third party or another provider who may then release the information to the patient a provider or a person who receives health records may not release a patients health records to a person w/o - correct answer 1) a signed & dated consent from the patient or patients legally authorized rep authorizing the release 2) specific authorization in law 3) a representation from a provider who holds a signed & dated consent form from the patient how long is a patients consent valid - correct answer 1 yr or for a period specified in the consent or provided by law MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers exceptions to patient consent - correct answer 1) a medical emergency when the provider is unable to obtain the patients consent due to the patients condition or the nature of the medical emergency 2) to other providers w/in related health care entities when necessary for the current treatment of the patient 3) to a health care facility licensed by the state or licensed in another state when the patient is returning to a health care facility & can't provide consent; resides in a health care facility & has services provided by an outside resource & is unable to provide consent 4) a provider may release a deceased patients health care records to another provider for the purposes of diagnosing or treating the deceased patients surviving adult child T/F dental or other health services may be given to minors of any age w/o the consent of a parent or guardian when in the professionals judgement, the risk to the minors life or health is of such a nature that treatment should be given w/o delay & the requirement of consent would result in delay or denial of treatment - correct answer true T/F A minor must also have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to receive a hepatitis B vaccine - correct answer false Dental records must include ___________ for each patient - correct answer 1) personal data ~name MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers ****must reveal images of diagnostic quality using proper exposure settings & processing procedures T/F when electronic records are kept, a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record - correct answer true ETHCIS (6% of exam) - correct answer ____________________________ if a licnesed dental professional fails to report the habitual use of drugs and alcohol by their employing dentist, the licnesed dental professions shall be subject to which of the following? a. civil penalties b. censure c. tort liability d. discrimination - correct answer civil penalties T/F it's acceptable for a dentist to send out a flier to a community about the dental practice that has some of his/her educational credentials on it - correct answer false; ALL credentials must be on the flier/ad MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Is it acceptable behavior for a dentist to leave a group practice & open up their own practice in the same community? - correct answer yes; dentist CANNOT advertise anything about the former clinic Grounds for refusal, suspension, revoke, limit, or modifying licensure - correct answer 1) fraud or deception in connection w/ the practice of dentistry or securing a license certificate 2) conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor reasonably related to the practice of dentistry 3) conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude 4) habitual overindulgence in the use of intoxicating liquors 5) improper or unauthorized prescription, dispensing, administering, or personal or other use of any legend drug, any chemical, or any controlled substance 6) conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice dentistry, DT, DH, or DA or conduct contrary to the best interest of the public 7) gross immortality 8) any physical, mental, emotional, or other disability which adversely affects the ability to perform the services for which the person is licensed in 9) revocation or suspension of a license or equivalent authority to practice in another state, territory, or country 10) failure to maintain adequate safety & sanitary conditions for a dental office in accordance w/the standards established by the board MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 11) employing, assisting, or enabling in any manner an unlicensed person to practice dentistry 12) failure or refusal to attend, testify, & produce records as directed by the board 13) violation or failure to comply w/ the rules of the board of dentistry or any disciplinary order issued by the board 14) knowingly providing false or misleading info that's directly related to the care of the patient unless done for an accepted therapeutic purpose such as the administration of a placebo 15) aiding suicide or aiding attempted suicide Conduct unbecoming - correct answer fraud upon a patient's or third party payers if a dental therapist, dental hygienist,or a dental assistant performs a services not authorized by the dentist, &/or fails to cooperate with the MN board of dentistry that behavior is called - correct answer Conduct of unbecoming of a licensee What can the board do if a licensee gets their license refused, suspended, revoked, limited, or modified? - correct answer 1) impose a fixed civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each violation to deprive a licensee of any economic advantage gained by reason of violation, to discourage similar violations, or to reimburse the board for the cost of the investigation & proceeding MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Another name for conduct unbecoming a licensee is - correct answer conduct contrary to the best interests of the public conduct unbecoming a licensee includes - correct answer 1) engaging in personal conduct that brings discredit to the profession of dentistry 2) gross ignorance or incompetence in the practice of dentistry or repeated performance that falls below accepted standards 3) making suggestive, lewd, lascivious, or improper advances to a patient 4) dentists charging a patient an unconscionable fee or charging for services not rendered 5) performing unnecessary services 6) DT, DH, or LDA performing services not authorized by the dentist 7) accepting rebates, split fees, or commissions (apply to dentists only) from any source associated w/the service rendered to the patient that isn't approved or registered by the board 8) falsifying records including payments, licensure, CDE, etc 9) perpetrating fraud upon patients, third party payers or others relating to the practice of dentistry 10) failing to cooperate w/the board or its agents 11) failing to maintain adequate safety & sanitary conditions for a dental office 12) failing to provide access to & transfer of medical & dental records prescribed by MN statues MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F an improper name &/or unjustified name used in dental practice is a violation of MN statutes & is subject to disciplinary action by the board - correct answer true T/F false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive statements can be used in dental advertising - correct answer false false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive statements includes - correct answer ~a misrepresentation of fact ~likely to mislead or deceive because in context it makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts ~intended or likely to create false or unjustified expectations of a favorable result ~appeals to an individuals anxiety in an excessive or unfair way ~contains material claims of superiority that can't be substantiated ~misrepresents a dentists credentials, training, experience, or ability ~contains other misrepresentations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinary, prudent