Jurisprudence 2021 MN
______ are minimal standards of behavior established by statutes. - answersLaws
The principle of ethics that talks about a persons ability to "do no harm" is: -
answersAutonomy
The principle of ethics that calls practitioners to "do no harm" is: -
answersNonmaleficence
What is established as a guide to professional behavior? - answersCode of ethics
Ethics are - answersOpen to individual interpretation
A dental auxiliary is: - answersA dental assistant
A dental hygienist
A dental lab technician
The level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present in the office and
checks the work that was prescribed is: - answersDirect supervision
The category of law that deals with the relations of individuals or corporations is: -
answersCivil law (crimes against an individual)
The purpose of being licensed is: - answersTo protect the public from incompetent
providers
Who interprets the dental practice act? - answersThe board of dentistry
Reciprocity allows a licensed practitioner to - answersPractice in another state
Respondent superior states that: - answersAn employer is responsible for the actions of
their employees
When can a dentist refuse to treat a patient diagnosed with HIV? - answersWhen the
patient has a condition that is better treated by a specialist
When a patient received proper, sufficient care, they are receiving: - answersDue care
, What are the typed of contracts? - answersExpressed contracts
Implied contracts
How can a professional prevent a malpractice suit? - answersPractice prevention and
have good communication with the patinet
Which components must be present for a successful malpractice suit? - answersDuty to
the patient
Dereliction in treatment
Direct cause and damages
The actions of the patient demonstrate - answersImplied consent
Where should a broken appointment be recorded? - answersIn a patient record
Who are mandated reporters? - answersProfessionals required by state law to report
known or suspected cases of child abuse
The state board of dentistry may suspend or revoke a license for: - answersGross
immorality
Substance abuse
Unauthorized prescription writing
Dental technicians must receive a ______ from the _____ in order to fabricate a dental
prosthesis. - answersA written work authorization, dentist
A dental assistant without a license may perform - answerstongue and cheek retraction
Which of the following duties can a licenses hygienist perform but a licensed dental
assistant cannot?
a. remove marginal overhangs
b. remove excess bond with a rotary instrument
c. remove matrix bands
d. remove temporary restorations - answersa. remove marginal overhangs
Failure to cooperate with the board of dentistry is considered which of the following? -
answersConduct unbecoming a licensee
Dental health care professionals (DHCP) are individuals who may be exposed to which
of the following on a daily basis? - answersBody fluids such as saliva and blood
Who is the government official that appoints members to the minnesota board of
dentistry? - answersThe governor
A licensed dental therapist shall not supervise more than ___ licensed dental assistants
and any practice setting. - answers4
______ are minimal standards of behavior established by statutes. - answersLaws
The principle of ethics that talks about a persons ability to "do no harm" is: -
answersAutonomy
The principle of ethics that calls practitioners to "do no harm" is: -
answersNonmaleficence
What is established as a guide to professional behavior? - answersCode of ethics
Ethics are - answersOpen to individual interpretation
A dental auxiliary is: - answersA dental assistant
A dental hygienist
A dental lab technician
The level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present in the office and
checks the work that was prescribed is: - answersDirect supervision
The category of law that deals with the relations of individuals or corporations is: -
answersCivil law (crimes against an individual)
The purpose of being licensed is: - answersTo protect the public from incompetent
providers
Who interprets the dental practice act? - answersThe board of dentistry
Reciprocity allows a licensed practitioner to - answersPractice in another state
Respondent superior states that: - answersAn employer is responsible for the actions of
their employees
When can a dentist refuse to treat a patient diagnosed with HIV? - answersWhen the
patient has a condition that is better treated by a specialist
When a patient received proper, sufficient care, they are receiving: - answersDue care
, What are the typed of contracts? - answersExpressed contracts
Implied contracts
How can a professional prevent a malpractice suit? - answersPractice prevention and
have good communication with the patinet
Which components must be present for a successful malpractice suit? - answersDuty to
the patient
Dereliction in treatment
Direct cause and damages
The actions of the patient demonstrate - answersImplied consent
Where should a broken appointment be recorded? - answersIn a patient record
Who are mandated reporters? - answersProfessionals required by state law to report
known or suspected cases of child abuse
The state board of dentistry may suspend or revoke a license for: - answersGross
immorality
Substance abuse
Unauthorized prescription writing
Dental technicians must receive a ______ from the _____ in order to fabricate a dental
prosthesis. - answersA written work authorization, dentist
A dental assistant without a license may perform - answerstongue and cheek retraction
Which of the following duties can a licenses hygienist perform but a licensed dental
assistant cannot?
a. remove marginal overhangs
b. remove excess bond with a rotary instrument
c. remove matrix bands
d. remove temporary restorations - answersa. remove marginal overhangs
Failure to cooperate with the board of dentistry is considered which of the following? -
answersConduct unbecoming a licensee
Dental health care professionals (DHCP) are individuals who may be exposed to which
of the following on a daily basis? - answersBody fluids such as saliva and blood
Who is the government official that appoints members to the minnesota board of
dentistry? - answersThe governor
A licensed dental therapist shall not supervise more than ___ licensed dental assistants
and any practice setting. - answers4
