TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE DENTAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S WITH
SOLUTIONS
Question :How many continuing education hours are required
each year for a RDA
Correct answer:6 hours
Question :The confidentiality created by the dentist, the
record and the patient is
Correct answer:privilege
Question :Which statement best describes the duties of the
SBDE?
Correct answer:Adopt and enforce rules to ensure rules
necessary to ensure compliance of rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry
Question :Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to use a ever prophylaxis cup and polishing material on a patients teeth
Correct answer:To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth
for sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets
Question :Under what circumstances may a licensed dentist
delegate a dental assistant to apply pit & fissure sealants?
Correct answer:Dentist is a Medicaid provider or serves in an
area determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services
Question :An RDA must display his/her certificate:
Correct answer:As an original certificate to be on display
Question :The term reversible means
Correct answer:Able to be reversed or corrected
Question :To be eligible for registration as a dental assistant
an applicant must provide proof of all of the following
EXCEPT
Correct answer:Proof of 12 continuing education
Question :The dental assistant is solely responsible for any
acts or procedures performed in the dental office
Correct answer:False
Question :Dental assistant registration after September 1,
2006
Correct answer:Must take a course and exit exam to be
offered through self study, computer courses and internet or lecture courses
Question :A dental assistants registration may be revoked for
all of the following except
Correct answer:Violation does not apply to dental assistants
Question :A visual health inspection is performed by
Correct answer:A DHCW using only a tongue depressor and
light
Question :Of the following statements which is more true
Correct answer:Legislature sends laws to the state board of
dental examiners who writes laws to rules & regulation
Question :A RDA May fill out and sign a patients work
excuse without prior authorization from the dentist
Correct answer:False
Question :Which statement best describes the duties
delegated to a dental assistant
Correct answer: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 sound dental judgement
Question :The board can refuse to licence to any applicant
who has been convicted of a felony
Correct answer:True
Question :The dentist is responsible for any delegated act
Correct answer:True
Question :A dental assistant may only perform a coronal
Polish on a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or hygienist as long as NO calculus is removed in the processes
Correct answer:True
Question :General supervision is defined as supervision by
the licensed dentist; however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the time the function is performed
Correct answer:True
Question :A dental assistant who does not expose or process
x-rays must be registered in the State of Texas
Correct answer:False
Question :Not following the recommended infection control
procedures is considered to be unsafe to the public's health, welfare and safety