Iowa Dental Board Jurisprudence Exam Actual Practice Questions And Correct Answers With Detailed Rationales

IOWA DENTAL BOARD JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM ACTUAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES
Question 1
The receptionist accidentally leaves a patient's record open at the front desk and
another patient reads it. This is an example of:
Correct Answer
Breach of confidentiality



Question 2
How many hours of continuing education is required for a RDA?
Correct Answer
20 hours



Question 3
Consent that is presumed when the patient comes to the office and sits in the dental
chair is called
Correct Answer
Implied Consent



Question 4
How long may a dental assistant engage in on-the-job radiography training under
personal supervision?
Correct Answer
12 months




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,Question 5
T/F: A dental assistant trainee can provide suctioning under the supervision of a
hygienist even suctioning even if the dentist is not present.
Correct Answer
False



Question 6
T/F: The dentist must make reasonable arrangements for emergency care of patients
not of record.

Correct Answer
True



Question 7
Personal supervision is required for:
Correct Answer
Dental Assistant Trainees



Question 8
T/F: Patient records must be kept at least three years after the last date of entry.y
Correct Answer
False



Question 9
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants?
Correct Answer
No




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,Question 10
T/F: It is okay for a staff member to use a stamp of a dentist's signature on
prescriptions.
Correct Answer
False



Question 11
T/F: An expanded function dental assistant can apply sealants.
Correct Answer
False



Question 12
T/F: Adult dental records must be maintained for a minimum of 6 years.
Correct Answer
True



Question 13
A patient sues the dentist for an error committed by the dental assistant. This is an
example of:
Correct Answer
Respondent Superior



Question 14
Negligence
Correct Answer



Question 15
Is CPR certification required for registration?
Correct Answer
Yes




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, Question 16
How many hours of continuing education are required for assistants who have x-ray
certification?
Correct Answer
2 hours



Question 17
A dental assistant who performs who performs expanded functions duties.
Correct Answer
Direct Supervision



Question 18
What happens if a person fails the examination in infection control, hazardous
materials and jurisprudence?
Correct Answer
Retake exams after one fail for a fee, if you fail exams twice you must obtain
remedial education



Question 19
In which type of supervision is the dentist present in the treatment facility?
Correct Answer



Question 20
T/F: Hygienists and assistants are not required to initial or sign patient records.
Correct Answer
False




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