WorksheetsRDA Jurisprudence
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The dentist is responsible for any delegated act
True
False
The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is …
(a)
What is meant by “privileged”?
Patient personal information must be kept in a locked safe.
Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information
Dentist has the authority regarding the disclosure of patients personal information.
Patient may get special treatment due to their income
Of the following statements, which statement is true?
Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor does not effect eligibility for licensure
A student of a reputable dental school who performs operations without pay is practicing dentistry.
There are 10 members of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Legislature sends laws to the State Board of Dental Examiners who writes the laws to rules and regulations.
Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant?
Assisting dentist chair side during treatment.
Any reversible treatment that does not violate on of the rules of the Dental Practice Act.
Positioning and exposing dental radiographs
Delivery and adjustments to a finished partial
A dental assistant may only perform a coronal polish on a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist and as long as no calculus is removed in the process.
True
False
General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time the function is performed.
True
False
A registered dental assistant may fill out and sign a patient's work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist.
True
False
A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except:
Violation of SBDE
Other applicable rules or statutes affecting radiological procedures in Texas
Violations do not apply to dental assistants
Violation of the Texas Dental Practice Act
Dental record of the dentist include
Name of the provider
Medical and dental history
Radiographs
Diagnoses
All of the above
The term “reversible” means
May only be performed by direct supervision or licensed dentist
May be performed by non-registered dental assistant
Able to be reversed or corrected
Unable to be reversed
Consent for release of privileged information must be
(a)
Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant:
A dentist may delegate any acts or procedures to a Dental Assistant
A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist would find is within the scope of sound dental judgement
A dentist may delegate acts or procedures that are reversible under general supervision
Under general supervision any act or procedure if in the opinion of the delegating dentist, the can be properly and safety performed by the assistant to whom the act is delegated.
To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of the following EXCEPT:
Proof of completion of a Health and Human Services approved Human Trafficking course
Current CPR card
Proof of 12 hours of continuing education
Proof of passing an examination in radiology, infection control, and jurisprudence
Application must accompany the application fee
A dental assistants registration renewal must be renewed prior to January 1st of each year
True
False
The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony
True
False
It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water, by hand, prior to sterilization.
True
False
The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to
Perform its duties; ensure compliance; examine applicants for license
Act as general supervision for dental assistant
Monitor who a dentist hire
None of the above
In the Occupational Code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the dentist does not need to be in the office or building
True
False
General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time the function is performed.
True
False
