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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 75 QUESTIONS

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If a patient is exposed to a communicable disease during dental treatment, it is the DHCP's responsibility to inform the patient of the exposure. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Sterilization of reusable air/water syringe tips, ultrasonic inserts, and handpieces is best done with a. Dry heat b. Chemical vapor c. Steam under pressured. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which of the following is true regarding what must be included in a patient's chart or record? a. Start and end time of treatment b. All treatment must be recorded except for preventive treatment c. Medication that is prescribed after hours d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>Medication that is prescribed after hours It would be acceptable for a dentist to treat an emergency patient who is not their regular patient and who regularly saw a different dentist.a. Trueb. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>True A DHCP only has to sign their initials in patient notes when they are in a group practice.a. Trueb. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>False A complete medical and dental history does NOT need to be completed for emergency treatmenta. Trueb. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>False If the dental hygienist violates a statute, who might be reprimanded by the Board? a. Dentist b. Hygienist c. Dentists and/or hygienist d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>Dentists and/or hygienist Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant? A. Topical anesthetic

B. Topical fluoride C. Intravenous drugs D. Cavity varnish - CORRECT ANSWER>>C. Intravenous drugs Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or licensed dental assistant must submit an application to the board of dentistrya. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>True A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the patient would be practicing dentistry without a license.a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>True In advertising, it is illegal for a dentist to imply superiority over other dentists.a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Failure to inform the Board of a name and address change could result in which of the following?A. Failure to receive biennial registration renewal formsB. A penalty fee for late renewalC. Failure to renew registration, resulting in suspension of registrationD. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above Which of the following functions can be performed by a licensed dental assistant when the dentist is out of the office? A. Dry root canals with paper points B. Pre-select orthodontic bands C. Take radiographs D. Remove temporary restorations - CORRECT ANSWER>>C. Take radiographs Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental assistant if the dentist is in the office?A. Take radiographsB. Take preliminary impressionsC. Mechanical polish to the clinical crowns onlyD. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>None of the above Each board member should have been lawfully in active practice in MN for 2 years immediately preceding appointment - CORRECT ANSWER>>False, 5 years Written Authorization forms must be kept for a minimum of 2 years - CORRECT ANSWER>>True Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents and cavity varnishes as prescribed by dentist. (LDA ONLY) - CORRECT ANSWER>>Indirect Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, and desensitizing agents. (DH ONLY) - CORRECT ANSWER>>General Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, or orthodontic appliances with hand instruments only (LDA) - CORRECT ANSWER>>Indirect

Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments only. (LDA) - CORRECT ANSWER>>Direct Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures to include case histories, perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments to determine periodontal status, and formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist's treatment plan. (DH ONLY) - CORRECT ANSWER>>General Perform restorative procedures limited to: placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam restorations and glass ionomers; adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns; and placing,contouring, and adjusting class I, II, & V supragingival composite restorations on primary and permanent teeth. (DH, LDA BOTH) - CORRECT ANSWER>>Indirect Which of the following is/are acceptable for a fundamental activity in professional development A. General attendance at state conventions B. CPR C. Voluntary clinic work D Restorative functions course E. B and D - CORRECT ANSWER>>CPR and Restorative functions course b and d Hand pieces and air/water syringes should be? A. soaked in a chemical sterilization solution B. sterilized by heat or steam methods C. only sterilized when coming into contact with blood D. all of the above E. B and C - CORRECT ANSWER>>B.sterilized by heat or steam methods Standard precautions should be followed in which of the following situations? - CORRECT ANSWER>>When treating all patients a collaborating dentist is limited to entering into a collaborative agreement with no more than ____ dental therapist/ advanced dental therapist at any one time....a. 10b. 7c. 5d. 3 - CORRECT ANSWER>> a collaborative agreement between the dentist and the dental therapist must be reviewed, updated and submitted to the board of dentistry how often?a. monthlyb. bi-monthlyc. yearlyd. biennially - CORRECT ANSWER>>yearly a licensed dental therapist is limited to supervising no more than how many licensed dental assistant - CORRECT ANSWER>>

