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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous - CORRECT ANSWERS take a course with a minimum of *12 hours* total comprised of didactic instruction, personally administering and managing at least *3* individual supervised cases who can place sealants after completing a course by a school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation? - CORRECT ANSWERS DH, DT, DA *WHO can give local anesthesia after completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWERS DH and DT (not DA) *Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for _____________ of fixed and removable prostheses. - CORRECT ANSWERS Final construction *Before removal of bond material, a dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully complete a course in the use of ____________ for the express purpose of the removal of bond material from teeth. - CORRECT ANSWERS rotary instruments *Scope of Practice* - CORRECT ANSWERS --- DH and DA with restorative functions can place, contour, and adjust amalgam, glass ionomers, and stainless steel crowns on class _______ (supragingival) - CORRECT ANSWERS Class I, II, V - a dental hygienist or dental assistant must successfully complete a board approved course on these specific restorative procedures. application of pit and fissure sealants - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *Administer LA - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general *monitor a patient on nitrous - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - General MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS LDA - Indirect T/F -- DH or LDA shall NOT take impressions and bite registrations for the FINAL construction of fixed and removable prostheses. - CORRECT ANSWERS True *Utilizing rotary instruments for the removal of bond material from teeth - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - indirect LDA - indirect *general supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. Performing any or all restorative procedures limited to placing, contouring, & adjusting amalgam, glass ionomers, and Class I and V supra composite restorations - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - indirect LDA - indirect *managing and removing IV lines - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - indirect LDA - indirect *placing an IV line - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS LDA - indirect apply topical fluoride and bleaching agents prescribed by DDS - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *can a LDA or DH place a cavity liner or endo filler - CORRECT ANSWERS no place topical gel before injection - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *place and remove rubber dam - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *Preselect ortho bands - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect can a LDA give local anesthesia? - CORRECT ANSWERS No *remove and replace ligature ties and arch wires - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *remove sutures - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - Indirect LDA - indirect MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS *place and remove periodontal packs - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - General LDA - indirect *dry root canals with paper points - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - indirect *remove bond material with rotary instruments after removal of ortho - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct *place and remove matrix bands - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary crowns - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct *remove temporary RESTORATIONS with hand instruments only - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct *etch enamel surfaces before bonding of ortho by DDS - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct *attach prefit and preadjusted ortho appliances - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct *remove fixed ortho brackets - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS remove excess bond material from appliances - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - direct *administer N2O2 - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - general LDA - direct T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires - CORRECT ANSWERS true Concurrently perform supportive services if the dentist holds a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate, is personally treating a patient, and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment including the administration of medications into an existing intravenous line, an enteral agent, or emergency medications in an emergent situation. - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - personal LDA - personal (apply meds) *Place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. - CORRECT ANSWERS DH - direct LDA - direct -Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity, oral health instruction and disease prevention, including nutritional counseling, dietary analysis. -Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride and cavity varnishes in appropriate dosages. *****-Perform mechanical polishing - CORRECT ANSWERS GENERAL (DT and ADT) -Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants. -Placement of temporary restorations. MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS -impressions for casts and appropriate bite registration, not to include impressions and bite registrations for final construction of fixed and removable prostheses -deliver vacuum-formed ortho retainers -place and remove elastic ortho separators -complete prelim charting -take photographs extra and intraorally -vital signs - pulse, bp as directed by dds -obtain informed consent for treatments authorized by the supervising dentist pursuant to the licensed da scope DH Direct supervision (all) - CORRECT ANSWERS Etch for ortho, remove CRs, fabricate temp restorations, place/remove matrix bands, remove ortho cement with rotary instruments, attach ortho appliances, remove fixed ortho bands/brackets, initiate and place IV lines, place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. DH personal supervision - CORRECT ANSWERS Help DDS with sedation if completed extra education. *Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - CORRECT ANSWERS ____ *can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist? - CORRECT ANSWERS nope *the patient can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWERS - pt failure to comply with treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio) - consistent tardiness or failed appts - failure to pay for services rendered - behavior mngmt issues *Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS NO The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS *Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted