Jurisprudence dental exam UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what procedures may not be delegated to a dental assistant - CORRECT ANSWER --
surgical procedures
- placement of sealants
- administration of location anesthesia
how many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete the examination
of infection control and jurisprudence - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months from the first date
of employment
do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants - CORRECT
ANSWER - no
where can a prospective assistant find the tase that mandates registration of dental assistants -
CORRECT ANSWER - Iowa code section 153
who is responsible for determining what acts may be delegated to qualified personnel -
CORRECT ANSWER - the dentist
define the dental assistant scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER - in all instances, a
dentist is responsible for determining, on the basis of diagnosis, the specific treatment patients
will receive and which aspects of treatment may be delegated to qualified personnel
what are the continuing education requirements for renewal - CORRECT ANSWER --2
hours of radiographs
- 1 hour jurisprudence
- 1 hour infection control
- CPR certification
- mandatory reporter training every 5 years
, requirements for level 1 certification - CORRECT ANSWER - must complete training for all
level 1 procedures
how many hours of continuing education are required for renewal - CORRECT ANSWER -
20 hours every 2 years
who is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa - CORRECT
ANSWER - Iowa dental board
name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform - CORRECT ANSWER - any
expanded function procedures
dental hygiene committee - CORRECT ANSWER - - all matters regarding practice,
discipline, examination, education and licensure of hygienist reviewed by the committee first
- 3 member committee: 2 hygienist and 1 dentist
within how many days must a change of address be reported to the Board - CORRECT
ANSWER - 60 days
define which procedures can be performed under general supervision - CORRECT
ANSWER - - extraoral services
- dental radiography
- intraoral suctioning
- use of a curing light
- intraoral camera
- intraoral digiting camera
what is the difference between rules and statue - CORRECT ANSWER - - rules = board
requirements that implement and interpret state laws
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
what procedures may not be delegated to a dental assistant - CORRECT ANSWER --
surgical procedures
- placement of sealants
- administration of location anesthesia
how many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete the examination
of infection control and jurisprudence - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 months from the first date
of employment
do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants - CORRECT
ANSWER - no
where can a prospective assistant find the tase that mandates registration of dental assistants -
CORRECT ANSWER - Iowa code section 153
who is responsible for determining what acts may be delegated to qualified personnel -
CORRECT ANSWER - the dentist
define the dental assistant scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER - in all instances, a
dentist is responsible for determining, on the basis of diagnosis, the specific treatment patients
will receive and which aspects of treatment may be delegated to qualified personnel
what are the continuing education requirements for renewal - CORRECT ANSWER --2
hours of radiographs
- 1 hour jurisprudence
- 1 hour infection control
- CPR certification
- mandatory reporter training every 5 years
, requirements for level 1 certification - CORRECT ANSWER - must complete training for all
level 1 procedures
how many hours of continuing education are required for renewal - CORRECT ANSWER -
20 hours every 2 years
who is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa - CORRECT
ANSWER - Iowa dental board
name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform - CORRECT ANSWER - any
expanded function procedures
dental hygiene committee - CORRECT ANSWER - - all matters regarding practice,
discipline, examination, education and licensure of hygienist reviewed by the committee first
- 3 member committee: 2 hygienist and 1 dentist
within how many days must a change of address be reported to the Board - CORRECT
ANSWER - 60 days
define which procedures can be performed under general supervision - CORRECT
ANSWER - - extraoral services
- dental radiography
- intraoral suctioning
- use of a curing light
- intraoral camera
- intraoral digiting camera
what is the difference between rules and statue - CORRECT ANSWER - - rules = board
requirements that implement and interpret state laws
