Board Dental Jurisprudence
NJ State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is a primary ethical principle in
dental practice?
A) Financial gain
B) Patient autonomy
C) Practitioner convenience
D) Competitive pricing
Correct Answer: B) Patient autonomy
2. Under the NJ State Dental Jurisprudence, a dentist is
required to maintain patient records for a minimum of how
many years after the last entry?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
Correct Answer: B) 7 years
3. When obtaining informed consent, which of the following
is NOT a necessary component?
A) Explanation of treatment risks
B) Cost of treatment
C) Alternative treatment options
D) Patient's dietary preferences
Correct Answer: D) Patient's dietary preferences
4. A breach in patient confidentiality can legally occur in
which of the following scenarios?
A) When discussing the case with a colleague in a public
setting
B) When the information is subpoenaed by a court of law
C) When the dentist believes the patient may harm
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, another person
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D) Both B and C
5. The concept of 'Standard Precautions' in infection control
includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Use of personal protective equipment
B) Sterilization of all patient-care items
C) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
D) Declining treatment to patients with infectious diseases
Correct Answer: D) Declining treatment to patients with
infectious diseases
6. Which agency is responsible for licensing dentists in the
state of New Jersey?
A) American Dental Association
B) New Jersey Board of Dentistry
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Correct Answer: B) New Jersey Board of Dentistry
7. The principle of nonmaleficence obligates the dentist to:
A) Increase office profitability
B) Do no harm
C) Guarantee treatment outcomes
D) Prioritize treatment based on complexity
Correct Answer: B) Do no harm
8. In NJ, if a dentist is found guilty of professional
misconduct, which of the following is NOT a possible
disciplinary action?
A) Revocation of license
B) Mandatory continuing education
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NJ State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is a primary ethical principle in
dental practice?
A) Financial gain
B) Patient autonomy
C) Practitioner convenience
D) Competitive pricing
Correct Answer: B) Patient autonomy
2. Under the NJ State Dental Jurisprudence, a dentist is
required to maintain patient records for a minimum of how
many years after the last entry?
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years
Correct Answer: B) 7 years
3. When obtaining informed consent, which of the following
is NOT a necessary component?
A) Explanation of treatment risks
B) Cost of treatment
C) Alternative treatment options
D) Patient's dietary preferences
Correct Answer: D) Patient's dietary preferences
4. A breach in patient confidentiality can legally occur in
which of the following scenarios?
A) When discussing the case with a colleague in a public
setting
B) When the information is subpoenaed by a court of law
C) When the dentist believes the patient may harm
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, another person
D) Both B and C
Correct Answer: D) Both B and C
5. The concept of 'Standard Precautions' in infection control
includes all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Use of personal protective equipment
B) Sterilization of all patient-care items
C) Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
D) Declining treatment to patients with infectious diseases
Correct Answer: D) Declining treatment to patients with
infectious diseases
6. Which agency is responsible for licensing dentists in the
state of New Jersey?
A) American Dental Association
B) New Jersey Board of Dentistry
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Correct Answer: B) New Jersey Board of Dentistry
7. The principle of nonmaleficence obligates the dentist to:
A) Increase office profitability
B) Do no harm
C) Guarantee treatment outcomes
D) Prioritize treatment based on complexity
Correct Answer: B) Do no harm
8. In NJ, if a dentist is found guilty of professional
misconduct, which of the following is NOT a possible
disciplinary action?
A) Revocation of license
B) Mandatory continuing education
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