Jurisprudence

Question 1

A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental assistant can perform

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Not following recommended infection control procedure considered to be unsafe the public health, welfare, and safety.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Dental records of the dentist include:

Accepted Answer

all these are correct

Question 5

The dentist and least one other dental auxillary must be present treatment room during administration nitrous oxide.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

An RDA must display his/her certificate:

Accepted Answer

as an original certificate to be on display

Question 7

Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE?

Accepted Answer

adopt enforce rule necessary sure compliance rules protect public health

Question 8

Under direct supervise is defined the occupation code the dentist doesn't be in the build in when delegating duties.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Consent for release of privileged information must be

Accepted Answer

signed by the patient or legal guardian

Question 10

How many continuing education hours are required each year for a registered dental assistant?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Question 11

The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to

Accepted Answer

perform it's duties

Question 12

A visual dental health inspection is performed by

Accepted Answer

DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light

Question 13

A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental assistant can perform.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

A requirement for obtaining certification perform pit fissure sealants have completed minimum of 16 hours of clinical

Accepted Answer

Infection control, ethics, and application of pit and fissure sealants

Question 15

Which of the following would be considered “Professional Conduct” violation and receive disciplinary action the board?

Accepted Answer

all these answers are correct

Question 16

General supervision is defined supervision by the licensed dentist: dentist isn't required to be present in the office

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant?

Accepted Answer

delivery and adjustment to a finished partial

Question 18

DA may only perform coronal polish on patient under direct supervision licensed dentist or dental hygienist

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant?

Accepted Answer

a licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained DA

Question 20

Who may administer deep sedated/general anesthesia to a patient in the dental office?

Accepted Answer

none of these

Question 21

The dentist is responsible for any delegated act

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Unprofessional conduct would be considered:

Accepted Answer

Correct answer:all these are correct

Question 23

Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a DA to apply pit fissure sealants?

Accepted Answer

dentist Medicaid provider serve area determined underserve Department HS

Question 24

A dental assistants registration may be revoked for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

violation does not apply to dental assistant

Question 25

Of the following statement which is more true?

Accepted Answer

legislature sends law state board of dental examiners writes law to rules

Question 26

All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 27

The term “reversible” means:

Accepted Answer

able to be reversed or corrected.

Question 28

Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant?

Accepted Answer

delivery and adjustment to a finished partial

Question 29

What is meant by privileged?

Accepted Answer

patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information

Question 30

Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a DA to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing material

Accepted Answer

to prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants;

Question 31

The dentist and at least one other dental aux must be present, in the treatment room, during the administration of n/o

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

Dental records of the dentist include:

Accepted Answer

all these are correct

Question 33

A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-rays must be registered in the State of Texas.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is:

Accepted Answer

Privilege

Question 35

A registered dental assistant may fill out/sign a patient’s work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist.

Accepted Answer

processing of dental x-rays

Question 36

To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

proof of 12 hours of continuing education

Question 37

A DA may only perform a coronal polish on a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or hygienist

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

Which of the following would be a “Professional Conduct” violation and receive disciplinary action from the board?

Accepted Answer

all these answers are correct

Question 39

The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 40

The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is:

Accepted Answer

privilege

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