Which of the following is an obligation of non-harm and identifies an action as wrong if harm is inflicted on an individual?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity
Nonmaleficence
Which of the following stresses the duty to maintain confidentiality?
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity
Fidelity
Truthfulness and honesty are characteristics of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Veracity
Fidelity
Veracity
Beneficence means
To do what is good for yourself
To do no harm
To do what is good for others
Faithfulness
To do what is good for others
Nonmaleficence means
To do no harm
To do only what is beneficial
To tell the truth
To do only what the patient accepts
To do no harm
A term closely associated with beneficence is
Nonmaleficence
Maternalism
Paternalism
Veracity
Nonmaleficence
The basis of the Hippocratic oath is
Nonmaleficence
Veracity
Confidentiality
None of the above
Nonmaleficence
The utilization of standard precautions would be an application of the core value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Nonmaleficence
Volunteering in a community oral health activity would be an application of the core value of
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Beneficence
Treating all patients equally, regardless of their social class, would be an application of the core value of
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Justice
Justice
The opposite of paternalism is
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Veracity
Autonomy
Faithfulness to promises and obligation is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice
Fidelity
Fairness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice
Justice
Truthfulness is
Utility
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice
Veracity
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision.
True
False
False
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer nitrous oxide under general supervision.
True
False
False
Direct supervision
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to diagnose caries under direct supervision.
True
False
False
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove orthodontic bonding material with rotary instruments under indirect supervision.
True
False
False
Direct supervision
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove orthodontic bonding material with rotary instruments under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place Class I and II amalgams and glass ionomers, Class I and V composites, and stainless steel crowns under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False
False
Indirect supervision
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to scale and root plane under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to monitor nitrous oxide under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place temporary fillings to provide palliative treatment under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove marginal overhangs under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to take radiographs under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to take radiographs under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to administer nitrous oxide under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to monitor nitrous oxide under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place Class I and II amalgams and glass ionomers, Class I and V composites, and stainless steel crowns under general supervision.
True
False
False
Indirect supervision
It would be acceptable for an assistant to take impressions under general supervision
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place and remove matrix bands under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to scale supragingivally under direct supervision.
True
False
False
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove sutures under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary restorations under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to cut arch wires, remove loose bands or brackets on an orthodontic appliance to provide palliative treatment under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove excess bonding material on an orthodontic appliance under indirect supervision.
True
False
False
Direct supervision
It is acceptable for a hygienist to administer local anesthesia under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It is acceptable for an assistant to place and remove matrix bands under general supervision.
True
False
False
Direct supervision
It is acceptable for an assistant to place and remove periodontal dressings under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It is acceptable for a hygienist to place cotton pellets into endodontic openings under general supervision.
True
False
True
It is acceptable for a hygienist to remove temporary restorations with hand instruments under general supervision.
True
False
False
Direct supervision
It is acceptable for an assistant to remove temporary restorations with hand instruments under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It is acceptable for a hygienist to etch enamel before bonding of orthodontic appliances under direct supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place sealants under indirect supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to apply topical medications such as fluoride under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove marginal overhangs under direct supervision.
True
False
False
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to take impressions under general supervision.
True
False
True
It would be acceptable for an assistant to apply topical medications such as fluoride under general supervision.
True
False
False
Indirect supervision
A certified dental assistant can take radiographs.
True
False
False
When doing housekeeping duties in the dental office, it is best to wear
Patient gloves
Utility gloves
Either patient or utility gloves
No gloves
Utility gloves
How long do you need to keep your professional portfolio records?
6 months
12 months
24 months
Forever
24 months
If a patient broke their partial denture, they could call their dental lab to have a lab technician fix it instead of calling their dentist.
True
False
False
When should masks and eye protection be worn?
For all patient contact
When splattering of blood or other body fluids is likely
Only if a patient is HIV positive
Masks and eye protection are not necessary for dental professionals
When splattering of blood or other body fluids is likely
Which of the following is true of cleaning instruments?
