States of Texas Borad of Exam

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States of Texas Borad of Exam

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Alexandra Ramirez

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The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office.

False

Who may administer deep sedated/general anesthesia to a patient in the dental office.

None of these

Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant.

Delivery and adjustment to a finished partial

Not following the recommended infection control procedures is considered to be unsafe to the publics health, welfare, and safety.

True

A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental assistant can perform.

True

A registered dental assistant may fill out and signa patient's work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist.

False

The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to:

Perform it's duties

A dental assistant may only perform a coronal polish in a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist and as long as no calculus is removed in the process.

True

Under direct supervision is defined in the occupation code as the dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties.

False

A visual dental health inspection is performed by

A DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light

To be eligible for registration as a dentist assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of the following except:

Proof of 12 hours of continuing education.

A dental assistant registration may be revoked for all of the following except:

Violation does not apply to dental assistants.

What is meant by privileged?

Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information

Of the following statements which is more true?

Legislature sends laws to the state borad of dental examiners who writes laws to rules and regulations

The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is :

Privilege

Dental records are legal records and must be kept:

5 years

Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE?

Adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance of rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry

Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006

Must take a course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or lecture courses

The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony.

True

The term "reversible" means:

Able to be reversed or corrected

A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pit and fissure sealants is to have complete a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/didactic training which must include:

Infection control, ethics, and application of pit and fissure sealants

How many continuing education hours are required each year for a registered dental assistant?

6 hours

The dental and at least one other dental aixullary must be present in the treatment room, during the adminstration of nitrouse oxide.

True

Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dental delegate a dental assisant to apply put and fissure sealants?

Dentist is a Medicaid provider or serves in an area determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services

General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the the function is performed?

True

Under what circumstances may a licened dentist delegate a dental assistant to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing material on patient's teeth?

To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets

A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant which of the following procedures:

Processing of dental x-rays

Consent for release of privileged information must be:

Signed by the patient or legal guardian

The dentist is responsible for any delegated act.

True

An RDA must display his/her certificate:

As an original certificate to be on display

Which of the following would be considered a "Professional Conduct" violation and receive disciplinary action from the board?

All these are correct

A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-ray must be registered in the State of Texas.

False

All dental assistant must be registered in the State of Texas by September 1. 2007.

False

Dental records of the dentist include:

All these are correct

Unprofessional conduct would be considered:

All of these are correct

Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant?

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 judgment

Protective clothing worn during patient treatment should be:

All these answers are correct

The following condition does not harbor bacteria that could lead to contamination:

Short nails or fresh polish nails

What is the appropriate amount of time to flush the high speed handpiece between patients?

20-30 seconds

A sharps container should be:

Red, puncture resistant, marked for biohazard, closeable

When recapping a needle, which of the following should be used?

One handed scoop method

When should a DHCW change gloves?

When punctured

Acceptable methods of sterilization include:

All of these are correct

Extracted teeth containing amalgam restorations should not be autoclaved because of:

Release of mercury vapor

When the outside of the biopsy specimen bottle shows visible contamination what should be done?

Clean and disinfect the outside of the container

Patients with the following disease would not be treated for routine treatment:

Herpes

The process of destroying most microorganisms, but not spores is called:

Disinfection

Barriers can be used in the dental office for all of the following except:

Used in place of the rubber dam to isolate teeth and prevent splash/spatter

Material Safety Data Sheets MSD will contain information about:

All of these answers are correct

Which of the following is acceptable for maintenance of dental suction lines?

Non-detergent enzymatic vacuum cleaner

When removing needles from reusable syringes, which of the following are acceptable?

Hub clamping device

It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water, by hand prior to sterilization.

True

A cavitron device which holds a liquid cleaner and uses a vibrating action to clean instruments prior to sterilization is called a:

Ultrasonic cleaner

Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacterial and the inactivation of some viruses.

True

Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser:

May lead to bacterial contamination of the existing soap

Reduction of the amount of aerosol spray and spatter can be accomplished by:

All of these are correct

Gloves are to be changed:

After touching the face mask and after treatment is complete

The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat a single patient is:

Unit dose

Flash sterilization is used for :

Sterilization of unwrapped instruments for immediate use

Which of the following is necessary for use of chemical vapor sterilization?

Adequate ventilation

The use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate or destroy pathogenic microorganism on a surface item to the extent that they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious disease; the surface or item is rendered safe for handling use, or disposal.

Decontamination/ disinfection

Which work restrictions is indicated for dental staff exposed to TB?

Exclude from duty unit proven non-infectous

Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following except:

Oxygen inhalation

OSHA requires employers, including those in the health care profession to:

All of these are correct

Warning labels or stickers must contain appropriate warnings according to:

All of these are correct

Hazardous products moved from one container to another do not need to have a warning label or sticker affixed to them

False

Which statement concerning Hepatitis B vaccination is true:

All of these are correct

To avoid the build up of waterline biofilm the CDC,ADA, and OSAP recommend:

All of these are correct

The most effective way to minimize cross-contamination between the patient and the operator is to:

Wear proper personal protective equipment

Which of the following diseases should be immunized against?

