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2023/2024)
MN Dental
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,8/30/24, 6:57 4 (solved 2023-2024) MN Dental Jurisprudence
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MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
person - ANSWER-includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any
other legal entity
state - ANSWER-when used in reference to a state other than MN, means any
other state of the U.S., District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico
CODA stands for - ANSWER-Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental health care personnel (DHCP) - ANSWER-individuals who work in a
dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood or saliva
assistant - ANSWER-any person who assists a dentist in carrying out the
basic duties of a dental office
health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes - ANSWER-
hospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the
elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the
commissioner of human health services or the commissioner of corrections;
federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic,
school authority, head start program, or nonprofit organization that saves
individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public program
recipients
General supervision - ANSWER-The dentist has prior knowledge and has
given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is
not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises
Indirect supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is in the office, authorizes the
procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being
performed by the allied dental personnel
Direct supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is in the dental office, personally
diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure,
and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied
dental personnel
Personal Supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is personally operating on a patient
and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently
performing supportive procedures
Public health supervision - ANSWER-A type of supervision in which a licensed
dental hygienist may provide dental hygiene services, as specified by state law
or regulations,
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when such services are provided as part of an organized community program in
various public health settings, as designated by state law, and with general
oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the state
Medical emergency - ANSWER-Medically necessary care which is immediately
needed to preserve life, prevent serious impairment to bodily functions,
organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or mental health of the
patient in serious injury
Patient - ANSWER-A natural person who has received healthcare services
from a provider for the treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or
mental condition, the surviving spouse & parents of a deceased patient or a
person that the patient appoints in writing as a representative
for minors: patient includes a parent or guardian or a person acting as a
parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian
analgesia - ANSWER-the diminution or elimination of pain as a result of the
administration of an agent including but not limited to local anesthesia,
nitrous oxide, & pharmacological & nonpharmalogical methods
anxiolysis/minimal sedation - ANSWER-has to do w/sedation; a relaxed state
& usually the patient is awake; patient can follow directions or answer
questions
Deep sedation - ANSWER-a depressed level of consciousness produced by a
pharmacological or nonpharmological method or a combination of both during
which patients can't be easily aroused but respond purposefully following
repeated or painful stimulation; characterized by impairment of the patients
ability to independently maintain ventilatory function, spontaneous ventilation
potentially being inadequate to meet a patients needs & the need for
assistance in maintaining a patients airway; patients cardiovascular function
doesn't typically require assistance
Enteral - ANSWER-A technique of administration in which the agent is
ABSORBED through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral,
rectal, or sublingual administration
General anesthesia - ANSWER-An induced state of unconsciousness produced
by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination during
which patients are not arousable even by painful stimulation; characterized
by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for assistance in
maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to
depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of
neuromuscular function, & potential impairment of cardiovascular function
Inhalation - ANSWER-A technique of administration in which the gaseous or
volatile is introduced into the pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due
to absorption through the pulmonary bed
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minimal sedation - ANSWER-a minimally depressed level of consciousness
produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmalogical method that retains
the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway &
respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command; characterized
by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination
but leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions
nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ANSWER-the administration by inhalation
of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen producing an altered level of
consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently &
continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical
stimulation or verbal command
parenteral - ANSWER-a technique of administration in which the drug
bypasses the gastrointestinal tract such as w/intramuscular, intravenous,
intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular administration
transdermal/transmucosal - ANSWER-technique of administration in which the
drug is administered by a patch or iontophoresis
Another term for general anesthesia is - ANSWER-deep sedation
pediatric advanced life support (PALS) - ANSWER-an advanced life support
educational course for the pediatric health care provider that teaches the
current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the
American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the
American heart association
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - ANSWER-an advanced educational
course for a health care provider that teaches a detailed medical protocol for
the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging from the
prehospital environment to the hospital setting
ACLS course must include - ANSWER-1) advanced airway management skills
2) cardiac drug usage
3) defibrillation
4) arrhythmia interpretation
****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association
CPR training for dental professionals must include - ANSWER-~AED
training/operation
~Barrier mask or bag for ventilation training
~Foreign body airway obstruction
~Two person rescuer for adult, child, & infant
~Adult, child, and infant CPR
***course must be obtained through the American heart association health care
provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course