on their own - CORRECT ANSWERS both the DDS and DH/LDA Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, *promising* *superior* *results* in the quest to achieve your perfect smile" What is wrong w/ the above ad? - CORRECT ANSWERS DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx. They are creating a false/unjustified expectation. *Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA* In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best". They cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do; ex) "the top 15%" or "voted best.." T/F - CORRECT ANSWERS true 5 components of CPR training - CORRECT ANSWERS -AED -Barrier mask or bag for ventilation -Foreign body airway obstruction -Two person rescuer -Adult, child, and infant CPR Good Samaritan Law - CORRECT ANSWERS a person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm shall give *reasonable assistance* to the exposed person Criminal law - CORRECT ANSWERS law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society) Civil law - CORRECT ANSWERS deal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances 2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions *How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period? - CORRECT ANSWERS 25 for LDA and DH 50 for DDS and DT's fundamental credits - CORRECT ANSWERS directly related to clinical practice of dentistry *minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - CORRECT ANSWERS areas of knowledge that relate to public *safety* and professionalism *minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs *what are core subjects?? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Record Keeping -Ethics -Infection Control -Patient Communication -Management of med. emergencies -Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA) CPR is a _________ credit - CORRECT ANSWERS Fundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs *self assessment is a _____ credit - CORRECT ANSWERS Fundamental; printed from ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1 credit Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS who appoints the 9 members of the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS governor what qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? - CORRECT ANSWERS lawfully in active practice in the state for *5 years* immediately preceding appointment into the board how long can members serve? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2 consecutive 4-year-terms (8 years total) practicing dental hygienists may provide what services? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1-provides care that is educational, preventative, and therapeutic through observation, assessment, eval, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish and maintain oral health 2-evaluates pt heath status through review of med and dental histories, assesses and plans dh care needs, performs a prophy including complete removal of calc, accretions and stains by scaling, polishing, and performs root planing and debridement 3- administers local and nitrous 4- provides other related services as permitted by rules of the board DH - CORRECT ANSWERS A person of *GOOD MORAL CHARACTER*, who has graduated from a DH PROGRAM accredited by the *commission on Dental Accreditation* and established in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US department of education to offer college-level programs, may apply for licensure DH program - CORRECT ANSWERS min of 2 academic years of dental hygiene education The services provided by a dental hygienist shall *not* include what? - CORRECT ANSWERS final diagnosis all dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T or F - CORRECT ANSWERS True a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH services *without* the pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the Dental hygienist.... - CORRECT ANSWERS - has MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for no less than *2400 hours in past 18 mo* or a career total of *3,000 hours* -has entered into a *collaborative agreement* with a licensed DDS that designates authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist -has documented participation in courses in *infection control and med emergencies* within each continuing education cycle - maintains *CPR certificate* from AHA or American red cross dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1- oral health promotion 2- removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth 3- application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and pit and fissure sealants 4- polishing and smoothing restorations 5- removal of marginal overhangs 6- performance of preliminary charting 7- taking radiographs 8- performance of SRP (all under general supervision) does the dentist need to examine the pt or be present during injection of local anesthesia or nitrous once delegated in collaborative agreement with licensed dds and dh? - CORRECT ANSWERS no DH collaborative agreement must include.. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1- consideration for med comp pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur *prior* to provision of dh services 2- age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice *protocols*, including recommended intervals for the performance of dh services and a period of time in which an exam by dds should occur 3- copies of *consent to treatment form* provide to patient by dental hygienist MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS 4- specific protocols for the placement of *pit and fissure sealants* and requirements for *follow up care* to assure efficacy of sealants after applications 5- procedure for creating and *maintaining dental records* for the patients that are treated collaborative management agreement between a DDS and a DT must include: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. settings where the DT can serve 2. any practice limitations (DT vrs. ADT) with the level of supervision 3. procedure specific protocalls 4. procedure to maintain dental records 5. a plan to manage medical emergencies 6. quality assurance plan (referral, chart review, follow up care) 7. protocalls for administering and dispensing meds 8. supervision criteria for DAs dental hygiene consent to treatment must include statement stating that - CORRECT ANSWERS dh services provided are not a substitute for dental exam by licensed dds A DT is limited to practicing in settings that serve ______ - CORRECT ANSWERS low income, uninsured, and underserved patients referal form - CORRECT ANSWERS for all referrals to pt for further procedures, dh must fill out and *provide a copy* for collaborating dds health care facility or nonprofit organizations are limited to: (for collaborative agreement) - CORRECT ANSWERS hospital, nursing home, home health agency, group home serving elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state-operated facility licensed by commissioner of human services or commissioner of corrections; and federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic, schools what must be on every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis? - CORRECT ANSWERS patients name and social security number if ssn and pt name on prosthesis is not practicable id should be presented as follows: - CORRECT ANSWERS - ssn of pt may be omitted if name of pt is shown MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS -submit performance eval no earlier than 90 days before completion of limited dds practice period -disciplinary actions limited license dds agrees to practice clinical dentistry for at least _________ hours annually, for a period of __________ consecutive years - CORRECT ANSWERS 1,100 3 years *applicant for dental assisting and DH requires. .. - CORRECT ANSWERS -application -copy of diploma or certificate -submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards *state and national* boards -picture -backround check******* *DA without license can... - CORRECT ANSWERS -perform all duties not directly related with performing dental treatment or services on patients -retract -assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its placement and retention as directed by operating dds -remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water -aid dh and licensed da in their duties -apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds *what is biennial term - CORRECT ANSWERS properly renewed license or permit issued by board valid from first day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or terminated according to procedures in this part *a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one practice setting - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 *A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - CORRECT ANSWERS collaborative management agreement (all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY YEAR) MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS Amount of credit hours each biennial a dentist, specialty, guest full faculty or DT needs. - CORRECT ANSWERS 50 minimum of _____ credit hours for dentists and DT's of fundamental CE's - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 maximum of ___credit hours of elective CEs for DT and DDS - CORRECT ANSWERS 20 _ credit hours each biennial cycle for a hygienist and dental assistant; minimum of __ of fundamental and maximum of __ elective - CORRECT ANSWERS 25, 15, 10 A minimum of _ courses must be completed in _ of the core subject areas per biennial cycle - CORRECT ANSWERS 2, 2 Core subjects - CORRECT ANSWERS Infection control, record keeping, ethics, management of med emergencies, pt communications, diagnosis and treatment planning. Fundamental - CORRECT ANSWERS Activities directly related to the provision of *clinical dental services* elective - CORRECT ANSWERS Activities directly related to, or *supportive* of the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting clinical subject - CORRECT ANSWERS Subjects directly related to the provision of *dental care* and treatment to pts core subject - CORRECT ANSWERS ares of knowledge that relate to *public safety* and professionalism acceptable documentation for CE hours - CORRECT ANSWERS Every form should include: name and location of organization/presenter, contact information and credentials or training that qualifies presenter to teach course, course title, date, hours and subject matter. MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS *specialty dental practices: - CORRECT ANSWERS - dental public health - endodontics - oral and maxillofacial radiology & pathology - oral surgery - ortho - pediatric dentistry - periodontics - prosthodontics A dental tech and DDS may practice in the same facility but may each have their own practice. - CORRECT ANSWERS True; * the DDS is not responsible for the dental tech unless the tech is EMPLOYED by the DDS *what if a patient stops by and asks the tech for a denture adjustment?? what about for it to be cleaned? - CORRECT ANSWERS lab tech cannot do either *how many dental therapists can a dentist have? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 *a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's unless authorized by the Board - CORRECT ANSWERS 4 what do you need in order to advertise for sales, construction, reproduction, or repair?? (dental prosthetic appliances) - CORRECT ANSWERS a written work order from a DDS (good for 2 years) *non licensed dental assistants: - CORRECT ANSWERS can be trained ON THE JOB, on site with dentist duties: retract the cheek, suction, transfer instruments, mix cements, help in sterilization, turn rooms around, set up/tear down, set pts, and walk pts out. (general???) MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS can you use disinfectant wipes from the grocery store? - CORRECT ANSWERS no, the are not EPA registered *what does PPE include? - CORRECT ANSWERS gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection disposal of liquid and human waste (blood) - CORRECT ANSWERS all liquid and human waste, including floor wash water, must be disposed of through *trap drains into a public sanitary sewer system* *what type of gloves should you use? - CORRECT ANSWERS chemical and puncture resistant gloves -even for "household cleaning" of the dentist office use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for noncritical equipment surfaces that are - CORRECT ANSWERS 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during patient care 2) likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances 3) hard to clean (e.g., computer keyboards). Digital radiography sensors are considered - CORRECT ANSWERS *semicritical* (they go inside of patients' mouths but don't puncture mucous membranes) -use a barrier then cleaned with high level disinfectant wipes between patients what types of FLOORS are NOT recommended - CORRECT ANSWERS carpeting *hand pieces and intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and waterlines of dental units are considered ___ - CORRECT ANSWERS *semi-critical* -should be heat sterilized between patients -do not just wipe them down!! examples: high-speed, low-speed, electric, endodontic, and surgical handpieces Dental health care personnel should use water that meets environmental protection agency regulatory standards for drinking water - CORRECT ANSWERS ≤500 colony forming units (CFU)/mL MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS Can contaminated dental unit waterlines transmit disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes *DHCP should receive infection prevention training: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. When they are hired 2. When new procedures affect their occupational exposure 3. Annually 4. According to state or