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MN Dental
Jurisprudence
Exam
2023/2024
ACTUAL EXAM
MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
A. Topical anesthetic
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MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 2023/2024: Actual Exam Questions and Answers, Exams of Dentistry
A comprehensive set of questions and answers from the mn dental jurisprudence exam for the 2023/2024 academic year. It covers a wide range of topics related to dental practice, regulations, and ethical considerations in minnesota. Valuable for students preparing for the mn dental jurisprudence exam, as it offers insights into the types of questions asked and the expected level of knowledge.
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MN Dental
Jurisprudence
Exam
ACTUAL EXAM
MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant? A. Topical anesthetic
2 B. Topical fluoride C. Intravenous drugs D. Cavity varnish - 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 - 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 - Answer - True In advertising, it is illegal for a dentist to imply superiority over other dentists.a. True b. False - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer - None of the above
4 E. B and D - 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 - Answer - B.sterilized by heat or steam methods Standard precautions should be followed in which of the following situations? - 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 - Answer - 5 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 Answer - yearly a licensed dental therapist is limited to supervising no more than how many licensed dental assistant - Answer - 4 a professional firm must submit which of the following board of dentistry - 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? - 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?
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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? - Answer - fundamental activites which of the following would be considered a fundamental professional development activity - 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 - Answer - obatin further education and training failure to cooperate with the minnesota board dentistry is considered which of the following - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer - deep sedation
7 to blood or bodily fluid of a health-care worker? - 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? - Answer - Dentist 50Licensed Dental Assistant 25 a and c Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding professional development? - 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? - Answer - Remove fixed ortho bands and brackets A limited registration dental assistant may perform which of the following expanded functions? Answer - Take Radiographs Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient record? - 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 - 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
8 D. All of the above - 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 D. All of the above - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. C. Contaminated solid waste should be placed in sturdy impervious bags
10 c. Medical emergencies d. Ethics - Answer - a. Office management 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer - True A DHCP only has to sign their initials in patient notes when they are in a group practice.a. Trueb. False - Answer - False A complete medical and dental history does NOT need to be completed for emergency treatmenta. Trueb. False - Answer - False If the dental hygienist violates a statute, who might be reprimanded by the Board? a.
11 Dentist b. Hygienist c. Dentists and/or hygienist d. None of the above - Answer - Dentists and/or hygienist 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 - Answer - Yes Is it acceptable behavior to write a patient a letter dismissing them from the practice? a. c b. No - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer - None of the above This is the correct sequence of events that should occur Remove gloves, wash hands, remove barriers, place clean between seeing patients: