TEXAS DENTAL HYGIENE JURISPRUDENCE EXAM ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS

TEXAS DENTAL HYGIENE JURISPRUDENCE EXAM ACTUAL
PREP QUESTIONS AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS -
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS




JURISPRUDENCE, INFECTION CONTROL & RADIOLOGY - TEXAS DENTAL
ASSISTANT COURSE


MODULE 1: JURISPRUDENCE AND THE DENTAL PRACTICE ACT


Question 1
A dental assistant is preparing to take dental x-rays on a new patient. According
to Texas state law, what credential must this assistant hold?
A. Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) from DANB
B. Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certificate issued by TSBDE
C. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification only
D. On-the-job training verification from the supervising dentist
- answer-; B. In Texas, a dental assistant must hold a Registered Dental Assistant
certificate issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) to legally
position or expose dental x-rays. While BLS certification is required and DANB
certification may be beneficial, the TSBDE-issued RDA certificate is the specific
legal requirement for performing radiography .

,Question 2
A dental assistant's registration certificate has been expired for 14 months. Which
of the following actions must the assistant take to regain the ability to practice?
A. Renew online and pay a late fee
B. Complete 12 hours of continuing education and submit renewal
C. Request a duplicate certificate from TSBDE
D. Reapply and complete the entire registration process again
- answer-; D. If a dental assistant's registration has been expired for one year or
more, it may not be renewed. The individual must start the process over again,
which includes paying fees, completing CPR training, passing the required exams
(jurisprudence, infection control, radiology), and providing proof of high school
graduation or GED .


Question 3
A dental assistant works at three different dental offices in the Houston area.
What must the assistant do regarding their registration certificate?
A. Display a photocopy at each office
B. Request duplicate copies of the registration certificate from TSBDE
C. Keep the original certificate at their primary office only
D. Notify each office that they are registered without providing proof
- answer-; B. When a dental assistant works in multiple offices, they must
request duplicate copies of their registration certificate from the TSBDE. A
photocopy is not acceptable for display; each office must have a copy of the
actual certificate .


Question 4
Which of the following individuals is authorized to access a patient's privileged
dental information WITHOUT obtaining the patient's consent?
A. The patient's estranged spouse
B. A newspaper reporter writing a story on dental health
C. The executor of a deceased patient's estate
D. A close family friend

,- answer-; C. The executor of a deceased patient's estate may access privileged
dental information without patient consent. Other authorized individuals include
parents, legal guardians, and attorneys. Spouses, reporters, and friends do not
have automatic access without proper legal authority or patient consent .


Question 5
A patient requests copies of their dental records. According to Texas regulations,
within how many days must the dental office provide these records?
A. 7 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 45 days
- answer-; C. Dental records, including radiographs, medical history, treatment
plans, consent statements, and billing records, must be provided to a patient
within 30 days of receiving the request. Records must be retained for at least 5
years .


Question 6
A signed consent form for release of privileged dental information must include
which of the following elements?
A. The patient's favorite color
B. The name of the patient's primary care physician
C. An expiration date for the consent
D. The patient's social security number
- answer-; C. A valid signed consent for release of privileged dental information
must include specific information being released, the recipient, the purpose, an
expiration date, and a revocation statement. Patient's favorite color, primary care
physician, and social security number are not required elements for this specific
consent .

, Question 7
A dental assistant practicing without a license in Texas would be guilty of which
level of offense?
A. Class C misdemeanor
B. Class B misdemeanor
C. Class A misdemeanor
D. 3rd degree felony
- answer-; D. Practicing dentistry without a license in Texas is a 3rd degree
felony, which results in jail time and expensive fines. This is a serious criminal
offense, not a misdemeanor. Violations of dental hygiene regulations are
classified as Class A misdemeanors .


Question 8
A dental assistant has been practicing for 3 years and wishes to apply pit and
fissure sealants. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for performing this
task?
A. Two years of experience as a dental assistant
B. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
C. Completion of an approved pit and fissure sealant course
D. Passing the national DANB certification exam
- answer-; D. The requirements for a dental assistant to apply pit and fissure
sealants in Texas are: two years of experience, current BLS certification, and
completion of an approved pit and fissure sealant course. Passing the national
DANB exam is not a specific requirement for this delegated duty in Texas .


Question 9
A dentist wants to delegate the task of coronal polishing to a dental assistant with
18 months of experience. Is this delegation permissible under Texas regulations?
A. Yes, if the assistant has completed an approved course
B. Yes, under direct supervision of the dentist
C. No, because the assistant lacks the required 2 years of experience
D. No, because coronal polishing cannot be delegated to assistants