Dental Assisting Jurisprudence Practice Exam
Detailed Questions and Answers
A person DOES NOT practice dentistry if the person is a: - Answer -Faculty member of a reputable
dental/dental hygiene school
-Student of a reputable dental school who performs operations without pay
-Performs laboratory work (only on inert matter)
-Licensed state physician who does not represent Dentistry
-Dental Hygienist who practices within strict conformity with the state law
-Dental assistant who performs duties permitted under the Dental Practice Act
Actions by the SBDE in General - Answer SBDE after notice and hearing may:
-reprimand a person who holds a license
-issue a warning letter to a licensed person
-impose a fine to a licensed person
-impose an Administrative penalty on a person who holds a license
-place on probation
-revoke or suspend a liscense
Analgesia - Answer Reduction of pain but responds to verbal command
Anti-Anxiety sedative - Answer A sedative administered in a dosage intended to reduce anxiety
Anxiolysis - Answer Pharmacological reduction of anxiety through the administration of a minor
tranquilizer-patient maintains airway without assistance
Appliances going to a lab must be considered___________ until ____________ - Answer Bio-hazardous
until disinfected
, Assistant and Hygienists monitor nitrous oxide if they have: - Answer -passed a exam issued from the
SBDE
-maintain a current CPR certification
-under direct supervision of the dentist
Barrier Techniques - Answer Use of protective items against infection-transmission during any intraoral
or invasive procedure
-appropriate gloves,protective eye/ear/nasal/oral masks are used when "splash, spatter, or aerosol" or
body fluids is possible or expected
Biohazard Materials - Answer All items contaminated by body fluids during patient care must be treated
as Bio-hazardous material
-ex) extracted teeth must be rendered nonbio-hazardous before returned to the patient or other party
Board Duties and Powers - Answer Adopt and enforce rules necessary to:
-ensure following of rules made to protect public health and safety
-rules to protect the public from the spread of infections in dentistry
-examine applications for license in the practice of dentistry
-organize board meetings
CDA Registration Procedures - Answer -Complete the application and send in fees
-provide proof of DANB Certified Dental Assistant examination
-proof of passing the SBDE Jurisprudence Assessment (submit within preceding 12 months)
-proof of basic life support
Clinical Provisions for monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Answer -patient must be suitably evaluated prior to the
start of any sedative procedures
--Review medial and dental history
--Advise patient/guardian of procedure
--Evaluate equipment for proper operations/delivery
Detailed Questions and Answers
A person DOES NOT practice dentistry if the person is a: - Answer -Faculty member of a reputable
dental/dental hygiene school
-Student of a reputable dental school who performs operations without pay
-Performs laboratory work (only on inert matter)
-Licensed state physician who does not represent Dentistry
-Dental Hygienist who practices within strict conformity with the state law
-Dental assistant who performs duties permitted under the Dental Practice Act
Actions by the SBDE in General - Answer SBDE after notice and hearing may:
-reprimand a person who holds a license
-issue a warning letter to a licensed person
-impose a fine to a licensed person
-impose an Administrative penalty on a person who holds a license
-place on probation
-revoke or suspend a liscense
Analgesia - Answer Reduction of pain but responds to verbal command
Anti-Anxiety sedative - Answer A sedative administered in a dosage intended to reduce anxiety
Anxiolysis - Answer Pharmacological reduction of anxiety through the administration of a minor
tranquilizer-patient maintains airway without assistance
Appliances going to a lab must be considered___________ until ____________ - Answer Bio-hazardous
until disinfected
, Assistant and Hygienists monitor nitrous oxide if they have: - Answer -passed a exam issued from the
SBDE
-maintain a current CPR certification
-under direct supervision of the dentist
Barrier Techniques - Answer Use of protective items against infection-transmission during any intraoral
or invasive procedure
-appropriate gloves,protective eye/ear/nasal/oral masks are used when "splash, spatter, or aerosol" or
body fluids is possible or expected
Biohazard Materials - Answer All items contaminated by body fluids during patient care must be treated
as Bio-hazardous material
-ex) extracted teeth must be rendered nonbio-hazardous before returned to the patient or other party
Board Duties and Powers - Answer Adopt and enforce rules necessary to:
-ensure following of rules made to protect public health and safety
-rules to protect the public from the spread of infections in dentistry
-examine applications for license in the practice of dentistry
-organize board meetings
CDA Registration Procedures - Answer -Complete the application and send in fees
-provide proof of DANB Certified Dental Assistant examination
-proof of passing the SBDE Jurisprudence Assessment (submit within preceding 12 months)
-proof of basic life support
Clinical Provisions for monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Answer -patient must be suitably evaluated prior to the
start of any sedative procedures
--Review medial and dental history
--Advise patient/guardian of procedure
--Evaluate equipment for proper operations/delivery
