TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE DENTAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-rays must be registered in the State of Texas - ANSWER✔✔False Not following the recommended infection control procedures is considered to be unsafe to the public's health, welfare and safety - ANSWER✔✔True A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental assistant can perform - ANSWER✔✔True Under direct supervision is defined in the occupation code as the dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties - ANSWER✔✔ False Consent for the release of privileged information must be - ANSWER✔✔ Signed by the patient or legal guardian All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007 - ANSWER✔✔False dental records are legal records and must be kept: - ANSWER✔✔5 years 1 / 2
Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant - ANSWER✔✔Delivery & adjustment to a finished partial
The board may adopt & enforce rules necessary to: - ANSWER✔✔
Perform its duties Unprofessional conduct would be considered - ANSWER✔✔all of the above Dental records of the dentist includes - ANSWER✔✔Diagnosis, radiographs, name of provider and medical & dental history What is meant by privilege - ANSWER✔✔Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant which of the following procedures - ANSWER✔✔Processing of dental X-rays A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pit & fissure sealants is to have completed a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/ didactic training which must include - ANSWER✔✔Infection control, ethics and application of pit and fissure sealants
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