Use of an ultrasonic is mandatory
Use of an ultrasonic is recommended
Use of patient gloves is recommended
Instrument cleaning takes place after sterilization
Use of ultrasonic is recommended
All dental health care workers that might be exposed to blood should be vaccinated against
HIV
HBV
HCV
HDV
HBV
Regarding gloves, it is best to
Wash them prior to use
Wash them prior to throwing them away
Never wash them prior to use
Not wear gloves during dental procedures
Never wash them prior to use
Sterile gloves should be used for
Routine dental procedures
Surgical procedures
Emergency procedures
All of the above
Surgical procedures
How often should proper functioning of sterilization cycles be verified by biologic indicators?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Weekly
How many dentists are on the Board of Dentistry?
1
2
3
5
5
-2 public members
- 1 DH
- 1 DA
An examination required as a condition of licensure must be taken within how many years of the application for licensure?
1
2
3
5
5
How many times can a dentist, hygienist or assistant fail the clinical examination required by the board before further education is necessary?
1
2
3
5
2
If you have a change of address, how much time do you have to notify the board?
7 days
14 days
30 days
90 days
30 days
Under the collaborative agreement for a hygienist, how much clinical experience must they have in the past 18 months?
1000 hours
2000 hours
2400 hours
3000 hours
2,400 hours
The dentist must keep copies of dental lab work orders for how many years?
1
2
3
4
2 years
If the executive director of the board decides a formal complaint needs an investigation, they will forward the complaint to whom?
The public
The person in question
The attorney general
None of the above
the attorney general
A person with knowledge that a dental professional has HIV, HBV or HCV shall do what?
Keep it to themselves
File a report with the commissioner of health
Write a letter to the dental professional
Discuss this information with their medical doctor
File a report with the commissioner of health
What is the CE requirement for hygienists and assistants?
25 credits every year
25 credits every 2 years
40 credits every 2 years
50 credits every 2 years
25 credits every 2 years
What is the CE requirement for dentists and dental therapist?
25 credits every year
25 credits every 2 years
40 credits every 2 years
50 credits every 2 years
50 credits every 2 years
How long do dental records need to be kept?
2 years
5 years
7 years
10 years
7 years
Every dentist, hygienist and assistant must display what in their office in which they practice?
Graduation diploma
License certificate
National board scores
Regional board scores
License certificate
It is mandatory that dentists, hygienists and assistants take which course at least every 2 years?
Pharmacology
Dental anatomy
Infection control
CPR
CPR
A renewed license is valid for
1 year
2 years
3 years
None of the above
2 years
A dental professional shall report being diagnosed with HIV, HBV or HCV no more than how many days after learning of the diagnosis?
a. 7
b. 14
c. 30
d. 90
30 days
Restorative functions by an assistant or hygienist may be performed only if
a. They complete a board-approved course
b. They learn how to adjust the occlusion on the newly placed restorations
c. The faculty teaching the educators must have prior experienc
All of the above
The maximum number of hygienists a collaborating dentist may enter into a collaborative agreement with is
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
4
The board may not renew a license if the licensee owes ____________ in delinquent taxes.
a. $500
b. $1000
c. $1500
d. $2000
$500
If the board feels there is a risk of harm to others, what may they do to that professional?
a. Temporarily suspend their license
b. Serve a written notice stating which statute or rule was violated
c. Set up a hearing in front of the board
d. All of the
All of the above
Who is responsible for receiving and dispersing funds for the Board of Dentistry?
a. Executive secretary
b. Governor
c. President of the board
d. Vice-president of the board
Executive secretary
Low-level disinfectants are appropriate for which of the following?
a. Cleaning floors
b. Cleaning instruments
c. Cleaning soiled countertops
d. Cleaning xray unit
cleaning floors
Which instruments should be packaged before sterilization if they are not going to be used immediately?