person to misunderstand or be deceived T/F fees for routine services must be included on a dental ad - correct answer true MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F set fees cannot be advertised in a dental ad - correct answer false How long must an advertised fee be honored? - correct answer during the entire time period stated in the ad; if no time period was stated, must be honored for 30 days or until the next publication whichever is later What is an individual guilty of when acting in fraud of securing licenses - correct answer Gross misdemeanor it is unlawful for any person to - correct answer ~enable a unlicensed person to practice dentistry ~practice without a license ~ a licensee to not go by their own name & degree COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENTS (at least 2 questions on exam) - correct answer ___________________ under the collaborative agreement between a dentist & DH, how much clinical experience must they have in the past 18 months? - correct answer 1,000 hours MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers 2) DA must be in a collaborative agreement w/ a dentist & DH that designates authorization for the services provided by the DA 3) must have documented completion of a course on medical emergencies w/in each continuing education cycle Scope of practice under a collaborative agreement between DA & dentist - correct answer *****GENERAL SUPERVISION 1) provide oral health promotion, disease prevention education 2) take vital signs 3) obtain informed consent for treatments authorized under collaborative agreement 4) apply topical preventative agents including fluoride varnishes & pit & fissure sealants 5) perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns not including instrumentation 6) complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity & surrounding structures except periodontal probing & assessment of the periodontal structure 7) take intramural & extraoral photos 8) take radiographs A collaborating dentist is limited to entering into a collaborative agreement with no more than __________ DT's or ADT's at any one time - correct answer no more than 5 MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers The Collaborative agreement between a dentist & DT must include - correct answer 1) practice settings where services may be provided & the populations to be served 2) any limitations on the services provided including the level of supervision required by the collaborating dentist 3) age & procedure specific practice protocols including case selection criteria, assessment guidelines, & imaging frequency 4) procedure for creating & maintaining dental records for patients that are treated by the DT 5) plan to manage medical emergencies in each practice setting where care is provided 6) quality assurance plan for monitoring care providing by the DT including patient care review, referral follow up, & a quality assurance chart review 7) protocols for administering & dispensing medications including the specific conditions & circumstances under which these medications are to be dispensed & administered 8) criteria relating to the provision of care to patients w/specific medical conditions or complex medical histories including requirements for consultation prior to caer 9) supervision criteria for DA 10) plan for the provision of clinical resources & referrals in situations which are beyond the scope of practice of the DT MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers T/F A collaborating dentist must ensure that a dentist is available to the ADT for timely consultation during treatment if needed - correct answer true Under a collaborative agreement between dentists, DA's, DH's, DT's, and ADT's, who is held responsible if the DA, DH, DT, or ADT practices outside of their scope of practice - correct answer the dentist & the DA, DH, DT, or ADT Collaborative agreement between a supervising dentist (must be licensed for at least 5 yrs) & a limited general dentist - correct answer ~duties are performed under general supervision ~practice limitations ~acknowledgement that the limited dentist agrees to practice clinical dentistry for at least 1,100 hrs annually for 3 consecutive yrs how many limited licensed general dentists can a supervising dentist supervise during the collaborative agreement - correct answer 1 how many limited licensed general dentists can practice in one dental facility - correct answer no more than 2 how long does the supervising dentist have to submit a written performance evaluation to the board of a limited licensed general MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers -Dentist & DH only: must have been in active practice for at least 2,000 hours within 36 months of app date or passed board approved reentry program w/in 36 months of app date -DA only: must meet all expanded functions curriculum equivalency requirements of a board approved DA program in MN Denial of licensure by credentials for dentists, DH, or DA - correct answer ~board may notify the applicant of any specific remedy that the applicant could take which when passed, would qualify applicant for licensure ~denial DOES NOT prohibit applicant from applying for licensure T/F its acceptable behavior to write a patient a letter dismissing them from the practice - correct answer true Emeritus inactive license requirements - correct answer ~applicant must be in compliance w/board requirements ~can't be the subject of current disciplinary action resulting in suspension, revocation, disqualification, condition, or restriction of the licensee to practice dentistry MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers Emeritus inactive license - correct answer NOT a license to practice; formal recognition of completion of a persons dental career in good standing How long does an emeritus active license need to be renewed? - correct answer Every two years; the renewal date is the same as the licensees renewal date when they were in active practice Requirements for renewing an emeritus active license - correct answer 1) complete app 2) pay the renewal fee 3) report at least 25 continuing education hrs completed since the last renewal & must include: -at least 1 hr in 2 different required CORE areas -at least 1 hr of infection control -dentists & DT at least 15 hrs of fundamental credits; at least 7 hrs for DH & DA -for dentists & DT no more than 10 elective credits; for DH & DA no more than 6 How many days will the board issue a final report for the suspension of a license? - correct answer 110 days MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2024 Questions And Answers license and licensee owing state taxes - correct answer the board may not issue or renew a license to practice dentistry if the licensee or applicant owes the state delinquent taxes in the amount of $500 or more -license can only be renewed or granted if the commissioner of revenue issues a tax clearance certificate & the licensee or applicant forwards a copy of the clearance to the board taxes - correct answer all taxes payable to the commissioner of revenue including penalty & interest due on those taxes delinquent taxes do not include a tax liability if - correct answer 1) an administrative or court action contests the amount or validity of the liability has been filed or served 2) the appeal period has not expired 3) the licensee or applicant has entered into a payment agreement to pay the liability and is current w/payments When must a dentist, DT, DH, or DA notify the board of a change of address - correct answer within 30 days (written notice either personally or by first class mail) How long is a licensure applicants criminal background check results valid for - correct answer 1 yr