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1
Regarding gloves, it is best to
Never wash them prior to use
Not wear gloves during dental procedures
Wash them prior to throwing them away
Wash them prior to use
2
Who in the dental office needs to be certified in CPR?
All allied dental health professionals
All DHCP
The dentist
At least one dental professional
3
The current required number of CE credits for a DDS every 2 years is
25
50
40
75
4
It would be acceptable for a LDA to apply topical medications such as fluoride under general supervision
True
False
5
If you are monitoring someone who is under N2O, it is acceptable to leave them alone for up to one minute
True
False
6
Sterilization of reusable air/water syringe tips, ultrasonic inserts & handpieces is best done with
Steam under pressure
All the above
Dry heat
Chemical vapor
7
Which of the following is true regarding what must be included in a patients chart of record
Medication that is prescribed after hours
Start and end time of treatment
All treatment must be recorded except for preventative treatment
All the above
8
It would be acceptable for a DH to take impressions under general supervision
False
True
9
Restorative functions by a LDA or DH may be performed only if
All the above
They learn how to adjust the occlusion on the newly place restorations
The complete board approved course
The faculty teaching the educators must have prior experience teaching
10
Every DDS, DH & LDA must display what in their office in which they practice
National board scores
Regional board scores
Graduation diploma
License certificate
11
The dentist must keep copies of dental lab work orders for how many years?
1
3
4
2
12
The board may not renew a license if the licensee owes ____ in delinquent taxes.
$500
$1500
$2000
$1000
13
A RDH can perform all the duties that a LDA can perform even when the DDS is NOT in the office.
False
True
14
Concerning evacuation equipment, what should take place after the treatment of each patient?
Disinfect surfaces
All the above
Flush water lines
Change barriers
15
Which of the following is NOT a core subject ?
Medical emergencies
Patient communication
Ethics
Office management
16
For routine dental procedures, handwashing should be done with
Once a day
Plain soap
Twice a day
Antimicrobial soap
17
It would be acceptable for an assistant to scale supragingivally under direct supervision.
False
True
18
What should be installed in dental unit water lines to prevent fluid aspiration into handpieces and water lines?
Intermediate disinfection
Anitretraction valves
Air/water syringe tips
High-velocity evacuation
19
Which of the following is true of cleaning instruments
Use of an ultrasonic is mandatory
Use of patient gloves is recommended
Instrument cleaning takes place after sterile
Use of an ultrasonic is recommended
20
Who shall establish a monitoring plan for the dental professional infected with HIV, HBV or HCV ?
The person infected
The board of dentistry
The commission of health
21
How often should proper functioning of sterilization cycles be verified by biological indicators
Yearly
Weekly
Monthly
Daily
22
It would be acceptable for a DH to do dietary analysis under general supervision.
False
True
23
It would be acceptable for an assistant to take radiographs under general supervision.
False
True
24
A complete medical and dental history does NOT need to be completed for emergency treatment
False
True
25
What type of gloves should be used for instrument cleaning
Sterile gloves
Patient gloves
Gloves are not necessary
Utility gloves
26
How often should gowns or lab coats be changed
At the end of each day
After every patient
After 4 hrs
At the end of each week
27
Which classification of instruments should receive high-level disinfection, at a minimum
Noncritical
Semi critical
Critical
28
It would be acceptable for an assistant to take impressions under general supervision.
True
False
29
Treating all human blood&body fluids as potentially infectious for HIV/HBV & other blood borne pathogens is considered
Barrier protection
Universal precautions
Sharps disposal
Resucitatiom equipment
30
Which classification of instruments would it be acceptable to use low-level disinfection
Noncritical
Critical
Semi critical
31
It is acceptable for an assistant to place and remove matrix bands under general supervision
True
False
32
It would be acceptable for an assistant to monitor nitrous oxide under indirect supervision.
True
False
33
If the executive director of the board decides a formal complaint needs an invest. They will forward the complaint to.
Th person in question
The attorney general
None of the above
The public
34
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place temporary fillings to provide palliative treatment under general.
True
False
35
It is acceptable for a LDA to remove excess bond material from an othro app. with hand instruments under indirect
False
True
36
Which classification of instruments would it be the most important to sterilize after each use?
Noncritical
Critical
Semi critical
37
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False
38
An exam required as a condition of licensure must be taken within how many years if application for licensure
3 years
5 years
1 year
2 years
39
How many times can a DDS, DH or LDA fail the clinical exam required by the board before further education is necessary
5 times
1 time
3 times
2 times
40
The max number of DH a collaborating DDS may enter into a collaborative agreement with is
4
1
2
3
41
It would be acceptable for a LDA to place sealants under indirect supervision.
False
True
42
Which dental instrument is classified as critical
Amalgam condenser
Mirror
Forceps
X-ray head
43
Which of the following is an acceptable form of heat sterilization
Steam under pressure (autoclave)
Chemical vapor
Dry heat
All the above
44
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place Class 1&2 amalgams & glass ionomers, Class 1&5 comp, & SSC under direct
True
False
45
Sterile gloves should be used for
All of the above
Emergency procedures
Surgical procedures
Routine dental procedures
46
It is acceptable for a LDA to place & remove periodontal dressings under indirect supervision
True
False
47
Who is responsible for receiving and dispersing funds for the board of dentistry
Governor
Executive secretary
Vice-president is the board
President of the board
48
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to monitor nitrous oxide under general supervision.
True
False
49
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove excess bonding material on ortho appliance under direct supervision.
False
True
50
Which of the following disinfectants are suitable for cleaning surfaces that have been soiled with pt. material.