a. Critical
b. Semicritical
c. Noncritical
d. Critical and semicritical
critical and semi-critical
Which of the following is an acceptable form of heat sterilization?
a. Steam under pressure (autoclave)
b. Dry heat
c. Chemical vapor
d. All of the above
All of the above
Which classification of instruments would it be acceptable to use low-level disinfection?
a. Critical
b. Semicritical
c. Noncritical
Non-critical
Which classification of instruments should receive high-level disinfection, at a minimum?
a. Critical
b. Semicritical
c. Noncritical
Semi-critical
Which classification of instruments would it be the most important to sterilize after each use?
a. Critical
b. Semicritical
c. Noncritical
Critical
Which dental instrument is classified as noncritical?
a. Forceps
b. Mirror
c. Xray head
d. Amalgam condenser
X-ray head
Which dental instrument is classified as critical?
a. Forceps
b. Mirror
c. Xray head
d. Amalgam condenser
forceps
Concerning evacuation equipment, what should take place after the treatment of each patient?
a. Change barriers
b. Disinfect surfaces
c. Flush water lines
d. All of the above
All of the above
What should be installed in dental unit water lines to prevent fluid aspiration into handpieces and water lines?
a. Anitretraction valves
b. High-velocity evacuation
c. Air/water syringe tips
d. Intermediate disinfection
Anti-retraction valves
Which of the following disinfectants are suitable for cleaning surfaces that have been soiled with patient material?
a. Phenolics
b. Iodophors
c. Chlorine-containing compounds
d. All of the above
All of the above
Each dental facility should develop a written protocol for
a. Instrument sterilization
b. Patient education
c. Inventory control
d. Insurance training
Instrument sterilization
Treating all human blood and body fluids as potentially infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens is considered
a. Sharps disposal
b. Barrier protection
c. Universal precautions
d. Resuscitation equipment
Universal precautions
If you are monitoring someone who has received nitrous oxide analgesia, it is acceptable to leave them alone for up to one minute.
a. True
b. False
False
Who can take the FINAL bite registration for a bridge?
a. Dental assistant
b. Dental hygienist
c. Dentist
d. All of the above
Dentist
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 D
The Board of Dentistry must generate a certain amount of revenue each year
When can a dental professional administer nitrous oxide analgesia in Minnesota?
a. If the dental professional is registered and licensed to do so in another state
b. If the dental professional has completed an accredited 12 hour course in nitrous oxide
c.
If the dental professional has completed an accredited 12 hour course in nitrous oxide
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. True
b. False
False
Biological indicator tests will have a strip of paper turn a different color to determine if instruments are sterilized.
a. True
b. False
False
Who in the dental office needs to be certified in CPR?
a. All allied dental health professionals
b. At least one dental professional
c. The dentist
d. All DHCP's (dental health care providers)
All dental health care providers
Which of the following is NOT a core subject?
a. Office management
b. Patient communication
c. Medical emergencies
d. Ethics
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
True
Sterilization of reusable air/water syringe tips, ultrasonic inserts, and handpieces is best done with
a. Dry heat
b. Chemical vapor
c. Steam under pressure
d. All of the above
All of the above
The definition of Informed Consent involves explaining all options for treatment including risks and benefits of receiving/not receiving treatment.
a. True
b. False
True
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
Medication that is prescribed after hours
A DHCP only has to sign their initials in patient notes when they are in a group practice.
a. True
b. False
False
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. True
b. False
True
A complete medical and dental history does NOT need to be completed for emergency treatment
a. True
b. False
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
Dentists and/or hygienist
Is it acceptable for a dentist to send out a flyer to a community about the dental practice that has some of his/her educational credentials on it?
a. Yes
b. No
Yes
Is it acceptable behavior to write a patient a letter dismissing them from the practice?
a. Yes
b. No
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
Yes
Which of the following orthodontic duties can a registered DA not perform?
