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Jurisprudence

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who makes our State Laws

a)

Texas State Legilature

b)

civic law

c)

The president

d)

US senate

2.

How dental law becomes rules

a)

presidents sends it to Dental Examiners to write laws and regulations

b)

legislature send law to Dental Examiners to write the laws and regulations

c)

governor writes state laws

d)

state health department

3.

State Board of Dental Examiners (SBED) h as the authority to

a)

reprimand Fine Suspend License/Registration (DDS)RDH, RDA

b)

SBED has no authority

c)

reprimand any specialist with a PHD

d)

none of the above

4.

what does are board duties and powers. check all that apply

a)

adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensurefollowing of rules

b)

rules to protect public from spread of infection in dentistry

c)

examine application for licence in practice of dentistry

d)

organize meetings

5.

all of the following are the structure of the SBED except

a)

15 paid volunteers

b)

unpaid 8DDS dentist

c)

2RDH unpaid dental hygienist

d)

5 unpaid plublic members

e)

paid executive director, legal advisors, committees, clerks. advisors

6.

Which of the following are not illegible for licensure, or be revoke check all that apply

a)

conviction or felony

b)

civil court dispute

c)

misdemeanor related to dental

d)

been register with state dental assistant organization

7.

Who can practice Dentistry?

a)

individual with dental licensure

b)

Anyone with knowledge of dentistry

c)

general practitioner with PHD

d)

anesthesiologist

8.

laws that apply to and affect dental profession

a)

reconstruction law

b)

criminal law

c)

civil law

d)

Jurisprudences

9.

protect public safeguard the dental health of Texans

a)

American Dental Association

ADA mission

b)

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

TSBDE mission

c)

Dental Service organization

ASO mission

d)

Academy of General Denstry

10.

TSBDE enforces what act?

a)

county dental practices and their own rules

b)

international dental practice and their own rules

c)

national dental practice and their own rules

d)

texas dental practice and their own rules

11.

The following refers to what organization?

15 members serving 6 years with 8 dentist, 2 hygienist, 5 members of public

a)

ADA members

b)

TSBDE members

c)

NDA members

d)

ADEA members

12.

What are occupation codes?

a)

laws pertaining to a profession are publish

b)

rules made by ADA

c)

suggestion to better dental organization

d)

mandates made by state

13.

patient actions indicate consent for treatment such as accepting a medication

a)

written document sign by two parties

b)

legal document

c)

power of attorney

d)

implied consent

14.

binding agreement between two people or more

a)

consent

b)

legality

c)

contract

d)

power of attorney

15.

after September 2006, TSBED required dental assistants__question exam and register with state board

a)

30

b)

40

c)

50

d)

60

16.

when two ethical principles are in conflict such as euthanasia', abortion, steam cell research

a)

legality

b)

party conflicts

c)

ethics

d)

ethical dilemma

17.

Dental Laws in Texas

a)

Mandatories

b)

Practice Laws

c)

Codes

d)

Rules

18.

Many TSBED rules are to protect the public from the spread of _________

a)

rumors

b)

infections

c)

law suits

d)

expensive cost

19.

Which of the following is consider the best defense against a malpractice lawsuit?

Check all that apply

a)

prevention

b)

following procedures and protocols

c)

good communication

d)

don't listen to patient

20.

Each patient is able to participate in their own healthcare and be treated with respect 0460-01-16

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

None

21.

To practice dental a person should have an issue license

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following is require to obtain yor dental assistance state board registration?

a)

Basic Life support (BLS)

b)

Heartsaver CPR

c)

First Aid

d)

none

23.

board may grant a waiver of the need to attend and complete the require hours of continue education and or BLS

a)

True

b)

False

24.

if a dental assistant registration expires, radiology certification automatically expires

a)

True

b)

False

25.

As a register dental assistant whose registration has been retired, may reenter practice by which of the following

a)

request for reactivation to the board administration office

b)

pay the registration renewal fee as provided by board

c)

comply with continued education provisions provide by governing practice of dental assistants

d)

All of the above

26.

suspension is formally a disciplinary action which suspends registrants right to practice for a fixed time

a)

True

b)

False

27.

if you failed to meet continue education requirements before of x turning circumstances, you may submit a written request to the board for a waiver

a)

True

b)

False

28.

if the board of dentistry finds a licensee guilty a willful and knowing violation of the Dental Practice Act to the extend that those are likely to be emitted substantially threat to health safety welfare of an individual patient or the public then the board can access a type of civil penalty amount no less than than all of these amounts of 500, not moretham 100 for clients might be a civil penalty in the amount of no less than 100 not more than 500 type C penalty in thevamount no less than 50 not more than hundred per client, the is a truthful knowing violation of Dental practice Act

a)

True

b)