All these are correct

In order to minimize the gag reflex, it is helpful to start the radiographic procedure by first exposing the:

Anterior region

Film fogging can best be detected on stored radiographic film by:

Using a coin test

The optimum condition for processing in a manual processor is to develop for 10 minutes at 68-70 degrees.

False

Using the 'E" speed film can reduce the radiation exposure to the patient by:

50%

Which of the following anatomical structures would appear radiopaque on a processed radiograph?

Enamel

THe diameter of the x-ray beam existing from the round cone BID should be:

2 3/4 inches

How are x-ray produced?

Sudden stopping of high speed electrons as they collide with a target

The beam of radiation for a panoramic radiograph is a narrow slit

True

The benefits of digital radiography include:

All these are correct

Extraoral film include which of the following?

All these are correct

To reduce cross contamination the most appropriate way to store exposed radiographs prior to processing is in:

Disposable cups

Another name for target is:

Anode

The image sharpness on a processed radiograph is termed?

Detail

Two major types of dental examinations are:

Intraoral and extraorally

A radiographic image is produced on a panoramic film by the use of:

Intensifying screens

When using the panoramic machine there is no need to wrap the unit

True

Dental Radiographs are part of the dental record therefore, they are:

Both B and C

When compared to the actual length of the tooth, the elongated image will appear:

Longer

Some of the advantages of digital radiographs include:

All these are correct

A foreshortened image on a dental radiograph is mostly likely caused by:

Excessive vertical angulation

The embossed dots should face up when mouthing

True

Factors that increase somatic exposure to the patient include:

Pointed cone low kilovoltages

Determining correct exposure times when different cone BID lengths are utilized and minimizing operator exposure is determined by the:

Exposure control chart

Radiographic equipment that can be sterilized include:

Film holder

The purpose of this film is to record the entire tooth including 4mm of bone surrounding the apical areas:

Periapical

Another name for Anode is:

Target

Lead and Silver are heavy solutions and very toxic

True

Which statement is most correct?

The long BID is used correctly with either the paralleling or the bisecting angle technique

If all settings stay the same, what happens when KvP, Ma, and exposure time is increased?

All these settings may affect the quality of the x-ray

100

Whether using the manual or automatic processing techniques, improper handling can result in:

Films sticking together

State Board Exam 2

Alexandra Ramirez · 48問 · 1年前

State Board Exam 2

48問 • 1年前

Alexandra Ramirez

問題一覧

The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office.

False

Who may administer deep sedated/general anesthesia to a patient in the dental office.

None of these

Which of the following procedures cannot be delegated to a dental assistant.

Delivery and adjustment to a finished partial

Not following the recommended infection control procedures is considered to be unsafe to the publics health, welfare, and safety.

True

A licensed hygienist is able to legally perform any procedure that a registered dental assistant can perform.

True

A registered dental assistant may fill out and signa patient's work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist.

False

The board may adopt and enforce rules necessary to:

Perform it's duties

A dental assistant may only perform a coronal polish in a patient under direct supervision of a licensed dentist or dental hygienist and as long as no calculus is removed in the process.

True

Under direct supervision is defined in the occupation code as the dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties.

False

A visual dental health inspection is performed by

A DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light

To be eligible for registration as a dentist assistant an applicant must provide proof of all of the following except:

Proof of 12 hours of continuing education.

A dental assistant registration may be revoked for all of the following except:

Violation does not apply to dental assistants.

What is meant by privileged?

Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information

Of the following statements which is more true?

Legislature sends laws to the state borad of dental examiners who writes laws to rules and regulations

The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is :

Privilege

Dental records are legal records and must be kept:

5 years

Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE?

Adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance of rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry

Dental assistant registration after September 1, 2006

Must take a course and exit exam to be offered through self study, computer courses and internet or lecture courses

The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony.

True

The term "reversible" means:

Able to be reversed or corrected

A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pit and fissure sealants is to have complete a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/didactic training which must include:

Infection control, ethics, and application of pit and fissure sealants

How many continuing education hours are required each year for a registered dental assistant?

6 hours

The dental and at least one other dental aixullary must be present in the treatment room, during the adminstration of nitrouse oxide.

True

Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dental delegate a dental assisant to apply put and fissure sealants?

Dentist is a Medicaid provider or serves in an area determined to be underserved by the Department of Human Services

General supervision is defined as supervision by the licensed dentist: however, the dentist is not required to be present in the office at the the function is performed?

True

Under what circumstances may a licened dentist delegate a dental assistant to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing material on patient's teeth?

To prepare the smooth surface of the tooth for sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic brackets

A dentist may delegate to a dental assistant which of the following procedures:

Processing of dental x-rays

Consent for release of privileged information must be:

Signed by the patient or legal guardian

The dentist is responsible for any delegated act.

True

An RDA must display his/her certificate:

As an original certificate to be on display

Which of the following would be considered a "Professional Conduct" violation and receive disciplinary action from the board?

All these are correct

A dental assistant who does not expose or process x-ray must be registered in the State of Texas.

False

All dental assistant must be registered in the State of Texas by September 1. 2007.