a. Removal of bond material
b. Recement orthodontic bands
c. Preselect orthodontic bands
d. Etch enamel surfaces before bonding of orthodontic appliance by dentist
Recement orthodontic bands
If a patient experiences uncommon side effects from conscious sedation or nitrous oxide, how many days does the DHCP have to report it?
a. 3 business days
b. 5 business days
c. 10 business days
d. You do not need to report it
10 business days
Which of the following is NOT a specialty area in dentistry?
a. Implantology
b. Periodontology
c. Endodontics
d. Orthodontics
Implantology
Who in the dental office can take x-rays?
a. Dental assistant
b. Licensed dental assistant
c. Registered dental assistant
d. Both licensed and registered dental assistant
Both licensed and registered dental assistant
When electronic records are kept, a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record.
a. True
b. False
True
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
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
b. False
False
A DHCP can be charged with what if they do not report habitual use of drugs/alcohol of a dentist.
a. Tort
b. Civil penalties
c. Misdemeanor
d. Felony
Civil penalties
How much time does the Board of Dentistry have to take action on a filed complaint?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years
1 year
Which of the following is an acceptable way to transfer radiographs?
a. Disk, electronic submission, and white paper
b. Disk, electronic submission, and high quality photo paper
c. Disk, electronic submission, and fax
d. All of the above
Disk, electronic submission, high quality photo paper
All of the following are considered specialty dental practices except:
a. Endodontics
b. Prosthodontics
c. Cosmetic dentistry
d. Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Cosmetic dentistry
Who can develop radiographs if the dentist gives permission?
a. Licensed dental assistant
b. Certified dental assistant
c. Front desk staff
d. Anyone in the office
Anyone in the office
In order for a dentist to be able to perform general anesthesia they must complete a:
a. One year general anesthesia residency
b. Two year general anesthesia residency
c. Three year general anesthesia residency
d. Five year general anesthesia residency
One year general anesthesia residency
Which of the following has equal or greater academic credentials as a licensed dental assistant and can take radiographs?
a. Certified dental assistant
b. Limited licensed dental assistant
c. Limited licensed technician
d. None of the above
Limited licensed dental assistant
What credentials are needed for a dental assistant to place a rubber dam?
a. Certified
b. Licensed
c. Either a or b
d. Neither a or b
Licensed
What level of supervision does an unlicensed dental assistant work at?
a. Personal
b. General
c. Indirect
d. Direct
Personal
A professional firm may not perform professional duties until they have paid the fees and registered with the Secretary of State and the Board of Dentistry.
a. True
b. False
True
A dental professional who fails a portfolio audit will be mandated to have what in the next continuing education course cycle?
a. Voluntary license termination
b. Mandatory license termination
c. Mandatory portfolio audit
d. Voluntary portfolio audit
Mandatory portfolio audit
A dental therapist could perform the following procedures under indirect supervision:
a. Placement and removal of space maintainers
b. Cavity preparation
c. Pulp capping
d. All of the above
All of the above
A dental therapist could perform the following procedures under indirect supervision:
a. Denture fabrication
b. Preparation and placement of preformed stainless steel crowns
c. Preparation and placement of porcelain fused to metal crown
d. All of the abov
Preparation and placement of preformed stainless steel crowns
A dental therapist could perform the following procedures under indirect supervision:
a. Emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
b. Pulpotomy
c. Extraction of primary teeth
d. All of the above
All of the above
How many licensed/unlicensed dental assistants can a dental therapist supervise in one practice setting?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
4
How many dental therapists can a dentist have a collaborative agreement with?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
5
Which of the following are duties an unlicensed dental assistant could perform?
a. Sterilization
b. Radiographs
c. Impression taking
d. All of the above
Sterilization
Which of the following are duties a licensed dental assistant could perform?
a. Sterilization
b. Radiographs
c. Impression taking
d. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is true of a certified dental assistant?
a. Certified and registered mean the same thing.
b. You must be certified to become licensed.
c. Both a and b.
d. Neither a or b.
You must be certified to become licensed
What duties can a registered dental assistant perform?
a. Taking radiographs
b. Taking impressions
c. Suctioning
d. There no longer are registered dental assistants in Minnesota.