All of the above
Chlorine-containing compounds
Iodophors
Phenolics
51
A dental professional shall report being diagnosed with HIV, HBV or HCV no more than how many days after diagnosis?
7
30
14
90
52
It would be acceptable for a DH to place Class 1&2 amalgam & glass ionomers, Cl 1&5 comp. & SSC under general.
False
True
53
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to administer nitrous oxide under general supervision.
False
True
54
A person with knowledge that a dental professional has HIV, HBV or HCV shall do what ?
Write a letter to the dental professional
Discuss the inform with their medical doctor
File a report with the commissioner of health
Keep it to themselves
55
Under the collaborative agreement for a DH, how much clinical experience must they have in the past 18months
2000 hours
2400 hours
3000 hours
1000 hours
56
It would be acceptable for a DH to dry root canals with paper points under general supervision.
True
False
57
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer nitrous oxide under general supervision.
True
False
58
Which instruments should be packaged before sterilization if they are not going to be used immediately
Semicritical
Critical & semicritical
Noncritical
Critical
59
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove sutures under indirect supervision.
False
True
60
Low level disinfectants are appropriate for which of the following
Cleaning soiled countertops
Cleaning X-ray unit
Cleaning floors
Cleaning instruments
61
When recapping a needle, it is acceptable to
Use two hands without a protective shield
Use one-handed scoop technique
Point the need toward your body
Any of the above are acceptable
62
Is it acceptable for a DDS to send out a flyer to a community about the dental practice that has their Ed, creds on it
Yes
No
63
The current required number of CE credits for a DH every 2 years is
40
75
25
50
64
It would be acceptable for an assistant to place sealants under general supervision.
True
False
65
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to take radiographs under general supervision.
False
True
66
It would be acceptable for a DH to cut arch wires, remove loose bands/brackets on ortho to provide palliative in general
False
True
67
If the DH violates a statute, who might be reprimanded by the Board?
DDS
None of the above
DH
DDS and or DH
68
It would be acceptable for a DH to fabricate, cement & adjust temp. restorations under direct supervision.
False
True
69
It would be acceptable for an assistant to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision.
True
False
70
If a pt is exposed to a communicable disease during dental treatment, it is DHCP responsibility to inform the pt.
True
False
71
Which of the following would NOT be a reason that the Board of dentistry could suspend your license?
To ensure the licensee does not benefit from the violation financially
All the above are reasons to suspend a license
The board of dentistry must generate a certain amount of revenue each year
To ensure that the licensee does not violate statutes again
72
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to diagnose caries under direct supervision.
False
True
73
If you have a change of address, how much time do you have to notify the board?
90 days
7 days
14 days
30 days
74
All dental health care workers that might be exposed to blood should be vaccinated against
HBV
HIV
HCV
HDV
75
When should masks and eye protection to be worn
Masks & eye protections are not necessary for dental professionals
For all patient contact
Only if a patient is HIV +
When splattering of blood or other body fluids is likely
76
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to scale and root plane under general supervision.
False
True
77
It would be acceptable for a LDA to removal marginal overhangs under direct supervision.
False
True
78
It is acceptable for a DH to place cotton pellets into endo openings under general supervision.
True
False
79
Biological indicator tests will have a strip a paper turn a different color to determine if instruments are sterilized
False
True
80
each dental facility should develop a written protocol for
Instrument sterilization
Patient education
Insurance training
Inventory control
81
The current required CE credits for a LDA every 2 years is
40
50
25
75
82
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove marginal overhangs under general supervision
True
False
83
Which dental instrument is classified as noncritical
Forceps
Amalgam condenser
X-ray head
Mirror
84
It would be acceptable for a dentist to treat an emergency pt who is not their regular pt & who regularly saw a dif DDS
False
True
85
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to place & remove matrix bands under direct supervision.
False
True
86
It is acceptable for a LDA to remove temp. restorations with hand instruments under direct supervision.
True
False
87
It would be acceptable for an assistant to remove ortho bonding material w/ rotary instruments under direct supervision
True
False
88
Which of the following disinfectants are suitable for sterilizing handpieces and prophy angles ?
None of the above
Chlorine-containing compounds
Phenolics
Iodophors
89
It would be acceptable for a hygienist to remove ortho bonding material with rotary instruments under direct supervision
False
True
90
If the board feels there is a risk of harm to others, what may they do to that professional?
All of the above
Temporarily suspend their license
Serve a written notice stating which statue or rule is violated
Set up a hearing in front of the board
91
When can a dental professional administer N2O in MN?
If the dental professional is registered and licensed in another state
Any dental professional can administer nitrous oxide
If the dental professional had completed an accredited 12hr course in N2O
Only dentists can administer nitrous oxide
92
It would be acceptable for a DH to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision
False
True
93
It is acceptable for a DH to remove temp. restorations with hand instruments under general supervision
True
False
94
A DHCP only had to sign their initials in patient notes when they are in a group practice
False
True
95
How long do dental records need to be kept ?
10 years
2 years
5 years
7 years
96
The def of informed consent involves explaining all options for treatment including risks/benefits of treatment
False
True
97
It’s mandatory the DDS, DH and LDA take which course at least 2 years?
Infection control
Pharmacology
Dental anatomy
CPR
98
It would be acceptable for a DH to apply topical medications such as fluoride under general supervision
True
False
99
It is acceptable for a DH to etch enamel before bonding of ortho appliances under direct supervision
True
False
100
Who can’t take the final bite registration for a bridge?
All the above
Dental hygienist
Dentist
Dental assistant
