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NC Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions, Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive study guide for the north carolina jurisprudence exam, which is required for dental professionals to practice in the state. It covers the composition and voting powers of the nc state board of dental examiners, the eligibility and terms of office for board members, as well as the rules and regulations governing dental hygienists, dental assistants, and the use of conscious sedation. The guide also provides details on the licensure renewal process, reciprocity, professional misconduct, supervision requirements, and continuing education (ce) requirements for dental hygienists. This detailed and informative study resource is essential for anyone preparing to take the nc jurisprudence exam or seeking to understand the legal and regulatory framework for dental practice in north carolina.

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Download NC Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! NC Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? - Correct Answer-6 dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC 1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC 1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? - Correct Answer-The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina. Members of the Board licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an election held as hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote. Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the Board? - Correct Answer-Every dentist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dentists to the Board. Every dental hygienist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dental hygienists to the Board. The holding of such a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall constitute registration to vote in such elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental hygienists shall constitute the registration list for elections to the appropriate seats on the Board. What is the term of office for Board members? - Correct Answer-Each member of said Board shall be elected for a term of three years and until his successor shall be elected and shall qualify. Each year there shall be elected two dentists for such terms of three years each. Every three years there shall be elected one dental hygienist for a term of three years. Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote. Every three years a person who is a citizen and resident of North Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene shall be appointed to the Board for a term of three years by the Governor of North Carolina. KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act. - Correct Answer-Printed What are the rules that apply to dental hygienists? - Correct Answer-Printed What are the rules that apply to dental assistants? - Correct Answer-Printed What are the regulations concerning conscious sedation? - Correct Answer-Printed "Monitoring" means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation or shutting off equipment controlling such flow. Monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents. We can increase oxygen and lower nitrous as well as shut the machine off which will lower the oxygen. North Carolina Laws Governing Nitrous Oxide / Rules of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners • a DA I or DA II may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalant conscious sedation after a completion of a Board-approved course..... • "monitoring" means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation or shutting off equipment controlling such flow. • monitoring does not include increasing the flow of sedation agents • dentist initiates use of nitrous • auxiliary can turn oxygen up • auxiliary can turn nitrous down / off List and know the dates involved in the licensure renewal process. - Correct Answer-A renewal application shall be completed and received in the Board's office before midnight on January 31 of each year. Any renewal applications received after that date will require a late fee.