Iowa dental board exam: jurisprudence questions and answers

Iowa dental board exam: jurisprudence questions and answers What are statutes? - Correct Answer️️ -Laws written by federal and state legislators Where is the dental practice act of Iowa located? - Correct Answer️️ -Iowa code chapter 153 What is the statute of limitations for malpractice related claims for adults in Iowa? - Correct Answer️️ -6 years Tort - Correct Answer️️ -A civil wrong or injury Malpractice - Correct Answer️️ -Failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harm to another Duty - Correct Answer️️ -An obligation that one owes to another Liability - Correct Answer️️ -Responsibility for a breach of duty Neglgence - Correct Answer️️ -Failure to exercise the degree of care required for the circumstance Fraud - Correct Answer️️ -Intentionally lying or making false statements or claims Misdemeanor - Correct Answer️️ -A crime unsinkable by less than one year in prison Contributory negligence - Correct Answer️️ -The plaintiffs negligence contributed to the injurySMART PDF Standard of care - Correct Answer️️ -The degree of care that a reasonable prudent professional should exercise Felony - Correct Answer️️ -A crime punishable by death or by more than one year in prison Respondeat superior - Correct Answer️️ -The dentist is responsible for the negligent acts of an employee Rules - Correct Answer️️ -Board requirements that implement and interpret state laws Discrimination - Correct Answer️️ -Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or physical infirmity How does federal law regulate dentistry? - Correct Answer️️ -Gives states authority to regulate dentistry Governs dentists in prescribing narcotics Governs OHSA Who is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting? - Correct Answer️️ - Iowa Dental Board Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? - Correct Answer️️ -No What are the two categories of dental assistants? - Correct Answer️️ -Registered dental assistants Dental assistant traineesSMART PDF Which category of dental assistants must successfully complete a course of study and examination on infection control, hazardous materials, and jurisprudence? - Correct Answer️️ -Dental assistant trainee Registered dental assistant Which category of dental assistant must maintain current certification in CPR? - Correct Answer️️ -Registered dental assistant What education and/or experience is required in order to become a regist