RDA: Jurisprudence question and correct answers 2023 updated to pass

RDA: Jurisprudence question and correct answers 2023 updated to passJurisprudence - correct answer the theory or philosophy of law The Steps of How laws become Rules - correct answer 1. Laws: Texas State Legislature 2. Occupational Code: State Board of Dental Examiner (SBDE) 3. Dental Practice Act: 4. Texas state Rule and Regulations. Dental Practice Act - correct answer Dental Practice Act specifies the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within each state. Structures of Board: - correct answer 15 Members: •8 Dentists •2 Dental Hygienists •5 Public Members Board members terms: - correct answer 6 year volunteered based terms. Board staff consists of: - correct answer Exacutive Director, Legal Advisors, Clerks, Advisors, and committees of the board. The boards Power: - correct answer SBDE: interprets laws, writes rules and regulations that dental professional must follow The boards Duties: - correct answer Ensure dental professionals complies with rules set in place to protect public health and safety, examine lincense and registrations, and organize board meetings. Who can Practice Dentistry: - correct answer Any personnel that is certfied/ licensed through the State board. Person who does not practice Dentistry: - correct answer Members of faculty at schools, students who are not certfied, labratory workers, physicians who do not represent dentistry. Visual Dental Inspections (screenings): - correct answer •Purpose: to recognize potential problems and refer to dentist. •May be performed by: health car worker, dental assistang, teacher, or school nurse •Gloves, tongue depressed, and light should only be used. •If done in public/group setting=no fee charge. Delegating dentist: - correct answer Are responsible for the dental act that is performed by the health worker the dentist delegated the act to. Duties Delegated to Dental Assistant: - correct answer A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified dental assisting under either Direct or general supervision. Direct supervision - correct answer Dentist must be in office to authorize function and evaluate procedure when needed General Supervision - correct answer The dentist does not have to be present in order for the dental assistant to perform procedures. Dental assistant duties under DIRECT SUPERVISION: - correct answer •Acts that are reversible: Application of pits/fissure sealants, coronal polishing, and application of flouride Varnish. Dental assistant duties under GENERAL SUPERVISION: - correct answer Taking and processin X-rays, scheduling follow up. Duties that CAN NOT be delegated: - correct answer •Direct pulp capping, pulpotomy, or any endodontic procedure.