a professional firm must submit which of the following board of dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER>>annual report when a licensee fails a professional portfolio audit, which of the following will automatically occur in the licensee's next renewal period? - CORRECT ANSWER>>a mandatory audit of the licensee's professional portfolio in the next renewal period by the appropriate board committee which of the following would be considered an elective professional development activity? - CORRECT ANSWER>>dental management practice course activities directly related to the provision of clinical dental services is the definition for which of the following in regards to professional development? - CORRECT ANSWER>>fundamental activites which of the following would be considered a fundamental professional development activity - CORRECT ANSWER>>a course in treatment planning and diagnosis all applicants for licensure in mn must do which of the following if they fail the clinical examination or the licensure exam twice as specified by board rule - CORRECT ANSWER>>obatin further education and training failure to cooperate with the minnesota board dentistry is considered which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER>>conduct unbecoming a licensee after receiving a complaint the mn board of dentistry has how long to resolve or dismiss the complaint unless the board determines that resolving or dismissing the complaint cannot reasonable be accomlished in this time and is not in the interest of the public - CORRECT ANSWER>>1 year which of the following is characterized by moderate impairment to the patient's cognitive function and coordination, but leaves unaffected the patient's ventilator and cardiovascular - CORRECT ANSWER>>minimal sedation how long must a dentist retain patient's dental records beyond the time that the dentist has last treated the patienta.16yearsb. 17yearsc, 6 yearsd. 7 years - CORRECT ANSWER>>7 years which of the following means a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological agent during which the patient cannot be easily aroused but responds purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation - CORRECT ANSWER>>deep sedation of the following duties, which one requires completion of an additional course in order for the licensed dental assisstant to perform the duty - CORRECT ANSWER>>remove bond material with rotary instruments after removal of orthodontic appliances

of the following duties, which one requires completion of an additional course in order for the licensed dental hyigenist to perform the duty - CORRECT ANSWER>>administer local anesthesia a licensed dental therapist must perform which of the following duties under indirect supervision within the parameters of his/her collaborative management agreement - CORRECT ANSWER>>brush biopsy if a dental therapist, dental hygienist,or a dental assistant performs a services not authorized by the dentist, that behavior is called - CORRECT ANSWER>>conduct unbecoming a licensee what are the current core subjects for your professional development requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER>>1. infection control 2.patient communications 3.record keeping 4.ethics 5.treatment and diagnosis

6. management of medical emergencies when electronic records are kept, a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy or____ - CORRECT ANSWER>>unaltered electric copy fraud upon a patient's or third party payers is called - CORRECT ANSWER>>conduct unbecoming what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be infected by HIV - CORRECT ANSWER>>serologic testing what should you do when a patient has been exposed ( parenteral or mucous membrane exposure to blood or bodily fluid of a health-care worker? - CORRECT ANSWER>>the patient should be informed of the incident AND should take the serologic test for any evidence of HIV or HBV Which of the following are considered minimum number of hours for professional development for a biennial cycle? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Dentist 50Licensed Dental Assistant 25 a and c Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding professional development? - CORRECT ANSWER>>A self-assessment test must be sent to the board to verify completion Which of the following orthodontic function is performed by the LDA and hygienist under direct supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Remove fixed ortho bands and brackets A limited registration dental assistant may perform which of the following expanded functions? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Take Radiographs

Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient record? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Place a single line through the mistake Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental hygienist when the dentist is out of the office? A. Administer local anesthesia B. Monitor a patient induced into nitrous oxide relative analgesia C. Take radiographs D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>D. All of the above A dental technician can fabricate a partial denture for a patient if the technician has received which of the following? A. A written request from the dentist B. A verbal request from the dentist C. A request from the patient D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>A. A written request from the dentist Which of the following is/are true regarding waste disposal? A. Disposable needles placed intact in puncture proof containers B. Disposed of according to state and local guidelines C. Contaminated solid waste should be placed in sturdy impervious bags D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>All of the above A dentist may administer nitrous oxide relative analgesia in Minnesota if the dentist __________________. A. has been licensed in Texas and completed the requirements of that state B. has completed a 12 hour course accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation C. has an auxiliary assisting that is CPR certified D. had previously registered with the board prior to January 1, 1993 E. B and D - CORRECT ANSWER>>E. B and D Which of the following are considered minimum number of hours for professional development for a biennial cycle? A. Dentist - 50 B. Hygienist - 30 C. Licensed Dental Assistant - 25 D. A and C E. A, B, and C - CORRECT ANSWER>>D. A and C Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient record? A. erase the mistake B. use white out to remove the mistake

C. write in pencil D. place a single line through the mistake - CORRECT ANSWER>>D. place a single line through the mistake If you have a change of address, how much time do you have to notify the board?a. 7 daysb. 14 daysc. 30 daysd. 90 days - CORRECT ANSWER>>30 days A person with knowledge that a dental professional has HIV, HBV or HCV shall do what? a. Keep it to themselves b. File a report with the commissioner of health c. Write a letter to the dental professional d. Discuss this information with their medical doctor - CORRECT ANSWER>>File a report with the commissioner of health Which of the following would NOT be a reason that the Board of Dentistry could suspend your license? a. To ensure that the licensee does not violate statutes again b. To ensure the licensee does not benefit from the violation financially c. The Board of Dentistry must generate a certain amount of revenue each year d. All of the above are reasons to suspend a license - CORRECT ANSWER>>The Board of Dentistry must generate a certain amount of revenue each year A registered dental hygienist can perform all of the duties that a licensed dental assistant can perform even when the dentist is NOT in the office.a. Trueb. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Biological indicator tests will have a strip of paper turn a different color to determine if instruments are sterilized.a. Trueb. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Who in the dental office needs to be certified in CPR?a. All allied dental health professionalsb. At least one dental professionalc. The dentistd. All DHCP's (dental health care providers) - CORRECT ANSWER>>All DHCP's (dental health care providers) Which of the following is NOT a core subject? a. Office management b. Patient communication c. Medical emergencies d. Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER>>a. Office management Is it 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?a. Yesb. No - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes Is it acceptable behavior to write a patient a letter dismissing them from the practice?

a. c b. No - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes Is it acceptable behavior for a dentist to leave a group practice and open up his own practice in the same community? a. Yes b. No - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes Which of the following orthodontic duties can a registered DA not perform? a. Removal of bond material b. Recement orthodonti c bandsc. Preselect orthodontic bands d. Etch enamel surfaces before bonding of orthodontic appliance by dentist - CORRECT ANSWER>>Recement orthodonti Which of the following is an acceptable way to make corrections in a patient record? a. Crossing it off in pencil and initialing it b. Using white-out c. Using an erasable pen and initialing it d. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER>>None of the above This is the correct sequence of events that should occur between seeing patients: Remove gloves, wash hands, remove barriers, place clean barriers. a. True b. False - CORRECT ANSWER>>False Can extracted teeth with amalgam in them be thrown away in regular waste? a. Yes b. No - CORRECT ANSWER>>No Which of the following can a dental assistant NOT apply?a. Fluorideb. Bleachc. Cavity varnishd. Root canal irrigator - CORRECT ANSWER>>Root canal irrigator All of the following are acceptable ways to sterilize instruments EXCEPT: a. Manually wash each instrument to produce the most effective sterilization b. Use of an autoclave c. Use of a Statim d. All of the above are acceptable - CORRECT ANSWER>>Manually wash each instrument to produce the most effective sterilization How long do you have to keep your past professional development files once your cycle has ended?a. 6 monthsb. 12 monthsc. 24 monthsd. 36 months - CORRECT ANSWER>>24 months