False

Dental records of the dentist include:

All these are correct

Unprofessional conduct would be considered:

All of these are correct

Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a dental assistant?

Protective clothing worn during patient treatment should be:

All these answers are correct

The following condition does not harbor bacteria that could lead to contamination:

Short nails or fresh polish nails

What is the appropriate amount of time to flush the high speed handpiece between patients?

20-30 seconds

A sharps container should be:

Red, puncture resistant, marked for biohazard, closeable

When recapping a needle, which of the following should be used?

One handed scoop method

When should a DHCW change gloves?

When punctured

Acceptable methods of sterilization include:

All of these are correct

Extracted teeth containing amalgam restorations should not be autoclaved because of:

Release of mercury vapor

When the outside of the biopsy specimen bottle shows visible contamination what should be done?

Clean and disinfect the outside of the container

Patients with the following disease would not be treated for routine treatment:

Herpes

The process of destroying most microorganisms, but not spores is called:

Disinfection

Barriers can be used in the dental office for all of the following except:

Used in place of the rubber dam to isolate teeth and prevent splash/spatter

Material Safety Data Sheets MSD will contain information about:

All of these answers are correct

Which of the following is acceptable for maintenance of dental suction lines?

Non-detergent enzymatic vacuum cleaner

When removing needles from reusable syringes, which of the following are acceptable?

Hub clamping device

It is acceptable to clean contaminated instruments by scrubbing them with soap and water, by hand prior to sterilization.

True

A cavitron device which holds a liquid cleaner and uses a vibrating action to clean instruments prior to sterilization is called a:

Ultrasonic cleaner

Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacterial and the inactivation of some viruses.

True

Adding additional liquid soap to the dispenser:

May lead to bacterial contamination of the existing soap

Reduction of the amount of aerosol spray and spatter can be accomplished by:

All of these are correct

Gloves are to be changed:

After touching the face mask and after treatment is complete

The term that means a sufficient quantity of materials or supplies needed to treat a single patient is:

Unit dose

Flash sterilization is used for :

Sterilization of unwrapped instruments for immediate use

Which of the following is necessary for use of chemical vapor sterilization?

Adequate ventilation

Decontamination/ disinfection

Which work restrictions is indicated for dental staff exposed to TB?

Exclude from duty unit proven non-infectous

Disposable items used in the dental office include all of the following except:

Oxygen inhalation

OSHA requires employers, including those in the health care profession to:

All of these are correct

Warning labels or stickers must contain appropriate warnings according to:

All of these are correct

Hazardous products moved from one container to another do not need to have a warning label or sticker affixed to them

False

Which statement concerning Hepatitis B vaccination is true:

All of these are correct

To avoid the build up of waterline biofilm the CDC,ADA, and OSAP recommend:

All of these are correct

The most effective way to minimize cross-contamination between the patient and the operator is to:

Wear proper personal protective equipment

Which of the following diseases should be immunized against?

All these are correct

In order to minimize the gag reflex, it is helpful to start the radiographic procedure by first exposing the:

Anterior region

Film fogging can best be detected on stored radiographic film by:

Using a coin test

The optimum condition for processing in a manual processor is to develop for 10 minutes at 68-70 degrees.

False

Using the 'E" speed film can reduce the radiation exposure to the patient by:

50%

Which of the following anatomical structures would appear radiopaque on a processed radiograph?

Enamel

THe diameter of the x-ray beam existing from the round cone BID should be:

2 3/4 inches

How are x-ray produced?

Sudden stopping of high speed electrons as they collide with a target

The beam of radiation for a panoramic radiograph is a narrow slit

True

The benefits of digital radiography include:

All these are correct

Extraoral film include which of the following?

All these are correct

To reduce cross contamination the most appropriate way to store exposed radiographs prior to processing is in:

Disposable cups

Another name for target is:

Anode

The image sharpness on a processed radiograph is termed?

Detail

Two major types of dental examinations are:

Intraoral and extraorally

A radiographic image is produced on a panoramic film by the use of:

Intensifying screens

When using the panoramic machine there is no need to wrap the unit

True

Dental Radiographs are part of the dental record therefore, they are:

Both B and C

When compared to the actual length of the tooth, the elongated image will appear:

Longer

Some of the advantages of digital radiographs include:

All these are correct

A foreshortened image on a dental radiograph is mostly likely caused by:

Excessive vertical angulation

The embossed dots should face up when mouthing

True

Factors that increase somatic exposure to the patient include:

Pointed cone low kilovoltages

Determining correct exposure times when different cone BID lengths are utilized and minimizing operator exposure is determined by the:

Exposure control chart

Radiographic equipment that can be sterilized include:

Film holder

The purpose of this film is to record the entire tooth including 4mm of bone surrounding the apical areas:

Periapical

Another name for Anode is:

Target

Lead and Silver are heavy solutions and very toxic

True

Which statement is most correct?

The long BID is used correctly with either the paralleling or the bisecting angle technique

If all settings stay the same, what happens when KvP, Ma, and exposure time is increased?

All these settings may affect the quality of the x-ray

100

Whether using the manual or automatic processing techniques, improper handling can result in:

Films sticking together