MN Dental Jurisprudence EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER
Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental hygienist when the
dentist is out of the office?
Administer local anesthesia
Monitor a patient induced into nitrous oxide relative analgesia
Take radiographs
All of the above - answer>>>D. All of the above
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
Topical anesthetic
Topical fluoride
Intravenous drugs
Cavity varnish - answer>>>C. Intravenous drugs
A dental technician can fabricate a partial denture for a patient if the technician
has received which of the following?
A. A written request from the dentist
B. A verbal request from the dentist
C. A request from the patient
D. All of the above - answer>>>A. A written request from the dentist
Which of the following is/are true regarding waste disposal?
A. Disposable needles placed intact in puncture proof containers
B. Disposed of according to state and local guidelines
C. Contaminated solid waste should be placed in sturdy impervious bags
, D. All of the above - answer>>>All of the above
A dentist may administer nitrous oxide relative analgesia in Minnesota if the
dentist __________________.
A. has been licensed in Texas and completed the requirements of that state
B. has completed a 12 hour course accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation
C. has an auxiliary assisting that is CPR certified
D. had previously registered with the board prior to January 1, 1993
E. B and D - answer>>>E. B and D
Which of the following are considered minimum number of hours for professional
development for a biennial cycle?
A. Dentist - 50
B. Hygienist - 30
C. Licensed Dental Assistant - 25
D. A and C
E. A, B, and C - answer>>>D. A and C
Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient record?
A. erase the mistake
B. use white out to remove the mistake
C. write in pencil
D. place a single line through the mistake - answer>>>D. place a single line
through the mistake
CORRECT ANSWER
Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental hygienist when the
dentist is out of the office?
Administer local anesthesia
Monitor a patient induced into nitrous oxide relative analgesia
Take radiographs
All of the above - answer>>>D. All of the above
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
Topical anesthetic
Topical fluoride
Intravenous drugs
Cavity varnish - answer>>>C. Intravenous drugs
A dental technician can fabricate a partial denture for a patient if the technician
has received which of the following?
A. A written request from the dentist
B. A verbal request from the dentist
C. A request from the patient
D. All of the above - answer>>>A. A written request from the dentist
Which of the following is/are true regarding waste disposal?
A. Disposable needles placed intact in puncture proof containers
B. Disposed of according to state and local guidelines
C. Contaminated solid waste should be placed in sturdy impervious bags
, D. All of the above - answer>>>All of the above
A dentist may administer nitrous oxide relative analgesia in Minnesota if the
dentist __________________.
A. has been licensed in Texas and completed the requirements of that state
B. has completed a 12 hour course accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation
C. has an auxiliary assisting that is CPR certified
D. had previously registered with the board prior to January 1, 1993
E. B and D - answer>>>E. B and D
Which of the following are considered minimum number of hours for professional
development for a biennial cycle?
A. Dentist - 50
B. Hygienist - 30
C. Licensed Dental Assistant - 25
D. A and C
E. A, B, and C - answer>>>D. A and C
Which of the following is true if a correction needs to be done in a patient record?
A. erase the mistake
B. use white out to remove the mistake
C. write in pencil
D. place a single line through the mistake - answer>>>D. place a single line
through the mistake