False

29.

a dental assistant who has receive approved training under the direct supervision of a license dentist may perform which of the following procedures

a)

crown polishing

b)

monitor nitrous oxide and sealants'

c)

x rays

d)

all of the above

30.

a lawful license dentist and duly register dentist may delegate which of the following procedures to a register dental assistant dental assistant who has receive adequate training and which dentist exercises direct supervision

a)

dental assistant who has receive adequate training and which dentist exercises direct supervision and full responsability

b)

rule of the board except those clinical procedures concern with practice od dentistry or dental hygiene

c)

all of the above

31.

probation is a formal disciplinary action which places the license or registration under close scrunity for a fixed period of time if lifted this action may be combined with conditions which must be met before probation is lifted

a)

True

b)

False

32.

supervision of a dentist's it registered assistant the can irrigate and dry socket in place q socket dressing

a)

True

b)

False

33.

licence dental hygenist may serve as a chair sight assistant

a)

True

b)

False

34.

surgical gloves can be washed and reused in between patients

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Aregistar dental assistant with a sealant application certification may only place sealants under direct supervision of a licence dentist

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Texas require how many hours of continue education every year

a)

6

b)

12

c)

18

d)

20

37.

specializes in children

a)

oral pathologist

b)

pediatric dentist

c)

periodontist

d)

prosthodontist

38.

treats pupal tissues, which id the blood and nerve supply for teeth, (root canals)

a)

orthodontist

b)

periodontist

c)

prosthodontist

d)

endodontist

39.

fabricates prosthetic appliances for dental patients to maximize masticular function and improve occlusion due to missing teeth

a)

prosthodontist

b)

endodontist

c)

periodontist

d)

orthodontis

40.

Register Dental hygienist are allowed which of the following? check all that apply

a)

instructing patient on home care techniques and dental products

b)

scaling/removing calculus, exposing, processing, mounting intraoral and extraoral x rays

c)

coronal polishing, sterilize instruments, placing sealants, charting, scheduling

d)

making impressions, apply topical flouride

41.

occurs when patient refuses treatment after he/she has been fully educated regarding consequences of not receiving treatment

a)

reciprocity

b)

negligence

c)

malpractice

d)

informed refusal

42.

incorrect treatment by professional ;bad medicine

a)

negligence

b)

malpractice

c)

informed refusal

d)

reciprocity

43.

failure to use standard care that a reasonable person would apply under related situations

a)

negligence

b)

malpractice

c)

informed refusal

d)

reciprocity

44.

" Act to speak for self"

a)

Res ipsa loquitur

b)

respondeat superior

c)

res gestae

d)

risk managment

45.

Actions implemented to minimize legal risk to the dental practice

a)

tort

b)

respondent superior

c)

risk managment

d)

consent

46.

dental team has a duty to be fair in dealing with patients, and primary obligation include dealing with people, delivering dental care without prejudice

a)

Autonomy "do good"

b)

nonmaleficient "do not harm"

c)

beneficence "do good"

d)

justice "fairness"

e)

veracity "truthfulness"

47.

dental team has a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people

a)

Autonomy "self government"

b)

Nonmaleficence "do not harm"

c)

Beneficence "do good"

d)

Justice "fairness:

e)

Veracity "truthfulness"

48.

expresses the concept that dental team has a duty to promote the patients welfare, competent and timely delivery of dental care

a)

Autonomy "self governing"

b)

nonmaleficient "do not harm"

c)

Beneficence "do good"

d)

Justice "fairness

e)

Veracity "truthfulness"

49.

dental team has a duty to protect the patient from harm , know limitations, know skills, refer to specialist if necessary

a)

Autonomy "self governing"

b)

Nonmaleficience "do not harm"

c)

Beneficence "do good"

d)

Justice "fairness"

e)

Veracity "truthfulness"

50.

dental team has a duty to treat the patient according to patient's desires

a)

Autonomy "self governing"

b)

Nonmaleficience "do not harm"

c)

Beneficence "do good"

d)

Justice "fairness"

e)

Veracity "truthfulness"

51.

Reciprocity allow an individual to transfer licensure from one state to another for dentist, however dental assistant need to take new states exam

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Abandonment means withdrawing from patient care without providing referral or continuity of care

a)

True

b)

False

53.

if an erroneous entry is made in patient clinical record, which of the following is true?

a)

rewrite correct entry just above the incorrect entry

b)

circle incorrect entry and write the correct entry in red

c)

draw a line through the middle of the incorrect entry, intitial, and write correct entry below

d)

erase or cover up and rewrite

54.

Dental practice law refers to legal restrictions set forth by each state legislative body that describes the statuses regarding performances guidelines for license and non license dental health care professionals

a)

True

b)

False

55.

professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting

a)

Food and Drug Administration FDA

b)

Centers for Disease Control CDS

c)

American Dental Assistant Association ADAA

d)

American Dental Association ADA

56.