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(solved
2023/2024)
MN Dental
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,8/30/24, 6:57 4 (solved 2023-2024) MN Dental Jurisprudence
PM Exam
MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
person - ANSWER-includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any
other legal entity
state - ANSWER-when used in reference to a state other than MN, means any
other state of the U.S., District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico
CODA stands for - ANSWER-Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental health care personnel (DHCP) - ANSWER-individuals who work in a
dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood or saliva
assistant - ANSWER-any person who assists a dentist in carrying out the
basic duties of a dental office
health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes - ANSWER-
hospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the
elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the
commissioner of human health services or the commissioner of corrections;
federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic,
school authority, head start program, or nonprofit organization that saves
individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public program
recipients
General supervision - ANSWER-The dentist has prior knowledge and has
given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is
not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises
Indirect supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is in the office, authorizes the
procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being
performed by the allied dental personnel
Direct supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is in the dental office, personally
diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure,
and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied
dental personnel
Personal Supervision - ANSWER-The dentist is personally operating on a patient
and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently
performing supportive procedures
Public health supervision - ANSWER-A type of supervision in which a licensed
dental hygienist may provide dental hygiene services, as specified by state law
or regulations,
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when such services are provided as part of an organized community program in
various public health settings, as designated by state law, and with general
oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the state
Medical emergency - ANSWER-Medically necessary care which is immediately
needed to preserve life, prevent serious impairment to bodily functions,
organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or mental health of the
patient in serious injury
Patient - ANSWER-A natural person who has received healthcare services
from a provider for the treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or
mental condition, the surviving spouse & parents of a deceased patient or a
person that the patient appoints in writing as a representative
for minors: patient includes a parent or guardian or a person acting as a
parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian
analgesia - ANSWER-the diminution or elimination of pain as a result of the
administration of an agent including but not limited to local anesthesia,
nitrous oxide, & pharmacological & nonpharmalogical methods
anxiolysis/minimal sedation - ANSWER-has to do w/sedation; a relaxed state
& usually the patient is awake; patient can follow directions or answer
questions
Deep sedation - ANSWER-a depressed level of consciousness produced by a
pharmacological or nonpharmological method or a combination of both during
which patients can't be easily aroused but respond purposefully following
repeated or painful stimulation; characterized by impairment of the patients
ability to independently maintain ventilatory function, spontaneous ventilation
potentially being inadequate to meet a patients needs & the need for
assistance in maintaining a patients airway; patients cardiovascular function
doesn't typically require assistance
Enteral - ANSWER-A technique of administration in which the agent is
ABSORBED through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral,
rectal, or sublingual administration
General anesthesia - ANSWER-An induced state of unconsciousness produced
by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination during
which patients are not arousable even by painful stimulation; characterized
by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for assistance in
maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to
depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of
neuromuscular function, & potential impairment of cardiovascular function
Inhalation - ANSWER-A technique of administration in which the gaseous or
volatile is introduced into the pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due
to absorption through the pulmonary bed
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minimal sedation - ANSWER-a minimally depressed level of consciousness
produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmalogical method that retains
the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway &
respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command; characterized
by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination
but leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions
nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ANSWER-the administration by inhalation
of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen producing an altered level of
consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently &
continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical
stimulation or verbal command
parenteral - ANSWER-a technique of administration in which the drug
bypasses the gastrointestinal tract such as w/intramuscular, intravenous,
intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular administration
transdermal/transmucosal - ANSWER-technique of administration in which the
drug is administered by a patch or iontophoresis
Another term for general anesthesia is - ANSWER-deep sedation
pediatric advanced life support (PALS) - ANSWER-an advanced life support
educational course for the pediatric health care provider that teaches the
current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the
American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the
American heart association
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - ANSWER-an advanced educational
course for a health care provider that teaches a detailed medical protocol for
the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging from the
prehospital environment to the hospital setting
ACLS course must include - ANSWER-1) advanced airway management skills
2) cardiac drug usage
3) defibrillation
4) arrhythmia interpretation
****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association
CPR training for dental professionals must include - ANSWER-~AED
training/operation
~Barrier mask or bag for ventilation training
~Foreign body airway obstruction
~Two person rescuer for adult, child, & infant
~Adult, child, and infant CPR
***course must be obtained through the American heart association health care
provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course
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