Jurisprudence- Mock Board Exam Material
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a Dental Assistant:
A. A dentist may delegate acts or procedures that are reversible under general supervision.
B. A dentist may delegate any acts or procedures to a dental assistant.
C. A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist
direct supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist, would find is within the scope
of terms.
D. Under general supervision, any act or procedure if in the opinion of the delegating dentist that can be
properly and safely performed by the assistant to whom the act is delegated to. - Answer C. A licensed
dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct
supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist, would find is within the scope of
terms.
Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional Conduct'?
A. Collect fees by fraud.
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice.
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care.
D. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above
A visual dental health inspection is performed by:
A. A dentist only
B. A Registered dental assistant
C. By a dentist using a mouth mirror and explorer
D. Can be performed by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light - Answer D. Can be performed
by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light
The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony.
A. True
B. False - Answer A. True
Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to apply
Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and under direct supervision
, B. Assistant is not employed by the dentist but performs the procedure under direct supervision
C. The Dentist is a Medicaid provider or services are being performed in an area determined to be
underserved by the Department of Human Services
D. None of the above - Answer C. The Dentist is a Medicaid provider or services are being performed in
an area determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services
What agency specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding a patients healthcare information?
A. American Dental Assistants Association
B. Certified Dental Assistant
C. Dental Assisting National Board
D. HIPAA - Answer D. HIPAA
What is the agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements the State Dental Act?
A. State Board of Dentistry
B. The State Dental Practice Act
C. General Supervision
D. General Supervision - Answer A. State Board of Dentistry
Which one of the following terms refers to false and malicious spoken words?
A. Res gestae
B. Slander
C. Reemption
D. Libel - Answer B. Slander
Dental assistants in all states are mandatory reporters of what offense?
A. Unethical conduct
B. Drug abuse
C. Child abuse
D. Malpractice
E. All of the above - Answer C. Child abuse
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office.
A. True
B. False - Answer B. False
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a Dental Assistant:
A. A dentist may delegate acts or procedures that are reversible under general supervision.
B. A dentist may delegate any acts or procedures to a dental assistant.
C. A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist
direct supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist, would find is within the scope
of terms.
D. Under general supervision, any act or procedure if in the opinion of the delegating dentist that can be
properly and safely performed by the assistant to whom the act is delegated to. - Answer C. A licensed
dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct
supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist, would find is within the scope of
terms.
Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional Conduct'?
A. Collect fees by fraud.
B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice.
C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care.
D. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above
A visual dental health inspection is performed by:
A. A dentist only
B. A Registered dental assistant
C. By a dentist using a mouth mirror and explorer
D. Can be performed by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light - Answer D. Can be performed
by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light
The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony.
A. True
B. False - Answer A. True
Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to apply
Pit & Fissure sealants?
A. Assistant is employed by the dentist and under direct supervision
, B. Assistant is not employed by the dentist but performs the procedure under direct supervision
C. The Dentist is a Medicaid provider or services are being performed in an area determined to be
underserved by the Department of Human Services
D. None of the above - Answer C. The Dentist is a Medicaid provider or services are being performed in
an area determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services
What agency specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding a patients healthcare information?
A. American Dental Assistants Association
B. Certified Dental Assistant
C. Dental Assisting National Board
D. HIPAA - Answer D. HIPAA
What is the agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements the State Dental Act?
A. State Board of Dentistry
B. The State Dental Practice Act
C. General Supervision
D. General Supervision - Answer A. State Board of Dentistry
Which one of the following terms refers to false and malicious spoken words?
A. Res gestae
B. Slander
C. Reemption
D. Libel - Answer B. Slander
Dental assistants in all states are mandatory reporters of what offense?
A. Unethical conduct
B. Drug abuse
C. Child abuse
D. Malpractice
E. All of the above - Answer C. Child abuse
The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office.
A. True
B. False - Answer B. False