federal requirements *dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on infection control for ____ years - CORRECT ANSWERS 2 *training should include: - CORRECT ANSWERS -A description of their exposure risks -Review of prevention strategies and infection prevention policies and procedures -Discussion of how to manage work-related illness and injuries -Review of work restrictions for the exposure or infection *The infection prevention coordinator - CORRECT ANSWERS will be responsible for developing and maintaining a written *infection prevention program*; monitoring/evaluating the program; and implementing quality improvement measures as needed. *extracted teeth are infectious and should be disposed in - CORRECT ANSWERS medical waste containers (but not if it has amalgam in it) -- find out local regulations regarding disposal of amalgam *can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes, it is no longer our responsibility once it is handed over extracted teeth for educational purposes must be... - CORRECT ANSWERS -Cleaned so there is no visible blood or debris. -Kept moist in a simple solution such as water or saline MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS *placed in a container with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport or storage, and labeled with the biohazard symbol until sterilization* -*Heat-sterilized* to allow for safe handling. if you get poked by a needle, instrument or were exposed by blood.. you should - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Wash the site of the needlestick or cut with soap and water. 2. Flush splashes to the nose, mouth, or skin with water. 3. Irrigate eyes with clean water, saline, or sterile irrigants. 4. Report the incident to your supervisor or the person in your practice responsible for managing exposures. 5. Immediately seek medical evaluation from a qualified health care professional1 because, in some cases, postexposure treatment may be recommended and should be started as soon as possible. 6. fill out incident form and submit to board *OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requires - CORRECT ANSWERS employers make hep B vaccine available to all employees who have potential contact w/ blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) *What employees need Hep B vaccination? - CORRECT ANSWERS any employee that has potential for contact with blood Every dental office needs to have a written exposure plan; written policies and procedures for prompt reporting, evaluation, counsel, tx. and follow-up to occupational exposures. T/F - CORRECT ANSWERS True *Exposure training should include: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1) Description of their exposure risks 2) Review of prevention strategies & infection control policies/procedures 3) Discussion regarding how to manage work related illnesses and injuries 4) Review of work restrictions for the exposure/infection *When to wash hands: - CORRECT ANSWERS -before treating a patient -before gloves are put on MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS if spore test comes back positive.... - CORRECT ANSWERS indicated that the sterilizer is not working properly and items are NOT sterile -needs to be corrected and temporarily be out of service T/F a tooth with an amalgam filling in it is considered hazardous waste only - CORRECT ANSWERS false: hazardous and infectious autoclaving = - CORRECT ANSWERS sterilizing -destroy all microbes what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be infected by HIV - CORRECT ANSWERS serologic testing how should the amalgam scrap be stored and handled - CORRECT ANSWERS stored in a closed unbreakable container labled " hazardous "contains mercury" and should be recycled website for more info on infection control - CORRECT ANSWERS https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/questions/ *Record Keeping* - CORRECT ANSWERS ---- *Dental records must include - CORRECT ANSWERS - pt's name, address, DOB - if minor, need parent's name - name and telephone number of contact person - name of insurance and ID number if applicable - patient's reason for visit - dental and medical history - clinical exam - diagnosis and treatment plan - informed consent MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS - progress note *informed consent consists of... - CORRECT ANSWERS giving options benefits risks cost patient's approval (signature) *correction of records - CORRECT ANSWERS notations must be legible, written in ink, no erasures or white outs -if incorrect info is on paper, must cross out with one line and initialed *transfer of records - CORRECT ANSWERS digital Xrays must be transfered by compact or optical disc, electric communication, or printed on high quality photographic paper -need diagnostic quality using proper exposure settings * T/F: as a request of patient, records must be transferred, even if their bill hasn't been paid - CORRECT ANSWERS True *when electronic records are kept, a dentist must keep either a _____________ or use an _____________ - CORRECT ANSWERS duplicate hard copy unalterable electronic record *adults records must be kept for _____ years beyond last time they were seen - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 A minor (child) records must be kept for ____ years beyond the age of 18 - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 *can the dentist charge a patient a fee for transferring records? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes. MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 ALL ANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS should original X-rays or forms be sent if requested?? - CORRECT ANSWERS No, NEVER. diagnostic duplicate X-rays and records must be copied and sent who decides the max. fee a DDS can charge? - CORRECT ANSWERS Minnesota Department of Health the provider can charge for copies of records - CORRECT ANSWERS no more than 75 cents per page AND $10 charge for time spent When a pt requests a copy of the pt's record for purposes of reviewing current *medical care* - CORRECT ANSWERS the provider must *not* charge a fee means an accumulation of written documentation of professional development activites - CORRECT ANSWERS portfolio each licensee must establish a portfolio for the purpose of: - CORRECT ANSWERS -record professional development activities -monitor CE -retain acceptable documentaion of professional activities -CPR certificate *Ethics* - CORRECT ANSWERS --- if a dental therapist, dental hygienist,or a dental assistant performs a services not authorized by the dentist, that behavior is called - CORRECT ANSWERS conduct of unbecoming a licensee failure to cooperate with the minnesota board dentistry is considered which of the following - CORRECT ANSWERS conduct unbecoming a licensee fraud upon a patient's or third party payers is called - CORRECT ANSWERS conduct unbecoming