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WorksheetsJurisprudence
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 30mins
Who makes our State Laws
Texas State Legilature
civic law
The president
US senate
How dental law becomes rules
presidents sends it to Dental Examiners to write laws and regulations
legislature send law to Dental Examiners to write the laws and regulations
governor writes state laws
state health department
State Board of Dental Examiners (SBED) h as the authority to
reprimand Fine Suspend License/Registration (DDS)RDH, RDA
SBED has no authority
reprimand any specialist with a PHD
none of the above
what does are board duties and powers. check all that apply
adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensurefollowing of rules
rules to protect public from spread of infection in dentistry
examine application for licence in practice of dentistry
organize meetings
all of the following are the structure of the SBED except
15 paid volunteers
unpaid 8DDS dentist
2RDH unpaid dental hygienist
5 unpaid plublic members
paid executive director, legal advisors, committees, clerks. advisors
Which of the following are not illegible for licensure, or be revoke check all that apply
conviction or felony
civil court dispute
misdemeanor related to dental
been register with state dental assistant organization
Who can practice Dentistry?
individual with dental licensure
Anyone with knowledge of dentistry
general practitioner with PHD
anesthesiologist
laws that apply to and affect dental profession
reconstruction law
criminal law
civil law
Jurisprudences
protect public safeguard the dental health of Texans
American Dental Association
ADA mission
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
TSBDE mission
Dental Service organization
ASO mission
Academy of General Denstry
TSBDE enforces what act?
county dental practices and their own rules
international dental practice and their own rules
national dental practice and their own rules
texas dental practice and their own rules
The following refers to what organization?
15 members serving 6 years with 8 dentist, 2 hygienist, 5 members of public
ADA members
TSBDE members
NDA members
ADEA members
What are occupation codes?
laws pertaining to a profession are publish
rules made by ADA
suggestion to better dental organization
mandates made by state
patient actions indicate consent for treatment such as accepting a medication
written document sign by two parties
legal document
power of attorney
implied consent
binding agreement between two people or more
consent
legality
contract
power of attorney
after September 2006, TSBED required dental assistants__question exam and register with state board
30
40
50
60
when two ethical principles are in conflict such as euthanasia', abortion, steam cell research
legality
party conflicts
ethics
ethical dilemma
Dental Laws in Texas
Mandatories
Practice Laws
Codes
Rules
Many TSBED rules are to protect the public from the spread of _________
rumors
infections
law suits
expensive cost
Which of the following is consider the best defense against a malpractice lawsuit?
Check all that apply
prevention
following procedures and protocols
good communication
don't listen to patient
Each patient is able to participate in their own healthcare and be treated with respect 0460-01-16
True
False
Maybe
None
To practice dental a person should have an issue license
True
False
Which of the following is require to obtain yor dental assistance state board registration?
Basic Life support (BLS)
Heartsaver CPR
First Aid
none
board may grant a waiver of the need to attend and complete the require hours of continue education and or BLS
True
False
if a dental assistant registration expires, radiology certification automatically expires
True
False
As a register dental assistant whose registration has been retired, may reenter practice by which of the following
request for reactivation to the board administration office
pay the registration renewal fee as provided by board
comply with continued education provisions provide by governing practice of dental assistants
All of the above
suspension is formally a disciplinary action which suspends registrants right to practice for a fixed time
True
False
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
True
False
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
True
False
a dental assistant who has receive approved training under the direct supervision of a license dentist may perform which of the following procedures
crown polishing
monitor nitrous oxide and sealants'
x rays
all of the above
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
dental assistant who has receive adequate training and which dentist exercises direct supervision and full responsability
rule of the board except those clinical procedures concern with practice od dentistry or dental hygiene
all of the above
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
True
False
supervision of a dentist's it registered assistant the can irrigate and dry socket in place q socket dressing
True
False
licence dental hygenist may serve as a chair sight assistant
True
False
surgical gloves can be washed and reused in between patients
True
False
Aregistar dental assistant with a sealant application certification may only place sealants under direct supervision of a licence dentist
True
False
Texas require how many hours of continue education every year
6
12
18
20
specializes in children
oral pathologist
pediatric dentist
periodontist
prosthodontist
treats pupal tissues, which id the blood and nerve supply for teeth, (root canals)
orthodontist
periodontist
prosthodontist
endodontist
fabricates prosthetic appliances for dental patients to maximize masticular function and improve occlusion due to missing teeth
prosthodontist
endodontist
periodontist
orthodontis
Register Dental hygienist are allowed which of the following? check all that apply
instructing patient on home care techniques and dental products
scaling/removing calculus, exposing, processing, mounting intraoral and extraoral x rays
coronal polishing, sterilize instruments, placing sealants, charting, scheduling
making impressions, apply topical flouride
occurs when patient refuses treatment after he/she has been fully educated regarding consequences of not receiving treatment
reciprocity
negligence
malpractice
informed refusal
incorrect treatment by professional ;bad medicine
negligence
malpractice
informed refusal
reciprocity
failure to use standard care that a reasonable person would apply under related situations
negligence
malpractice
informed refusal
reciprocity
" Act to speak for self"
Res ipsa loquitur
respondeat superior
res gestae
risk managment
Actions implemented to minimize legal risk to the dental practice
tort
respondent superior
risk managment
consent
dental team has a duty to be fair in dealing with patients, and primary obligation include dealing with people, delivering dental care without prejudice
Autonomy "do good"
nonmaleficient "do not harm"
beneficence "do good"
justice "fairness"
veracity "truthfulness"
dental team has a duty to be honest and trustworthy in their dealings with people
Autonomy "self government"
Nonmaleficence "do not harm"
Beneficence "do good"
Justice "fairness:
Veracity "truthfulness"
expresses the concept that dental team has a duty to promote the patients welfare, competent and timely delivery of dental care
Autonomy "self governing"
nonmaleficient "do not harm"
Beneficence "do good"
Justice "fairness
Veracity "truthfulness"
dental team has a duty to protect the patient from harm , know limitations, know skills, refer to specialist if necessary
Autonomy "self governing"
Nonmaleficience "do not harm"
Beneficence "do good"
Justice "fairness"
Veracity "truthfulness"
dental team has a duty to treat the patient according to patient's desires
Autonomy "self governing"
Nonmaleficience "do not harm"
Beneficence "do good"
Justice "fairness"
Veracity "truthfulness"
Reciprocity allow an individual to transfer licensure from one state to another for dentist, however dental assistant need to take new states exam
True
False
Abandonment means withdrawing from patient care without providing referral or continuity of care
True
False
if an erroneous entry is made in patient clinical record, which of the following is true?
