Board Dental Jurisprudence
NC State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
Answer: D) Profit Maximization
2. A patient's refusal for dental X-rays must be respected
due to which ethical principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Autonomy
D) Justice
Answer: C) Autonomy
3. What is the primary purpose of dental practice laws and
regulations?
A) To standardize dental education
B) To ensure public safety and professional accountability
C) To promote the financial interests of dental
professionals
D) To restrict competition among dentists
Answer: B) To ensure public safety and professional
accountability
4. When obtaining informed consent, which of the following
is NOT required?
A) Explanation of treatment options
B) Disclosure of treatment risks
C) Assurance of treatment success
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, D) Information on treatment costs
Answer: C) Assurance of treatment success
5. In the context of dental jurisprudence, which document is
most critical for patient confidentiality?
A) Business associate agreement
B) Dental insurance claim form
C) Patient health record
D) Employment contract for dental office staff
Answer: C) Patient health record
6. Which infection control measure is considered the most
effective in preventing disease transmission in a dental
office?
A) Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
B) Proper sterilization of instruments
C) Hand hygiene practices
D) Regular surface disinfection
Answer: B) Proper sterilization of instruments
7. A dentist's license can be suspended or revoked for
which of the following reasons?
A) Refusal to treat patients with infectious diseases
B) Failure to pay annual licensing fees
C) Engaging in unprofessional conduct
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
8. Which action is considered a breach of patient
confidentiality?
A) Discussing a patient's case with another dentist in a
private setting for a second opinion
B) Sharing patient information with a dental insurance
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NC State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
Answer: D) Profit Maximization
2. A patient's refusal for dental X-rays must be respected
due to which ethical principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Autonomy
D) Justice
Answer: C) Autonomy
3. What is the primary purpose of dental practice laws and
regulations?
A) To standardize dental education
B) To ensure public safety and professional accountability
C) To promote the financial interests of dental
professionals
D) To restrict competition among dentists
Answer: B) To ensure public safety and professional
accountability
4. When obtaining informed consent, which of the following
is NOT required?
A) Explanation of treatment options
B) Disclosure of treatment risks
C) Assurance of treatment success
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, D) Information on treatment costs
Answer: C) Assurance of treatment success
5. In the context of dental jurisprudence, which document is
most critical for patient confidentiality?
A) Business associate agreement
B) Dental insurance claim form
C) Patient health record
D) Employment contract for dental office staff
Answer: C) Patient health record
6. Which infection control measure is considered the most
effective in preventing disease transmission in a dental
office?
A) Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
B) Proper sterilization of instruments
C) Hand hygiene practices
D) Regular surface disinfection
Answer: B) Proper sterilization of instruments
7. A dentist's license can be suspended or revoked for
which of the following reasons?
A) Refusal to treat patients with infectious diseases
B) Failure to pay annual licensing fees
C) Engaging in unprofessional conduct
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
8. Which action is considered a breach of patient
confidentiality?
A) Discussing a patient's case with another dentist in a
private setting for a second opinion
B) Sharing patient information with a dental insurance
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