Which of the following are the responsibilities of dental assistant ?

Check all that apply

a)

disinfection, sterilization instruments and after each patient

b)

assisting dentist during procedures, placing sealants, charting, apply fluoride documenting

c)

making impressions, pouring cast, making trays

d)

scaling/removing calculus polishing

57.

The theory of physiology of law is jurisprudence

a)

True

b)

False

58.

The steps of How law becomes law are the following :

1. Texas State legislature 2 occupational code: State Board of Dental Examiners SBDE 3. Dental Practice Law 4. Texas State Rule and Regulations

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Dental Practice Law; the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within each state

a)

criminal law

b)

Dental Practice Law

c)

legal law

d)

civil law

60.

Paid Board Staff includes which of the following? check all that apply

a)

Executive Director

b)

Legal Advisors

c)

Clerk, Advisors

d)

comittes of the board

61.

interprets laws, writes rules, and regulations, the dental profession must follow

a)

the board staff

b)

The board duties

c)

the board president

d)

The boards powers

62.

Ensure Dental professions complies with rules set in place to protect public health and safety, examine license, and registrations, and organize board meetings

a)

board duties

b)

board president

c)

board power

d)

board staff

63.

How can a dental assistant's registration be revoked?

a)

Violating the Texas Dental Act

b)

Violating the rules of the TSBDE

c)

Other rules affecting radiology Procedures in Texas

d)

all of the above

64.

Who is solely responsible for any act or procedure delegated in the dental office?

a)

office manager

b)

Dentist

c)

dental assistant

d)

dental hygienist

65.

direct supervision means: Dentist needs to be in the building when delegating a duty

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Prior to sterilization you may clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water by hand?

a)

True

b)

False

67.

A dental assistant does not have to be registered with the State Board of Dental Examiners if they do not expose and process radiographs

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Deep sedation/general anesthesia may be administered on a patient in the dental office by whom?

a)

Oral surgeon

b)

A dentist with the proper training and permit

c)

. A dentist with the

c. A surgical anesthesiologist, or registered nurse anesthetist

d)

None of the above, general or sedation anesthesia is not perform at dental office

69.

A registered dental assistant is allowed to fill out and sign a patient's work release without authorization from the dentist:

a)

True

b)

False

70.

earliest known dentist

a)

Hesi-Re

b)

Hippocrates

c)

Aristotele

d)

John baker

71.

Who is the father of Medicine?

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Pierre Fauchard

c)

John Greenwood

d)

Paule Revere

72.

Who is the Father of Modern Dentistry

a)

Hippocrates

b)

Pierre Fauchar

c)

John Greenwood

d)

Wlhem Roentgen

73.

Who invented dental chair

a)

Pierre Fauchard

b)

Foster Flagg

c)

John greenwood

d)

Aristotle

74.

Early colonist, performed procedures such as filling and cleanings, constructed bridges and dentures

a)

Paul Revere

b)

john greenwood

c)

Aristotle

d)

Michal Angelo

75.

Who was the first woman to have a regular practice in the United States

a)

Emeline Jones

b)

Ida Gray

c)

Malvina Cueria

d)

Lucy B. Hobbs

76.

Who was the woman first dental assistant ?

a)

Emeline Jones

b)

Lucy B. Hbbs

c)

Ida Gray

d)

Malvina Cueria

77.

Green Vardiman Black referred as the grand old man of dentistry and was responsible for standarization of cavity preparation and instrument classification

a)

True

b)

False

78.

dentist who corrects malocclusions by realignment of the teeth and joints

a)

prosthodontist

b)

endodontist

c)

Orthodontist

d)

periodontist

79.

A dentist who specializes in the treatment of the surrounding structures that supports the teeth due to injury

a)

periodontists

b)

prosthodontist

c)

endodontist

d)

orthodontist

80.

the events, circumstances, remarks, etc. which relate to a particular case, especially as constituting admissible evidence in a court of law.: statement made at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible in court as evidence under this doctrine

a)

risk managment

b)

res gestae

c)

res ipsa loquitur

81.

What are the D's elements of malpractice? check all that apply

a)

Duty(relationship)

b)

Derelict(negligence)

c)

Direct cause (injury)

d)

Damage (loss)

82.

To obtain medical records, a dentist must obtain written permission and originals must stay with dentist, only copies can be release

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A record must be requested via subpoena in cases of litigation

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Which of the following must be follow for recoed keeping? check all that apply

a)

use black ink

b)

date every entry, complete date

c)

write legible, never use correction paper

d)

sign all entries

e)

inaccurate mistakes should be identified and corrected openly