MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
TERMS -
person -
includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any other legal entity
state -
when used in reference to a state other than MN, means any other state of the U.S.,
District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
CODA stands for -
Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental health care personnel (DHCP) -
individuals who work in a dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such
as blood or saliva
assistant -
any person who assists a dentist in carrying out the basic duties of a dental office
health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes -
hospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the elderly,
disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the commissioner of human health
services or the commissioner of corrections; federal, state, or local public health facility,
community clinic, tribal clinic, school authority, head start program, or nonprofit
organization that saves individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public
program recipients
General supervision -
The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being
performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the
premises
Indirect supervision -
The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while
the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel
Direct supervision -
The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated,
personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the
performance of the allied dental personnel
Personal Supervision -
The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental
personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures
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,Public health supervision -
A type of supervision in which a licensed dental hygienist may provide dental
hygiene services, as specified by state law or regulations, when such services are provided as
part of an organized community program in various public health settings, as designated by
state law, and with general oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the
state
Medical emergency -
Medically necessary care which is immediately needed to preserve life, prevent
serious impairment to bodily functions, organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or
mental health of the patient in serious injury
Patient -
A natural person who has received healthcare services from a provider for the
treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or mental condition, the surviving
spouse & parents of a deceased patient or a person that the patient appoints in writing as a
representative
for minors: patient includes a parent or guardian or a person acting as a parent or guardian in
the absence of a parent or guardian
analgesia -
the diminution or elimination of pain as a result of the administration of an agent
including but not limited to local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, & pharmacological &
nonpharmalogical methods
anxiolysis/minimal sedation -
has to do w/sedation; a relaxed state & usually the patient is awake; patient can
follow directions or answer questions
Deep sedation -
a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmological method or a combination of both during which patients can't be easily
aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation; characterized by
impairment of the patients ability to independently maintain ventilatory function,
spontaneous ventilation potentially being inadequate to meet a patients needs & the need for
assistance in maintaining a patients airway; patients cardiovascular function doesn't typically
require assistance
Enteral -
A technique of administration in which the agent is ABSORBED through the
gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral, rectal, or sublingual administration
General anesthesia -
An induced state of unconsciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmacological method or combination during which patients are not arousable even
by painful stimulation; characterized by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for
assistance in maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to
depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function, &
potential impairment of cardiovascular function
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,Inhalation -
A technique of administration in which the gaseous or volatile is introduced into the
pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due to absorption through the pulmonary bed
minimal sedation -
a minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmalogical method that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously
maintain an airway & respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command;
characterized by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination but
leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions
nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia -
the administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen
producing an altered level of consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently
& continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal
command
parenteral -
a technique of administration in which the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract
such as w/intramuscular, intravenous, intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular
administration
transdermal/transmucosal -
technique of administration in which the drug is administered by a patch or
iontophoresis
Another term for general anesthesia is -
deep sedation
pediatric advanced life support (PALS) -
an advanced life support educational course for the pediatric health care provider
that teaches the current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the
American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the American heart
association
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) -
an advanced educational course for a health care provider that teaches a
detailed medical protocol for the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging
from the prehospital environment to the hospital setting
ACLS course must include -
1) advanced airway management skills
2) cardiac drug usage
3) defibrillation
4) arrhythmia interpretation
****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association
CPR training for dental professionals must include -
~AED training/operation
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, ~Barrier mask or bag for ventilation training
~Foreign body airway obstruction
~Two person rescuer for adult, child, & infant
~Adult, child, and infant CPR
***course must be obtained through the American heart association health care provider
course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course
initial license term -
valid from the date issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month in either the
following even numbered year for an even numbered birthdate year or the following odd
numbered year for an odd numbered birthdate
biennial term -
a properly renewed license or permit issued by the board is valid from the 1st day of
the month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or terminated
DUTIES/SCOPE OF PRACTICE (56% of exam) -
T/F a patients oxygen levels always need to be monitored w/any type of sedation -
true; record in patient chart!
scaling -
removal of calculus deposits from the teeth
etching -
roughing up the tooth surface chemically so that bond material adheres (think of the
process of placing sealants)
Dentist -
a person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental program
accredited by CODA
T/F it would be acceptable for a dentist to treat an emergency patient who is not their regular
patient & who regularly saw a different dentist -
true
Licensed dental practice (general duties/scope of practice-broad definition; not specific) -
~uses a dental degree or designation & the person is able to diagnose, treat, prescribe
or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth,
teeth, alveolar process, gums or jaw or adjacent structures
~manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor of a place where dental operations are
performed
~performs dental operations of any kind
~uses a roentgen or x-ray machine for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
~extracts a human tooth/teeth or corrects or attempts to correct malpositions of the human
teeth or jaw
~offers & undertakes by any means or methods to diagnose, treat, or remove stains or
accretions from human teeth or jaw
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TERMS -
person -
includes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any other legal entity
state -
when used in reference to a state other than MN, means any other state of the U.S.,
District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
CODA stands for -
Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental health care personnel (DHCP) -
individuals who work in a dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such
as blood or saliva
assistant -
any person who assists a dentist in carrying out the basic duties of a dental office
health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes -
hospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the elderly,
disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the commissioner of human health
services or the commissioner of corrections; federal, state, or local public health facility,
community clinic, tribal clinic, school authority, head start program, or nonprofit
organization that saves individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public
program recipients
General supervision -
The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being
performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the
premises
Indirect supervision -
The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while
the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel
Direct supervision -
The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated,
personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the
performance of the allied dental personnel
Personal Supervision -
The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental
personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures
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,Public health supervision -
A type of supervision in which a licensed dental hygienist may provide dental
hygiene services, as specified by state law or regulations, when such services are provided as
part of an organized community program in various public health settings, as designated by
state law, and with general oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the
state
Medical emergency -
Medically necessary care which is immediately needed to preserve life, prevent
serious impairment to bodily functions, organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or
mental health of the patient in serious injury
Patient -
A natural person who has received healthcare services from a provider for the
treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or mental condition, the surviving
spouse & parents of a deceased patient or a person that the patient appoints in writing as a
representative
for minors: patient includes a parent or guardian or a person acting as a parent or guardian in
the absence of a parent or guardian
analgesia -
the diminution or elimination of pain as a result of the administration of an agent
including but not limited to local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, & pharmacological &
nonpharmalogical methods
anxiolysis/minimal sedation -
has to do w/sedation; a relaxed state & usually the patient is awake; patient can
follow directions or answer questions
Deep sedation -
a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmological method or a combination of both during which patients can't be easily
aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation; characterized by
impairment of the patients ability to independently maintain ventilatory function,
spontaneous ventilation potentially being inadequate to meet a patients needs & the need for
assistance in maintaining a patients airway; patients cardiovascular function doesn't typically
require assistance
Enteral -
A technique of administration in which the agent is ABSORBED through the
gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral, rectal, or sublingual administration
General anesthesia -
An induced state of unconsciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmacological method or combination during which patients are not arousable even
by painful stimulation; characterized by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for
assistance in maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to
depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function, &
potential impairment of cardiovascular function
2|Page
,Inhalation -
A technique of administration in which the gaseous or volatile is introduced into the
pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due to absorption through the pulmonary bed
minimal sedation -
a minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or
nonpharmalogical method that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously
maintain an airway & respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command;
characterized by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination but
leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions
nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia -
the administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen
producing an altered level of consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently
& continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal
command
parenteral -
a technique of administration in which the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract
such as w/intramuscular, intravenous, intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular
administration
transdermal/transmucosal -
technique of administration in which the drug is administered by a patch or
iontophoresis
Another term for general anesthesia is -
deep sedation
pediatric advanced life support (PALS) -
an advanced life support educational course for the pediatric health care provider
that teaches the current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the
American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the American heart
association
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) -
an advanced educational course for a health care provider that teaches a
detailed medical protocol for the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging
from the prehospital environment to the hospital setting
ACLS course must include -
1) advanced airway management skills
2) cardiac drug usage
3) defibrillation
4) arrhythmia interpretation
****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association
CPR training for dental professionals must include -
~AED training/operation
3|Page
, ~Barrier mask or bag for ventilation training
~Foreign body airway obstruction
~Two person rescuer for adult, child, & infant
~Adult, child, and infant CPR
***course must be obtained through the American heart association health care provider
course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course
initial license term -
valid from the date issued until the last day of the licensee's birth month in either the
following even numbered year for an even numbered birthdate year or the following odd
numbered year for an odd numbered birthdate
biennial term -
a properly renewed license or permit issued by the board is valid from the 1st day of
the month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or terminated
DUTIES/SCOPE OF PRACTICE (56% of exam) -
T/F a patients oxygen levels always need to be monitored w/any type of sedation -
true; record in patient chart!
scaling -
removal of calculus deposits from the teeth
etching -
roughing up the tooth surface chemically so that bond material adheres (think of the
process of placing sealants)
Dentist -
a person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental program
accredited by CODA
T/F it would be acceptable for a dentist to treat an emergency patient who is not their regular
patient & who regularly saw a different dentist -
true
Licensed dental practice (general duties/scope of practice-broad definition; not specific) -
~uses a dental degree or designation & the person is able to diagnose, treat, prescribe
or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth,
teeth, alveolar process, gums or jaw or adjacent structures
~manager, proprietor, operator, or conductor of a place where dental operations are
performed
~performs dental operations of any kind
~uses a roentgen or x-ray machine for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
~extracts a human tooth/teeth or corrects or attempts to correct malpositions of the human
teeth or jaw
~offers & undertakes by any means or methods to diagnose, treat, or remove stains or
accretions from human teeth or jaw
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