There no longer are registered dental assistants in Minnesota.
Do CE credits carry over into the next professional development cycle?
a. Yes
b. No
No
If a dental assistant or dental hygienist is practicing but is not working independently or under a dentist, would it be considered working unlicensed?
a. Yes
b. No
Yes
In general, OSHA was designed primarily for workers, and the CDC was designed to protect patients.
a. True
b. False
True
If patient has not paid in full for treatment, by law does an office still have to transfer their records?
a. Yes
b. No
Yes
Would it be unprofessional to send out a flyer for a discounted cleaning and then in smaller font include: does not include x-rays and exam?
a. Yes
b. No
No
Who in the office can administer conscious sedation?
a. Dental hygienist
b. Dental assistant
c. Dentist
d. All of the above
Dentist
Who in the office can dismiss a person who was previously under conscious sedation?
a. Dental hygienist
b. Dental assistant
c. Dentist
d. All of the above
Dentist
Under most circumstances, allied dental professionals must wear a name tag identifying themselves and their occupation.
a. True
b. False
True
All of the following are acceptable ways to sterilize instruments EXCEPT:
a. Manually wash each instrument to produce the most effective sterilization
b. Use of an autoclave
c. Use of a Statim
d. All of the above are acceptable
Manually wash each instrument to produce the most effective sterilization
It is acceptable to use sterile non-latex gloves for surgical procedures.
a. True
b. False
True
Dental hygienists and licensed assistants can anticipate what radiographs a dentist would want for a new patient, recall, and emergency patient.
a. True
b. False
False
When a patient is exposed to blood/puncture/exposure, the responsibility of the dental professional ends at informing them of the exposure.
a. True
b. False
False
Which of the following can a dental assistant NOT apply?
a. Fluoride
b. Bleach
c. Cavity varnish
d. Root canal irrigator
Root canal irrigator
Which of the following needs to have oxygen levels monitored while administering it?
a. Conscious sedation
b. Anxiolysis
c. Analgesia
d. None of the above
Conscious sedation
Which of the following procedures can a dental assistant perform when a hygienist is in the office but a dentist is not?
a. Apply fluoride
b. Polish
c. Cut arch wires
d. None of the above
Cut arch wires
What requirement must a dentist meet in order to deliver a pharmacologic agent for the purpose of anxiolysis?
a. Must be a registered dentist in MN
b. Must be licensed before 1992
c. Must complete a course and clinical competency from an accredited progra
Must complete a course and clinical competency from an accredited program
The definition of anxiolysis is administering a pharmacological agent that does not impair the patient's ability to maintain normal mental abilities and vital functions.
a. True
b. False
True
If a patient provides a written request to have his/her records transferred to another provider, does the provider need to comply?
a. Yes
b. No
Yes
A DHCP is required to report to the Board if an employee is violating a statute or rule.
a. True
b. False
True
Which of the following restorative procedures can RDH's and RDA's perform if trained in restorative functions?
a. Class I composite
b. Class I and II amalgam
c. Class I and II glass ionomer
d. All of the above
All of the above
It is acceptable for an assistant to remove excess bond material from an ortho appliance with hand instruments under indirect supervision.
a. True
b. False
False
Direct supervision
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to do dietary analysis under general supervision.
a. True
b. False
True
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to dry root canals with paper points under general supervision.
a. True
b. False
True
Dentist and dental therapist are required to have a minimum of _______ fundamental credits and a maximum of _______ elective credits
30, 20
Hygienist and assistants are required to have a minimum of _______ fundamental credits and a maximum of _______ elective credits
15, 10
self-study scholarly articles, scholarly activities/presentations, volunteering/ community service, general attendance for state or national dental convention
Examples of:
elective credits
Record keeping, ethics, infection control, patient communication, management of medical emergencies, diagnosis and treatment planning
CPR
Examples of:
fundamental credits or core subjects