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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
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 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 health settings, as designated by state law, and with general oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the state Medical emergency Correct Answer: Medically necessary care which is immediately needed to preserve life, prevent serious impairment to bodily functions, organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or mental health of the patient in serious injury
Correct Answer: A technique of administration in which the agent is ABSORBED through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral, rectal, or sublingual administration General anesthesia Correct Answer: An induced state of unconsciousness produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination during which patients are not arousable even by painful stimulation; characterized by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for assistance in maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function, & potential impairment of cardiovascular function 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 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
- cardiac drug usage
- defibrillation
- arrhythmia interpretation ****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association CPR training for dental professionals must include
Dentist Correct Answer: a person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental program accredited by CODA T/F it would be acceptable for a dentist to treat an emergency patient who is not their regular patient & who regularly saw a different dentist Correct Answer: true Licensed dental practice (general duties/scope of practice-broad definition; not specific) Correct Answer: ~uses a dental degree or designation & the person is able to diagnose, treat, prescribe or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth, teeth, alveolar process, gums or jaw or adjacent structures ~manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor of a place where dental operations are performed ~performs dental operations of any kind ~uses a roentgen or x-ray machine for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes ~extracts a human tooth/teeth or corrects or attempts to correct malpositions of the human teeth or jaw ~offers & undertakes by any means or methods to diagnose, treat, or remove stains or accretions from human teeth or jaw ~takes impressions or performs any phase of any operation incident to replace part of a tooth or the whole tooth or teeth or associated tissues by means of a filling, crown, bridge, inlay, or onlay ~furnishes, supplies, constructs, reproduces, repairs, or offers to furnish, supply, construct, reproduce, or repair prosthetic dentures, plates, bridges, or other substitutes for natural teeth ~performs any clinical operation included in the curricula of recognized dental schools or colleges
resident dentist Correct Answer: a person who is a graduate of a dental school & is an enrolled graduate student or student of an advanced dental education program & isn't licensed to practice dentistry in MN requirements/scope of practice of a resident dentist Correct Answer: ~obtain from the board a license to practice dentistry as a resident dentist (must be designated "resident license dentist") ~authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry only under the supervision of a licensed dentist ~license must be renewed annually 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
- practices in settings that serve low income, uninsured, & underserved patients or are located in dental health professional shortage areas
- dentists & DH licensed by the states during their functioning as examiners responsible for conducting licensing exams
- 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
- 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 what is the limitations on a dentist administering the flu vaccine Correct Answer: can only be administered to patients 19 & older what are the requirements/regulations for dentists administering the flu vaccine Correct Answer: 1) immediate access to emergency response equipment (must include oxygen, epinephrine, & other allergic rxn response equipment)
- trained or have successfully completed a program approved by the MN Board of Dentistry in administration of vaccines
- must comply with guidelines established by the federal advisory committee on immunization practices relating to vaccines
- after dentist has administered, must report the administration of the immunization to the MN immunization information connection or notify the patients primary physician or clinic what must the training for administering immunizations include Correct Answer: 1) education material on the disease and vaccination as a method of disease prevention
- contraindications & precautions
- intramuscular administration
- communication of risks & benefits; legal requirements
- reporting of adverse events
- documentation required by federal law
- storage & handling of vaccines what must a faculty member who practices dentistry before beginning duties in a school of dentistry or dental program do? Correct Answer: apply for a limited or full faculty license Can a faculty dentist practice dentistry if they're not licensed? Correct Answer: no how long is a faculty license valid Correct Answer: during the time the holder remains a faculty member at a dental school or within a dental program limited faculty dental license Correct Answer: entitles the holder to practice dentistry within the school & its affiliated teaching facilities but ONLY for the purposes of teaching or conducting research (unless the dentist was a faculty member on Aug 1, 1993) a limited faculty license must be renewed
- pass all components of the national board dental exams
- pass MN jurisprudence exam
- abide by professional ethical conduct requirements
- 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
- at least 2 character references from 2 different dentists for each specialty area ( from a dentist practicing in same specialty area & 1 from the director of each specialty program attended)
- a licensed physicians statement attesting to the applicants physical & mental condition
- statement from licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist attesting to applicants visual accuracy
- app fee
- 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 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
- currently practicing in another state
- practice is limited to a public health setting in MN approved by the board
- agrees to treat indigent patients who meet eligibility criteria determined by the clinic
- licensee has applied & paid fee not more than $ 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 Guest license for voluntary purposes Correct Answer: ~licensee must hold a license to practice in another state ~licensee may not receive compensation ~licensee will provide care to patients who have difficulty accessing care ~subject to state laws regarding dental care & scope of practice guest license for voluntary purposes limitations Correct Answer: ~licensee can only provide dental care services not to exceed 10 days in a calendar year ~expire on dec 31 of each year Emeritus applies to Correct Answer: Retirees & allows them to retain their title Who can apply for an emeritus active license?
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
- preliminary charting of the oral cavity
- making radiographs
- mechanical polishing
- application of topical preventative or prophylactic agents including fluoride varnishes & pit & fissure sealants
- pulp vitality testing
- application of desensitizing medication or resin
- fabrication of athletic mouthguards
- placement of temporary restorations
- fabrication of soft occlusal guards
- tissue condition & soft reline
- atraumatic restorative therapy
- dressing changes
- tooth reimplementation
- administration of local anesthetic
- administration of nitrous oxide DT scope of practice (indirect supervision) Correct Answer: 1) emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
- placement & removal of space maintainers
- cavity prep
- restoration of primary & permanent teeth
- placement of temporary crowns
- prep & placement of preformed crowns
- pulptomies of primary teeth
- indirect & direct pulp capping on primary & permanent teeth
- stabilization of reimplemented teeth
- extractions of primary teeth
- suture removal
- brush biopsy
- repair of defective prosthetic devices
- recementing of permanent crowns 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
- pass an exam to demonstrate competency under the DT scope of practice
- be a licensed DT
- complete 2,000 hrs of DT clinical practice under direct or indirect supervision
- graduate from a masters ADT program
- pass a board approved certification exam to demonstrate competency under ADT scope of practice
- 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)
didactic study, 1,040 hrs of clinical anesthesiology, & 260 cases of administration of anesthesia to an ambulatory outpatient)
- ACLS or PALS course w/ continued certification
- CPR certification w/continued certification what must a dentist who administers general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation be prepared & competent to do? Correct Answer: diagnose, resolve, & reasonably prevent any untoward reaction or medical emergency that may develop any time after the administration. Dentist shall apply current standard of care to continuously monitor & evaluate a patients bp, pulse, respiratory function (requires the monitoring of tissue oxygenation or the use of a superior method of monitoring), & cardiac activity How should a dentist administer general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation? Correct Answer: only by the application of the appropriate systems & drugs for the delivery of general anesthesia/deep sedation 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)
- ACLS or PALS course w/continued certification
- CPR certification w/continued certification 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?
