MN Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Correct Answers

MN Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Correct Answers Pt's reason for the visit -Dental and Med hx -Clinical exam -Diagnosis -Tx plan -Informed consent -Progress notes Adult pt's record must be kept _______ years beyond last time they were seen - ANSWER- 7 A minor (child) pt's record must be kept ____ yrs beyond the age of 18 - ANSWER- 7 Informed consents consists of: - ANSWER- giving options, benefits, and risks, along w/ pt approval When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: - ANSWER- Keep duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record At request of pt, records must be transferred, even if their bill has not been paid. T/F - ANSWER- True Should original radiographs be sent? - ANSWER- NO, never. Diagnostic duplicate xrays and copied records must be created and sent Dental office can charge a pt a fee for the cost of transferring records. T/F - ANSWER- True Who decides on the max. fee a DDS can charge? (in minnesota) - ANSWER- MN Department of Health (MDH) Can a dental professional accept $$ for making a referral to another dentist? - ANSWER- No Remuneration - ANSWER- Refers to payment for a service ex) can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? NO The Dr./ Patient can be terminated for: - ANSWER- -pt failure to comply w/ tx. or professional advice - consistent tardiness or failed appts - failure to pay for services rendered - behavior mngmt issues An LDA cannot scale the MND ant of a pediatric pt, T/F - ANSWER- True, LDA would be violating the Dental Practice Act; both DDS and LDA would be held accountable Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted on their own - ANSWER- Both the DDS and DH/LDA Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve your perfect smile" What is wrong w/ the above ad? - ANSWER- DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx. They are creating a false/unjustified expectation. Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA General dentists may limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate: - ANSWER- that they are general dentists and NOT orthodontists *same applied for general DDS the does endodontic tx or oral surgery; they cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best". They cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do; ex) "the top 15%" or "voted best.." T/F - ANSWER- True 5 components of CPR training: - ANSWER- -AED -Barrier mask or bag for ventilation -Foreign body airway obstruction - Two person rescuer -Adult, child, and infant CPR Good Samaritan Law - ANSWER- a person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm shall give reasonable assistance to the exposed person Reasonable assistance may include: - ANSWER- obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel Who needs to sign the HIPAA form? - ANSWER- Every patient Criminal law - ANSWER- law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society) Civil Law - ANSWER- deal w/ disputes b/w individuals, organizations, or b/w the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License? - ANSWER- 1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances 2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions Suspension: - ANSWER- requires individual to cease all practice until it (suspension) is lifted MN Board of Dentistry has _______ members - ANSWER- 9; 5 DDS, 1 LDA, 1 DH, 2 public members * all are appointed by governor How many credits does a LDA and DH have to have in a 2 year period? - ANSWER- 25 credits for LDA and DH 50 for DDS and dental therapists Fundamental credits - ANSWER- directly related to clinical practice of dentistry *minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - ANSWER- areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism *minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs What are the core subjects? - ANSWER- -Record Keeping -Ethics -Infection Control -Patient Communication -Management of med. emergencies -Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA) CPR is a ________ credit - ANSWER- Fundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs Self-assessment is a _________ credit - ANSWER- Fundamental; printed from ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1 credit Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - ANSWER- YES, but they cannot all be in the elective category Elective credits - ANSWER- activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of dentistry; Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDAm 20 for DDS and dental therapists ex) Self-study-scholarly articles Scholarly activities- presentations Volunteering/Community Service General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental concention BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have ____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - ANSWER- 60 days * Never submit original copies Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSWER- Past 2 year cycle All DHCP must notify the BOD w/in ____ of a name or address change - ANSWER- 30 days All DHCP must display their annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see. When renewing license, copies can be requested if one is employed at multiple practices. One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of practices T/F - ANSWER- True All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got their license - ANSWER- 2 years (biennially) When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an elective credit? - ANSWER- A professional article w/ a post test is considered fundamental. Reading a professional article for the information is considered elective. Acceptable documentation for professional development or continuing education credits? - ANSWER- Form should include: -Name and contact info of organization/sponsor - Presenters name and credentials/training that qualifies presenter to teach courrse -Course title _Date, hours, and subject matter