rewrite correct entry just above the incorrect entry
circle incorrect entry and write the correct entry in red
draw a line through the middle of the incorrect entry, intitial, and write correct entry below
erase or cover up and rewrite
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
True
False
professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting
Food and Drug Administration FDA
Centers for Disease Control CDS
American Dental Assistant Association ADAA
American Dental Association ADA
Which of the following are the responsibilities of dental assistant ?
Check all that apply
disinfection, sterilization instruments and after each patient
assisting dentist during procedures, placing sealants, charting, apply fluoride documenting
making impressions, pouring cast, making trays
scaling/removing calculus polishing
The theory of physiology of law is jurisprudence
True
False
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
True
False
Dental Practice Law; the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within each state
criminal law
Dental Practice Law
legal law
civil law
Paid Board Staff includes which of the following? check all that apply
Executive Director
Legal Advisors
Clerk, Advisors
comittes of the board
interprets laws, writes rules, and regulations, the dental profession must follow
the board staff
The board duties
the board president
The boards powers
Ensure Dental professions complies with rules set in place to protect public health and safety, examine license, and registrations, and organize board meetings
board duties
board president
board power
board staff
How can a dental assistant's registration be revoked?
Violating the Texas Dental Act
Violating the rules of the TSBDE
Other rules affecting radiology Procedures in Texas
all of the above
Who is solely responsible for any act or procedure delegated in the dental office?
office manager
Dentist
dental assistant
dental hygienist
direct supervision means: Dentist needs to be in the building when delegating a duty
True
False
Prior to sterilization you may clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water by hand?
True
False
A dental assistant does not have to be registered with the State Board of Dental Examiners if they do not expose and process radiographs
True
False
Deep sedation/general anesthesia may be administered on a patient in the dental office by whom?
Oral surgeon
A dentist with the proper training and permit
. A dentist with the
c. A surgical anesthesiologist, or registered nurse anesthetist
None of the above, general or sedation anesthesia is not perform at dental office
A registered dental assistant is allowed to fill out and sign a patient's work release without authorization from the dentist:
True
False
earliest known dentist
Hesi-Re
Hippocrates
Aristotele
John baker
Who is the father of Medicine?
Hippocrates
Pierre Fauchard
John Greenwood
Paule Revere
Who is the Father of Modern Dentistry
Hippocrates
Pierre Fauchar
John Greenwood
Wlhem Roentgen
Who invented dental chair
Pierre Fauchard
Foster Flagg
John greenwood
Aristotle
Early colonist, performed procedures such as filling and cleanings, constructed bridges and dentures
Paul Revere
john greenwood
Aristotle
Michal Angelo
Who was the first woman to have a regular practice in the United States
Emeline Jones
Ida Gray
Malvina Cueria
Lucy B. Hobbs
Who was the woman first dental assistant ?
Emeline Jones
Lucy B. Hbbs
Ida Gray
Malvina Cueria
Green Vardiman Black referred as the grand old man of dentistry and was responsible for standarization of cavity preparation and instrument classification
True
False
dentist who corrects malocclusions by realignment of the teeth and joints
prosthodontist
endodontist
Orthodontist
periodontist
A dentist who specializes in the treatment of the surrounding structures that supports the teeth due to injury
periodontists
prosthodontist
endodontist
orthodontist
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
risk managment
res gestae
res ipsa loquitur
What are the D's elements of malpractice? check all that apply
Duty(relationship)
Derelict(negligence)
Direct cause (injury)
Damage (loss)
To obtain medical records, a dentist must obtain written permission and originals must stay with dentist, only copies can be release
True
False
A record must be requested via subpoena in cases of litigation
True
False
Which of the following must be follow for recoed keeping? check all that apply
use black ink
date every entry, complete date
write legible, never use correction paper
sign all entries
inaccurate mistakes should be identified and corrected openly
