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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM VERSION A & B
AND STUDY GUIDE (LATEST VERSION 2023 - 2024
ACTUAL EXAM 10 0 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
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. 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 between seeing patients: Remove gloves, wash hands, remove barriers, place clean barriers. a. True
The services provided by a dental hygienist cannot include what? - ANSWER-Establishment of final diagnosis or treatment plan for a dental patient All dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T or F - ANSWER- True What must be on every complete maxillary and mandiblur denture and removable dental prosthesis? - ANSWER-The patient's name and social security number What are the levels of supervision? - ANSWER-General Indirect Direct Personal General supervision - ANSWER-The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the DDS is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed - ANSWER- General supervision Which level of supervision DOES NOT require the DDS to be present in the dental office or on the premises? - ANSWER-General supervision Indirect supervision - 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 - ANSWER-The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes procedure,
evaluates performance of allied dental personnel before the patient is dismissed Personal supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is personally treating a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures What level of supervision the DDS authorizes procedures and remains in office while procedures are being performed? - ANSWER-Indirect What level of supervision requires the DDS to be in office but does not required performance evaluation before the patient is dismissed? - ANSWER-Indirect What does indirect supervision require of the dentist? - ANSWER-Stays in the office and does not need to evaluate the treatment before the patient is dismissed Dental hygienist can take radiographs under what supervision level? - ANSWER-General supervision What level of supervision is the allied dental personnel performing supportive procedures? - ANSWER- Personal Supervision- the dentist and dental personnel are concurrently performing supportive procedures How many clock hours of CE are required per year for a dentist? - ANSWER- 50 limited license dds agrees to practice clinical dentistry for at least _________ hours annually, for a period of __________ consecutive years - ANSWER-1, 3 What items are required for application for dental assisting - ANSWER-The application, a certified copy of diploma or certificate, submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards; state and national board, picture of self
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 Each board member should have been lawfully in active practice in MN for 2 years immediately preceding appointment - ANSWER-False, 5 years Written Authorization forms must be kept for a minimum of 2 years - ANSWER-True
Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents and cavity varnishes as prescribed by dentist. (LDA ONLY) - ANSWER-Indirect Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, and desensitizing agents. (DH ONLY) - ANSWER-General Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, or orthodontic appliances with hand instruments only (LDA) - ANSWER-Indirect Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments only. (LDA) - 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) - 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) - 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 - ANSWER-CPR and Restorative functions course b and d Hand pieces and air/water syringes should be? A. soaked in a chemical sterilization solution
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 of the following duties, which one requires completion of an additional course in order for the licensed dental assisstant to perform the duty - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-conduct unbecoming a licensee
what are the current core subjects for your professional development requirements? - ANSWER-1. infection control 2.patient communications 3.record keeping 4.ethics 5.treatment and diagnosis
- management of medical emergencies when electronic records are kept, a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy or____ - ANSWER- unaltered electric copy fraud upon a patient's or third party payers is called - ANSWER-conduct unbecoming what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be infected by HIV - 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? - 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
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. 14 daysc. 30 daysd. 90 days - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-False Biological indicator tests will have a strip of paper turn a different color to determine if instruments are sterilized.a. Trueb. False - 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) - 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 - 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
