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Mock Jurisprudence Exam Questions And
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_____ minimal standards of behavior established by statues - answer✔laws
principle of ethics that talks bout a person's ability to make decisions for themselves is -
answer✔autonomy
principle of ethics that calls practitioners to "do no harm" is - answer✔Nonmaleficence
What is established as a guide to professional behavior - answer✔code of ethics
ethics are - answer✔open to individual interpretation
dental auxiliary is - answer✔dental assistant, hygienist, lab technician
the level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present in the office and checks the
work that was prescribed - answer✔direct
category of law that deals with the relations of individuals or corporations is - answer✔civil law,
crimes against an individual
the purpose of being licensed is - answer✔to protect the public from incompetent providers
who interprets the dental practice act - answer✔the board of dentistry
reciprocity allows a licensed practitioner to - answer✔practice in another state
respondent superior states that - answer✔an employer is responsible for the actions of their
employees
when can a dentist refuse to treat a patient diagnosed with HIV - answer✔when the patient has
a condition that is better treated by a specialist
when a patient receives proper, sufficient care, they are receiving - answer✔due care
what are the types of contracts - answer✔expressed contracts & implied contracts
how can a professional prevent a malpractice suit - answer✔practice prevention and have good
communication with the patient
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which components must be present for a successful malpractice suit - answer✔duty to the
patient, dereliction in treatment, direct cause, and damages
the actions of the patient demonstrate - answer✔implied consent
where should a broken appointment be recorded - answer✔in a patient record
who are mandated reporters - answer✔professionals 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 - answer✔gross immorality,
substance abuse, and unauthorized prescription writing
dental technicians must receive a ___ from the ____ in order to fabricate a dental prosthesis -
answer✔written work authorization, dentist
dental assistant without a license may preform - answer✔tongue and cheek retraction
which of the following duties can a licensed hygienist perform, but a licensed dental assistant
cannot - answer✔remove marginal overhangs
failure to cooperate with the board of dentistry is considered which of the following -
answer✔conduct unbecoming a licensee
dental health care personnel are individuals who may be exposed to which of the following on a
daily basis - answer✔body fluids such as saliva and blood
who is the government official that appoints members to the Minnesota board of dentistry -
answer✔the governor
a licensed dental therapist shall not supervise more than ___ licensed dental assistants at any
practice setting - answer✔4
a dental assistant without a license or permit may perform which of the following duties -
answer✔tongue and cheek retraction
a licensed dental assistant may perform which of the following duties under general supervision
- answer✔re-cement intact temporary restorations
a licensed dental hygienist must perform which of the following duties under direct supervision
- answer✔removal of fixed orthodontic bands and brackets
an assistant without a license or a permit is working under which of the following supervision -
answer✔personal - cannot do any functions under any other supervision
if the dentist evaluates the performance of the assistant before the patient is dismissed, the
supervision level for that procedure was - answer✔direct
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Mock Jurisprudence Exam Questions And
Answers (Guaranteed A+)
_____ minimal standards of behavior established by statues - answer✔laws
principle of ethics that talks bout a person's ability to make decisions for themselves is -
answer✔autonomy
principle of ethics that calls practitioners to "do no harm" is - answer✔Nonmaleficence
What is established as a guide to professional behavior - answer✔code of ethics
ethics are - answer✔open to individual interpretation
dental auxiliary is - answer✔dental assistant, hygienist, lab technician
the level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present in the office and checks the
work that was prescribed - answer✔direct
category of law that deals with the relations of individuals or corporations is - answer✔civil law,
crimes against an individual
the purpose of being licensed is - answer✔to protect the public from incompetent providers
who interprets the dental practice act - answer✔the board of dentistry
reciprocity allows a licensed practitioner to - answer✔practice in another state
respondent superior states that - answer✔an employer is responsible for the actions of their
employees
when can a dentist refuse to treat a patient diagnosed with HIV - answer✔when the patient has
a condition that is better treated by a specialist
when a patient receives proper, sufficient care, they are receiving - answer✔due care
what are the types of contracts - answer✔expressed contracts & implied contracts
how can a professional prevent a malpractice suit - answer✔practice prevention and have good
communication with the patient
1|Page
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
which components must be present for a successful malpractice suit - answer✔duty to the
patient, dereliction in treatment, direct cause, and damages
the actions of the patient demonstrate - answer✔implied consent
where should a broken appointment be recorded - answer✔in a patient record
who are mandated reporters - answer✔professionals 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 - answer✔gross immorality,
substance abuse, and unauthorized prescription writing
dental technicians must receive a ___ from the ____ in order to fabricate a dental prosthesis -
answer✔written work authorization, dentist
dental assistant without a license may preform - answer✔tongue and cheek retraction
which of the following duties can a licensed hygienist perform, but a licensed dental assistant
cannot - answer✔remove marginal overhangs
failure to cooperate with the board of dentistry is considered which of the following -
answer✔conduct unbecoming a licensee
dental health care personnel are individuals who may be exposed to which of the following on a
daily basis - answer✔body fluids such as saliva and blood
who is the government official that appoints members to the Minnesota board of dentistry -
answer✔the governor
a licensed dental therapist shall not supervise more than ___ licensed dental assistants at any
practice setting - answer✔4
a dental assistant without a license or permit may perform which of the following duties -
answer✔tongue and cheek retraction
a licensed dental assistant may perform which of the following duties under general supervision
- answer✔re-cement intact temporary restorations
a licensed dental hygienist must perform which of the following duties under direct supervision
- answer✔removal of fixed orthodontic bands and brackets
an assistant without a license or a permit is working under which of the following supervision -
answer✔personal - cannot do any functions under any other supervision
if the dentist evaluates the performance of the assistant before the patient is dismissed, the
supervision level for that procedure was - answer✔direct
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